Artist editions
Hublot Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami
In 2021 Hublot turned Takashi Murakami's smiling flower into a watch whose petals actually spin. Here is what you need to know if you own one.
- Year
- 2021
- Artist
- Takashi Murakami
- Brand
- Hublot
- Edition size
- All Black: 200 pieces; Sapphire Rainbow: 100 numbered pieces
- Reference
- 507.CX.9000.RX.TAK21 (All Black), 507.JX.0800.RT.TAK21 (Sapphire Rainbow)
Hublot Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami at a glance
The Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami is a pair of limited editions from 2021. The first, the All Black, was announced on January 26, 2021. The second, the Sapphire Rainbow, followed in December 2021. Both put Murakami's famous smiling flower on the dial, and on both the petals rotate as you move your wrist.
The artist
Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist. He founded the Superflat movement and mixes digital tools with traditional techniques such as gold leaf. According to Hublot, he was the first Japanese artist to work with the brand. He visited the manufacture in February 2020. His smiling flower is one of the best-known images in contemporary art, which is why these watches attract art collectors as well as watch buyers.
Design and details
- All Black: 45 mm black ceramic case, black rubber strap. The flower's face and petals are set with black diamonds. The petals sit on a ball-bearing system developed by Hublot, so they turn freely. Self-winding Unico movement with a 72-hour power reserve.
- Sapphire Rainbow: 45 mm case and bezel in polished sapphire crystal, so you can see straight through the watch. Twelve rotating petals set with rubies, pink, blue, yellow and orange sapphires, amethysts and tsavorites. Caliber HUB1214 (Unico without the chronograph), 72-hour power reserve, transparent rubber strap with a steel deployant clasp.
Edition size and release
Hublot limited the All Black to 200 pieces and the Sapphire Rainbow to 100 numbered pieces. Both were sold through Hublot boutiques, authorized retailers and Hublot's online store in some countries.
Hublot Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami on the secondary market
Collectors want complete sets: the original box, warranty card, any artist booklet and all strap parts. The edition number on the case back should match the papers. Spinning petals must turn freely and all stones must be present. Missing stones are expensive to replace. One documented result: an All Black, number 157 of 200, sold for HK$254,000 at Phillips' online Hong Kong Sessions auction in March 2026.
How to check a Hublot Murakami
- Check the reference: 507.CX.9000.RX.TAK21 for the All Black, 507.JX.0800.RT.TAK21 for the Sapphire Rainbow.
- The edition number ("xxx/200" or "xxx/100") and the serial number should match the warranty card.
- On fakes, the petals often do not rotate, or they rattle. Stone setting looks uneven, and the ceramic or sapphire case looks dull or poorly finished.
- Ask an authorized Hublot service center to confirm the serial if you are unsure.
Our guide on how to spot a fake watch lists more general warning signs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Hublot Murakami All Black watches were made?
Hublot limited the Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami All Black to 200 pieces.
Do the flower petals really move?
Yes. On both 2021 models the petals sit on a ball-bearing system and rotate as the watch moves. If they do not turn, have the watch checked.
Is the Sapphire Rainbow numbered?
Yes. Hublot describes it as a limited edition of 100 numbered pieces.
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