ceramic, while at the same time referencing
the colours seen on Orlinski’s most famous
sculptures. This year, another six models
are added to the partnership—this time, the
faceting has been extended to the dial, creating
an interesting three-dimensional look.
In particular, what caught our eye is the
Classic Fusion Tourbillon Power Reserve 5 Days
Orlinski, which comes available in sapphire,
King Gold or ceramic, and is limited to 30
pieces worldwide each. On top of faceting,
Orlinski also brings to the table the artistic
technique of openworking, which he regularly
employs in his Born Wild artworks. As a result,
the watch boasts an ultra-modern openworked
architecture on its dial, which showcases its
ON TOP OF FACETING, FRENCH ARTIST
RICHARD ORLINSKI ALSO BRINGS TO THE TABLE
THE ARTISTIC TECHNIQUE OF OPENWORKING,
WHICH HE REGULARLY EMPLOYS IN HIS
BORN WILD ARTWORKS
gears and tourbillon cage, and sleek matte
bars with inward-pointing angles. Despite
their artistic infl uences, the King Gold and
black ceramic versions of the tourbillon exude
sportiness and sophistication at the same
time. The sapphire variant, on the other hand,
somehow looks like a piece of modern art on
the wrist, especially with its transparent smooth
rubber strap.
Art has indeed made surprisingly cool
canvases out of Hublot’s signature watches,
with each of its partner artists expressing their
unique aesthetic in their own ways. While
they are all different, they share something
intrinsically similar—that unapologetically bold
quality that every Hublot timepiece carries.