Hublot Freezes The Season With Two New Big Bang Unico Winter Models
Hublot is embracing the colder season with two striking new interpretations of its Big Bang Unico, both designed to capture the crisp, icy aesthetic of winter. The Big Bang Unico Winter Sapphire and the Big Bang Unico Winter Titanium Ceramic highlight the brand’s continued expertise in advanced materials while showcasing the full capabilities of its in-house Unico chronograph movement.
The Big Bang Unico collection was originally developed around the HUB1280 Unico calibre, Hublot’s proprietary flyback column-wheel chronograph movement. This modern movement offers a three-day power reserve and showcases its mechanics openly on both the dial side and through the caseback. Comprising 354 components and fitted with 43 jewels, the HUB1280 runs at a frequency of 4Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour), includes a silicon escapement, and incorporates five patented innovations. A grey ruthenium-plated tungsten rotor shaped like a snowflake adds a seasonal detail to the movement, while light blue bridges reinforce the winter-inspired theme.
The Big Bang Unico Winter Sapphire is defined by its full sapphire crystal construction. The entire 42mm case, including the lugs, case middle, dial elements, and exhibition caseback, is crafted from transparent polished sapphire, providing an unobstructed view of the movement and its structural components. The watch measures 14.5mm in thickness and offers a water-resistance of 50 metres, reflecting the technical challenge of working with sapphire at this scale. Titanium components are used for the pushers, screws, and the patented One Click system, which allows effortless strap changes. This version is limited to only 30 pieces.
The second model, the Big Bang Unico Winter Titanium Ceramic, combines microblasted titanium with contrasting winter-white ceramic. The 42 mm case features titanium as its primary material, while the polar white ceramic bezel and ceramic inserts along the case sides emphasise the signature Hublot sandwich construction. Rounded pushers, protective bumpers, and a screw-down crown maintain the familiar Big Bang Unico silhouette. Thanks to its more conventional material structure, this edition achieves a water-resistance rating of 100 metres and is limited to 200 pieces.
Both models share the same openworked dial design, exposing key elements of the Unico movement beneath. Light blue accents highlight the chronograph indications and surrounding details, enhancing the winter character of the watches. The column wheel is visible at the 6 o’clock position, while the date display is integrated within the 60-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock using a translucent disc to preserve the skeletonised aesthetic. The hands, Arabic numerals, and indices are all treated with Super-LumiNova to ensure strong legibility in low-light conditions.
Each watch is delivered with a white rubber and white calfskin strap, accompanied by an additional white rubber strap paired with blue calfskin. Both straps utilise the One Click system for quick and secure interchangeability.
The Big Bang Unico Winter Sapphire is priced at € 80,000 and will be produced in a limited run of 30 pieces. The Big Bang Unico Winter Titanium Ceramic comes in at € 26,200, with 200 pieces available.
More details at www.hublot.com.
General Specifications:
Brand: Hublot
Model: Big Bang Unico Winter Sapphire, Big Bang Unico Winter Titanium Ceramic
Reference: 441.JX.429B.VR (sapphire edition), 441.NH.429B.VR (titanium ceramic edition)
Dial: Openworked with light blue details
Case Material: Sapphire, titanium ceramic
Case Dimensions: 42 mm Diameter, 14.50 mm thickness
Crystal: Sapphire Glass
Case Back: Sapphire Glass
Water Resistance: 100 Meters
Strap: White rubber and calfskin strap with light blue stitching, plus a white rubber and blue calfskin strap with a titanium deployant clasp
Caliber: HUB1280
Functions: Hours, minutes, small second, date, flyback chronograph
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vph)
Jewels: 43
Components: 354
Power Reserve: 72 Hours
Price: € 80,000 (sapphire edition), € 26,200 (titanium ceramic edition)
Limited Edition: Yes, 30 pieces (sapphire edition) and 200 pieces (titanium ceramic edition)
