Introduced: Early 2000s (pre-Big Bang era)
Purpose / Inspiration: The Super B was Hublot’s high-performance chronograph line before the Big Bang took center stage. It combined traditional round sport-watch styling with bold proportions, rubber elements, and racing-inspired dials. This was Hublot testing the waters of masculine, technical design—before Jean-Claude Biver came in and turned the volume all the way up.
Designer: Created under Carlo Crocco, positioned as a sportier, more modern evolution of the original Classic line
Case size: 42mm
Case options: Stainless steel, titanium, and two-tone (steel & gold); many versions featured a brushed finish with polished bevels
Powered by:
- Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph movement
- Day-date complication at 3 o’clock
- COSC-certified in several models
Bezel: Fixed bezel with 6 decorative screws (not the H-shaped ones from later Big Bangs); smooth or coin-edge variants depending on reference
Dial options:
- Black, blue, silver, and carbon fiber dials
- Applied hour markers
- 3-6-9 subdial layout
- Lumed hands and tachymeter scale on outer ring
Water resistance: 100m
Bracelet:
- Black rubber strap with deployant clasp
- Integrated design with curved end-links
- Some versions available with steel bracelets
Discontinued, shortly before the launch of the Big Bang in 2005
Why it matters: The Super B was a quiet trailblazer—it bridged the elegant roots of early Hublot and the aggressive stance of what was to come. For collectors, it’s a snapshot of the brand just before it exploded into the mainstream.
The Pre-Bang Power Piece: Sporty, simple, and all business
Valjoux Muscle, Hublot Styling: Classic chronograph engine inside
Rubber Before It Was Cool: Still fused, still fresh
A Forgotten Chapter That Deserves a Look: If you know, you know