When art meets horology, time becomes fluid.
The Hublot MP-17 Meca-10 Arsham Splash Titanium Sapphire marks the next evolution of the brand’s creative collaboration with Daniel Arsham — American artist, sculptor, and Hublot Ambassador. Following the experimental MP-16 Arsham Droplet, this wrist-worn sculpture channels the beauty and movement of water, transforming timekeeping into an art form.
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Sculpting Time Through the Art of Fusion
Hublot’s Art of Fusion has long been about blending materials, ideas, and worlds. The MP-17 takes that philosophy to a new dimension — merging Arsham’s “fictional archaeology” with Hublot’s modern mechanical mastery.
Every element — from its frosted sapphire bezel to its microblasted titanium case — celebrates transparency, structure, and motion. The splash-shaped dial opening represents a single moment of impact, forever suspended.
The Mechanics of Motion
Powered by the HUB1205 Manufacture Meca-10 movement, this hand-wound engine delivers a remarkable 10-day power reserve, visible through both the dial and caseback. Measuring 42mm across and just 15.35mm thick, it achieves sculptural balance and everyday wearability — a rare combination in Hublot’s MP series.
Green accents — Arsham’s signature tone — energize the hands, numerals, and power-reserve indicator, while the openworked dial reveals the intricate depth of the movement beneath.
The Fluidity of Time
Arsham once described his work as “collapsing time — you’re not quite sure if it’s an object from the past or the future.”
That tension defines the MP-17 Splash. The design blurs the boundaries between liquid and solid, past and present. It’s an exploration of time as a tangible medium — sculpted, contained, and in perpetual motion.
Edition of 99
Limited to just 99 pieces, the MP-17 Meca-10 Arsham Splash Titanium Sapphire stands as both collectible art and high watchmaking. It invites wearers — and viewers — to perceive time not as it passes, but as it flows.
“This collaboration explores the fluidity of time through a case inspired by the perfect geometry of a water droplet,” says Daniel Arsham. “Its transparent structure captures the clarity and motion of water — suspended, precise, and always in flux.”
Technical Specifications
Reference: 917.NJ.6909.RX
Case: Shiny Microblasted Titanium, 42mm
Bezel: Frosted Sapphire with Six H-shaped Screws
Caseback: Sapphire with Anti-reflective Treatment
Thickness: 15.35mm
Water Resistance: 50m
Dial: Rhodium-plated, Arsham Green Superluminova
Movement: HUB1205 Manufacture Manual-winding Skeleton
Power Reserve: 240 hours (10 days)
Strap: Black Rubber with Arsham Monogram
Clasp: Titanium Deployant Buckle
Limited Edition: 99 pieces
