Hublot's Antikythera Caliber

Have you heard about the new movement that Hublot has been working on?!
It's called the Antikythera Caliber 2033-CH01, and is based on the ancient Greek
device of the same name. Named after the small Greek islet of Antikythera where
it was found about a hundred years ago. The device was evidently created more
than 2000 years ago with the purpose of calculating astronomical positions. Now
Hublot has managed to take the ingenious concept of the original Antikythera
mechanism, and then shrink it down into an amazing new movement.

Here are just some of the specifications of the new Hublot Antikythera Caliber
2033-CH01...

The dimensions measure 30mm x 38mm, and are 14mm thick, while a flying
tourbillon helps to give you the seconds, minutes, and hours. On the dial side
of the new caliber there are functions like moonphase, moon, and sun apertures,
Zodiac, Calendary of Panhellenic games, along with an Egyption Calendar. Then
on the back of the movement, there is the Metonic Cycle, Saros Cycle, Callipic
Cycle, and Exeligmos Cycle.

Found this information at blog.perpetuelle.com where you can find out, as well
as see much much more everyone. Here is the link for you...

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/index.php/limited-edition-watches/hublot-antikythera-mechanism-update/

Quite intriguing and fascinating! not unlike the math involved in the construction of the ancient pyramids! and of course Stonehenge said to be an astrological instrument!

thianwong wrote:

Quite intriguing and fascinating! not unlike the math involved in the construction of the ancient pyramids! and of course Stonehenge said to be an astrological instrument!

Definitely Thian ! It's hard to imagine how all of these things were thought of, and then created. It's all
pretty unbelievable to see, and also think about.

I can't wait to see the watch in real (if I can) ! Too bad it will not be commercially sold.

I think that showing the world that horology is one of the oldest science known to mankind is a great way to mainstream our passion and deepen our knowledge.

Monsu wrote:

I can't wait to see the watch in real (if I can) ! Too bad it will not commercialy sold.

I think that showing the world that horology is one of the oldest science known to mankind is a great way to mainstream our passions and deepen our knowledge.

Would be amazing to see Monsu that is for sure, and you make a really GREAT point about horology here
too. Often wonder how cool it would be if more people out there actually got into watches, along with
the hobby in general.