Hublot MP-14 Origin By Jeff Koons Turns The Big Bang Into A Watch

A sapphire architecture, a central tourbillon and 202 gemstones transform the idea of cosmic creation into a mechanical object.

Hublot and Jeff Koons continue their collaboration with the Hublot MP-14 Origin by Jeff Koons, a radically constructed timepiece that approaches watchmaking as a form of contemporary sculpture. Where the Classic Fusion Balloon Dog translates Koons’ instantly recognisable artistic language into a wearable object, the MP-14 Origin explores something considerably more abstract: the origin of the universe itself.

The watch is conceived around the idea of the Big Bang, with motion beginning at the centre and expanding outward through a series of concentric elements. At its core sits Hublot’s first automatic central tourbillon, which acts as the mechanical “first pulse” from which the rest of the architecture appears to emerge.

The MP-14 joins Hublot’s Exceptional Timepieces collection, the manufacture’s experimental laboratory for unconventional mechanical concepts, advanced materials and unusual approaches to time display. The designation MP-14 also carries a personal reference to Koons: his first solo exhibition in 1980 was held at the New Museum in New York, then located at 65 Fifth Avenue at 14th Street.

Sapphire, Titanium And A Cosmic Architecture

The case measures 44mm and combines polished sapphire crystal with titanium, creating an almost completely transparent architectural structure. The octagonal sapphire case requires approximately 534 hours of machining, making the material itself a significant part of the watch’s construction rather than simply a window into the movement.

Inside, concentric rings in 18K white gold create a series of orbital layers, set with baguette-cut diamonds and blue sapphires. Across the four rings, 202 gemstones represent approximately 2.6 carats, reinforcing the celestial character of the design.

At the centre, beneath a transparent sapphire dome inspired by Koons’ Gazing Ball works, the tourbillon appears suspended within the structure. The dome is hand-coated with translucent blue varnish by a micropainter, adding another layer of depth and colour to the otherwise highly technical construction.

Time In Orbit

The MP-14 does not use conventional hands. Instead, two suspended rotating rings indicate the hours and minutes, each carrying a floating cube that appears to orbit inside the case.

The hour indicator is a polished stainless-steel cube coated with translucent red varnish, while the minute indicator uses polished stainless steel. Around them, two fixed rings provide the hour and quarter markers through blue sapphires, creating a visual system in which the indications appear to float within the watch.

The architecture is therefore not simply decorative. The display itself becomes part of the concept, with the passage of time represented through movement around a central mechanical core.

Hublot’s First Automatic Central Tourbillon

Driving the entire system is the manufacture HUB9014, an automatic movement built around a central tourbillon and a peripheral oscillating weight. The peripheral winding system allows the movement to remain visually open, avoiding the traditional central rotor that could otherwise obstruct the layered architecture.

The HUB9014 contains 594 components and operates at 3Hz, or 21,600 vibrations per hour, with a 60-hour power reserve. The tourbillon cage sits beneath the sapphire dome as a suspended regulating element, making the mechanism itself part of the visual narrative.

Two concealed crown systems are integrated into the architecture for winding and time-setting. They are identified by the engravings “ENERGY PULSE” and “COSMIC ALIGN”, preserving the uninterrupted appearance of the case.

A Watch Built Around Expansion

The bracelet continues the same philosophy, integrating sapphire crystal with titanium screws to create a seamless transition from the case to the wrist. Even the presentation case extends the concept beyond the watch itself, using LED illumination and a one-way mirror to create an apparently endless depth around the timepiece.

Limited to just 30 pieces, the MP-14 Origin by Jeff Koons represents a particularly experimental interpretation of Hublot’s approach to high watchmaking. Rather than simply depicting the universe, its architecture attempts to reproduce the idea of creation through transparency, rotation, gemstones and a tourbillon positioned at the centre of everything.

Priced at CHF 405,000, EUR 479,000, USD 488,000 or GBP 383,000, the MP-14 Origin by Jeff Koons will be available through selected Hublot points of sale.

Technical Specifications

For more information, please visit the official Hublot website.

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