Jamie Weiss
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I often feel a little bit sorry for the LVMH brands that exhibit at LVMH Watch Week at the start of the year, because it means they need to – rather promptly – follow those releases up with similarly strong releases at Watches and Wonders only a few months later. Thankfully, Hublot’s made of stern stuff and has risen to the occasion this year with a veritable boatload of colour-forward releases in Geneva, including an exciting new take on the MP-11, returning that model to the range after a 6-year absence.MP-11 Water Blue SapphireView this post on InstagramA post shared by Time+Tide (@timetidewatches)First released at Baselworld 2018, the MP-11 makes its grand return to the Hublot range, this time with an icy blue sapphire case.A limited edition of 50 pieces, this impressive watch features seven co-axial, vertical barrels, which gives it a 336-hour power reserve (two weeks!)Despite this, it features a reasonably conventional thickness of 12mm, with the barrels extending out to 14.4mm.BrandHublotModelMP-11 Water Blue SapphireCase Dimensions45mm (D) x 14.4mm (T) (12mm without the barrel)Case MaterialWater blue sapphireWater Resistance30mCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal front and backDialOpenworked with ruthenium anthracite componentsStrapWater blue transparent lined structured rubber strapMovementMHUB9011, manual-winding, 7 barrelsPower Reserve336 hours (14 days/2 weeks)FunctionsHours, minutes, power reserve indicatorAvailabilityLimited edition of 50 piecesPriceTBCSpirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu SapphireThis latest collaboration with tattooist Maxime Plescia-Buchi’s creative agency sees the already eye-catching Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu get a full sapphire case.The light grey openworked dial and multi-faceted case give this watch a ghostly, gemlike look.Good luck reading this watch, though…BrandHublotModelSpirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu SapphireCase Dimensions42mm x 15.7mmCase MaterialSapphireWater Resistance30mCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal front and backDialOpenworkedStrapTransparent lined structured rubber strapMovementHUB4700, Zenith El Primero 400 base, automaticPower Reserve50 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date, chronographAvailabilityTBCPriceTBCBig Bang Integrated Time Only 38mmThe sveltest Big Bang gets svelter still, with the introduction of a smaller 38mm diameter.These 38mm models also herald the first solid dials for the collection.They’re powered by the new HUB1115: it’s Sellita-based, but heavily modified by Hublot to include a stronger mainspring that allows the power reserve to extend to 48 hours, a new winding rotor bearing, and nicer decoration.Read a full review of the Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time Only 38mm collection here.BrandHublotModelBig Bang Integrated Time Only 38mmCase Dimensions38mm (D) x 9.4mm (T)Case MaterialTitaniumBlue or black ceramicKing GoldWater Resistance100mCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal and exhibition casebackDialPolished black dial or sunburst blue dialStrapCase-matching integrated bracelet with butterfly folding claspMovementHUB1115, Sellita-based, automaticPower Reserve48 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, dateAvailabilityNowPriceUS$13,100 (Titanium)US$15,300 (Ceramic)US$47,100 (King Gold)Big Bang Unico Orange CeramicA first-ever for Hublot, for any collection, the?Big Bang Unico?is now available in a new orange ceramic colourway.Orange is a seldom-seen colour for ceramics – a testament to Hublot’s expertise with ceramics.Like other Big Bang Unico models, it features a 42mm case that is 14.5mm thick and 100 metres water-resistant and is powered by the MHUB1280 Unico flyback column-wheel chronograph calibre with 72 hours of power reserve.BrandHublotModelBig Bang Unico OrangeCase Dimensions42mm (D) x 14.5mm (T) x 52mm (LTL)Case MaterialOrange ceramicWater Resistance100mCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal and exhibition casebackDialOpenworked with orange accentsStrapsBlack and orange structured lined rubber interchangeable straps w/ black ceramic and black-plated titanium deployant buckleMovementHUB1280, in-house, automaticPower Reserve72 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, date, flyback chronographAvailabilityLimited edition of 250 piecesPriceUS$26,900Big Bang Unico Green CeramicHublot has also introduced a Big Bang Unico in a stealthy dark green ceramic colourway.Its openworked dial features accents of case-matching dark green for elements such as the borders of the floating numerals.Like the Orange Ceramic, it is limited to 250 pieces.BrandHublotModelBig Bang Unico Dark GreenCase Dimensions42mm (D) x 14.5mm (T) x 52mm (LTL)Case MaterialDark green ceramicWater Resistance100mCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal and exhibition casebackDialOpenworked with dark green accentsStrapsBlack and dark green structured lined rubber interchangeable straps w/ black ceramic and black-plated titanium deployant buckleMovementHUB1280, in-house, automaticPower Reserve72 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, date, flyback chronographAvailabilityLimited edition of 250 piecesPriceUS$24,100Big Bang Unico Pink SapphireFor the first time, we now have a Big Bang Unico in pink sapphire with no diamonds.Small amounts of titanium are used in its construction alongside its full sapphire case.It’s slightly less water-resistant than other Unico models with a 50-metre rating rather than 100 metres – but it’s also much lighter on the wrist.BrandHublotModelBig Bang Unico Pink SapphireCase Dimensions42mm (D) x 14.5mm (T) x 52mm (LTL)Case MaterialPink SapphireWater Resistance50mCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal and exhibition casebackDialOpenworked with pink accentsStrapsPink transparent structured lined rubber interchangeable strap w/ titanium deployant buckleMovementHUB1280, in-house, automaticPower Reserve72 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, date, flyback chronographAvailabilityLimited edition of 100 piecesPriceUS$121,100Spirit of Big Bang Orange TourbillonThis techy tonneau-shaped tourbillon gets a sporty new orange look – it seems orange is all the rage!Its forged carbon fibre case is mottled with orange micro-glass fibres, woven on three planes, while its dial features orange highlights.Despite its power-hungry tourbillon, it boasts a 115-hour power reserve.BrandHublotModelSpirit of Big Bang Orange TourbillonCase Dimensions42mm (D)Case MaterialForged carbon fibre with orange micro-glass fibresWater Resistance30mCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal front and backDialOpenworked with orange highlightsStrapOrange and black lined structured rubber strapMovementHUB6020, in-house, manual-windingPower Reserve115 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, power reserve indicator, tourbillonAvailabilityTBCPriceUS$105,000Square Bang Unico Full Magic Gold and Ceramic Magic GoldA subtle Square Bang Unico update for 2024, the collection now adds Hublot's Magic Gold into the mix for the first time – a more yellow hue than the previously available models in King Gold.Two versions are available: a full Magic Gold model, as well as a black ceramic model with a Magic Gold bezel.Their gold hands and indices contrast nicely against the black PVD and titanium elements of their openworked dials, resulting in higher legibility.Read more about the Hublot Square Bang Unico Full Magic Gold and Ceramic Magic Gold here.BrandHublotModelSquare Bang UnicoCase Dimensions42mm (D) x 12mm (T)Case MaterialBlack ceramic w/ Magic Gold bezelMagic GoldWater Resistance50mCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal and exhibiition casebackDialOpenworked with Magic Gold accentsStrapStructured black rubber interchangeable straps w/ deployant claspMovementHUB1280, in-house, automaticPower Reserve72 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, date, flyback chronographAvailabilityNowPriceUS$31,800 (Ceramic Magic Gold)US$42,700 (Full Magic Gold)Classic Fusion Original 29mmHublot’s formative and most restrained model is now in 29mm, making it the smallest Hublot ever.Three case materials are available: yellow gold, King Gold and titanium.Additionally, the titanium and King Gold models are available with diamond bezels, as well as either green or blue rubber straps.?BrandHublotModelClassic Fusion Original 29mmCase Dimensions29mm (D)Case MaterialTitaniumYellow goldKing GoldWater Resistance50mCrystal(s)Sapphire crystalDialBlack or green/blue sunburstStrapBlack/green/blue rubber strapMovementQuartzPower Reserve3-5 yearsFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, dateAvailabilityTBCPriceTBCBig Bang Unico Ice BangThis limited-edition Unico evokes the aesthetic of the OG Big Bang from 2006, albeit with modern touches.It features a black ceramic case with a tungsten bezel and is mounted on a black fabric strap.An e-commerce exclusive, it will be a limited edition of 100 pieces.BrandHublotModelBig Bang Unico Ice BangCase Dimensions42mm (D) x 14.5mm (T) x 52mm (LTL)Case MaterialBlack ceramic, tungsten bezelWater Resistance100mCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal and exhibition casebackDialOpenworkedStrapsBlack textileMovementHUB1280, in-house, automaticPower Reserve72 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, date, flyback chronographAvailabilityLimited edition of 100 piecesPriceTBC
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