{"title":"Hublot","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hublot-mdm-skeleton-ref-1512-3-18k-yellow-gold-frederic-piguet-cal-21-manual-wind-vintage-skeleton-watch","title":"HUBLOT MDM Skeleton Ref. 1512.3 18K Yellow Gold · Frédéric Piguet Cal. 21 Manual-Wind · Vintage Skeleton Watch","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore the Big Bang, there was this.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early Hublot in solid 18K yellow gold, opened to reveal the mechanics within and powered by the remarkably slim Frédéric Piguet Calibre 21. Ref. 1512.3 captures a very different chapter of Hublot: restrained, experimental and already rooted in the maison’s defining fusion of precious metal and black rubber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something particularly compelling about encountering Hublot before the brand became synonymous with the monumental architecture of the Big Bang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hublot most collectors recognize today is muscular, layered and extroverted. Ref. 1512.3 speaks in an earlier vocabulary. Its compact yellow-gold case, black rubber strap and exposed hand-wound movement reveal the design philosophy from which modern Hublot would ultimately evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart is one of the watch’s most compelling details: the \u003cstrong\u003eFrédéric Piguet Calibre 21\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before oversized cases and the Big Bang established Hublot’s contemporary identity, the manufacture was already exploring an unconventional idea: combine precious metal with an industrial material and allow the tension between the two to become the design itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MDM Ref. 1512.3 expresses that philosophy with remarkable clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts case is crafted in \u003cstrong\u003e18K yellow gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, yet instead of being paired with the traditional leather strap expected of classical Swiss luxury watches, it meets a stark black rubber strap. The contrast is deliberate. Gold brings warmth, permanence and traditional value, while rubber introduces modernity, practicality and visual tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat juxtaposition would become one of the foundations of Hublot’s identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, however, the concept goes further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conventional dial has largely disappeared, replaced by an elaborate openworked composition that allows the mechanics themselves to become the visual centerpiece. Golden skeletonized structures frame exposed wheels, jewels and movement components, while a restrained Roman numeral chapter ring preserves a sense of classical order around the perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is beautifully contradictory: ornate yet disciplined, traditional yet experimental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is the \u003cstrong\u003eFrédéric Piguet Calibre 21\u003c\/strong\u003e, an exceptionally slim manually wound Swiss movement operating at \u003cstrong\u003e21,600 vibrations per hour\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its mechanical architecture can be admired from both the dial side and through the exhibition caseback, allowing the movement to become part of the watch’s character rather than remaining hidden beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportions are notably restrained by contemporary Hublot standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e36.6 mm across excluding the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e34.0 mm across the case body\u003c\/strong\u003e, and only \u003cstrong\u003e7.1 mm in thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e. Total watch weight is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e67.1 g\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat slimness is central to the appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than dominating the wrist through scale, Ref. 1512.3 draws attention through detail, texture and mechanical intricacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black Hublot rubber strap provides the visual counterweight to the yellow-gold case. Its simplicity allows the skeletonized movement and polished gold architecture to remain the focus, while the matching deployant clasp preserves the distinctive metal-and-rubber language for which Hublot became known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Hublot rubber strap sections are included, offering useful flexibility for fit and long-term ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch has also undergone an \u003cstrong\u003eoverhaul\/service\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a recorded timing measurement of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e+10 seconds per day in the flat position\u003c\/strong\u003e at the time of testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the collector, Ref. 1512.3 offers something quite different from simply acquiring another gold Swiss watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a window into early Hublot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essential ingredients are already present: precious metal, rubber, visible hardware, open mechanics and an eagerness to question what a luxury watch was supposed to look like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the scale of the idea would change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hublot MDM Skeleton Ref. 1512.3\u003cbr\u003e• Solid K18 \/ 18K yellow-gold case\u003cbr\u003e• Gold-tone openworked skeletonized display\u003cbr\u003e• Frédéric Piguet Calibre 21\u003cbr\u003e• Two-hand manual-winding mechanical movement\u003cbr\u003e• 21,600 vibrations per hour\u003cbr\u003e• Roman numeral chapter ring\u003cbr\u003e• Exhibition caseback\u003cbr\u003e• Original Hublot black rubber strap\u003cbr\u003e• Matching deployant clasp\u003cbr\u003e• Approx. 36.6 mm case width excluding crown\u003cbr\u003e• Approx. 34.0 mm case dimension excluding lugs\u003cbr\u003e• Approx. 7.1 mm case thickness\u003cbr\u003e• Approx. 67.1 g total watch weight\u003cbr\u003e• Maximum wrist size approx. 17.3 cm\u003cbr\u003e• Overhauled \/ serviced\u003cbr\u003e• Approx. +10 seconds per day recorded in flat-position testing\u003cbr\u003e• Additional Hublot rubber strap sections included\u003cbr\u003e• Box included\u003cbr\u003e• Distinctive early Hublot precious-metal-and-rubber construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hublot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e MDM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skeleton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1512.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e K18 \/ 18K Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-Tone Skeletonized Openworked Display\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHour Markers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Numerals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical, Manual Winding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frédéric Piguet Cal. 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, Minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21,600 vph\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 36.6 mm excluding crown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Dimension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 34.0 mm excluding lugs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 7.1 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Watch Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 67.1 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Wrist Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 17.3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Hublot Black Rubber Strap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deployant \/ Folding Clasp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exhibition Caseback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overhauled \/ Serviced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. +10 sec\/day in flat-position testing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box and Additional Rubber Strap Sections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Vintage \/ Pre-Owned Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18K yellow-gold case presents attractively with light surface hairlines, fine scratches and handling marks consistent with careful previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad bezel, curved case profile and distinctive strap interfaces remain well defined, preserving the elegant proportions and character of the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSkeleton Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe openworked display presents beautifully, with golden decorative structures, exposed wheels, jewels and contrasting metallic components creating substantial depth beneath the Roman numeral chapter ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of skeletonization and classical detailing gives the watch an unusually refined mechanical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrystal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal remains clear and provides an unobstructed view of the openworked movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight surface wear may be present consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMovement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFrédéric Piguet Calibre 21\u003c\/strong\u003e has undergone an overhaul\/service and operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timing measurement of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e+10 seconds per day in the flat position\u003c\/strong\u003e was recorded at the time of testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrap \u0026amp; Clasp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original black Hublot rubber strap complements the yellow-gold case beautifully and remains central to the visual identity of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Hublot rubber strap sections are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching deployant clasp completes the original metal-and-rubber aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverall Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good Vintage \/ Pre-Owned Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch shows light signs of age and previous enjoyment while retaining an exceptionally strong overall presentation, attractive gold surfaces and a striking openworked mechanical display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Collectors Want This Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fascination of Ref. 1512.3 lies partly in hindsight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Hublot is inseparable from the idea of fusion, but this early MDM reference shows that the concept was already deeply embedded in the house’s design language long before the Big Bang transformed the brand’s global profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid yellow-gold case paired with black rubber still creates a compelling visual tension. Add an intricately openworked display and the exceptionally slim Frédéric Piguet Calibre 21, and the result becomes far more unusual than a conventional vintage gold watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Calibre 21 connection is especially appealing to mechanically minded collectors. Rather than hiding the movement beneath a traditional dial, Ref. 1512.3 makes its mechanics the visual protagonist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact proportions also give it a very different presence from later Hublot watches. The design rewards close inspection rather than sheer scale, revealing a chapter of Hublot history defined by experimentation, restraint and mechanical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors interested in the origins of Hublot’s fusion philosophy, the MDM Skeleton represents an especially compelling intersection of early brand identity, precious-metal watchmaking and open mechanical architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBrand Heritage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHublot was founded in Switzerland in 1980 and distinguished itself almost immediately through an unconventional design proposition: pairing traditional precious-metal watch cases with black rubber straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a time when luxury watchmaking remained strongly tied to classical materials and established conventions, the combination was strikingly modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat philosophy became the foundation of what Hublot would later describe as the \u003cstrong\u003eArt of Fusion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MDM era belongs to this formative chapter. References such as the 1512.3 reveal many of the ideas that would eventually become central to the brand: precious metals juxtaposed with contemporary materials, visible construction, strong case architecture and an instinct to challenge the traditional boundaries of Swiss luxury watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeen today, the Ref. 1512.3 is not merely an early Hublot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an elegant glimpse of the design philosophy that would eventually reshape the entire maison.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53741196542245,"sku":null,"price":13760.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/yahooauc_d1194084146_2_i-img1000x1000-175348608520642316xvfw8.jpg?v=1788495550"},{"product_id":"gucci-25h-skeleton-flying-tourbillon-18k-yellow-gold-integrated-gold-bracelet-cal-gg727-25-ts","title":"Gucci 25H Skeleton Flying Tourbillon · 18K Yellow Gold · Integrated Gold Bracelet · Cal. 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Mechanics in Suspension.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated during Gucci's extraordinary push into high watchmaking, the 25H Skeleton Flying Tourbillon places an openworked manual-wind calibre inside an extraordinarily slender 40mm architecture, then executes the case and integrated five-link bracelet in solid 18K yellow gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt six o'clock, the flying tourbillon appears almost detached from the structure around it, turning technical complexity into the visual center of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable thing about the Gucci 25H Skeleton Tourbillon is not simply that Gucci made a tourbillon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is how completely the house committed to the idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt only approximately 8mm thick, this 40mm high-watchmaking piece combines an open architecture, a flying tourbillon, an integrated gold bracelet and the manually wound Gucci-exclusive Calibre GG727.25.TS. Contemporary coverage confirms that the precious-metal bracelet editions were produced in 100% recycled yellow or white gold. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gucci 25H marked a fundamental shift in the house's approach to watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than treating the wristwatch principally as an accessory to the fashion collections, Gucci began building the 25H around increasingly ambitious Swiss mechanical movements. The Skeleton Flying Tourbillon represents one of the clearest expressions of that transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts design begins with proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40mm case measures only around 8mm in thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating an unusually thin silhouette for a watch incorporating a flying tourbillon. Gucci constructed the watch around the movement itself, allowing the mechanics to appear suspended above a sequence of horizontal structural bridges. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is effectively no conventional dial competing for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the architecture of the \u003cstrong\u003eGG727.25.TS\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt six o'clock sits the flying tourbillon, unsupported by a conventional upper bridge and visually isolated within the skeletonized composition. Above it, the openworked hour and minute hands cross a landscape of bridges, wheels, jewel settings and the prominent Interlocking G motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is manually wound and operates at \u003cstrong\u003e3 Hz, or 21,600 vibrations per hour\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Gucci specification sheet supplied with this watch states \u003cstrong\u003e20 jewels and approximately 72 hours of power reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifications independently corroborated by contemporary coverage of the calibre. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case and bracelet transform the technical object into something considerably more sculptural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied Gucci specification sheet identifies a \u003cstrong\u003e40mm multi-layered case and five-link bracelet in 18K yellow gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, and specifies an \u003cstrong\u003eaverage gold weight of approximately 189.3 grams of 18K yellow gold\u003c\/strong\u003e. That figure is a manufacturer specification rather than an independently weighed figure for this individual watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horizontal construction of the bracelet continues the geometry of the movement. Instead of treating the bracelet as a separate attachment, the five-link structure appears to flow directly outward from the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary reporting confirms that Gucci offered the Skeleton Tourbillon with matching precious-metal bracelets in both yellow and white recycled gold. The yellow-gold bracelet edition was originally publicized at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e€140,000 at launch\u003c\/strong\u003e, while another industry reference placed the bracelet version at \u003cstrong\u003eHK$1,460,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caseback provides another view of the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorizontal bridges decorated with repeated Interlocking G motifs frame the visible gear train, while the inscription \u003cstrong\u003eGG727.25.TS \/ 20 TWENTY JEWELS\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the calibre architecture visible in the photographs supplied with this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is therefore not simply a gold version of a conventional Gucci watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs to the period in which Gucci deliberately entered the terrain of serious contemporary haute horlogerie, using the 25H architecture to explore ultra-thin movements, openworked construction and high complications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Gucci 25H Skeleton Flying Tourbillon\u003cbr\u003e• 40mm ultra-thin multi-layered case\u003cbr\u003e• Approximately 8mm overall case thickness\u003cbr\u003e• Solid 18K yellow-gold construction\u003cbr\u003e• Integrated five-link 18K yellow-gold bracelet\u003cbr\u003e• 100% recycled gold specification for the precious-metal edition\u003cbr\u003e• Gucci-exclusive Calibre GG727.25.TS\u003cbr\u003e• Manual-winding mechanical movement\u003cbr\u003e• Flying tourbillon positioned at 6 o'clock\u003cbr\u003e• Skeletonized openworked display\u003cbr\u003e• Approximately 72-hour power reserve\u003cbr\u003e• 21,600 vibrations per hour \/ 3 Hz\u003cbr\u003e• 20-jewel movement\u003cbr\u003e• Sapphire exhibition caseback\u003cbr\u003e• Interlocking G movement architecture\u003cbr\u003e• Manufacturer specification sheet states approximately 189.3g average 18K gold weight\u003cbr\u003e• Produced during Gucci's 50th-anniversary high-watchmaking period\u003cbr\u003e• Seller classifies this example as near-unused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gucci\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gucci 25H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skeleton Flying Tourbillon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 40mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated Five-Link 18K Yellow-Gold Bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% recycled gold specification for this model family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer-Stated Average Gold Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 189.3g of 18K yellow gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skeleton \/ Openworked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical, Manual Winding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gucci GG727.25.TS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flying Tourbillon at 6 o'clock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 72 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21,600 vph \/ 3 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, Minutes, Flying Tourbillon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire Exhibition Back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30m model specification \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss Made\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra \/ Launch Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022 Gucci High Watchmaking \/ Gucci Wonderland period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Unused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Green Rubber Strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNot included in this Yahoo sale according to the seller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exact product\/style number should be confirmed before publication. The documented yellow-gold 2022 model is associated with YA163313, but I would not place that reference in customer-facing copy until the seller confirms the exact product code. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is almost unused in mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied photographs show the yellow-gold case retaining a strong, coherent brushed finish and well-defined multi-layer architecture. Fine handling marks or extremely light surface hairlines may be present under directional lighting, which is normal for large surfaces of 18K gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no obvious major dents, structural deformations or deep impacts visible in the photographs supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo claim is made that the watch is completely unworn or unpolished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSkeleton Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe openworked display presents cleanly in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structural gold-tone elements, movement components and flying tourbillon remain visually crisp, with no obvious dial-side corrosion, moisture intrusion or displaced components visible from the supplied images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMovement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed caseback clearly presents the skeletonized movement architecture and the \u003cstrong\u003eGG727.25.TS\u003c\/strong\u003e designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible seller description does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e provide timing-machine results, amplitude, service history or an explicit mechanical test report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccordingly, Japonista should not claim a particular daily rate or recent servicing until those points are confirmed before acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBracelet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated five-link yellow-gold bracelet presents strongly and appears structurally complete in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause bracelet sizing materially affects both wearability and value, maximum wrist circumference and presence of all original removable links should be confirmed before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrystal \/ Caseback\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront and rear sapphire surfaces appear clear in the supplied photographs without obvious major impact damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine handling marks cannot be excluded from photography alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Collectors Want This Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 25H Skeleton Tourbillon comes from a particularly unusual moment in modern watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGucci had already produced Swiss watches for decades, but the 25H represented a conscious move toward proprietary movement architecture and genuine high complications. Gucci itself identifies the 25H as the collection that introduced its first original movement in 2021, and the Skeleton Tourbillon followed during the house's 50th-anniversary watchmaking celebrations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular configuration adds three ingredients that considerably change its collector profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst is the \u003cstrong\u003eGG727.25.TS flying-tourbillon movement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond is the extraordinary thinness. Housing a skeleton flying tourbillon in a watch approximately 8mm thick gives the object a delicacy that contradicts the visual mass of the gold bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird is the full precious-metal architecture. The bracelet edition carries the concept much further than the rubber-strap configuration because the case and five-link bracelet form a single uninterrupted gold structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model was also entered in the \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève Tourbillon category\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it directly among specialist high-horology pieces rather than Gucci's conventional fashion-watch offering. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination makes the watch intellectually interesting even to collectors who would not ordinarily consider Gucci a traditional haute-horlogerie marque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBrand Heritage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Florence in 1921, Gucci developed its Swiss watchmaking activity during the twentieth century and began producing watches in Switzerland in \u003cstrong\u003e1972\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arrival of the Gucci 25H in 2021 marked a new phase. The collection introduced Gucci's first original movement architecture and adopted an ultra-thin, integrated-bracelet design influenced by contemporary architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the house's 50th year of Swiss watchmaking, Gucci expanded the concept dramatically through the \u003cstrong\u003eGucci Wonderland\u003c\/strong\u003e high-watchmaking collection, including the Skeleton Flying Tourbillon seen here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53741408485669,"sku":null,"price":105800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/yahooauc_t1223949109_4_i-img900x1200-17742661050251tpuusr34.jpg?v=1788498892"},{"product_id":"hublot-big-bang-tourbillon-ref-308-px-130-rx-094-18k-pink-gold-baguette-diamond-bezel-skeleton-manual-wind","title":"Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Ref. 308.PX.130.RX.094 18K Pink Gold · Baguette Diamond Bezel · Skeleton Manual Wind","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Horology, Set in Gold and Diamonds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular expression of Hublot’s fusion philosophy, this Big Bang Tourbillon combines an 18K pink-gold case, a bezel illuminated by baguette-cut diamonds, skeletonized mechanics, a manual-winding tourbillon chronograph and the architectural drama that defined Hublot’s most ambitious early high-complication creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Big Bang references were designed to make an entrance. This one was engineered to hold the gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference 308.PX.130.RX.094 transforms the familiar 44mm Big Bang architecture into a piece of mechanical jewellery. The openworked dial reveals the movement beneath, while the flying visual rhythm of the tourbillon at six o’clock is framed by a remarkable baguette-diamond bezel and diamond-set pink-gold case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold, black, diamonds and exposed mechanics converge into one of Hublot’s most extravagant interpretations of the Big Bang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Ref. 308.PX.130.RX.094 sits at the intersection of complicated watchmaking and high jewellery, taking the muscular architecture of the Big Bang and elevating it through precious metal, diamond setting and an openworked mechanical display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 44mm case is crafted in 18K pink gold, providing a warm architectural frame around the black skeletonized dial. Across the case, \u003cstrong\u003e212 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.08 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e introduce a dense field of light, while the bezel is set with \u003cstrong\u003e48 baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.80 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than overwhelming the watch’s mechanics, the diamonds create a striking perimeter around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt six o’clock, the tourbillon becomes the visual anchor of the composition. The exposed mechanism creates continuous movement beneath the dial, while the power-reserve indication at nine o’clock adds another functional layer to the openworked architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowering the watch is the \u003cstrong\u003eHublot HUB6300\u003c\/strong\u003e, a manually wound tourbillon chronograph calibre. Its visible construction gives the watch depth from virtually every angle, transforming the movement itself into part of the aesthetic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chronograph architecture further distinguishes the reference from a conventional tourbillon dress watch. This is not an exercise in classical restraint. It belongs unmistakably to Hublot’s philosophy of fusion, where advanced mechanics, unconventional materials, precious metals and contemporary design are deliberately placed in tension with one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black strap provides a dramatic counterpoint to the pink gold and diamond setting. Red stitching adds a subtle flash of colour while visually connecting the sporting character of the Big Bang with the extraordinary jewellery execution of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the amount of precious material involved, the composition remains unmistakably mechanical. Through the skeletonized dial, gears, bridges, wheels and the tourbillon remain visible rather than disappearing behind ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a rare kind of luxury watch: extravagant in material, technically ambitious in construction and immediately recognizable from across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors drawn to the more audacious side of modern Swiss horology, Ref. 308.PX.130.RX.094 represents an exceptional chapter in the evolution of the Big Bang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Ref. 308.PX.130.RX.094\u003cbr\u003e• 44mm 18K pink-gold case\u003cbr\u003e• Diamond-set case with 212 diamonds totaling approximately 1.08 ct\u003cbr\u003e• Bezel set with 48 baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.80 ct\u003cbr\u003e• Black skeletonized dial\u003cbr\u003e• HUB6300 mechanical calibre\u003cbr\u003e• Manual-winding movement\u003cbr\u003e• Tourbillon positioned at 6 o’clock\u003cbr\u003e• Chronograph complication\u003cbr\u003e• Power-reserve indication at 9 o’clock\u003cbr\u003e• Openworked mechanical architecture\u003cbr\u003e• Black strap with contrasting red stitching\u003cbr\u003e• Hublot deployant clasp\u003cbr\u003e• Exhibition movement view\u003cbr\u003e• Original Hublot presentation box included\u003cbr\u003e• Discontinued high-complication Big Bang reference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hublot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big Bang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tourbillon Baguette Diamond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 308.PX.130.RX.094\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 44mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Pink Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamonds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diamonds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212 diamonds, approximately 1.08 ct total\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Pink Gold with Baguette-Cut Diamonds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBezel Diamonds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 baguette diamonds, approximately 2.80 ct total\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Skeleton \/ Openworked\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical Manual Wind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e HUB6300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tourbillon, Chronograph, Power Reserve Indicator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hublot Deployant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss Made\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men’s \/ Collectors’ Luxury Watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Hublot Box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18K pink-gold case presents strongly with the substantial architecture characteristic of the 44mm Big Bang. Light surface marks and fine scratches are present consistent with previous careful wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond-set surfaces remain visually impressive, with the pavé construction retaining an even and brilliant appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBaguette Diamond Bezel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe baguette-cut diamond bezel remains the defining visual feature of the watch. The elongated stones create a continuous geometric halo around the skeletonized dial, beautifully contrasting with the warm pink-gold structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDial \u0026amp; Hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black skeletonized display remains clear and highly dimensional. The open construction provides an unobstructed view into the mechanical architecture while the broad pink-gold-tone hands remain highly legible against the darker movement beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMovement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HUB6300 manual-winding tourbillon chronograph is visible through the openworked construction, with the tourbillon occupying the prominent six o’clock position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrap \u0026amp; Clasp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black strap with contrasting red stitching complements the case well and maintains the sport-luxury character central to the Big Bang design language. The Hublot deployant clasp completes the configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Hublot presentation box included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverall Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good Pre-Owned Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight signs of previous use are present, consistent with the age and precious-metal construction of the watch. Please review the detailed photography as part of the overall condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Collectors Want This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fascination of Ref. 308.PX.130.RX.094 lies in how many distinct expressions of Hublot converge within a single watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Bang architecture provides the foundation. A manually wound tourbillon chronograph supplies the mechanical ambition. Skeletonization exposes the engineering. Pink gold introduces weight and warmth. Pavé diamonds transform the case, while nearly three carats of baguette diamonds create the dramatic perimeter around the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet none of those ingredients exists independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they capture the philosophy that made Hublot distinctive: materials and mechanics that would traditionally belong to different categories are deliberately fused into a single object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts discontinued status further places the reference within a particular era of Hublot high watchmaking, making it especially appealing to collectors seeking the more elaborate and technically ambitious expressions of the early Big Bang generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrand Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Switzerland in 1980, Hublot built its identity around an idea that was radical at the time: combining traditional precious-metal watchmaking with modern materials such as rubber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat philosophy eventually became known as the \u003cstrong\u003eArt of Fusion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe launch of the Big Bang in 2005 dramatically expanded the concept, combining layered case architecture, exposed hardware, unconventional materials and increasingly sophisticated mechanical movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-complication references such as the Big Bang Tourbillon pushed that language further still, placing serious mechanical watchmaking inside one of contemporary horology’s most recognizable designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; International Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a high-value mechanical timepiece combining precious metal, diamond setting and a tourbillon movement. It will be prepared for international transit with protective movement stabilization, secure internal wrapping and reinforced outer packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping arrangements are confirmed according to destination and declared value. Fully tracked delivery and signature confirmation are used where available, with appropriate high-value transit protection arranged according to destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImport duties, customs charges and local taxes may apply according to the regulations of the destination country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJaponista Concierge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors seeking an exceptional expression of Hublot’s high-complication era, this diamond-set Big Bang Tourbillon offers an unusual combination of mechanical theatre, precious-metal architecture and extraordinary wrist presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53741452788005,"sku":null,"price":148950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/yahooauc_u1184030713_3_i-img600x600-17466768606776ossnta34_7143be5b-10e5-4e31-a8cd-5e4ea9b05792.jpg?v=1788497622"}],"url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/collections\/hublot.oembed","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}