Stunning Antikythera SunMoon Watch by Hublot

Inspired by the first known analog computer, which dates back to the 1st century BCE, the Antikythera SunMoon watch is yet another horological masterpiece by Hublot. The original Antikythera Mechanism was discovered in 1901 in the Greek waters and it was described as an astronomical calculator, which is pretty impressive if you consider that it was designed sometime between 150 and 100 BCE. In fact, some specialists go as far as calling it more important than the Mona Lisa “in terms of historic and scarcity value”.

At the Baselworld 2013, Hublot has recently unveiled a much simplified miniature version of the historic mechanism, featuring 295 parts and 7 complications. This is not the first time that the luxury watchmaker has created a tribute to the antique calculator: one year ago Hublot developed the Tribute to the Antikythera Mechanism, a truly complex movement with 495 parts and an impressive 14 functions.

This new timepiece, however, has just Sun and Moon indications. It features a special mechanism that shows the sidereal position of the two celestial bodies, as well as a lunar and solar calendar. This means that aside from giving you the exact time, the watch can also indicate the phases of the Moon, the time it needs to pass through a constellation, and even the name of the constellation behind it! If the Sun is what you are more interested in, then the Antikythera SunMoon movement will tell you the name of the constellation that is behind it at any given time, as well as the time that the Sun needs to pass through a constellation.

The mechanism also features a flying tourbillon and a traditional hour and minute indicator with the hands positioned at the center of the dial. With a frequency of 21,600 vph, the movement promises a power reserve of 120 hours, or about 5 days.