The Antikythera Mechanism is one of the most mysterious devices in the history of human civilization. Discovered in Greek waters in 1901, it is considered the first "astronomical calculator" in human history and dates back to the 2nd century BC (roughly 150-100 BC).
At Baselworld 2013, HUBLOT grandly launched the “Antikythera Sun and Moon” watch. This watch is limited to 20 pieces. As a simplified and miniature version of the original mechanical device, it pays tribute to this ancient handed down work.
The Antikythera Sun Moon watch includes a solar calendar and a monthly calendar, and also shows the sidereal positions of the sun and moon. This means that the wearer can not only read the time (hours and minutes) through this watch, but also know the phase of the moon on a certain day, the shape of the moon in the sky, the name of the constellation behind the moon and The time it takes for the Moon to pass through a constellation. On the same day, this watch can also display the constellations behind the sun and indicate the time it takes for the sun to pass through a certain constellation. The watch incorporates a flying tourbillon (no ball bearings) that makes one revolution per minute to indicate seconds, while hours and minutes are indicated by traditional hands located in the center of the movement on the dial side. The frequency is 21600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz). The power reserve is 120 hours.