Haute horlogerie marque Hublot’s skill in the usage of materials such as sapphire, ceramics, and titanium come to the fore in the Square Bang Unico Sapphire and Ceramic versions, and the artfully fabulous Classic Fusion Chronograph Orlinski Titanium. Hublot’s mastery of the art of high jewellery is seen in its Diamonds, Pavé and Rainbow editions
Square Bang Unico Sapphire
Square Bang Unico Ceramic
Hublot is exhibiting its exceptional skills through the use of sapphire with the exclusive Square Bang Unico Sapphire, offered in a limited run of 250 pieces. Despite the two-fold challenge of its square format and the case’s multi-layered sapphire construction, Hublot’s engineers have successfully ensured that this timepiece is water-resistant to a depth of 5 ATM. The renowned Unico movement, manufactured in-house, has also retained all the distinct features on which its reputation is founded. Set at 4 Hz and offering a 72-hour power reserve is the prestigious automatic column-wheel flyback chronograph calibre known as the HUB1280. It is perfectly adapted for the square format, allowing it to be admired through the openwork dial, the back of the watch, and now through the sapphire crystal case itself. Hublot is strengthening its position as a pioneer and leader in the use of ceramics by presenting two new editions of the Square Bang Unico, in white and black. Each of these three models is fitted with a rubber strap and a titanium deployant buckle clasp. The One Click interchangeable system, developed exclusively by Hublot, makes it possible to personalise the watch by choosing from an extensive range of optional straps.
Square Bang Unico Diamonds & Pavé
After revealing the powerful contours of the Square Big Bang Unico at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022, Hublot is unveiling eight new exclusive variations, with focus on two models: in titanium, and in King Gold. Each model is available in four different setting levels for eight different references.
In the first level, the bezel is set with 44 white diamonds totalling 1.9 carats. Afterwards, the second level is a more jewelled version where the case is also paved with 138 white diamonds totalling 3.3 carats. The third level moves very clearly towards a piece of jewellery. This composition is therefore called ‘Jewellery.’ The setting is richer and technically more complex. The bezel is draped in 50 baguette diamonds. The case, set with 94 diamonds, brings the number of diamonds to 144 with well over 4 carats (4.4 carats precisely).
The fourth level reaches new heights. Here is a piece of ‘high jewellery’ which signals a very clear change of dimension from the previous versions. In all, 285 diamonds adorn the case, with both the bezel and dial entirely set in diamonds, achieving a total of almost 18 carats. Each piece (in white gold or King Gold) has an invisible setting, a jewellery technique where the claws holding the stones cannot be seen, creating the feeling that they are simply and delicately placed flush with the gold or titanium. All the diamonds have been selected for their large size to emphasise the case’s profile. In this exercise of pure geometry, each diamond has a rectangular and trapezoidal profile that perfectly matches the square profile of the Square Bang. In particular, the extreme care taken with the hour-markers, the case flange, and the time counters, highlighted by 79 baguette diamonds are on show. The same care has been taken with the iconic protective lugs of the Big Bang case, as well as to the dedicated push-piece on the interchangeable bracelet and its folding clasp (which has 30 baguette diamonds).
The titanium version retains the monochrome feel, where the brilliant white of the diamonds is reflected in the brushed grey of the titanium. The King Gold version has a richer colour palette. The gold case contrasts sharply with the black rubber. The dazzling whiteness of the diamond stands out from this composition with its enhanced presence.
Classic Fusion Chronograph Orlinski Titanium
The Classic Fusion Chronograph Orlinski comes in a 41 mm case that sits perfectly on any wrist. When the magic of fusion reaches a new peak, the watch becomes a true work of art. Both utterly unique, one is worn with the iconic black natural rubber strap while the other extends its three-dimensional silhouette along the entire watch, a huge technical feat that combines comfort with aesthetics. In this new collection, the micro-blasted titanium gives the facets a matt finish for an added touch of elegance. With their striking dodecagonal shape – the signature mark of Hublot’s collaboration with Richard Orlinski since 2017 – the bezel transforms into a polygon. These Classic Fusion Chronograph Orlinski watches have the HUB1153 automatic chronograph movement at their heart. Six years, four models, each bears the undeniable mark of the artist behind the contours and angles of the iconic larger-than-life sculptures.
Big Bang Unico High Jewellery King Gold Rainbow
Like a summer sky after a storm, the Big Bang Unico High Jewellery King Gold Rainbow is embodied in a rainbow of brightly coloured gemstones on a backdrop of 18K King Gold. When scarlet blends into fuchsia to become ultraviolet, a tiny bit Klein blue, turquoise, then sky, the green is shaded in chlorophyll to become soft, seizes upon a vibrant yellow and blossoms in a warm orange. In an invisible closed setting, 324 baguette-cut precious and fine gemstones draw an audacious, vibrant, and joyful spectrum around the dial where the House’s iconic movement is revealed. The coordination and mastery of exceptional skills – selecting, cutting, sorting, and setting – totally encompass the radical plans of Hublot micromechanics.
A symbol heralding optimism, wisdom and balance, the rainbow stretches across the entire 44-mm case; 124 baguette-cut rubies, pink sapphires, amethysts, blue sapphires, blue topazes, tsavorites, and yellow and orange sapphires line up in a radiant chromatic composition. 108 baguette-cut gemstones edge its bezel in studied hues that echo the subtle shades of the 62 baguette-cut gemstones set on the dial and the indexes. The MHUB1280 UNICO 2 manufacture self-winding chronograph flyback movement with column wheel appears in contrast. Putting the finishing touches to this jewellery piece, the celestial phenomenon unfolds across the multicoloured alligator and black rubber strap and illuminates the 18K King Gold buckle clasp set with 30 baguette-cut gemstones.
