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LVMH Watch Week kicks off the watchmaking year with an unmissable event for aficionados and experts in Haute Horlogerie. This edition, held between New York and Paris, brings together brands such as Hublot, TAG Heuer, Zenith, and Bvlgari while welcoming Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Gérald Genta, and Daniel Roth. Together, these houses exhibit their savoir-faire, connecting past, present, and future through timepieces that set the tone for the year ahead.
Among all the presentations, Hublot stands out with a lineup for homage and reinvention, exploring new dimensions of design, technique, and materials. From the evolution of the MECA-10 to the emerald intensity of SAXEM, the Swiss manufacturer leaves no stone unturned in its pursuit of creativity. Here are the highlights of its showcase:
Big Bang MECA-10 42 mm: The Return of a Visionary Machine.
Nearly a decade after making waves with a radical design, the Big Bang MECA-10 returns in a more compact 42 mm format, retaining the skeletonized structure that made it a cult favorite. Now available in King Gold, titanium, and frosted carbon—a material known for its ultra-light strength and distinctive random patterns—this updated version balances lightness with bold character.
Forgoing a traditional dial, the MECA-10 reveals a visible technical landscape where each mechanical component plays a starring role. Inspired by Meccano-style construction systems, its modular architecture reveals its inner workings layer by layer.
One of the most striking features is the power reserve indicator, which shows the remaining days (up to 10) using a surprisingly complex rack-style mechanism. The system, composed of interconnected discs and gears, delivers an almost digital reading of the energy level, while the visible balance wheel and stop-seconds function underscore its precision.
Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Green SAXEM: Science, Color, and Transparency
In the realm of materials innovation, Hublot continues to lead. This time, it introduces a case crafted entirely from emerald green SAXEM—a material originally developed for satellite technology that combines aluminum oxide with rare earth elements. The result is crystal-clear transparency and color intensity that challenge the traditional limits of sapphire.
Inside, the 44 mm case beats the MHUB6035 caliber, an in-house developed automatic tourbillon. The 22K gold micro-rotor, visible on the dial side, and the tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock create a hypnotic, fluid motion. The architecture of functional sapphire bridges maintains lightness and transparency without compromising strength.
Limited to only 18 pieces, this Big Bang is a collector’s masterpiece that fuses material innovation, mechanical sophistication, and bold aesthetics.
Spirit of Big Bang Chronograph: Bold Colors, Same Spirit.
Since its 2014 debut, the Spirit of Big Bang has been a perfect canvas for Hublot to experiment with non-round shapes while staying true to its DNA. This year, the collection receives a bold color update with high-tech ceramic cases in sand beige, dark green, and sky blue—each limited to 200 pieces.
These ceramic cases go beyond aesthetics: they are lightweight, hypoallergenic, scratch-resistant, and proudly gender-neutral. At their core is the skeletonized HUB4700 automatic chronograph movement, a modern evolution of Zenith’s iconic El Primero, operating at a high frequency of 5 Hz and visible through both the open dial and sapphire case back.
Color coordination is evident in every detail—from dials and hands to chronograph counters and rubber straps, which feature a central insert matching the tone of each case, resulting in a cohesive and contemporary design.
Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake: Craftsmanship, Symbolism, and Precision
True to its tradition of honoring the Chinese lunisolar calendar, Hublot unveils a special edition celebrating the Year of the Snake, infused with extraordinary technical artistry. Limited to only 88 pieces, the Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake stands out for its symbolism and refined craftsmanship.
A three-dimensional golden snake—laser-engraved with lifelike detail—slithers across the open-worked dial, gracefully encircling the three chronograph counters. This sculptural element transforms the watch into a wearable work of art, rich in story and execution.
The case, in polished and satin-finished black ceramic, preserves the iconic tonneau shape of the Spirit of Big Bang line. A snakeskin motif is engraved on the bezel and continues onto the black rubber strap, which features a unique velvet-like embossed texture.
Inside, the HUB4700 skeletonized automatic chronograph movement delivers high-precision performance. Visible through the sapphire case-back, the movement combines mechanical heritage with modern engineering, including a silicon escape wheel for reduced friction and improved efficiency.
More than a tribute to Eastern astrology, this piece is a bold statement: Hublot can be disruptive while remaining deeply respectful of tradition and decorative art.
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