Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot has unveiled its latest collaboration with famed American artist Daniel Arsham: the Hublot MP-17 MECA-10 Arsham Splash Titanium Sapphire. Following the release of their crystal pocket watch, the MP-16 Arsham Droplet, this limited edition wristwatch pushes the boundaries of design, drawing inspiration from the essence of water, organic forms, and transparency.
The MP-17 Meca-10 Arsham Splash Titanium Sapphire is Arsham’s first wristwatch for Hublot and is described as a wearable sculpture. It merges Hublot’s “Art of Fusion” philosophy—blending materials like titanium, rubber, and sapphire crystal—with Arsham’s “fictional archaeology,” which re-imagines contemporary objects as ancient artifacts to blur the lines between past, present, and future.
The compact 42mm case size was achieved by integrating Hublot’s new, smaller Meca-10 in-house manual-wind movement, visible through the dial opening and sapphire caseback. The movement features a 10-day power reserve. A defining feature is a splash-shaped opening on the dial, a direct evolution from the droplet-inspired MP-16. The watch’s fluid case lines and transparent sapphire components evoke the clarity and motion of water.
“This collaboration with Hublot explores the fluidity of time through a case inspired by the perfect geometry of a water droplet,” Arsham said. Julien Tornare, CEO of Hublot, added: “Working with Daniel Arsham is a discovery of new design and perception. This watch invites us to see time in a new light, through Arsham’s unique and fluid vision.”
The timepiece incorporates signature Hublot elements, including six H-screws on the bezel and caseback, as well as distinctive lugs. Arsham green accents highlight the hands, numerals, and power reserve indicator. Limited to 99 pieces, the Hublot MP-17 Meca-10 Arsham Splash Titanium Sapphire is available at Hublot boutiques and authorized retailers.