Introduced: 2009
Purpose / Inspiration: The King Power was designed to go bigger, louder, and more aggressive than the Big Bang. It was Hublot’s heavyweight—built with an oversized case, layered construction, and ultra-modern materials. If the Big Bang was bold, the King Power was a battering ram. It targeted collectors who wanted size, strength, and statement—no subtlety allowed.
Designer: Developed under Jean-Claude Biver during Hublot’s peak expansion phase, as part of the brand’s push into oversized luxury chronographs and advanced materials
Case size: 48mm (standard across most models)
Case options: Ceramic, carbon fiber, titanium, King Gold, zirconium, and high-tech composites; skeletonized or openworked case structures in many editions
Powered by:
- HUB4100 automatic chronograph (modular ETA-based)
- Unico HUB1240 flyback chronograph in later models
- Tourbillon, split-second, and Foudroyante (1/8 second) variants in haute horlogerie editions
Bezel: Thick, multi-piece bezel with 6 H-shaped screws and a raised, bolted industrial look
Dial options: Skeletonized, matte black, or carbon fiber with oversized subdials, exposed date wheels, and vivid accent colors; applied hour markers and bold hands
Water resistance: 100m
Bracelet: Structured rubber strap with deployant clasp; sometimes mixed with Nomex, Kevlar, leather, or composite inserts
Discontinued, but lives on spiritually in the Unico and MP models
Why it matters: The King Power pushed Hublot into ultra-masculine, ultra-modern territory. It helped define the brand’s image in the early 2010s—more than a watch, it was a piece of wearable tech armor.
48mm of Attitude: You don’t wear it—you strap it on
All Edges, No Apologies: Chunky, sculpted, and ready to be noticed
More Than a Chronograph: Split-second, tourbillon, and Unico versions flex real power
Hublot’s Heavyweight Era: It was the biggest, baddest move before the MP series took over