The Hublot Big Bangs of July 2009
Written by James Matthews
As July closes we want to reflect on two new Hublot Big Bang Watches (more like two new color combination’s) that Hublot has released. The Hublot Black Pink big bang and the Big Bang All Black II. We saw and held these watches at BaselWorld 2009 and although they were quite heavy and bulky we still liked them.
Pink and Black … or the Black Pink Bang. A nearly legendary name, a story of romance, a fiery pairing! Enchanting and contrasting, this model with a sparkling pink bezel surrounding a matt uniform dial reveals a contemporary yet classic elegance. With its pink alligator and rubber strap running through the black ceramic case crowned with sapphires, it brilliantly expresses the Art of Fusion of materials and colors!
Watch Information
- Case “Big Bang” diameter 41 mm, in black ceramic
- Bezel PVD white gold with 6 titanium H-shaped countersunk, polished & locked
screws, set with 48 pink baguette sapphires (appr. total 2.23 ct) - Crystal Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment
- Bezel Lug Black composite resin
- Lateral Inserts Pink composite resin
- Case-back Titanium with sapphire crystal, interior anti-reflective treatment
- Crown Titanium with pink rubber insert
- Push-pieces Titanium, rectangular with pink rubber insert
- Screws Titanium
- Water resistance 100 m or 10 ATM
- Dial Matt black with black numerals and appliques
- Hands Faceted & diamond polished, black nickel without luminescent coating
- Movement Mechanical chronograph with automatic winding, Hublot Calibre HUB4300
- No. of components 278
- Jewels 37
- Bridges Satin-finished, bevelled & polished
- Screws Black PVD
- Date Trapezoid window at 4.30
- Oscillating Weight Tungsten carbide with black PVD treated dimpled surface
- Main plate Sand-blasted & rhodium-plated
- Barrel With reinforced spring
- Escapement Glucydur hairspring
- Power Reserve 42 hours
- Strap Adjustable, in pink alligator skin and rubber
- Clasp Black PVD steel, with black PVD deployant buckle
The new masterpiece of the All Black collection has completely invisible visibility! Even its wristlet, which for the first time is manifested entirely in ceramic. Hublot has achieved a world first, with the creation of an articulated wristlet wrought from black ceramic and micro-blasted for a uniformly matt finish. An intimate watch whose time is concealed from others’ view… In a blend of matt tones from case to dial, all that can be
seen is black!
Watch Information
Case “Big Bang” diameter 44.5 mm in sandblasted black ceramic
Bezel Sandblasted black ceramic with 6 H-shaped steel black PVD screws,
sunken, polished and blocked
Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflection treatment
Bezel lug Black composite resin
Lateral inserts Black composite resin
Back Titanium with sapphire crystal
Crown Steel black PVD, with natural black rubber insert
Push-pieces Steel black PVD, rectangular, with natural black rubber insert
Water-resistance 100 m or 10 ATM
Dial Matt black with black nickel applique indices and numerals
Hands Faceted matt black
Movement HUB4100 Mechanical chronograph with automatic winding
No. of components 252
Rubies 28
Bridges Satin-finish, chamfered, polished
Screws Black PVD
Calendar Trapezoid aperture at 4.30, black background, shiny black numeral
Oscillating weight Tungsten carbide with dimpled surface treated in black PVD
Bottom plate Sand-blasted rhodium-plated
Barrel With reinforced spring
Escapement Glucydur balance spring
Power Reserve 42 hours
Strap Sandblasted black ceramic
Clasp Steel black PVD
Limited Edition 500 numbered pieces 01/500 – 500/500
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This post was written by James Matthews. If you have any questions or comments you may contact him at james@jewelerslounge.com
