Hublot x Daniel Arsham Join Hands To Craft Rare ‘Droplet’ Pocket Watch

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Time and art are condensed, for the lack of a better word, into the new creation from Hublot and contemporary artist Daniel Arsham, known for his eroded Future Relics. The duo has crafted a unique timepiece, called the Arsham Droplet pocket watch, that’s both delicate and magnificent.

Reflecting the beauty of nature’s fluid forms, the Arsham Droplet is both a sculpture and a timekeeper, designed out of a blend of titanium, rubber, and sapphire crystal. At its core is Hublot’s renowned Meca-10 manufacture movement, offering a remarkable 10-day power reserve, allowing the observer to admire this masterpiece for longer without the hassle of constant winding.

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Breaking away from the norms of traditional watchmaking, the Arsham Droplet features a titanium case and rubber bumpers. It comes with two titanium chains, each equipped with Hublot’s patented double “one-click” system for easy attachment.

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With dimensions of 2.9 inches in length, two inches in width, and less than an inch in thickness, it sits daintily in the hand—though it’ll also be perfect as a necklace or as a centerpiece on its decorative stand.

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The open-worked titanium case, crafted with two domed teardrop-shaped crystals, resembles delicate lace woven in a droplet pattern. The side bumpers, in a custom Arsham Green rubber, bear the artist’s monogram.

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The case also features a double sealing system with 17 O-ring seals, ingeniously placed to ensure a perfect seal. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Hublot without the brand’s signature six H-shaped screws.

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The Arsham Droplet is not just a pretty face; it’s built to last—serving as a future relic, if you will, with a water resistance of 30 meters (98 feet). Time is of the essence, truly, as only 99 pieces of the collector’s item have been made.

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