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Following the success of the Big Bang, launched in 2005, Hublot set out on its next big challenge, to create an in-house movement following the same design philosophy of their iconic case. The result is the calibre 1240 “Unico,” which demonstrates the bra...  

Thank you for explaining 🙏

Also the description of the LIGA process is very informative. I am glad you stated that the parts shown are not made for the Unico movement. When Ulysse Nardin started to employ the LIGA manufacturing, they soon realized that it was less than optimal for ... 

Rolex's statement about the new chronergy escapement: "High-technology processes are also used, such as LiGA (micromanufacturing by electroforming) to produce the paramagnetic pallet fork and escape wheel of the new Chronergy escapement." Seiko: "The 9S66... 

... so I have to use my leaky memory to compose a reply. I know that Ulysse Nardin created the so-called Dual Ulysse escapement in their 160 years anniversary timepiece by LIGA process in 2006. Back then, Nickel-Phosphor composition of complex shapes was ... 

Very possible indeed that modern advances have enabled this process to create components suited for fast-moving and sliding components, and this probably accounts for its use today among mainstream brands/watches. Thanks again, Brandon

I learned more about the process and it showed Hublot truly is at the forefront of technology. All this for a 'standard' workhorse movement. Regards, MTF

Looking already very much forward to the UNICO 1280 thread! PS: One small thing: The moonphase calibers are not Unicos but Sellitas with modules...

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I notice the photo of the quick set date feature is not the unico 1240 but the unico 1280?

In fact, these photos were taken well before the 1280. ...  

very interesting report 👍