Hublot at Watches & Wonders

Today, we turn our spotlight to the new releases from a brand that continuously challenges conventions and pushes the boundaries of design and technology. We are of course talking about Hublot, the Geneva-based manufacturer that has built its reputation on the fusion of tradition and innovation in the realm of luxury watchmaking. For true devotees, Hublot watches represent a lifestyle statement, embodying a spirit of modernity and individuality. From the iconic Big Bang to the avant-garde Spirit of Big Bang and Classic Fusion collections, each Hublot creation exudes a sense of exclusivity and sophistication, appealing to those with a discerning taste for luxury and innovation. For your reading (and viewing) pleasure, we highlight here a small selection of the exciting array of new pieces unveiled by the brand at this year’s Watches and Wonders in Geneva.
 

Hublot Big Bang Unico Orange Ceramic and Dark Green Ceramic

This year a new ceramic colour is making its appearance at the heart of the Big Bang Unico: a vibrant orange, the result of a unique alchemy and a peerless resistance to shocks and scratches. A pioneer in the material, Hublot marked a world first in watches in 2019 when it debuted the first brightly coloured ceramic: a vibrant red. This was followed two years later by a stunning yellow piece. Not one to rest on their laurels, the brand continues to research and develop new colours, as attested to by this latest creation. For those looking for something a touch more understated, Hublot has also debuted a new version of the Big Bang Unico in dark green ceramic. Both cases show a polished finish and are paired with structured and lined rubber straps colour matched to the cases. Each is produced in a limited edition of 250 pieces.

From a technical standpoint, these models feature all the same characteristics of the Hublot Big Bang Unico collection. That means a 42mm case rated water resistant to 100m, complete with an open-worked dial with central time display powered by the in-house, Hub1280 Unico Manufacture Self-winding Chronograph Flyback Movement with Column Wheel. Visible through the sapphire glass on the case back, it’s finished in black for a striking contrast with the vibrant orange case or as a stealthy complement to the dark green ceramic.
 

Hublot Big Bang Unico Pink Sapphire

Also joining the Hublot Big Bang Unico collection this year is the gorgeous Big Bang Unico Pink Sapphire. As the name suggests, the entire 42mm case is hewn from polished pink sapphire crystal, another exotic material Hublot has routinely demonstrated its mastery of. Matching pink highlights adorn the open-worked dial, with a pink transparent structured lined rubber strap completing the look. Achingly beautiful in the flesh, this is one that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. But with production limited to just 100 pieces worldwide, don’t expect to see too many in the wild.
 

Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time Only Blue Ceramic And Black Magic 38mm

Hublot has made several news additions to its Big Bang Integrated Time Only range this year and two of our standout favourites have to be the Blue Ceramic and the Black Magic. Both are offered in 38mm cases crafted entirely from satin-finished and polished ceramic – in your choice of either blue or black – and are worn on integrated bracelets crafted from the same material and held securely in place by a titanium deployant buckle clasp. The smaller case sizes and light weight nature of ceramic make these models suited to a variety of wrists and occasions, and the dials – in satin-finished blue sunray or polished black – are at once elegant and attractive, but also practical and legible. Providing the power is the HUB1115 self-winding movement, which offers approximately 48 hours of power reserve.
 

Hublot Spirit Of Big Bang Sang Bleu Sapphire

Hublot has been collaborating with Maxime Plescia-Büchi, the celebrated typographer, tattooist, artist, and founder of the multi-faceted creative agency Sang Bleu for eight years now, to truly astonishing effect. The latest progeny to emerge from this creative partnership is the exceptionally sculptural Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu Sapphire, marking the first time there has been a Sang Bleu model in sapphire. Yes, at its core it remains a Spirit of Big Bang with its 42mm diameter and the soul of the barrel shape, but beyond that it’s not like any you have seen before. The watch has been incised, chiselled, angled and faceted by Sang Bleu, revealing and overlaying hexagons, rhombuses and triangles redrawing forms and volumes, feature by feature. The playful relief and depth in Maxime’s features takes on a new dimension, as the sapphire reveals an entirely new personality.

The complexity of the design, plus the demanding geometry of Maxim Plescia-Buchi’s polygonal tattooing, meant that Hublot once again had to push back the boundaries of machining sapphire. Under the impact of the sapphire’s transparency, the purity of the Sang Bleu features, which remain sharp and methodical, expresses itself here in an ultra-light minimalist style, both visually and on the wrist. Incredibly, thanks to 3D machining and over 100 hours of work, the Spirit of Big Bang Sapphire Sang Bleu is practically as hard and scratch-resistant as a diamond (9 on the Mohs scale, compared to 10 for diamonds). The only remaining non-transparent elements are the crown, the push buttons, the screws on the case, the 6 H-shaped screws on the bezel, and the folding clasp, all cut out of titanium, and the components of the HUB4700, a skeletonised automatic chronograph movement equipped with a silicon regulating element. Limited to 100 pieces, the Hublot Spirit Of Big Bang Sang Bleu Sapphire is sure to appeal to Hublot collectors.

Available At Watches of Switzerland

As a long-time Brand partner of Hublot here in Australia, Watches of Switzerland is pleased to be able to offer our esteemed clientele a selection of the most alluring pieces revealed so far. Available throughout the latter part of this year, please contact us to arrange private viewings.