Hublot Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

October 15, 2022 MasterHorologer

Hublot presents the Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, a connected watch with a new ”timeline” function that will take fans of the world’s largest football tournament right into the heart of the action.

Hublot has been the Official Timekeeper of the FIFA World Cup for the 4th consecutive edition and will time all 64 games at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, including the final in the Lusail Stadium in Doha on December 18.

With more than 1 billion viewers, the FIFA World Cup™ tournament is the world’s most watched sports event1. The 129 official referees will be timing the game with the new Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ on their wrists.

The Hublot Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is a Gen3 connected watch in Hublot’s collection and is the highest performing and exciting Big Bang e to date. With an even larger and improved high-definition screen, every glorious moment of the game will be captured by the new designed dedicated football app.

From the countdown to the most anticipated moment of the tournament, the FIFA World Cup™ Final, Hublot will be at the heart of the action. Before the tournament starts, the Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will be in countdown mode, keeping track of the days until the opening match on November 20 between Qatar and Ecuador.

Then, with 15 minutes to go before each match, the watch will deliver team line-ups and player profiles, so the wearer can feast on the details from the comfort of their wrist.

As a game kicks off, the watch will automatically enter “match mode” and activate “timeline”, a feature created exclusively for this watch that will help fans capture the most memorable and most important moments in football.

This is how it works: at the outer edge of the dial there will be a scale split into five sections, indicating the first and second halves, additional time allowed in each half, and half time. If a goal is scored, the watch will show a match event animation mentioning the player’s name, and a football symbol will appear at the appropriate minute mark on the scale. The same thing happens if there is a yellow card, a red card or a penalty.

If a match goes beyond normal time, the watch display will automatically switch into extra time mode, and then again into shootout mode, in the event a match goes to penalties. Each penalty is recorded by a football with a green or red outline to indicate whether or not the attempt was successful. A final “match period animation” shows when the game is over, and the final score.

At any point during a game, the wearer can replay these events by scrolling around the dial using the watch’s crown.

After five seconds of inactivity, the watch automatically switches into “low consumption mode” to save battery. This legible, ergonomic, gloriously interactive functionality is unique to the Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

The Hublot Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ has an imposing, exquisitely engineered 44mm case in micro-blasted and polished black ceramic and black titanium.

It houses a Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 4100 processor powered with the latest version of Wear OS by Google™ (Wear OS 3).

The watch’s impressive hardware specification includes an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a microphone a speaker, GPS and a heart-rate monitor. It also comes with a full suite of preloaded apps that enable wearers to stay connected and to track activity, health and more. Wearers can discover more great apps with Google Play on their watches.

It also comes with the promise of all-day battery life and a two-hour charge to full from empty. Bluetooth 5.0 will connect it to a wide range of devices and accessories. The watch is Android and iOS compatible and water-resistant to 3 ATM. It will be limited to 1,000 pieces.

The Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will also be highly personalisable, with dozens of dial options available through the accompanying smartphone app.

The official version has a burgundy dial and a black and burgundy lined rubber strap inspired by the flag colours of the State of Qatar, FIFA World Cup 2022™ Host Country. Fans will also be able to choose dial and strap designs in the colours of each of the 32 participating countries.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Big Bang e Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022™
Reference 450.CI.1100.RX.FWC22

Case
Microblasted and polished black ceramic
Diameter: 44mm
Thickness: 14mm
Water resistance: 3 ATM (30m)
Sapphire crystal

Display
Technology: In-cell AMOLED
Size: AUO 1.39’’ (35.3mm)
Resolution: 454×454 pixels, 327 dpi

Strap
Black and burgundy color lined rubber straps
Black composite deployant buckle clasp

Processor
Model Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 4100+
RAM 1GB / 8GB Flash (ePoP)

Sensors
HRM (Heart Rate Monitor)
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
LLOB (Low Latency off Body)
ALS (Ambiant Light Sensor)
Microphone
Speaker
DC Motor (Vibration)

Operating System
Wear OS by Google

Compatibility
Hublot Big Bang e Gen3 works with phones runnings Android 11 (excluding Go edition and phones without Google Play Store), iOS 15+ or later

Connectivity
GPS
Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi
NFC Payment

Battery
Type: Lithium-Ion 4 Pin Pogo Charging
Capacity: 400 mAh

Edition
Limited to 1000 pieces

Suggested retail price
5’500.00 CHF/ 6’000.00 EUR/ 5’800.00 USD/ 5’000.00 GBP

Hublot Big Bang Unico Gourmet Limited Edition

October 15, 2022 MasterHorologer

Hublot has launched the Big Bang Unico Gourmet watch to celebrate its association with great Michelin-starred chefs like Andreas Caminada, Anne-Sophie Pic, Yannick Alléno and Paul Pairet.

Inspired by the knives used by these great chefs, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Gourmet watch features a distinctive case made of Damascus steel.

The unique pattern of this ancient material is a hallmark of the Big Bang Unico Gourmet, which is available in a limited edition of 200 pieces. The spirit of gastronomy extends to the bracelet which itself is cut from the fabric of cooking aprons. The Velcro fastener makes the watch useful and practical.

The Big Bang Unico Gourmet is equipped with the UNICO HUB1280 manufacture chronograph movement.

This storied steel, historically known as Wootz and originating in the Damascus region in 300 BC, was known to forge the most resistant and cutting swords. Today, Damascus steel refers to a technique of hammering and folding steel to make it more resistant. This steel is often used to forge the kitchen knives prized by Michelin-starred chefs.

It is now used to make the Big Bang Unico Gourmet. Also known as Damasteel, it is made by the Swedish company Damasteel, which has mastered the fashioning of this material since 1876.

This unique steel has greater resistance and a unique weave of patterned steel on its surface. Damasteel is not a traditional metal, it is a metal composite created from two types of steel.

The first, 304L, is dark and made primarily of carbon; the other, 316L, is lighter – the two are forged, folded and folded again like a flaky puff pastry, then pressed. A matrix rendering that sees the two materials welded into each other, producing a patterned weave that is unique every time. These moiré patterns, like a fingerprint, are never identical.

To adapt perfectly to the watch’s dimensions, Hublot chose a unique design, a pattern that fuses age old savoir faire with the innovation developed by Damasteel. Surface corrosion of the composite allows the stratification of the two steels to appear, revealing the pattern through a contrast of the materials. In addition to its highly recognisable aesthetics, Damascus steel is also renowned for being more durable than traditional steel.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Gourmet
Reference 441.DS.1170.NR.GAS22

Case
Polished Damascus Steel
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 14.5 mm
Water Resistance: 10 atm
Bezel: Polished Damascus Steel
Case-back: Polished Damascus Steel

Dial
Matt black

Movement
HUB1280 Unico Manufacture, Self-winding Chronograph
Frequency: 4 (28’800 A/h)
Power reserve (hours): 72
Number of components: 354
Jewels: 43

Strap
First bracelet: Black Velcro fabric fastener
Second bracelet: Black lined rubber
Titanium deployant buckle and microblasted ceramic buckle

Retail price
22,900.00 CHF/ 25,200.00 EUR/ 24,100.00 USD/ 20,800.00 GBP

HUBLOT Summer Editions, Ibiza, Capri and St.Tropez Boutiques

July 25, 2022 MasterHorologer

To celebrate this summer season, Hublot has created three special edition timepieces dedicated to its Ibiza, Capri and St.Tropez boutiques.

These Mediterranean destinations are known for their beautiful beaches and vibrant culture. The new Hublot summer limited editions take inspiration from the blues of summertime.

Hublot ♥ St-Tropez Big Bang Unico St-Tropez Boutique

The turquoise blue seas and sky of this seaside citadel are reflected in a limited edition of 30 pieces which echo the colours of Tahiti and Pampelonne beach.

Set between the Place des Lices and the Port de St-Tropez since 2017, the Hublot boutique is just a short hop from the iconic ochre and sienna bell tower which overlooks the port and dominates the skyline. The silhouette is featured on the sapphire of the Big Bang Unico St-Tropez Boutique’s case back.

The UNICO V2 manufacture movement offers a power reserve of 72 hours. The calibre HUB1280 boasts a slimmer design, restyled architecture, easier assembly and improved visibility and functionality. The ceramic bezel, the lined rubber strap, the indices, numerals and hands are all turquoise blue, contrasting with the microblasted black ceramic case.

Hublot ♥ Ibiza Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic Blue Ibiza Boutique

With its pop-up boutique open throughout the summer, Hublot celebrates the bohemian festive spirit of Ibiza with a limited edition of 50 pieces in colours which echo the island’s white walls and the deep blue of the horizon from Cala Conta, the contrasting shades underneath the boats moored at Cala Saladeta and the seabed at Cala Xarraca.

To celebrate summer, and its Ibiza boutique, Hublot welcomes its favourite material – coloured ceramic – to a magnetic blue chronograph: the Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic Blue Ibiza Boutique.

45 mm in diameter, with a deep blue ceramic bezel and case, HUB1155 self-winding chronograph movement and a power reserve of 42 hours, this piece is awash with the island’s vibrant blues, from its deep seas to its night skies.

Its blue alligator strap is set off by white stitching and a white stripe, providing as striking a contrast to the titanium adorning the crown, pushers and H-shaped screws. On the back of the watch, the sapphire crystal features “Hublot ♥ Ibiza”.

Hublot ♥ Capri Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic Capri Boutique

For its Capri Boutique, Hublot has created a limited edition Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic. Limited to 50 pieces, this watch is inspired by the turquoise waters of Capri’s Grotta Azzurra and the contrast with the dark grey of the grotto.

The Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic Capri Boutique has a power reserve of 42 hours. 45 mm in diameter, and fitted with a turquoise blue lined rubber strap, this watch is water resistant to 50 metres.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico St Tropez Boutique
Reference: ST TROPEZ 441.CL.1190.RX.STP22

Case
Microblasted black ceramic
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 14.5 mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Microblasted black ceramic
Microblasted blue ceramic

Dial
Matt black

Movement
HUB1280 Unico Manufacture Self-winding Chronograph
Frequency: 4 (28’800 A/H)
Power reserve (hours): 72
Number of components: 354
Jewels: 43

Strap
Black and light blue lined rubber
Black ceramic and black titanium deployant buckle

Edition
Limited to 30 pieces

Suggested retail price
22‘400 CHF/ 23‘300 EUR/ 24‘900 USD/ 19‘500 GBP

Model: Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic Blue Ibiza Boutique
Reference: IBIZA 525.EX.0129.LR.IBZ22

Case
Polished and satin-finished blue ceramic
Diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 13.45 mm
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Polished blue ceramic
Polished and satin-finished blue ceramic

Dial
Sapphire

Movement
HUB1155 Self-winding Chronograph
Frequency: 4 (28’800 A/H)
Power reserve (hours): 42
Number of components: 207
Jewels: 60

Strap
White and blue alligator
Stainless steel deployant buckle

Edition
Limited to 50 pieces

Suggested retail price
18’500 CHF/ 19’200 EUR/ 20’600 USD/ 16’100 GBP

Model: Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic Capri Boutique
Reference: CAPRI 525.CL.0179.RX.CAP22

Case
Polished and satin-finished black ceramic
Diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 13.45 mm
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Polished black ceramic
Polished and satin-finished blue ceramic

Dial
Sapphire

Movement
HUB1155 Self-winding chronograph
Frequency: 4 (28’800 A/H)
Power reserve (hours): 42
Number of components: 207
Jewels: 60

Strap
Blue lined rubber
Black steel deployant buckle

Edition
Limited to 50 pieces

Suggested retail price
17‘600 CHF/ 18‘300 EUR/ 18‘500 USD/ 15‘300 GBP

Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey Limited Edition

July 5, 2022 MasterHorologer

Hublot presents Big Bang Unico Essential Grey, a limited edition watch exclusively available online on the e-commerce platform hublot.com.

Thanks to its perfectly monochrome and satin-finished look, the new Big Bang Unico Essential Grey magnifies the unmistakable design of the original model.

The iconic case, whose satin finish extends to the bezel, hands and dial, is enveloped in titanium. Thanks to the lightness of this metal, the watch is particularly comfortable to wear.

The Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey is powered by the manufacture HUB1280 calibre, a column-wheel chronograph movement with a 72-hour power reserve.

With a diameter of 42mm and a case thickness of 14.5mm, it is suited to both men and women. A unisex watch whose style is enhanced by the versatility of the two straps supplied in the Big Bang Unico Essential Grey presentation box.

The first is a grey lined rubber strap and the second comes with a Velcro fastening-a Swiss invention. Both are easily interchangeable thanks to Hublot’s patented One Click system.

The Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey watch is limited to just 200 pieces. This timepiece is only available online at hublot.com and will not be offered in stores.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey
Reference 441.NX.4210.RX.HEC22

Case
Satin-finished titanium
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 14.5 mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Satin-finished titanium
Satin-finished and polished titanium

Dial
Rhodium plated

Movement
HUB1280 Unico Manufacture, self-winding chronograph
Frequency: 4 Hz (28’800 A/H)
Power reserve: 72 hours
Number of components: 354
Jewels: 43

Strap
Black and grey lined rubber with satin-finished titanium clasp
Grey fabric with Velcro fastener

Edition
Limited to 200 pieces

Suggested retail price
19’900.00 CHF
20’700.00 EUR
20’900.00 USD
17’300.00 GBP

Hublot Becomes the Sponsor of UEFA Women’s EURO

July 5, 2022July 21, 2022 MasterHorologer

Hublot has been supporting women’s football since 2015 through all the UEFA competitions and its brand ambassadors Ada Hegerberg and Alexia Putellas. This year, Hublot will be sponsoring its first UEFA Women’s EURO.

For Hublot, being a UEFA partner and sponsoring an event like UEFA Women’s EURO 2022, also means supporting the objectives of the Union of European Football Associations in its desire to increase the visibility and awareness of women’s football and double the number of registered women players by 2024.

After the final of the UEFA Women’s Champions’ League, Hublot is once again preparing to experience and share magical football moments. For the first time, UEFA and Hublot are joining forces for women’s football.

The first match, England v Austria, will be played at Old Trafford on 6 July. The programme includes 25 days of football, 16 teams, 10 stadiums and a much-anticipated final at Wembley.

Ada Hegerberg

For the first time in 22 years, Germany will not be starting the tournament as title-holder, as the Netherlands have held it since 2017. In a sign that women’s football is becoming increasingly visible, UEFA has already announced that the 2022 event will set new records in spectators and television audiences.

Following the example of its role as sponsor for UEFA’s men’s competitions, Hublot has worn the colours of women’s football since 2015 by supporting the FIFA™ Women’s World Cup in Canada and since 2020, the UEFA Women’s Champions League, UEFA’s Women’s Under-19TM, UEFA’s Women’s Under-17TM and UEFA’s Futsal EUROTM Women’s champions League, the indoor hard-court football tournament.

These sponsorship deals confirm Hublot’s commitment to the sport’s values and the inclusive spirit of football. Through its commitments, Hublot also champions the values of the Together #WePlayStrong campaign, which fittingly aims to develop women’s football in Europe.

The watchmaker carries this commitment onto the pitches, with its two friends of the brand– Ada Hegerberg & Alexia Putellas.

Ada Hegerberg, will play the competition on the Norwegian team (Group A) and will defend her country’s colours on the pitch.

Ada Hegerberg has been a friend of the brand since 2019. She is the star of the Norwegian women’s national team, the winner of the 2018 Ballon d’Or, and holds the record for the most goals in 2019.

Recently recovered from an injury that has kept her away from competition, she is making her return to the Norwegian national team for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022TM. Football is a family affair for Ada: she was inspired by her sister Andrine Stolsmo Hegerberg. Now in turn, she is inspiring the new generation to play football.

Alexia Putellas

Alexia Putellas has been a friend of the brand since 2021. She is the player with the greatest number of caps in the Spanish team. Already a Barça legend, in 2021 she pulled off the double achievement: the Women’s Ballon d’Or and UEFA’s Women’s Player of the Year award. She started playing football at school where she already showed her leadership qualities.

Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple Limited Edition

June 1, 2022 MasterHorologer

For this summer season, Hublot presents a Big Bang Unico in a brand-new shade – purple.

Its 42-mm case is cut from aluminium, a modern, lightweight material. This anodised, satin-finished and polished case is purple all over. This colour has been made possible using a process which guarantees impeccable durability and offers remarkable protection from scratches and impacts.

Beating at the heart of the Big Bang Unico Summer is the HUB1280 manufacture calibre, a chronograph movement whose column wheel is visible through the dial. It has a power reserve of 72 hours. The hands and indices are in the same shade of purple, enhanced here and there with touches of luminescent white.

To match its all-purple look, the Big Bang Unico Summer comes with two straps in the same colour. The first takes the form of a Velcro strap with matching stitching which is closed with a sports clasp. The second adopts the brand’s signature natural rubber and both bracelets feature the One-Click system, an interchangeable clasp system patented by Hublot.

The Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple watch will be available in a limited edition of 200 pieces.

From June, this summer’s must-have limited edition will be available on Hublot’s e-Boutique online and in the brand’s 125 Boutiques, located in the most iconic and exclusive cities worldwide.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple
Reference: 441.UL.5820.NR

Edition
Limited to 200 pieces

Case
Satin-finished Purple Aluminium
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 14.15 mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM (100 m)
Case-back: Satin-finished Titanium
Bezel: Satin-finished and Polished Purple Stainless Aluminium

Dial
Purple

Movement
HUB1280 Unico Manufacture, Self-winding Chronograph
Frequency: 4 (28’800 A/H)
Power reserve (hours): 72
Number of components: 354
Jewels: 43

Strap
Purple Velcro
Purple Lined Rubber
Purple Aluminium and Titanium Deployant Buckle

Suggested retail price
20’900.00 CHF/ 21’700.00 EUR/ 22’000.00 USD/ 18’200.00 GBP

Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross Limited Edition

June 1, 2022 MasterHorologer

A Hublot ambassador since 2020, creative director Samuel Ross brings his unique graphic language to watchmaking for the first time with the limited-edition Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross.

In 2019, Ross was awarded the prestigious Hublot Design Prize, and a year later he was announced as an official brand ambassador, an occasion marked by the unveiling of REFORM, a sculpture designed to encapsulate 40 years of Hublot.

Combining an ancient, organic material (granite) with a modern, manmade one (steel), Ross created his own ‘Fusion’, uniting past and present in a production process that involved both traditional hand-finishing and cutting-edge machining.

The deceptively simple, industrial form of the 40cm high artwork has now been reinterpreted in the 44mm Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross – Ross’s first wristwatch collaboration with Hublot. Ross’s signature use of colour and love of stark geometry and urban design, come together with the innovation and precision that prevail in the work of both Ross and Hublot.

The distinctive, stylised hexagon of the Big Bang case is reflected in the titanium honeycomb mesh used on the sapphire dial, case, case back and strap.

Hexagon is a visual symbol of the functionality of the watch – a key strand running through all of Ross’s design. Although it may be a wearable sculpture, Ross never loses sight of the need for it to be durable and ergonomic, the lightweight, open-worked titanium structure and malleable rubber strap ensuring its comfort on the wrist.

Ross has chosen orange – representing energy and optimism – for the strap and accents on the crown and tourbillon bridge and lateral bumpers that protect the case, a glowing contrast to the sober grey of the satin-finished case and bezel.

The 282-component, manufacture HUB6035 calibre within beats at 3 Hz and gives 72 hours of power reserve.

The Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross watch is limited to just 50 pieces.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross
Reference: 428.NX.0100.RX.SRA22

Edition
Limited to 50 pieces

Case
Satin-polished titanium
Diameter: 44 mm
Thickness: 13.75 mm
Water resistance: 3 ATM
Case-back: Satin-finished titanium
Bezel: Satin-finished and polished titanium

Dial
Sapphire

Movement
HUB6035 Manufacture, self-winding micro-rotor, skeleton tourbillon
Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 A/H)
Power reserve: 72 hours
Number of components: 282
Jewels: 26

Strap
Smooth orange rubber
Titanium deployant buckle

Suggested retail price
110’000.00 CHF/ 115’000.00 EUR/ 116’000.00 USD/ 96’000.00 GBP

Hublot Big Bang Unico UEFA Champions League 42 mm Limited Edition

May 2, 2022 MasterHorologer

To celebrate seven years of collaboration with UEFA Champions League, Hublot is launching an exclusive edition of the Big Bang Unico, limited to 100 pieces.

Hublot has been associated with the UEFA Champions League since 2008 with an initial collaboration with the UEFA EURO which then became a long-term partnership in 2012 as timekeeper and official watch.

Then in 2015, Hublot became timekeeper and official watch for the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. Hublot is also the official supplier of the referee’s watches. Since 2018, Hublot has been the partner of the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) for the first 2021-2022 season and since 2019 for the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

For this new limited edition of 100 pieces, the Big Bang Unico sports the iconic UEFA Champions League blue, cut from micro-blasted ceramic. The key moments on the pitch are timed with the Unico 2– Hublot’s manufacture chronograph movement – a more complicated and advanced movement for irreproachable reliability.

The UEFA Champions League is the most prestigious European interclub competition – created 67 years ago as the “European Champion Clubs’ Cup”. At the time of its creation in 1955, UEFA had just written its articles of association.

In 1991, the straight knockout format was replaced with group stages after the round of 16, and the Cup changed its name to the UEFA Champions League in 1992, with eight teams initially in the competition. Today, the UEFA Champions League is the most-watched annual sports competition in the world. It’s also the favourite amongst the players, the clubs, and the fans.

Technical details

Model: Big Bang Unico UEFA Champions League
Reference: 441.EX.5129.RX.UCL22

Case
Microblasted and Polished Blue Ceramic
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 14.5 mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Case back: Microblasted Blue Ceramic
Bezel: Microblasted and Polished Blue Ceramic

Dial
All blue, with the “Champions League” logo at 9.00

Movement
Unico Manufacture, Self-Winding
Chronograph
Frequency: 4 (28’800 A/H)
Power reserve: 72 hours
Number of components: 354
Jewels: 43

Strap
Black and blue-lined rubber
Folding clasp in satin-finished Titanium

Edition
Limited to 100 pieces

Suggested retail price
22’900.00 CHF/ 23’800.00 EUR/ 24’100.00 USD/ 19’900.00 GBP

Hublot Loves Football Timeline

2006: Sponsor of the Swiss National Football Team, the first time a luxury brand entered into a partnership in football
2008: Official Watch for UEFA EURO in Austria and Switzerland
2008: Official Timekeeper for Manchester United FC
2010: Official Timekeeper for FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa
2011: Official Timekeeper for AFC Ajax Amsterdam
2012: Official Watch for UEFA EURO in Poland and Ukraine
2012: Official Timekeeper for Juventus FC
2012: Official Timekeeper for FC Bayern Munich
2013: Official Timekeeper for Paris Saint-Germain FC
2014: Official Timekeeper for FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil
2015: Official Timekeeper for FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in Canada
2015: Official Timekeeper for Chelsea FC
2015: Official Watch for UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League
2016: Official Watch for UEFA EURO in France
2016: Partner of The Best FIFA Football Awards™
2016: Golden Foot Hublot awarded to Gianluigi Buffon
2017: Official Timekeeper for Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2017: Official Timekeeper for FIFA Confederations Cup
2017: Golden Foot Hublot awarded to Iker Casillas
2018: Official Timekeeper for FIFA World Cup™ in Russia
2019: Partner of Globe Soccer Awards™ in Dubai
2019: Official Watch for UEFA Women’s Champions League
2019: Official Watch for UEFA Nations League Finals
2019: Official Timekeeper for FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in France
2020: Partner of Globe Soccer Awards™ in Dubai
2020: Official Timekeeper for Premier League
2021: Official Watch for UEFA EURO in Europe
2021: Official Watch for UEFA Conference League
2022: Official Watch for UEFA Women’s EURO in England
2022: Official Timekeeper for FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar

Hublot Classic Fusion 45mm Bronze Brown Limited Edition

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 MasterHorologer

Hublot has launched a North American limited edition bronze timepiece exclusive to Hublot.com.

Bronze, the eternally appealing precious alloy takes a modern form in a newly released Hublot timepiece: the Classic Fusion 45mm Bronze Brown.

Hand brushed, bronze flanks the bezel in a brushed form with a sunray brown dial and striking chocolate brown alligator strap – a strong and instantly identifiable Hublot shape in a softer pallete. This timepiece is equipped with the in-house Caliber Hublot HUB1112 self-winding movement.

This timepiece is a rare release of just thirty pieces, and for the first time, exclusively available only through Hublot.com to customers in the United States of America.

The Hublot Classic Fusion 45mm Bronze Brown is available exclusively to customers in the United States at Hublot.com/US and retails for $13,300.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Classic Fusion 45MM Bronze Brown
Reference: 511.BZ.3480.LR.ECU21
Special Edition XX/30

Case
Brushed bronze
Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 10.95 mm
Water resistance: 5 ATM (50 m)
Microblasted black ceramic engraved “SPECIAL EDITION” “XX/30”
Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Brushed bronze with black composite resin
Polished 3N gold screws

Dial
Sunray brown
Polished 3N gold-plated applique
Polished 3N gold-plated hands

Movement
Caliber Hublot HUB1112
Self-winding Movement
Diameter 33.5 mm (15’’’); Thickness 4.25 mm
Rectangular aperture at 3.00
Hublot designed Tungsten Openwork Rotor Black-plated
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 A/h)
Power reserve: 42 hours
Number of components: 42
Jewels: 21

Strap
Brown alligator with brown stitching on black rubber
Black blushed bronze and black-plated stainless steel deployant buckle clasp

Suggested retail price
$13,300

Hublot Square Bang Unico

April 13, 2022 MasterHorologer

With Square Bang Unico, Hublot unveils its own interpretation of the square watch, a totally new geometry for the watchmaker. Inspired by the Maison’s iconic Big Bang, this Square Bang Unico adds a new pillar, ‘The Shaped Collection’ to sit alongside the Spirit of Big Bang.

Traditionally, it is very challenging to place a round movement harmoniously in a square case. This is why most watchmakers hide their movement, to give the illusion of using a shaped movement or because they have failed to find a consistent aesthetic style. Hublot decided to take a radically different direction: the watchmaker hides nothing of its own, in-house Unico movement. The chronograph has a column wheel visible at 6 o’ clock, while its bicompax display dispenses with a dial, to reveal its inner workings.

Hublot Square Bang Unico King Gold Ceramic

The second challenge was the modular construction of the case, designed in line with Hublot’s DNA, with a central housing dressed with an upper and lower plate to enable a myriad of combinations and transformations. But this time, it is square in shape, and therefore much more difficult to make water resistant – Hublot pulls off the challenge with a guaranteed water resistance to 100 metres. The size of the case is also an important factor to ensure this model is perfectly ergonomic, providing comfort on the wrist very similar to that of the 42 mm Big Bang.

First of all, there is the sandwich construction of its dial, which gives it different levels of depth and a highly architectural feel. As with the Big Bang, the Square Bang Unico’s dial makes extensive use of sapphire to give a clear view of the Unico movement, and also reuses the same hands.

Next, we find the six (functional) screws on the bezel, placed at exactly the same places as on the Big Bang. On either side of the Square Bang, you find the ‘ears’ from the Big Bang’s case, giving balance to the design while protecting the case. For the strap, in addition to the much appreciated One Click system of the Big Bang and its textured rubber, the two screws are fixed in the middle as an attachment.

Hublot Square Bang Unico Titanium Ceramic

The Square Bang uses the same materials as its predecessor, including titanium, ceramic and King Gold, not to mention the famous ‘All Black’ finish.

Lastly, a new strap decorated with ‘chocolate squares’ further emphasises the Square Bang’s identity. Thanks to its interchangeable (One Click) system you can change the look of your watch in one click with an impressive range of Rubber, Alligator and soon soft-touch leather straps.

Five 42 mm models are already available. The first three are in solid titanium, black ceramic or King Gold. The last two blend titanium or King Gold with a black ceramic bezel. Each model comes with a black rubber strap and a folding clasp in the same material as the case.

Each timepiece houses the HUB1280 Unico Manufacture movement, a 354-component automatic chronograph, set at 4 Hz (28,800 vib/h).

As is customary at Hublot, the finishing is uncompromising and has a very modern feel: polished and sandblasted screws, over-moulded rubber crown, push-pieces decorated with rubber ‘chocolate squares’, polished satin bottom and rhodium-plated or 5N gold-plated hands, depending on the model.

The crown comes in over-moulded rubber. The textured pattern of the strap was created especially for the Square Bang. It includes four rows (like the four sides of the case) of raised squares (like the bezel on the case).

Limited to 250 copies, the ‘Square Bang Unico All Black’ is the only limited edition of the new Hublot Square Bang Unico collection. More than 15 years after its invention, the All Black livery once again proves its versatility and power. This is clearly showcased in its new incarnation as Square Bang Unico.

Whether it is the case, bezel, push-pieces, strap, plate or hour markers: black is present on all the surfaces while polished or satin-finishes alternate to reveal subtle shades which are for the owner’s eyes only.

Technical details

Collection: Hublot Square Bang Unico

Models
Reference 821.CX.0140.RX: All Black Version, Limited to 250 pieces
Reference 821.NM.0170.RX: Titanium Ceramic Version
Reference 821.NX.0170.RX: Titanium Version
Reference 821.OM.0180.RX: King Gold Ceramic Version
Reference 821.OX.0180.RX: King Gold Version

Case
Satin-finished Black Ceramic/ Titanium/ Satin-finished King Gold
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 14.5 mm
Water resistance: 10 atm

Case-back
Satin-finished and Polished Black Ceramic/ Satin-finished and Polished Titanium/ Satin-finished and Polished King Gold

Bezel
Satin-finished and Polished Black Ceramic/ Satin-finished and Polished Titanium/ Satin-finished and Polished King Gold

Dial
Sapphire

Movement
Unico Manufacture, Self-Winding Chronograph
Frequency: 4 (28, 800 vib/h)
Power reserve: 72 Hours
Number of components: 354
Jewels: 43

Strap
Black Decorated Rubber
Black Ceramic and Black Titanium Deployant Buckle
Satin-finished Titanium Deployant Buckle
King Gold and Black Titanium Deployant Buckle

Suggested retail price
All Black Version: 24,900.00 CHF/ 25,900.00 EUR/ 26,200.00 USD/ 21,700.00 GBP
Titanium Ceramic Version: 22,900.00 CHF/ 23,800.00 EUR/ 24,100.00 USD/ 19,900.00 GBP
Titanium Version: 21,900.00 CHF/ 22,700.00 EUR/ 23,100.00 USD/ 19,100.00 GBP
King Gold Ceramic Version: 37,900.00 CHF/ 39,400.00 EUR/ 39,900.00 USD/ 33,000.00 GBP
King Gold Version: 40,900.00 CHF/ 42,500.00 EUR/ 43,100.00 USD/ 35,600.00 GBP

Hublot Classic Fusion Orlinski Bracelet

April 8, 2022 MasterHorologer

After five years of collaboration, Hublot and Richard Orlinski are unveiling a series of watches adorned with a new metallic bracelet using the facets of the French artist’s famous sculptures.

Hublot unveiled the first watch sculpted by Richard Orlinski in Miami in December 2017. Since the launch of the first model, the Swiss watchmaker and Richard Orlinski have given life to a collection of watches displaying the angular style typical of the French artist’s work.

Richard Orlinski is a member of the Hublot Loves Art family in the same way as Shepard Fairey, Maxime Plescia-Buchi, Marc Ferrero and Takashi Murakami.

Hublot and Richard Orlinski are now beginning a new phase in their partnership by presenting four versions of the Classic Fusion Orlinski Bracelet fitted with a new integrated metallic bracelet.

Hublot’s engineers have displayed all their technical expertise in making a watch whose corners, bevelled edges and facets define the character of the case, bevel, crown, and a metallic bracelet whose architecture is bevelled and faceted in titanium and composed of 83 parts.

Inspired by Richard Orlinski’s sculptures, its chamfered forms play with the reflections of its mirror-polished facets. The H-shaped links recall the Hublot logo.

This new bracelet attaches to the watch case, on which the facets extend. With a 40 mm diameter, it suits all wrists and all genders.

Its polished titanium case encloses a HUB1100 movement, a self-winding calibre with a power reserve of 42 hours. Its dial comes in a choice of black or white ceramic and displays the angular facets so unique to Richard Orlinski.

A partially pave set version of the Classic Fusion Orlinski Bracelet watch is also available, adorned by its new matching bracelet. Playing with shade and light, certain facets on the case, bezel and bracelet are adorned with diamonds, totalling a weight of 3.79 carats.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Classic Fusion Orlinski Bracelet

References
Titanium version with white ceramic case: 550.NS.2200.NS.ORL22
Titanium version with black ceramic case: 550.NS.1800.NS.ORL22
Titanium Alternative Pave version with white ceramic case: 550.NS.2200.NS.3804.ORL22
Titanium Alternative Pave version with black ceramic case: 550.NS.1800.NS.3804.ORL22

Case
Polished Titanium/ Titanium set with 112 brilliant white diamonds
Diameter: 40 mm
Thickness: 11.1 mm
Water Resistance: 5 atm
Case-back: Polished Titanium
Bezel: Polished Titanium/ Polished Titanium set with 54 brilliant white diamonds

Dial
White Ceramic
Black Ceramic

Movement
HUB1100 Self-winding
Frequency: 4 (28’800 A/h)
Power reserve: 42 hours
Number of components: 63
Jewels: 21

Bracelet
Polished Titanium
Polished Titanium set with 486 brilliant white diamonds

Suggested retail price
Titanium: 14,900.00 CHF/ 15,500.00 EUR/ 15,700.00 USD/ 13,000.00 GBP
Alternative Pave: 42,900.00 CHF/ 44,500.00 EUR/ 45,200.00 USD/ 37,400.00 GBP

Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Purple Sapphire

April 8, 2022 MasterHorologer

With the new Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Purple Sapphire, Hublot unveils an exclusive version of synthetic sapphire, a world first, and a completely new colour in the field of fine watchmaking: translucent purple.

This new version reveals a watchmaker tirelessly pursuing its Research & Development which has made it one of the leading and most disruptive watch brands of the new millennium. Each new colour is the result of a very subtle alchemy in order to combine a powerful, expressive and precise shade, which is at the same time translucent and perfectly homogeneous within the mass of a highly-complex case. This new purple tint is a composite made of Al₂O₃ (aluminium oxyde) and chrome.

By combining a traditional complication with sapphire in a totally exclusive colour, Hublot reaffirms its motto: to be first, unique and different. The watchmaker breaks down all the barriers between tradition and modernity to merge substance and form, style and technique.

The case and movement blend together so seamlessly because their manufacturing processes are equally exacting. For the case, Hublot has the most extensive experience working with sapphire in the watchmaking industry.

The Big Bang Unico Sapphire (transparent), All Black Sapphire, Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire and Blue Sapphire, Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire, or the latest Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire, have all been milestones in designing the new Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Purple Sapphire. The translucent bezel and case in finely polished purple sapphire are complemented by six H-shaped titanium screws that are so specific to the iconic Big Bang design.

Beating inside is a self-winding tourbillon movement, which offers three full days of power reserve (72 hours).

Its winding system uses ceramic ball bearings. Instead of traditional oscillating weight, it uses a micro-rotor perfectly inserted into the heart of the calibre, which gives a clear view of the whole movement.

Placed at 12 o’clock – a virtually unprecedented position in watchmaking – this micro-rotor also provides a fine aesthetic balance with the tourbillon located at 6 o’clock, which shares the same proportions.

The airy effect of the movement is accentuated by a fine skeletonised and sandblasted plate. The tourbillon carriage at 6 o’clock turns on itself in one minute. The visibility of the open dial is enhanced by hands and hour markers highlighted by a luminescent coating.

The transparent purple rubber strap with lined relief features the patented One Click express interchangeability system and titanium folding clasp.

This avant-garde style timepiece is a limited edition of 50 pieces.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Purple Sapphire
Reference: 429.JM.0120.RT

Case
Polished Purple Sapphire
Diameter: 44 mm
Thickness: 14.5 mm
Water Resistant: 3 atm
Bezel: Polished Purple Sapphire
Case-back: Polished Purple Sapphire

Dial
Sapphire

Movement
HUB6035 Manufacture Self-winding micro-rotor, skeleton tourbillon
Frequency: 3 (21’ 600A/h)
Power reserve: Approx 72 hours
Number of components: 282
Jewels: 26

Strap
Purple transparent lined rubber

Edition
Limited to 50 pieces

Suggested retail price
190,000.00 CHF/ 198,000.00 EUR/ 200,000.00 USD/ 166,000.00 GBP

HUBLOT BIG BANG UNICO SANG BLEU II

February 23, 2022 MasterHorologer

Hublot has expanded its Sang Bleu collection with three new iterations of the Big Bang Sang Bleu II watches in limited editions. To mark their 7th year of collaboration, Maxime Plescia-Buchi chose to apply his ink to two iconic materials born from the Hublot Art of Fusion – Magic Gold and ceramic.

The artistic collaboration between Hublot & Maxime Plescia-Buchi dates back to 2016. The watches are infused with tattoo art. In 2019, with the Sang Bleu II, the tattoo/watchmaking collaboration found its “full-body” expression, with Maxime Plescia-Buchi’s geometric patterns featured across the entire case, the hexagonal bezel, the sapphire crystal, the hands and the strap.

In this new edition, the brand makes uses of two innovative materials known for their scratch-resistance: Magic Gold and Ceramic. Unique, developed and patented by Hublot, Magic Gold is the first and only scratch-resistant 18-karat gold alloy in the world.

With a hardness of 1500 Vickers, the innovative Ceramic material developed by Hublot is more scratch-resistant than traditional ceramic (1200 Vickers).

Maxime Plescia-Buchi employs three-dimensional geometry that incorporates expert use of relief and depth effects. The material itself is polished, satin-finished, sliced, carved, bevelled and faceted, featuring alternating and superimposed hexagons, rhombuses and triangles in perfect visual harmony.

The new models feature a 45 mm diameter case made of Magic Gold or Ceramic. The master tattoo artist’s designs alternate and are superimposed on the case and bezel, with the mechanism-/disc-hands taking the form of a geometric tattoo that extends to the rubber strap.

The HUB1240 manufacture self-winding Unico chronograph movement is visible beneath a skeleton dial and a transparent case back. The sales quantity is limited to 100 pieces for the Magic Gold version, 250 for the Black Magic in full black ceramic and 200 for the Green Ceramic.

Technical details

Model: BIG BANG UNICO SANG BLEU II

Versions
Reference 418.MX.1103.RX.MXM22: Magic Gold version, Limited to 100 pieces
Reference 418.CX.1107.RX.MXM22: Black Magic version, Limited to 250 pieces
Reference 418.GX.5207.RX.MXM22: Green ceramic version, Limited to 200 pieces

Case
Magic Gold version: Polished 18K Magic Gold
Black Magic version: Satin-finished and polished Black Magic
Green ceramic version: Satin-finished and polished green ceramic
Diameter: 45 mm Thickness: 16.50 mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM (100 m)

Case-back
Magic Gold version: Satin-finished and engraved black ceramic and sapphire crystal
Black Magic version: Satin-finished and engraved black ceramic and sapphire crystal
Green ceramic version: Satin-finished and engraved green ceramic and sapphire crystal

Bezel
Magic Gold version: Polished 18K Magic Gold
Black Magic version: Satin-finished and polished Black Magic
Green ceramic version: Satin-finished and polished green ceramic

Dials
Magic Gold version: Matte black skeleton
Black Magic version: Matte black skeleton
Green ceramic version: Matte green skeleton

Movement
Calibre Hublot HUB1240.MXM
Manufacture movement Unico self-winding chronograph flyback with column wheel
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vib/h)
Power reserve: 72 hours
Number of components: 330
Brilliants: 38

Straps
Magic Gold: Black rubber strap with Sang Bleu deployant buckle clasp in black ceramic
Black Magic: Black rubber strap with Sang Bleu deployant buckle clasp in black ceramic
Green ceramic: Green rubber strap with Sang Bleu deployant buckle clasp in black ceramic

Retail price
Magic Gold version: 39’900.00 CHF/ 41’400.00 EUR/ 42’000.00 USD/ 34’800.00 GBP
Black Magic version: 25’900.00 CHF/ 26’900.00 EUR/ 27’300.00 USD/ 22’600.00 GBP
Green ceramic version: 25’900.00 CHF/ 26’900.00 EUR/ 27’300.00 USD/ 22’600.00 GBP

Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon Limited Edition

February 21, 2022 MasterHorologer

Unveiled at LVMH Watch Week 2022, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon is an entirely mechanical golf watch that can keep track of your score over the course of an 18-hole round. This timepiece is limited to 100 pieces.

In 2017 and in partnership with American professional golfer Dustin Johnson, Hublot introduced the world’s first mechanical golf watch, the Big Bang Unico Golf. Most golf watches are digital, but this innovative Swiss Made watch brought the joy of watchmaking mechanics to golfers’ wrists.

Hublot developed a module for the Hublot MHUB1580 Unico movement so that through three apertures, the watch showed golfers which hole they were on, how many shots they’d taken on that hole, and their cumulative score for the round.

The 45mm Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon watch is simple to operate. The shot-counting mechanism is activated by a yellow putter-shaped pusher at 2 o’clock, which also advances the yellow stroke counter visible through an aperture at 3 o’clock. When it’s time to move to the next hole, another putter-shaped pusher at 4 o’clock resets the shot indication to zero and advances the hole indication at 9 o’clock by one hole. The cumulative score goes up by one with every recorded shot, and is shown through an aperture at 6 o’clock.

At the end of a round, the display can be reset to zero via the pusher at 8 o’clock. This pusher can be locked by rotating it 45 degrees to avoid accidentally resetting your score during a round. And because the watch is skeletonised, revealing the movement’s inner workings, every operation is visualised by an intriguing dance of precisely choreographed moving parts.

The Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon has a power reserve of 72 hours, comes on a high-tech orange fabric strap with Hublot’s One Click change system, weighs less than 100 grams, and is water-resistant to 100 metres.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon
Reference: 416.YO.1120.VR

Case
Carbon Fiber and upper layer Orange Texalium
Diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 18.20 mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM (100 m)
Case-back: Carbon Fiber and Orange Texalium upper layer; Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Bezel: Carbon Fiber and Orange Texalium upper layer with 6 H-shaped polished titanium black PVD screws

Dial
Mat Black Skeleton

Movement
MHUB1580 Caliber, UNICO manufacture self-winding movement
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vib/h)
Power reserve: 72 hours
Number of components: 358
Jewels: 43

Strap
Black rubber strap with carbon fiber texture décor and orange calf leather strap
Black ceramic and black-plated titanium deployant buckle clasp
Additional orange fabric with velcro black-plated aluminium buckle

Edition
Limited to 100 pieces

Other features
Watchbox with Golf Balls and Accessories

Retail price
30’900.00 CHF/ 32’100.00 EUR/ 32’500.00 USD/ 26’900.00 GBP

Hublot Big Bang Unico Ledger Limited Edition

February 21, 2022 MasterHorologer

Hublot Big Bang Unico Ledger is a landmark watch created in partnership with Ledger, the world’s leading and most secure crypto and digital asset platform, already trusted by 4 million customers worldwide. The watch merges high-end crypto technology and traditional watch craftsmanship.

There are three core elements in the Big Bang Unico Ledger package: the watch, a limited-edition Ledger NanoXcrypto wallet, and a special sapphire watch box.

The watch is based on the Big Bang Unico, which has a 42mm black ceramic case and a skeletonised automatic chronograph in-house movement. Most striking is the watch’s high-contrast golden bezel, cast in solid “Electrum”, a natural gold and silver alloy that was used by Lydian societies in around 580-590 BC to mint the earliest known coins.

For the watch, Hublot’s R&D department developed a special stainless version of the alloy containing a 50/50 gold-silver mix. The Bitcoin Latin motto “Vires in Numeris”, or strength in numbers, is stamped six times into the bezel’s outer edge. Together, these themes capture the spirit of the world’s oldest and newest currencies. The case-back is engraved with the Ledger logo and the 50-piece limited edition number.

Packaged with the watch is the Ledger & Hublot Nano X, a limited edition crypto key that will only be available with the watch. The Nano X is Ledger’s signature digital asset wallet, a market-leading Bluetooth-enabled piece of hardware for safely encrypting, securing, managing and growing your crypto assets. The NanoX is finished in matte black and decorated with both Ledger and Hublot logos.

These will be delivered in a special presentation box made of a transparent smoked black sapphire chosen to illustrate the transparency and security of block-chain and decentralised currency. The case also makes an ironic reference to the solid, once impervious nature of traditional vaults and safes, which serve no function when it comes to digital assets.

The open-working of the Big Bang Unico Ledger’s skeletonised dial showcases the watch’s elegant mechanical workings.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Ledger Limited Edition
Reference: 441.COA.1140.RX.LDG22

Case
Microblasted Black ceramic
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 14.5 mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM (100 m)
Case-back: Microblasted Black Ceramic
Bezel: Satin-finished and Polished Electrum

Dial
Matt Black

Movement
Unico Manufacture, Self-winding Chronograph
Frequency: 4 (A/H) 28’800
Power reserve: 72 hours
Number of components: 354
Jewels: 43

Strap
Black lined rubber
Ceramic and black titanium deployant buckle

Edition
Limited to 50 pieces

Suggested retail price
26’900.00 CHF/ 28’900.00 EUR/ 28’300.00 USD/ 23’400.00 GBP

HUBLOT Yellow Gold Collection: Classic Fusion, Big Bang and Spirit of Big Bang

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 MasterHorologer

Hublot presents six yellow gold versions of its Classic Fusion, Big Bang and Spirit of Big Bang timepieces. Made entirely from yellow gold, these models pay tribute to the brand’s preferred material, which saw a resurgence around 40 years ago. This is the first time the Swiss watchmaker has unveiled such a rich set of pieces based on a single theme.

These modern Hublot pieces were exclusively unveiled at LVMH Watch Week. All of them recapture the original essence of the manufacture: the fusion of gold and rubber in a sporty chic aesthetic, introduced 40 years ago. Each of these six timepieces represents a little piece of the manufacture’s history and the way in which it is moving forward.

Each Yellow Gold model marks a chapter in the great Hublot adventure: the birth of the Big Bang, the Classic Fusion, the Spirit of Big Bang, the art of stone setting, skeleton work and the creation of the first manufacture movements, among others. In their own individual way, these six pieces fuse the aesthetic and technical elements of Hublot’s signature. Yet always with a common denominator: yellow gold and black.

Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Yellow Gold

This is the first time the Classic Fusion Chronograph has been produced in yellow gold in a diameter of 42 mm. A clean, understated, stylish, self-winding bicompax: the first, original and unique.

It is followed closely by the Big Bang Integral, made entirely from yellow gold (case, bezel and bracelet). This version, designed from a single block of solid gold, is also available fully set with diamonds, alongside the ultimate Haute Joaillerie variant.

Hublot Big Bang Integral Yellow Gold - Pavé and Joaillerie Versions — Hublot Big Bang Integral Yellow Gold – Pavé and Joaillerie Versions

This iconic trio is completed by the latest generation of Hublot’s contemporary collections: the one and only Big Bang Unico, and the sculptural Spirit of Big Bang.

The Big Bang is the first to emphasize a 42mm case entirely in yellow gold with a rubber strap and Unico movement. It is the ultimate embodiment of Hublot’s 100% manufacture ethos, and features a calibre with a 3-day power reserve and an exterior that fuses yellow gold, deep black, skeleton work, performance and power.

The Spirit of Big Bang takes the form of an exquisite tonneau with alternating straight lines and curves, featuring polished and satin-finished surfaces of brilliant yellow gold which create a spectacular dance of light.

In a 42mm version with skeleton movement, it shares its One Click interchangeable strap system with the Big Bang. It is powered by the calibre HUB4700, one of the most accurate self-winding movements available with a rate of 5 Hz (36,000 vib/h).

Technical details

Series: Hublot Big Bang Integral Yellow Gold

References
451. VX.1130.VX: Hublot Big Bang Integral Yellow Gold
451. VX.1130.VX.3704: Hublot Big Bang Integral Yellow Gold Pavé – set with 1026 diamonds for ~5.4 cts
451. VX.1130.VX.9804: Hublot Big Bang Integral Yellow Gold Joaillerie – set with 594 diamonds for ~17cts

Case
Satin-finished and polished 18K yellow gold
Pavé version: Set with 120 diamonds
Jewellery version: Set with 64 diamonds and 14 baguette-cut diamonds
Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Screws: titanium
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 13.45 mm
Water resistance: 100 m
Satin-finished 18K yellow gold and sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment

Bezel
Satin-finished and polished 18K yellow gold
Pavé version: Set with 138 diamonds
Jewellery version: Set with 54 baguette-cut diamonds
Black composite resin lower bezel
Screws: 6 H-shaped titanium

Dial
Matte black skeleton
Joaillerie version: Set with 12 baguette-cut diamonds

Movement
MHUB1280 UNICO 2 Manufacture self-winding chronograph with column wheel
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vib/h)
Power reserve: Approx. 72 hours
Number of components: 354
Jewels: 43

Strap
Satin-finished and polished 18K yellow gold with 18K yellow gold deployant buckle clasp
Pavé version: Set with 768 diamonds
Jewellery version: Set with 296 diamonds and 154 baguette-cut diamonds

Price
Yellow Gold version: 49’900.00 CHF / 51’800.00 EUR/ 52’500.00 USD/ 43’500.00 GBP
Yellow Gold Pavé version: 95’500.00 CHF/ 98’700.00 EUR/ 100’000.00 USD/ 82’800.00 GBP
Yellow Gold Joaillerie version: 200’000.00 CHF/ 208’000.00 EUR/ 211’000.00 USD/ 175’000.00 GBP

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Yellow Gold
Reference: 441.VX.1131.RX

Case
Satin-finished and polished 18K yellow gold “One Click” system
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 14.50 mm
Water resistance: 100 m
Case-back: Satin-finished 18K yellow gold and sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment

Bezel
Satin-finished and polished 18K yellow gold
Black composite resin lower bezel
Screws: 6 H-shaped titanium

Dial
Matte black skeleton

Movement
MHUB1280 UNICO 2 Manufacture self-winding flyback chronograph movement with column wheel
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vib/h)
Power reserve: 72 hours
Number of components: 354
Jewels: 43

Strap
Black structured lined rubber strap
18K yellow gold and black-plated titanium deployant buckle clasp

Price
34’900.00 CHF/ 36’200.00 EUR/ 36’700.00 USD/ 30’400.00 GBP

Model: Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Yellow Gold, Reference: 541.VX.1130.RX

Case
Satin-finished and polished 18K yellow gold
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 11.90 mm
Water resistance: 50 m
Case-back: Satin-finished 18K yellow gold and sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment

Bezel
Satin-finished and polished 18K yellow gold
Black composite resin lower bezel
Screws: 6 H-shaped titanium

Dial
Matte black

Movement
MHUB1153 Self-winding chronograph movement
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vib/h)
Power reserve: 42 hours
Number of components: 155
Jewels: 35

Strap
Black lined rubber strap
18K gold and black-plated titanium deployant buckle clasp

Price
25’500.00 CHF / 26’500.00 EUR/ 26’800.00 USD/ 22’200.00 GBP

Model: Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Gold, Reference 642.VX.0130.RX

Case
Satin-finished and polished 18K yellow gold “One-Click” system
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 14.10 mm
Water resistance: 100 m
Case-back: Satin-finished 18K yellow gold and sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Bezel: Satin-finished, polished and microblasted 18K yellow gold

Dial
Sapphire crystal

Movement
MHUB4700 Self-winding skeleton chronograph movement
Frequency: 5 Hz (36,000 Vib/h)
Power reserve: 50 hours
Number of components: 278
Jewels: 31

Strap
Black structured lined rubber strap
18K yellow gold and black-plated titanium deployant buckle clasp

Price
38’500.00 CHF/ 40’000.00 EUR/ 40’500.00 USD/ 33’500.00 GBP

Hublot Big Bang Integral 40 mm ‘Time Only’

February 4, 2022 MasterHorologer

Hublot presents the new 40mm series of its Big Bang Integral watch. It is comprised of yellow gold, titanium and ‘All Black’ ceramic watches.

Named ‘Time Only’, this new collection refocuses on the essence of watchmaking: hours, minutes, seconds and the date, without losing any of the power of the watchmaker’s codes.

The true aesthetic signature of the Big Bang Integral, the integrated bracelet, returns to give the watch its strength. This iconic three-link bracelet mirrors the sharp edges of the case, echoing the vibrant and powerful architecture of the middle.

Each link is individually polished and satin-finished, chamfered and bevelled, providing either matt or glossy complex, alternating surfaces to reflect every spark of light. The new 40 mm case is particularly well suited to this integrated bracelet which makes each composition more profound and incisive.

Powering these timepieces is Cal. MHUB1710, a self-winding movement with a power reserve of 50 hours. All the three ‘Time Only’ versions are fitted with sapphire crystals on the face and back. Each surface is satin-finished to provide a matt finish on the dial for perfect legibility. The index, hands and date window of each version are finished in yellow gold, titanium or All Black ceramic.

The ‘All Black’ version, like all the All Blacks crafted by Hublot, is limited to 250 pieces.

Technical details

Model: Big Bang Integral 40mm

Versions
Big Bang Integral 40 mm Titanium: 456.NX.0170.NX
Big Bang Integral 40 mm Yellow Gold: 456.VX.0130.VX
Big Bang Integral 40 mm All Black: 456.CX.0140.CX, Limited to 250 pieces

Case
Satin-finished and Polished Titanium 18K Yellow Gold or Black Ceramic
Crystal: Sapphire with Anti-reflective Treatment
Screws: Titanium or Black-plated Titanium
Diameter: 40 mm
Thickness: 9.25 mm
Water Resistant: 100 m

Case-back
Satin-finished Titanium, 18K Yellow Gold or Black Ceramic and Sapphire Crystal with Anti-reflective Treatment

Bezel
Satin-finished and Polished Titanium, 18K Yellow Gold or Black Ceramic
Black Composite Resin Lower Bezel
Screws: 6 H-shaped Titanium or Black-plated Titanium

Dial
Sapphire Crystal

Movement
MHUB1710 Self-winding Movement
Frequency: 4 Hz (28’ 800A/h)
Power reserve: 50 Hours
Number of components: 185
Jewels: 27

Strap
Titanium: Satin-finished and Polished Titanium with Titanium Deployant Buckle Clasp
Yellow Gold: Satin-finished and Polished 18K Yellow Gold with 18K Yellow Gold Deployant Buckle Clasp
All Black: Satin-finished and Polished Black Ceramic with Titanium Black-plated Deployant Buckle Clasp

Retail price
Big Bang Integral 40 mm Titanium: 16’900.00 CHF / 17’500.00 EUR / 17’800.00 USD/ 14’700.00 GBP
Big Bang Integral 40 mm Yellow gold: 46’900.00 CHF/ 48’700.00 EUR/ 49’400.00 USD/ 40’900.00 GBP
Big Bang Integral 40 mm All Black: 18’900.00 CHF/ 19’600.00 EUR/ 19’900.00 USD/ 16’500.00 GBP

Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Gold Tiger Limited Edition

February 1, 2022February 14, 2022 MasterHorologer

To mark the Chinese New year (01 Feb 2022), Hublot is offering a limited edition version of its barrel-shaped timepiece in Frosted Carbon and gold.

Based on the barrel-shaped 42mm Spirit of Big Bang, the Year of the Tiger watch is a striking execution of Hublot’s famous fusion principles. This is the first Spirit of Big Bang with a case made of Frosted Carbon and 18-carat yellow-gold, a black and gold fusion of materials Hublot has used in its collection only once before.

With its Frosted Carbon and 18-carat yellow-gold case, the Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Gold Tiger is also a technical first for the brand. This unique, complex, beautiful material, developed by Hublot, fuses carbon fibre with gold to create a unique finish defined by its glimmering gold inclusions.

The watch is limited to 200 pieces and no two will be exactly the same. The patterns created by the process are random, just like a tiger’s majestic stripes.

The watch is powered by the Hublot self-winding skeleton chronograph movement HUB4700, a descendant of the historic high-frequency Swiss Made El Primero calibre, introduced in 1969. This contemporary, highly precise automatic movement features a number of technical innovations, including a low-friction silicon regulating organ. The watch has a 50-hour power reserve and is water-resistant to 10 ATM (100 metres).

The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Tiger watch comes on a black rubber strap, elegantly shaped to mimic a tiger’s stripes. It’s fastened by a black ceramic and black-plated titanium deployant buckle clasp.

Thanks to Hublot’s patented One-Click System, this can be changed to the supplied yellow-gold-coloured, Velcro fastened fabric strap quickly and easily by its owner.

The Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Gold Tiger watch is available worldwide from 01 Feb 2022.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Gold Tiger
Reference: 642.QX.0113.RX.TIG22

Edition
Limited to 200 pieces

Case
Frosted Carbon with Yellow Gold 18K Occlusions
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 14.65 mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM (100 m)
Case-back: Frosted Carbon with Yellow Gold 18K Occlusions
Bezel: Frosted Carbon with Yellow Gold 18K Occlusions

Dial
Sapphire

Movement
Cal. HUB4700
Self-winding Skeleton Chronograph movement
Frequency: 5 Hz (36,000 A/H)
Power reserve: 50 hours
Number of components: 278
Jewels: 31

Strap
Black structured rubber
Additional Yellow Gold Fabric with Velcro Black Ceramic Buckle
Black Ceramic and Black-plated Titanium Deployant Buckle Clasp

Suggested retail price
33’900.00 CHF/ 35’200.00 EUR/ 35’700.00 USD/ 29’500.00 GBP

Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Aspen Snowmass Limited Edition

December 25, 2021 MasterHorologer

To mark the 75th Anniversary of Aspen Snowmass, Hublot, the Official Timekeeper of Aspen Snowmass, has launched a limited-edition commemorative timepiece.

The alpine-white skeletonized timepiece takes on the iconic Hublot Classic Fusion model. This limited edition of 25 pieces made of black ceramic with a white ceramic bezel features the Aspen tree leaf on the second hand and high shine brilliant titanium, a homage to the silver mining heritage of the Rockies and Aspen township. The limitation is stamped on the back of the timepiece along with the 75-year commemorative logo.

The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Aspen Snowmass Limited Edition is available exclusively at Hublot boutiques America wide and available on HUBLOT’s eCommerce, priced at $18,800 USD.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Aspen Snowmass Limited Edition
Reference: 525.CH.0121.VR.ASP21

Edition
Limited to 25 pieces

Case
Satin-finished and polished black ceramic
Diameter: 45
Thickness: 13.40mm
Water resistance: 5 ATM (50m)

Case back
Polished black ceramic engraved “SPECIAL EDITION 75th ANNIVERSARY” + “N°XX/25”
Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment + logo special ASPEN

Bezel
Satin-finished and polished white ceramic
Black composite resin lugs
Black PWD titanium, polished H screws

Dial
Sapphire dial with special logo ASP21
Polished rhodium-plated appliques
Polished rhodium-plated hands

Movement
Caliber Hublot HUB1155 self-winding chronograph movement
Frequency: 4Hz (28’800 A/h)
Power reserve: Approx. 42 hours
No. of Components: 207
Jewels: 60

Strap
Black rubber and white calf with black stitching
Black PVD stainless steel deployant buckle clasp

Suggested retail price
$18,800 USD

HUBLOT Big Bang All Black Zermatt

December 25, 2021 MasterHorologer

Hublot pays tribute to the Matterhorn, one of the best-known mountains in the Alps, with a new Big Bang “All Black” collection.

The Matterhorn is the iconic emblem of Switzerland. The mountain’s faceted pyramidal form makes it instantly recognisable among the thousands of other Alpine peaks. It is one of the toughest climbs in the world, yet has become synonymous with Alpine family leisure pursuits.

Hublot has created two versions of the Big Bang All Black Zermatt. The men’s and women’s models are different yet complementary. They represent the two sides of a single identity, a single horological vision, like two faces of the same mountain.

The 44 mm men’s version is available in 100 individually numbered pieces. The micro-blasted black ceramic case houses the self-winding HUB4100 chronograph, which is visible through the sapphire case back. The Matterhorn’s identity is captured on the dial side: the small seconds hand at 9 o’clock sits atop a relief rendering in immaculate white. Its bold, striking contrast draws the eye to the centre of the anthracite grey sunray dial.

Faithful to the All Black aesthetic, the timepiece is dressed exclusively in black and grey tones: Anthracite applied indices, two broad hands imprinted with black luminescent material, black resin lugs and a black rubber strap with grey calf inserts and deployant buckle.

The 41 mm women’s version symbolises the opposite face, with the Matterhorn emblazoned at 3 o’clock. Available in just 50 individually numbered pieces, its bezel set with 36 black diamonds.

These also beautifully embody the All Black’s characteristic duality, harnessing the customary snow-white sparkle of the diamond and translating it into the deepest black for this ultra-contrasted version. The model features a self-winding chronograph calibre with a 42-hour power reserve and a date window at 4:30.

Technical details

Model: BIG BANG ALL BLACK ZERMATT

References
301. CX.7040.VR.ZTT21: Special Edition XXX/100
341. CX.7040.VR.1204.ZTT21: Special Edition XX/50

Reference 301.CX.7040.VR.ZTT21

Case
Black ceramic, micro-blasted
Diameter: 44 mm
Thickness: 14.10 mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM (10m)

Case back
Black Ceramic, micro-blasted – engraved “ZERMATT EDITION” “XXX/100”
Sapphire glass with interior anti-reflective treatment + ZTT21 logo printed

Bezel
Black Ceramic micro-blasted

Dial
Grey sunray satin-finished, Satin-finished black-plated appliqués
Applique of the Matterhorn on the 9 o’clock counter

Movement
Caliber Hublot HUB4100
Self-winding movement, chronograph
Frequency: 4 Hz (28’800 A/h)
Power reserve: 42 hours
Number of components: 252
Jewels: 27

Strap
Black rubber and grey calf with grey stitching
Black-plated stainless steel deployant buckle clasp

Suggested retail price
16 900 CHF / 17 500 EUR / 17 800 USD / 14 700 GBP

Reference 341.CX.7040.VR.1204.ZTT21

Case
Satin finished black ceramic
Diameter: 41 mm
Thickness: 12.75 mm
Water Resistant: 10 ATM (10m)

Case back
Black Ceramic, micro-blasted – engraved “ZERMATT EDITION” “XX/50”
Sapphire glass with interior anti-reflective treatment + ZTT21 logo printed

Bezel
Polished black-plated, set with 36 black-diamonds for 1.80cts

Dial
Grey sunray satin-finished, set with 8 black diamonds for 0.14cts
Satin-finished black-plated appliques
Applique of the Matterhorn on the 3 o’clock counter

Movement
Caliber Hublot HUB4300
Self-winding movement, chronograph
Frequency: 4 Hz (28’800 A/h)
Power reserve: 42 hours
Number of components: 278
Jewels: 37

Strap
Black rubber and grey calf with grey stitching
Black-plated stainless steel deployant buckle clasp

Suggested retail price
21 700 CHF / 22 500 EUR / 22 800 USD / 18 900 GBP

Hublot Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Sapphire Rainbow Limited Edition

December 9, 2021 MasterHorologer

Hublot and Takashi Murakami unveil the second timepiece of their collaboration: the Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Sapphire Rainbow.

This limited edition Takashi Murakami series was introduced at the beginning of the year with an All Black watch. Latest addition to this series is the new Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Sapphire Rainbow watch. This new piece, still based on the smiling flower, the iconic theme of Murakami’s work, has moved from black to colour with transparent effects.

It boasts a unique setting, a transparent background through which we can contemplate both the artist’s work and the intricate mechanics of the watchmakers in Nyon. Reusing the characteristic features of the Classic Fusion model, this 45mm-diameter case is cut from sapphire crystal, a technological feat pioneered by Hublot.

The smiling flower presents a mischievous smile on a three-dimensional face that literally emerges from the watch dial, extending out beyond the sapphire crystal. 12 colourful petals rotate around this face, and their polychromatic effect is achieved by setting 487 stones representing the colours of the rainbow: rubies, pink sapphires, amethysts, blue sapphires, tsavorites, yellow and orange sapphires.

Thanks to an ingenious ball-bearing system specially developed by Hublot’s engineers, the petals start turning under the watch crystal and bring Takashi Murakami’s smiling flower to life.

This timepiece houses the company’s HUB1214 calibre, without the stopwatch function. This self-winding mechanical movement has a power reserve of 72 hours.

The Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Sapphire Rainbow watch is available in a limited edition of 100 numbered pieces.

Technical details

Model: Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Sapphire Rainbow
Reference 507.JX.0800.RT.TAK21

Edition
Limited edition of 100 pieces

Case
Polished sapphire crystal
Diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 14.05 mm
Water resistant: 5 ATM (50m)
Case-back: Polished engraved sapphire crystal “LIMITED EDITION + ©TM/KK”
Bezel: Polished sapphire crystal
Glass: On Top the Polished Smiling 3D Flower Head; Set with 103 Colored Gemstones

Dial
Microblasted Rhodium plated
Rotating design with
12 petals set with 384 coloured gemstones

Movement
Caliber Unico MHUB1214
Self-winding movement
Number of components: 256
Jewels: 30
Frequency: (Hz) 4 (28 800 A/h)
Power reserve: 72 hours

Strap
Transparent lined rubber wristbands
Folding clasp in stainless steel

Suggested retail price
100 000 CHF/ 104 000 EUR / 106 000 USD / 88 000 GBP

HUBLOT Classic Fusion “Maya” Limited Edition

December 9, 2021November 2, 2022 MasterHorologer

Swiss luxury watch brand Hublot reaffirms its Mexican ties by announcing the opening of its first boutique in Cancun, where it is unveiling a Classic Fusion “Maya”.

The Hublot Classic Fusion “Maya” is an exclusive numbered piece released as a series of just 25 pieces. A vibrant tribute to Mayan culture, this watch depicts its traditional calendar cycles. This extremely sophisticated system demonstrates the advancement of a civilisation whose roots stretch back to prehistoric times and that made significant progress benefiting humanity as a whole in the fields of writing, art, architecture, agriculture, mathematics and astronomy.

The same is also true of the Haab calendar. By splitting the year into cycles, it helped support the development of mathematics and astronomy. The circle of glyphs in the middle of the dial comprises the 19 months of the Haab. The first 18 months each have 20 days and are followed by a short final period of just 5 days to give a total of 365 days.

In the centre, the carried load depicts the last of these 20 days, ajaw, meaning “lord” or “rule”. It is one of the main glyphs used in Classic Maya art. In this context, the “day” carried represents the beginning of the entire calendar year, making the load bearer actually a ‘year bearer’.

The new timepiece occupies the 45 mm ceramic case of the Classic Fusion, which is the flagship model in the Mexican market. Entirely satin-finished and featuring red gold screws, it houses the MHUB1112 automatic movement, with a 42-hour power reserve. Its dial is adorned with 5N gold motifs of the Haab calendar against a satin-finished matt black background.

The Classic Fusion “Maya” comes with an Alcantara and black rubber strap with a deployant buckle.

Technical details

Model: HUBLOT Classic Fusion Maya
Reference: 511.CM.4110.WR.MAY21

Case
Case material: Satin-finished and polished black ceramic
Diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 10.95 mm
Water resistance: 5 ATM (50 m)
Case-back: Polished black ceramic, engraved with “Maya Edition” and “XX/25” in Maya numerals
Bezel: Satin-finished and polished black ceramic

Dial
MAY21 dial, red gold and matt black treatment, satin finish

Movement
Calibre: Hublot MHUB1112
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vib/h)
Power reserve: Approx. 42 hours
Number of components: 63
Jewels: 21

Strap
Black Alcantara with black stitching and black rubber
Deployant buckle clasp in black-plated stainless steel and polished screws in red gold

Suggested retail price
12,100.00 CHF / 12,600.00 EUR / 12,700.00 USD /10,500.00 GBP

Hublot Big Bang Unico Arturo Fuente Ceramic Limited Edition

December 6, 2021November 2, 2022 MasterHorologer

Swiss luxury watch Maison Hublot has released a special edition timepiece in collaboration with the prestigious cigar brand Arturo Fuente y Compañia.

Arturo Fuente cigars are consistently rated among the best cigars in the world. The Big Bang Unico Arturo Fuente Ceramic watch is a tribute to Carlos A. Fuente Sr., the patriarch of the Fuente family.

Carlos A. Fuente Sr. was born in 1935 in Ybor City, a Cuban émigré neighbourhood in Tampa, Florida. While still in primary school, Carlos Sr. began working in his father Arturo’s small cigar business. Even as very young children, part of the household duties was to first make 50 cigars a day before they could start their homework. Impassioned by his family and the craftsmanship of making cigars, Carlos Sr. worked alongside his father Arturo until his father’s retirement.

Taking over the reins of the family business in 1956, Carlos Sr. was ambitious and sought to expand the business, first in other parts of Florida before setting his sights on New York City. Carlos Sr. successfully enabled the company to flourish in the 1960s. Unfortunately, the United States embargo against Cuba forced the Fuentes to move their cigar production to Nicaragua. However, the family suffered further misfortune when, in 1978, their factory was burned down by Sandinista revolutionaries.

Once again, the Fuentes were forced into exile and moved their operations to Honduras. In 1980, the new factory also burned down. Despite this run of bad luck, Don Carlos did not give up the fight, and he opened a new factory in the Dominican Republic. Since then, Arturo Fuente cigars have become one of the most highly renowned and most sought-after brands in the world.

The Big Bang Unico Arturo Fuente Ceramic watch pays tribute to the remarkable saga of Carlos A. Fuente Sr. His vast knowledge of his field, along with his dedication and his vision for his brand, made him a shining light to those who knew him and a reference for the cigar industry. With the help of Manny Iriarte, the Fuente family’s designer, the teams at Hublot have infused the iconic Big Bang with all the codes which are so dear to the Dominican cigar company.

This starts with its 44-mm diameter case, whose black engraved ceramic picks up the pattern of the tobacco leaf, dancing to the rhythm of the mountain breeze, which is one of the key elements for the Fuente family. The watch is equipped with the UNICO calibre HUB1242 manufacture movement, a flyback chronograph offering a 72-hour power reserve.

The Roman numerals favoured by the Fuente add a remarkable note of authenticity to the timepiece. These numerals are taken from the clock which has historically appeared on the family crest. This is in reference to the Fuente motto: “We will never rush the hands of time.” Another emblem, that of a crowned lion, appears at 9 o’clock in recognition that the brand supplied cigars to the Spanish court and in honour of its great patriarch.

The back of the watch is engraved with “Big Bang Limited Edition” along with the number of the piece in the limited edition run of 100 pieces. Fuente’s historic logo appears in the centre, and its current initials “AF” (for Arturo Fuente) have here been replaced with “CF”, in reference to Carlos Fuente Sr., along with the words “Edición de homenaje” (which is Spanish for “edition in homage”). In quotation marks, the dedication by Carlito Fuente Jr. reads: “Our Father, Our Friend, Our Hero.”

Available in a limited edition of 100 pieces, the Big Bang Unico Arturo Fuente Ceramic comes in a spectacular lacquered wooden gift box which serves as a presentation case for the watch as well as a cigar humidor.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Arturo Fuente Ceramic
Reference: 421.CI.0190.VR.OPX21

Edition
Limited to 100 pieces

Case
Engraved Black ceramic
Diameter: 44 MM
Thickness: 6.75 mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Microblasted Black Ceramic
Engraved Microblasted & Polished Black Ceramic

Dial
Sapphire crystal

Movement
Hublot calibre HUB1280
UNICO 2 Manufacture self-winding Chronograph
Frequency: 4 (A/H) 28’800
Power reserve: 72 hours
Number of components: 354
Jewels: 43

Strap
Black Rubber and Black Calf
Black Ceramic and Black-plated Titanium Deployant Buckle Clasp

Suggested retail price
26,900.00 CHF/ 27,900.00 EUR/ 28,300.00 USD/ 23,400.00 GBP

Hublot Big Bang Unico Eden Rock St Barths Limited Edition

November 28, 2021 MasterHorologer

Hublot announces a 25-piece limited-edition watch symbolizing its continuing collaboration with the Oetker Collection’s iconic Caribbean hotel.

Technical details

Model: Hublot Big Bang e Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022™ Reference 450.CI.1100.RX.FWC22

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Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Gourmet Reference 441.DS.1170.NR.GAS22

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Hublot ♥ St-Tropez Big Bang Unico St-Tropez Boutique

Hublot ♥ Ibiza Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic Blue Ibiza Boutique

Hublot ♥ Capri Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic Capri Boutique

Technical details

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico St Tropez Boutique Reference: ST TROPEZ 441.CL.1190.RX.STP22

Suggested retail price 22‘400 CHF/ 23‘300 EUR/ 24‘900 USD/ 19‘500 GBP

Model: Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic Blue Ibiza Boutique Reference: IBIZA 525.EX.0129.LR.IBZ22

Model: Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic Capri Boutique Reference: CAPRI 525.CL.0179.RX.CAP22

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Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey Reference 441.NX.4210.RX.HEC22

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Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple Reference: 441.UL.5820.NR

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Model: Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross Reference: 428.NX.0100.RX.SRA22

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Model: Big Bang Unico UEFA Champions League Reference: 441.EX.5129.RX.UCL22

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Model: Hublot Classic Fusion 45MM Bronze Brown Reference: 511.BZ.3480.LR.ECU21 Special Edition XX/30

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Collection: Hublot Square Bang Unico

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Model: Hublot Classic Fusion Orlinski Bracelet

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Model: Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Purple Sapphire Reference: 429.JM.0120.RT

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Model: BIG BANG UNICO SANG BLEU II

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Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon Reference: 416.YO.1120.VR

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Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Ledger Limited Edition Reference: 441.COA.1140.RX.LDG22

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Series: Hublot Big Bang Integral Yellow Gold

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Yellow Gold Reference: 441.VX.1131.RX

Model: Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Yellow Gold, Reference: 541.VX.1130.RX

Model: Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Gold, Reference 642.VX.0130.RX

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Model: Big Bang Integral 40mm

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Model: Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Gold Tiger Reference: 642.QX.0113.RX.TIG22

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Model: Hublot Big Bang e Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022™
Reference 450.CI.1100.RX.FWC22

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Gourmet
Reference 441.DS.1170.NR.GAS22

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico St Tropez Boutique
Reference: ST TROPEZ 441.CL.1190.RX.STP22

Suggested retail price
22‘400 CHF/ 23‘300 EUR/ 24‘900 USD/ 19‘500 GBP

Model: Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic Blue Ibiza Boutique
Reference: IBIZA 525.EX.0129.LR.IBZ22

Model: Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic Capri Boutique
Reference: CAPRI 525.CL.0179.RX.CAP22

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey
Reference 441.NX.4210.RX.HEC22

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple
Reference: 441.UL.5820.NR

Model: Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross
Reference: 428.NX.0100.RX.SRA22

Model: Big Bang Unico UEFA Champions League
Reference: 441.EX.5129.RX.UCL22

Model: Hublot Classic Fusion 45MM Bronze Brown
Reference: 511.BZ.3480.LR.ECU21
Special Edition XX/30

Model: Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Purple Sapphire
Reference: 429.JM.0120.RT

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon
Reference: 416.YO.1120.VR

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Ledger Limited Edition
Reference: 441.COA.1140.RX.LDG22

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Yellow Gold
Reference: 441.VX.1131.RX

Model: Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Gold Tiger
Reference: 642.QX.0113.RX.TIG22

Model: Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Aspen Snowmass Limited Edition
Reference: 525.CH.0121.VR.ASP21

Model: Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Sapphire Rainbow
Reference 507.JX.0800.RT.TAK21

Model: HUBLOT Classic Fusion Maya
Reference: 511.CM.4110.WR.MAY21

Model: Hublot Big Bang Unico Arturo Fuente Ceramic
Reference: 421.CI.0190.VR.OPX21