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Watches & Wonders finally arrived in Geneva, and as everyone is announcing the novelties, so is the brand that was responsible for one of last year's favourite booths, which hopefully will be repeated this year. But now let’s focus on the watches: if there is one thing Hublot never disappoints with is the use of materials, and this year is no exception, using sapphire and ceramic in a way you've rarely seen, starting from polished sapphire and going all the way to matte ceramic, passing Magic and King Gold. In addition, it's the 20th anniversary of the Big Bang line, so be prepared to see a version for every taste. Let's dig in!Hublot Big Bang Unico and One Click Petrol Blue and Mint Green CeramicHublot presents a perfect pair of watches with the new Big Bang in Petrol blue and Mint green ceramic.While the larger 42mm version houses the Unico 1280 chronograph, the 33mm limits itself to a date complication given the smaller diameter.Both models are water-resistant to 100 meters, which, together with the colour-matched rubber strap, make them perfect candidates for a summer watch.BrandHublotModelBig Bang UnicoBig Bang One ClickCase Dimensions42mm (D) x 14.5mm (T)33mm (D) x 10.5mm (T)Case materialColoured ceramicWater Resistance100 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialOpenStrapColour-matched rubber strap, folding claspMovementUnico 1280, in-house, automatic (42mm)HUB1120, Sellita SW1000 base, automatic (33mm)Power Reserve72 hours (42mm) 40 hours (33mm)FunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, date (42mm)Hours, minutes, seconds, date (33mm)AvailabilityNowPriceUS$24,100 (42mm)US$17,500 (33mm)Hublot Big Bang Unico Water Blue SapphireThe maison from Nyon is famous for its use of sapphire, especially in its translucent, tinted options. This new Water Blue tint has been carefully developed to express a vivid colour while maintaining transparency.Housing the Unico 128 chronograph movement, with a column wheel and flyback function, it has 72 hours of power reserve.Given the manufacturing complexity of such a case, it's a limited edition of 50 pieces, available through boutiques and authorised dealers.BrandHublotModelBig Bang Unico Water Blue SapphireCase Dimensions42mm (D) x 14.5mm (T)Case materialColoured sapphireWater Resistance50 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialOpenStrapColour-matched rubber strap, folding claspMovementUnico 1280, in-house, automaticPower Reserve72 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, dateAvailabilityLimited to 50 piecesPriceUS$138,000Hublot Big Bang 20th Anniversary Materials and High Complication SetDuring celebrations, there's a moment where the party reaches the highest level. This is it, with a unique set celebrating five of the most incredible feats of the Big Bang collection.Chronographs, tourbillons, minute repeaters – this selection puts together some of the highest technical achievements of the maison in a multitude of materials and finishes.The choice of materials goes from the frosted carbon of the cathedral minute repeater chronograph to the blue carbon of the cathedral minute repeater tourbillon, with everything in the middle: including tinted sapphire and coloured ceramic.BrandHublotModelBig Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Minute Repeater Frosted CarbonBig Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Water Blue SapphireBig Bang Tourbillon Automatic Red MagicBig Bang Tourbillon Automatic SapphireBig Bang Integrated Tourbillon Cathedral Minute Repeater Blue CarbonCase Dimensions45mm (D) x 16.8mm (T) (Chrono Cathedral Minute Repeater)44mm (D) x 14.4mm (T) (Big Bang Tourbillon and Tourbillon Chrono)43mm (D) x 14.15mm (T) (Big Bang Integrated)Case materialFrosted carbonColoured sapphireRed ceramicCarbon fibre and TexaliumWater Resistance30 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialOpenBracelet and strapColour-matched rubber strap, folding claspCase-matching integrated bracelet (Big Bang Integrated)MovementHUB8110, in-house, manual winding (Chrono Cathedral Minute Repeater)HUB6310, in-house, manual winding (Big Bang Tourbillon Chrono)HUB6035, in-house, automatic (Big Bang Tourbillon)HUB8001, in-house, manual winding (Big Bang Integrated)Power Reserve72 hours 115 hours (Big Bang Tourbillon Chrono)FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, tourbillon, minute repeater (Chrono Cathedral Minute Repeater)Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, tourbillon (Big Bang Tourbillon Chrono)Hours, minutes, tourbillon (Big Bang Tourbillon)Hours, minutes, minute repeater, tourbillon (Big Bang Integrated)AvailabilitySet of five piece uniquesPriceUS$1,099,000Hublot Big Bang 20th AnniversaryThis year celebrates the 20th anniversary of the brand's most iconic line, and five novelties debut to honor this milestone, all featuring different case materials.While they all share the same stamped dial resembling carbon fibre, it's possible to choose between titanium, King gold, red ceramic, black ceramic and Magic gold to match everyone's taste.They are all limited editions of different amounts, but the rarest edition of the bunch (and those that stand out more) are probably the polished red gold and Magic gold.BrandHublotModelBig Bang 20th Anniversary EditionReference431.NM.1337.RX (Titanium Ceramic)431.OM.1338.RX (King Gold)431.CF.1313.RX (Red Ceramic)431.CI.1340.RX (All Black)431.MX.1330.RX (Magic Gold)Case Dimensions43mm (D)Case materialTitanium with black ceramic bezel18k King GoldRed ceramicBlack ceramic18k Magic GoldWater Resistance100 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialStamped carbon effectStrapIntegrated rubber strap with Hublot One Click systemMovementHUB1280, in-house, automaticPower Reserve72 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, running seconds, date, flyback chronographAvailability500 pieces in titanium and black ceramic250 pieces in King Gold100 pieces in Magic Gold or red ceramicPriceUS$20,800 (titanium)US$25,200 (black ceramic)US$31,800 (red ceramic)US$38,400 (King Gold)US$40,500 (Magic Gold)Hublot Big Bang 20th Anniversary Master of Sapphire SetThe Meca-10 movement is pretty impressive on its own already: 10 days of power reserve in a wearable case is a rare feature, but having it encased in sapphire is a totally different story.Hublot continues its celebration by announcing five sets of five watches, each in different tints of transparent sapphire.The five lucky owners will receive a special celebration box housing the five sapphire watches, complete on silicone-lined, colour-matched transparent straps.BrandHublotModelBig Bang 20th Anniversary Master of Sapphire SetCase Dimensions44mm (D) x 15.3mm (T)Case materialColoured, transparent sapphireWater Resistance50 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialOpenBracelet and strapColour-matched, transparent silicone, folding claspMovementMeca-10 HUB120, in-house, manual windingPower Reserve240 hours (10 days)FunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, power reserveAvailabilityFive sets of five watchesPriceUS$605,000Hublot Big Bang One Click Joyful 33mmHublot also thinks those with smaller wrists, with the One Click Joyful, a 33mm iteration with the classic Big Bang shape.Available in stainless steel with 100 metres of water resistance, it’s a viable option for all those seeking a more compact watch that doesn’t lose out on personality.Five different colourways are available, and while the dial stays a shiny white for all five, the bezel is decorated with coloured stones matched by the two accompanying straps.BrandHublotModelOne Click JoyfulCase Dimensions33mm (D) x 10.55mm (T)Case materialStainless steelWater Resistance100 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialWhiteBracelet and strapColour-matched rubber strap, folding claspAdditional white rubber strap, folding claspMovementHUB1120, Sellita SW1000 base, automaticPower Reserve40 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, dateAvailabilityNowPriceUS$12,200
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