INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bag Time-Only 38mm

Founded in 1980, Hublot quickly became one of the most dynamic and interesting brands in the industry. Their initial design was the first to combine gold with a rubber strap, shunning the decades old traditions and design codes. Innovation is one of their guiding principles: they are at the cutting edge of material technology in the horological industry, manipulating elements such as Sapphire or creating their own such as Saxem. However, this latest release, the Big Bang Integrated Time Only, is a return to the basics set out by them in the 1980s. It incorporates the essence of their design language.

The Basics:

Brand: Hublot

Model: Big Bang Integrated Time Only

Case Material: Titanium, King Gold, or Ceramic.

Case Size: 38mm

Water Resistance: 100m

Movement: MHUB 1115

Movement Specs: Automatic, Date at 3, Hours, Minutes, Seconds.

Strap Options: Integrated Bracelet with Deployant Clasp.

The Juice:

The Big Bang is one of Hublot’s signature collections, by far one of their most recognisable. We have seen the numerous Big Bang variants on the wrists of musicians, actors, and FIFA World Cup referees. The Big Bang Integrated Time Only 38mm is a celebration of the last 44 years of Hublot’s history. It captures the essence of one of their most popular designs, distilling its best features into 6 new models: their iconic design language, cutting edge material-engineering, and dynamic feel are all present.

The 38mm case has got to be the biggest part of this new release. These ‘classic’ dimensions are completely unknown to the Big Bang line, which has never been under 40mm. At 9.4mm thick, the watch will sit incredibly well on the wrist, and can dress up or down, as it slides effortlessly beneath a cuff. The new size is evocative of the timeless nature of this release, as it sums up the past 40 years and sets the tone for the next 40. The use of titanium, ceramic, and gold is a great display of Hublot’s wide ranging capability in material engineering as well as their commitment to the past, present, and future materials of the industry. 

This Big Bang’s dial side is a fantastic affair. It incorporates all of the elements that have this collection so iconic: the all even number numerals, skeletonised handset, the porthole-like bezel that gives the brand its name (Hublot is porthole in French). The dial colour dictates the overall theme for the watch, matching the crown guards on the titanium and gold models, and matching the ceramic case and bracelet on the ceramic models. This gives the watch a well-rounded and complete feel, exactly what you’d expect from a watch that is summarising 40 years of the brand’s design language.

Hublot’s MHUB115 is the movement that powers these new releases. Simple and effective, this calibre is another return to the basics for the brand- no fancy tourbillions or creative skeletonisation to be seen here. The display caseback gives us a great view of the tungsten rotor and finishing on this reliable and accurate in-house movement.

The only strap option available across the entire collection is the new integrated bracelets. They flow out of the case seamlessly and taper nicely towards the deployant clasp. Available in titanium, ceramic, or gold, the bracelets are superbly finished with a satin brushing that gives them that classic striated effect that we saw as early as the original Fusion.

How much does the Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time Only 38 cost?

The Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time Only 38 will retail at a currently undisclosed price.

Read more about the watch on the brands website here.