Having been appointed the official Formula watchmakers Hublot March 2010 published a series of watches that symbolizes the spirit of F1. For Hublot, the latest racing series has always been a great source of inspiration. It represents the latest technology, high-level competition, and with extreme precision and control - all of which are perfect for Hublot tradition of quality, luxury, experience and advanced technological research.
Because of the intense cooperation between management frameworks Formula One designers and watchmakers Hublot, a limited edition already impressive watch was designed in less than 12 months - King Power F1 zirconium, gold and ceramic, F1 King Power Monza and India and the ultra-exclusive F1 King Power Swirl in zirconium and gold, with many surprises. Details such as the brake disc inspired ceramic bezel, insert flameproof NOMEX strap and distinctiveness "Start" button clearly show the effect F1 has had on the prestigious Swiss brand. They also highlight the impressive production talents of Hublot.
With the recent opening of its manufacturing facilities in its own right to bring all elements of the internal production, opened its doors to a new world of opportunities for Hublot. The new production facilities have already led to several world premieres and has even enabled the brand to produce their own light alloys. Pursuit of vertical integration allows Hublot to express their creativity as much as possible, as seen in much sought after King Power F1 edition pieces.
Manufacture F1 King Power is divided into several compartments, which are based in different stages of industrial production. The first phase, known as the country of origin under the name "T-0", is the largest part of the watch and clock parts (F1 King Power movement in the exclusive 252) was stopped and a variety of machines and techniques such as CNC machines, band saws, lathes, wire EDM machine, oven, micro-Blasters, deburrers, polishing, washing machines, dryers, engravers, and pencil sharpener.
Window milling and turning workshops allow them to produce even the smallest components that go into a watch, which converts raw brass, copper and steel rods with micrometer precise parts such as the axis of the barrel, drums Barrel, Center Drive and twisted stems. Hublot also initialize and recalibrate the machines to allow to operate on high-tech materials, while their department galvanizing can bring elements of noble metal coatings. Part of the leadership dedicated to handling large quantities of gold, rhodium and nickel, while another is responsible for research in new colors and development specialist.
After production, some items will be sent to the decorating workshop, where the technicians get their pieces in an empty state before using the absolute perfect finish required by Hublot, Formula One and their customers. Technical decorative motifs such as Côtes de Genève, beading, satin brushing and grinding endless possibilities option to customize each design timepiece.
Moving on to the stage of "T-1" production, tradition meets innovation. At this stage, loose parts in a watchmaker, where they are assembled to form a complete picture of the movement. E 'then adapted to watch the event, another expert watchmaker. In fact, T-1 functions as any modern production line - although much finer scale - how each site watchmaker has particular expertise and responsibilities of a stage of the manufacturing process. For example, a watchmaker is responsible for defining the business case, the second is responsible for the hands to play, and so on. By the end of "T-1" Hublot is a fully functional clock case, where the movement and hands intact, ready to go for testing.
The final production phase, T-2 ', is where the testing and final assembly takes place. Clocks pass various tests to ensure optimum performance. These include water resistance, pressure testing, sensitivity to moisture and thermal shock test (extreme heat followed by extreme cold). After passing these tests, the clock for a capacity assessment of timing in various positions. Once it passes the review, the clock is polished, cleaned and carefully finished. Finally, the strap and buckle are attached and the clock is placed in a resealable bag filled with argon gas to protect against corrosion or oxidation.
It is already very process of production work is F1 "standard" King Power. For special issues, which include more complex mechanisms - or "complications" as they call in the watch industry - Hublot has gone a step further and created a single department within the factory. King Tourbillon Power F1, for example, was designed and produced in this department, where a retailer usually work in a single program from beginning to end, the application of two traditional techniques and modern techniques in achieving what only can be described as a mini-masterpiece of horological engineering.
Because of the intense cooperation between management frameworks Formula One designers and watchmakers Hublot, a limited edition already impressive watch was designed in less than 12 months - King Power F1 zirconium, gold and ceramic, F1 King Power Monza and India and the ultra-exclusive F1 King Power Swirl in zirconium and gold, with many surprises. Details such as the brake disc inspired ceramic bezel, insert flameproof NOMEX strap and distinctiveness "Start" button clearly show the effect F1 has had on the prestigious Swiss brand. They also highlight the impressive production talents of Hublot.
With the recent opening of its manufacturing facilities in its own right to bring all elements of the internal production, opened its doors to a new world of opportunities for Hublot. The new production facilities have already led to several world premieres and has even enabled the brand to produce their own light alloys. Pursuit of vertical integration allows Hublot to express their creativity as much as possible, as seen in much sought after King Power F1 edition pieces.
Manufacture F1 King Power is divided into several compartments, which are based in different stages of industrial production. The first phase, known as the country of origin under the name "T-0", is the largest part of the watch and clock parts (F1 King Power movement in the exclusive 252) was stopped and a variety of machines and techniques such as CNC machines, band saws, lathes, wire EDM machine, oven, micro-Blasters, deburrers, polishing, washing machines, dryers, engravers, and pencil sharpener.
Window milling and turning workshops allow them to produce even the smallest components that go into a watch, which converts raw brass, copper and steel rods with micrometer precise parts such as the axis of the barrel, drums Barrel, Center Drive and twisted stems. Hublot also initialize and recalibrate the machines to allow to operate on high-tech materials, while their department galvanizing can bring elements of noble metal coatings. Part of the leadership dedicated to handling large quantities of gold, rhodium and nickel, while another is responsible for research in new colors and development specialist.
After production, some items will be sent to the decorating workshop, where the technicians get their pieces in an empty state before using the absolute perfect finish required by Hublot, Formula One and their customers. Technical decorative motifs such as Côtes de Genève, beading, satin brushing and grinding endless possibilities option to customize each design timepiece.
Moving on to the stage of "T-1" production, tradition meets innovation. At this stage, loose parts in a watchmaker, where they are assembled to form a complete picture of the movement. E 'then adapted to watch the event, another expert watchmaker. In fact, T-1 functions as any modern production line - although much finer scale - how each site watchmaker has particular expertise and responsibilities of a stage of the manufacturing process. For example, a watchmaker is responsible for defining the business case, the second is responsible for the hands to play, and so on. By the end of "T-1" Hublot is a fully functional clock case, where the movement and hands intact, ready to go for testing.
The final production phase, T-2 ', is where the testing and final assembly takes place. Clocks pass various tests to ensure optimum performance. These include water resistance, pressure testing, sensitivity to moisture and thermal shock test (extreme heat followed by extreme cold). After passing these tests, the clock for a capacity assessment of timing in various positions. Once it passes the review, the clock is polished, cleaned and carefully finished. Finally, the strap and buckle are attached and the clock is placed in a resealable bag filled with argon gas to protect against corrosion or oxidation.
It is already very process of production work is F1 "standard" King Power. For special issues, which include more complex mechanisms - or "complications" as they call in the watch industry - Hublot has gone a step further and created a single department within the factory. King Tourbillon Power F1, for example, was designed and produced in this department, where a retailer usually work in a single program from beginning to end, the application of two traditional techniques and modern techniques in achieving what only can be described as a mini-masterpiece of horological engineering.
