Introduced: 2005
Purpose / Inspiration: The Big Bang was Hublot’s explosion moment—the watch that put the brand back on the map. It took the original Hublot DNA (gold + rubber) and turned the volume way up: bold screws, aggressive case design, visible mechanics, and wild material combos. It wasn’t made to blend in. It was made to be noticed.
Designer: Jean-Claude Biver, shortly after taking over Hublot and launching the “Art of Fusion” philosophy
Case size: 38mm (rare), 41mm, 44mm, and 45mm+ in Unico and limited editions
Case options: Titanium, ceramic, carbon fiber, Magic Gold (scratch-resistant gold alloy), sapphire, King Gold (Hublot’s proprietary rose gold); nearly unlimited color/material combos
Powered by:
- ETA-based chronographs (early Big Bangs)
- Hublot Unico in-house movement (flyback chronograph, 72h power reserve) in newer models
- Skeleton tourbillon, minute repeater, and perpetual calendar variants in haute horlogerie editions
Bezel: Fixed bezel with 6 H-shaped titanium screws—signature Big Bang design
Dial options: Skeletonized, carbon fiber, sunburst, or matte; oversized markers, bold subdials, and open mechanics are the norm
Water resistance: 100m
Bracelet: Structured rubber strap with deployant clasp; leather, fabric, ceramic, or integrated bracelet options on some editions
Still in production, with constant new variations across Big Bang Original, Unico, Integral, Sang Bleu, and limited collaborations
Why it matters: The Big Bang didn’t just save Hublot—it reinvented it. With the “Art of Fusion” (combining unexpected materials and mechanics), it created a whole new category: luxury sports watch with attitude. No rules, no limits—just bold wrist presence.
Not Just a Watch—A Statement: If you want subtle, look elsewhere
Screws, Skeletons, and Straps: Everything is bold, nothing is boring
Unico Under the Hood: In-house chronograph with real chops
The Watch That Changed Hublot: Love it or hate it—everybody knows it