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Le Régulateur Gravé Bleu, Louis Erard’s Tribute to the Sector Dial

Louis Erard presents its latest release, the "Le Régulateur Gravure Bleu," a watch that, as the company describes, embodies the concept of the "Napkin Strategy." This well-known business term refers to a simple, concise idea, often improvised, symbolizing its ability to be quickly sketched on a napkin.

Louis Erard introduces Le Régulateur Gravé as a permanent addition to its Noirmont Métiers d'Art line, reinterpreting the sector dial with intricate traditional engraving. By presenting this non-limited model, Louis Erard further solidifies its distinct identity while making its rare design more accessible to a wider range of enthusiasts.

Introducing Hublot Big Bang MECA-10 Aspen One

A Third Collaboration with One of the World’s Most Iconic Ski Destinations

Hublot continues to embrace experiential luxury through special editions created in collaboration with elite brands and various sports. The brand extends this journey with the launch of the Big Bang MECA-10 Aspen One, which made its debut on March 8 at the inaugural Snow League Championships at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado.

This timepiece marks the third special edition crafted in partnership with Aspen One since 2019. The organization oversees winter sports and high-end hospitality in the world-famous ski town, further strengthening Hublot’s connection to Aspen’s exclusive alpine lifestyle.

The Big Bang MECA-10 Aspen One embodies its distinctive "mountain DNA" (as Hublot describes it) through a combination of design elements. The 45mm case, crafted from microblasted black ceramic, measures 15.96mm thick and offers 100-meter water resistance. 

Its white ceramic bezel, secured by the six hallmark H-shaped screws of the Big Bang collection, is polished to create a striking contrast, an aesthetic nod to the interplay between snow-covered peaks and rugged alpine terrain.

On the skeletonized dial, Aspen’s heritage is subtly integrated. At 12 o’clock, the Aspen Leaf logo symbolizes the city. The high-shine titanium accents pay homage to Aspen’s silver mining legacy. The layout features a small seconds display at 9 o’clock, the balance wheel at 7 o’clock, and the rack system at 12 o’clock, also known as the gear rack. The power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock is redesigned with this linear rack system, offering enhanced visual clarity.

At its heart, the timepiece is powered by the in-house MECA-10 caliber HUB1201. This manual-winding movement features a 10-day power reserve, achieved through its dual mainspring barrels. Comprising 223 components and 24 jewels, it operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz). The movement’s skeletonized architecture, with its exposed gear trains and bridges, reflects Hublot’s "Art of Fusion" philosophy. A rack-and-pinion power reserve indicator, with a red marker, provides a clear and dynamic visual representation of the remaining energy.

The Big Bang MECA-10 Aspen One comes with two interchangeable straps: a sleek white calf leather strap and a versatile black-lined rubber strap, both featuring Hublot’s One Click Mechanism for seamless customization.

The timepiece is priced at $27,400 USD, approximately 100,600 AED.

 

 For more information visit Hublot official website.

Technical specifications: Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Aspen One Special Edition
  1. Reference:  414.CH.1120.VR.ASP25
  2. Case: Black Ceramic, Microblasted case, bezel Polished White ceramic, Crystal Sapphire with Anti-reflective Treatment, sapphire crustal case back
  3. Size: 45 mm
  4. Thickness: 15.96 mm
  5. Water resistance: 100 m
  6. Dial:  skeleton dial, applied indices and hands filled with Super-LumiNova, power reserve at 3 o'clock, small second at 9 o'clock, balance wheel at 7 o’clock
  7. Movement:   manual winding, HUB1201, In House Caliber, two barrels, 264 components, 29 jewels
  8. Power reserve: 10 days
  9. Frequency:   21,600 vph (3 Hz)
  10. Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, power reserve indicator
  11. Bracelet / Strap: black rubber strap with a White Ceramic and Black-plated Titanium Deployant Buckle Clasp
  12. Price: 27,400 USD which is approximately equivalent to 100,600 AED

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