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Four non-limited editions write the next chapter in the life of the incombustible Big Bang.
Although the Big Bang theory is a widely accepted explanation for the universe’s origin, the Big Bang that exploded on the watch scene in 2005 could not have detonated without two factors: the bravado and marketing genius of CEO Jean-Claude Biver and former CEO Carlo Crocco’s original spirit of fusion on board the 1980 Classic Fusion with its unprecedented mix of gold and rubber. Following the 20th anniversary celebrations of 2025, the Big Bang returns to the table as a non-limited reference powered by Hublot’s in-house chronograph movement. The four new references of the new Big Bang Original Unico write the next chapter in the Big Bang’s ever-evolving history.
Faithful to its ancestor, the Big Bang Original Unico displays signature traits such as the multi-layered case construction, the knurled bezel edge, the rubber-tipped rectangular pushers, the six unaligned and functional screws on the bezel, the lateral protective bumpers or ears, and the mandatory fusion of materials. Sharing the same 43mm x 13.2mm case specifications as the 20th anniversary models, the four models showcase Hublot’s 20-year track record of mastering materials.
The Black Magic model comes in a black ceramic case and is flanked by a titanium-and-black-ceramic reference, an eye-catching King Gold-and-ceramic model, and a lightweight full-titanium model. While titanium and ceramic are staples in the brand’s inventory, Black Magic is Hublot’s all-black ultra-resilient ceramic that debuted in 2006, while King Gold is the brand’s proprietary gold alloy with a warmer, redder tone, strengthened with platinum and additives to enhance hardness.
Like the first Big Bangs of 2005, the dials feature a two-tone chequered pattern to suggest the look and feel of carbon fibre. However, unlike the original BB, this new batch, like the anniversary models, swaps the traditional 3-counter layout for two counters: a small seconds at 9 o’clock and a larger, snailed 60-minute chronograph register at 3 o’clock. The riveted Arabic numerals and indices are similar to the original but filled with Super-LumiNova, and the date window appears in its customary position at 4:30.
Hublot’s first in-house automatic chronograph movement, the Unico, was unveiled in 2010. A sophisticated integrated flyback chronograph with a column wheel, dual-clutch architecture, a 4Hz frequency and a 72-hour power reserve, the HUB1280 and its openworked anthracite-coloured tungsten rotor can be seen through the sapphire crystal on the caseback.
Fitted with the BB Unico’s One-Click strap-change system, changing the black rubber strap with a lozenge pattern is a cinch. The Big Bang Original Unico Titanium retails for CHF 16,900; the Black Magic for CHF 18,900; the Titanium and Ceramic for CHF 17,900, and the King Gold for CHF 32,900. More information at hublot.com.
