Under the watchful eye of Carlo Crocco its owner; Hublot, 'the watch of all watches' has enjoyed an incredible surge in business with the introduction of its Big Bang collection. The brainchild of Jean-Claude Biver, the man who orchestrated what many insiders view as the salvation of Blancpain, the Big Bang is a statement watch that's rich in originality, quality and design. Now just a few years since its launch, the range of offerings in the Big Bang collection is hard to keep track of - and they are all great watches!
When I first saw the details (and pictures) of the Hublot Big Bang King All Black, I knew that this was a watch that I had to have. I love big watches and prefer design elements that are more understated than in your face - the Big Bang King All Black is huge at 48mm and ultra stealthy with its tone on tone (charcoal over black) design.
The case of the King All Black is ceramic - it's incredibly durable, seemingly impossible to scratch and has a subtle matte finish that's unlike any other case material on the market. The huge upside of ceramic is that you can finally enjoy a black watch without having to worry about the PVD holding up to everyday wear.
There's a black ceramic countdown bezel with raised markers and arabics that's anchored by a bezel lug that's made of black composite resin.
The dial too is matte black with hands and markers in a satin finish that's luminescent in low light conditions. Even the date window inside the 3 o'clock marker gets the stealth treatment with a black field that matches the dial and slightly darker numbers.
The crown is high polish stainless steel with a black rubber insert - it, along with the titanium screws that affix the band and bezel lugs, contrasts nicely with the otherwise monotone presentation.
Inside the waterproof case (300 meters) is the Hublot HUB21 calibre movement. It's based on the ETA 2892 and extensively modified - among the more interesting enhancements is the tungsten carbide rotor that's PVD coated and has a dimpled texture.
The Hublot Big Bang King All Black is supplied with a black rubber strap that's secured with a stainless steel and PVD deployant buckle. Only 500 pieces are being manufactured - secure yours now as they are sure to sell out quickly and ultimately command a premium over MSRP.
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