A few months ago, at Baselworld 2018, Hublot expanded its catalogue of innovations by adding
a new feat: the first ceramic to be created in a vibrant colour. Taking four years to develop from
concept to industrialisation,and requiring innovations in materials and manufacturing processes
(a fusion of pressure and heat which sinters the ceramic without burning its pigments), the
ceramic created is harder than previously seen (1500 HV1 versus 1200 HV2). This expertise was
developed in tandem by Hublot’s Research & Development department and Metallurgy and
Materials laboratory, a 100% in-house process, resulting in a secret formula protected by several
patents.