HUBLOT’S BIG BANG 20TH ANNIVERSARY

WRITTEN BY MARC CASTALDO

It’shard to describe the impact Hublot had on the watchmaking world when it burst onto the scene in 2005 with the Big Bang — most words simply cannot truly capture how it completely changed traditional ideas of how a watch should be designed. Calling the Big Bang a bold departure doesn’t even come close when you consider that the Big Bang model is a revolutionary combination of steel, ceramic and titanium and that it's styled with six exposed screws on its bezel, an unconventional case and a rubber strap.

Since then, two decades have gone by in the blink of an eye, and Hublot is proud to introduce the 20th Anniversary Big Bang collection, a limited edition of five Big Bang models reimagined by combining the most emblematic details of the original Big Bang’s design with the current Big Bang Unico, bridging the past, present and future of the Big Bang.

What can you expect when you buy one of these iconic models? A bold, reimagined case design

The five limited-edition models of the Big Bang 20th Anniversary capsule collection fuse the original Big Bang’s iconic design with the Unico movement’s modern power. Featuring (top, left to right) Red Magic, King Gold, as well as (bottom, left to right) Titanium, All Black and Magic Gold featuring layered construction, pinched lugs and a knurled bezel edge. The iconic Big Bang silhouette is preserved, while the engraved dials showcase a carbon-fibre-inspired relief motif with riveted Arabic numerals and indices filled with SuperLumiNova for optimal visibility. At the heart of each timepiece is the Unico automatic manufacture chronograph movement driving the two sub-dials — small seconds at 9 o’clock and a minute counter at 3 o’clock — with a commemorative gold rotor marking the 20th anniversary. The structured rubber strap, echoing the treaded lozenge pattern of early Big Bangs, offers quick changes thanks to its integrated one-click mechanism. Crafted from materials that reflect Hublot’s legacy of innovation, each edition exemplifies the brand’s mastery in combining performance, heritage and cutting-edge design. These anniversary models redefine modern horology with unmistakable Hublot flair.

“The Hublot Big Bang is undoubtedly one of the modern icons of 21st-century watchmaking,” said Julien Tornare, Hublot CEO. “This year, we’re not only looking back at all that Hublot has achieved through the Big Bang but also looking toward the future and all the potential it still holds and possibilities it offers. I am immensely proud of what the Big Bang 20th Anniversary capsule collection represents by bridging the nostalgia of 20 years ago with the present and future of what the Hublot manufacture is capable of accomplishing. Here’s to the next 20 years!” www.hublot.com @hublot