Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu II

Emphasizing its "Art of Fusion" motto in almost every model it launches, Hublot is under the spotlight with the Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu II, which brings the mysterious world of geometry together with luxury watchmaking once again.

Released in 2016, the original Big Bang Sang Bleu was born from a collaboration between Hublot and Swiss tattoo artist Maxime Buchi. Big Bang Sang Bleu, named after his studio, had a highly geometric design in keeping with Buchi's signature style. Unlike most other Big Bang watches, the Sang Bleu has also been the target of polarized comments by watch enthusiasts.

After three years, Hublot presented the Big Bang Sang Bleu II to watch enthusiasts. With a bolder design and more refined details...

Available in Titanium or 18K King Gold, Big Bang Sang Bleu II's case measures the same as the original Sang Bleu, i.e. 45mm in diameter. It’s all about harsh lines, angles, and facets with the Big Bang Sang Bleu II. The new design is way more three-dimensional than the original. The motif spans the case, cutting into the hexagonal bezel, carving into the sapphire crystal, and integrated onto the interchangeable strap. Of course, the finishing of the case is a different story. The case, which consists of brushed and polished surfaces, reveals all its facets and angles under the suitable angle of light.

The dial design of the model also follows the geometry concept. The hands (discs, actually) on the partially skeletonized dial, successfully carry the DNA of the model with their polygonal designs. You may find it difficult to understand at first glance, but the dial hosts the Bi-Compax layout chronograph function. The dial, in which white tones are used, features small seconds at 9 o'clock, a 60-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock, and a well-hidden date window at 16:30. Technically, the legibility of the dial is perhaps the weakest point of this model. But let's face it, most of us don't wear these watches to know the time.

Big Bang Sang Bleu II comes to life with the movement that the brand calls Caliber HUB1240 Unico. Emphasizing the Sang Bleu concept with its perforated rotor, the automatic chronograph movement offers 72 hours of power reserve.

Both versions are available on white rubber straps with a black lining, ideal for summer. At the end of the straps, a Hublot signed folding clasp, produced following the case material, serves. The King Gold is limited to only 100 pieces and the Titanium version is limited to only 200 pieces.

Limited and/or Special Edition models continue to exist as concepts that many brands have included in the product group in the watch world for a long time. However, when it comes to Hublot, the situation is different as these models both reflect the philosophy of the brand at one point and are among the main product groups. Yes, not every Limited and/or Special Edition is successful, but even limited production numbers alone underline that these watches are not for "everyone".