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CIRCA: 1990s
SERIAL NUMBER: 172497
REF.: 152-10-3
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
GEMSTONE(S): round brilliant cut diamonds approx. 0.56 carat total, most H-I/SI-I; round faceted natural and synthetic rubies approx. 0.37 carat total
CASE DIMENSIONS: 36 mm wide x 43 mm lug-to-lug
DIAL: Matte black dial with applied logo at the "12" hour marker. Date aperture at the "3" hour marker
BRACELET MATERIAL: Original black rubber strap with signed deployant buckle in 18K yellow gold
MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 6 7/8 inches
MOVEMENT: Quartz
CALIBER: 955.412
The MDM was Hublot's first watch. Designed by Carlo Crocco and released in 1989, it was the first luxury watch to feature a rubber strap. The MDM was a critical and commercial success and has inspired Hublot's design language to this day. the present example has been customized with pave stones on the case and deployant buckle.

Dial is in excellent condition. Case is very good, with some minor scratching. Case has been customized with aftermarket pave stones. Missing one diamond. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in very good condition.



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