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March 12, 2018
The "Big Bang" Recreates the Colors and Brilliance of Stars Spreading Through the Cosmos | HUBLOT
HUBLOT
Recreating the Colors and Brilliance of Stars Spreading Through the Cosmos
The "Big Bang" Unico Sapphire Galaxy
From HUBLOT, a brand that has consistently released innovative items under the concept of "Art of Fusion" (the fusion of different materials and ideas), comes the "Big Bang Unico Sapphire Galaxy." This timepiece vividly recreates the color palette of galaxies spreading through the cosmos, using precious stones.
Text by OZAKI Sayaka
A Watch Capturing the Concept of the Astonishing Universe and the Brilliance of Stars
The new Big Bang model, the "Big Bang Unico Sapphire Galaxy," recreates the invisible matter present in the universe and the brilliance of countless stars twinkling in the galaxy. In this model, the mysterious colors of the galaxy are expressed using 48 baguette-cut precious stones.
From the youngest stars emitting a high-temperature blue glow to the oldest stars shining in red at lower temperatures, the light emitted by stars in the night sky is meticulously set into the bezel using a combination of amethyst, rose, orange, fuchsia, and blue sapphires, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship.
The sapphire crystal represents the optically unobservable "invisible matter" that exists in the universe. Two models, one with transparent sapphire crystal and another with smoked sapphire crystal reminiscent of the night sky, reflect the dual concept of "visible" and "invisible" using the case material.
Since 2016, HUBLOT has revolutionized the manufacturing and processing techniques for sapphire crystal, a material as hard and scratch-resistant as diamond, and has skillfully incorporated it into its collections. The entire movement can be admired through the transparent sapphire crystal case, and the column wheel can be viewed from the dial.
The "Big Bang Unico Sapphire Galaxy" will be released in two versions: a clear model and an all-black model, each limited to 50 pieces worldwide.
Big Bang Unico Sapphire Galaxy
Ref. | 411.JX.4803.RT.4098
Movement | Self-winding (Caliber HUB1242)
Power Reserve | Approx. 72 hours
Case Material | Sapphire Crystal (Polished)
Case Diameter | 45mm
Strap Material | Skeleton (Lined)
Water Resistance | 5 ATM
Estimated Price | ¥9,514,000 (incl. tax)
Limited Edition | 50 pieces worldwide
Release | Scheduled for May release
Big Bang Unico All Black Sapphire Galaxy
Ref. | 411.JB.4901.RT.4098
Movement | Self-winding (Caliber HUB1242)
Power Reserve | Approx. 72 hours
Case Material | Smoked Sapphire Crystal (Polished)
Case Diameter | 45mm
Strap Material | Smoked Skeleton (Lined)
Water Resistance | 5 ATM
Estimated Price | ¥10,108,800 (incl. tax)
Limited Edition | 50 pieces worldwide
Release | Scheduled for May release



