HUBLOT Big Bang Aero JOHNNIE WALKER HOUSE ™ Limited Edition

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The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer HUBLOT has launched its latest Big Bang Aero JOHNNIE WALKER HOUSE Limited Edition in Beijing. Produced in a limited edition of 25 pieces, the series of watch is now exclusively for sales in China.

Symbolizing with “The Art of Fusion”, this is the first time that HUBLOT has established a partnership with JOHNNIE WALKER, the world’s number one spirit brand. With almost two centuries of blending heritage, JOHNNIE WALKER has been pioneering luxury Scotch Whisky culture around the world with JOHNNIE WALKER HOUSE, with locations in Shanghai, Beijing and Seoul. Each location was specially created to encapsulate the JOHNNIE WALKER brand experience and immerse consumers in the brand’s history, provenance and pioneering spirit.

HUBLOT and JOHNNIE WALKER House’s crossover collaboration, Big Bang Aero JOHNNIE WALKER House Limited Edition, incorporates the Swiss Tradition of high watchmaking philosophy with the impeccable Scottish vintage skills. It pays tribute to the well-respected craftsmanship as well as dedication in a unique manner, blending the pioneering spirit of “keep walking” with the ambition of creating future.

The luxury fusion of sense and sensitivity inspire the Big Bang Aero JOHNNIE WALKER House Limited Edition. It has the most iconic Big Bang design with 44mm diameter black ceramic case and Aeroskeleton movement, unveiling its skeletonised and beautiful mechanics. Black ceramic to represent the distinctive Smokey flavour of whisky, paired with an Alligator skin dual strap and copper Hands signifying Whisky Copper Stills used in the distillation process, with a sapphire dial revealing the mechanical movement of the watch. The JOHN WALKER & SONS™ monogram is elegantly displayed on the face of the watch, while the visage of John Walker, founder of the brand, is echoed on the back case. This is yet another symbol of the timeless partnership and shared values between the luxury houses.

JOHNNIE WALKER HOUSES are an exploration of the brand’s heritage, inviting guests to embark on a multi-sensory mentoring journey. The Houses are a celebration of a luxurious whisky experiences across a spread of fine-dining, art and music that inspire progressive individuals to come together and create new cultural expressions globally. Innovation is integral to the Houses with unique, exclusive whisky collections are available at each location. In addition, selected patrons can work with the Master Blender to create their own personalized blends.

Technical details
Hublot Big Bang Aero Bang Johnnie Walker House Limited Edition
Reference: 311.CI.1110.HR.JWB14
Limited series of just 25 numbered watches

Case
“Big Bang” – Diameter 44 mm, made from micro-blasted black ceramic
Bezel: Micro-blasted black ceramic; 6 black PVD titanium screws
Crystal: Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment
Bezel lug: Black composite resin
Lateral inserts: Black composite resin
Case-back: Open, in micro-blasted black ceramic with “John Walker & Sons”” logo
Crown: Black PVD titanium with brown rubber insert
Water resistance: 10 ATM, or approximately 100 metres

Dial
Open-worked, black with black transfers
Ruthenium and satin-finished indexes with black Super Luminova™

Hands
Ruthenium, plus black Super Luminova™
Lacked Brown Chronograph Second hand

Movement
HUB4214 Automatic mechanical Aero bang chronograph
Components : 257 (Jewels: 27)
Power reserve: Approximately 42 hours

Bracelet
Gold Hornback Alligator or Black Gummy Alligator
Sewn onto black rubber with black or brown stitching
Clasp: Microblasted black PVD steel deployant buckle