HUBLOT – Big Bang Unico SORAI Ceramic 45 Special Edition

HUBLOT – Big Bang Unico SORAI Beige Ceramic 45 Special Edition 2019

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Act with Hublot to conserve rhinoceroses, 

a biodiversity emergency

Two-thirds of rhinoceros species may disappear in our lifetime, which would be an irreversible loss for our planet; and its main cause is poaching. Hublot has committed to a partnership with Kevin Pietersen and SORAI – Save Our Rhino Africa India – to conserve rhinoceroses threatened with extinction. 


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This commitment takes the form of the Big Bang Unico SORAI, from which a large proportion of the funds raised from sales will be directly paid to Care for Wild for the care and conservation of orphaned baby rhinoceroses, and to the South African National Parks agency to reinforce their nocturnal surveillance capabilities using airborne thermal intelligence tools.

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In buying the time piece, 100 people will thus become involved in this initiative undertaken by Hublot on the recommendations of SORAI.

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"The illegal trade in rhino horn and poaching was one of the subjects debated in Geneva last August during the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), demonstrating the urgency with which action is now needed. Staying ahead of poachers is a race against time, every time. Using innovative technologies such as thermal intelligence, surveillance teams can stay ahead of the poachers. We are proud and delighted to support Kevin Pietersen’s SORAI organisation in this goal for our future generations and global biodiversity."
- Ricardo Guadalupe
CEO of Hublot

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"This collaboration between Hublot and SORAI has allowed us a platform to give huge amounts of visibility to an incredible cause, on a global scale. By partnering, we are doubling the voices on this cause - and I'm so pleased that Hublot is now supporting the rhinos and their conservation quest. I’m looking forward to future and sharing the amazing story of SORAI with the world."
 - Kevin Pietersen
Founder of SORAI

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Big Bang Unico SORAI

Symbolic of the alliance, this 45-mm ceramic dial has donned the sandy tones of the sumptuous African bush and houses the image of a white rhinoceros. Strapped onto a matching NATO bracelet, the Big Bang Unico SORAI can express its commitment with personality by adopting the camouflage style of the second bracelet, made of rubber.

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The selective vulcanisation technology produces motifs in long-lasting colours that are perfectly drawn with an accuracy of a tenth of a millimetre, a first in the watchmaking world. This timepiece will be released as a special edition of 100 models.

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The largest rhinoceros sanctuary in the world

Care for Wild, founded in 2001 by Petronel Nieuwoudt, is the largest rhino orphanage and sanctuary in the world. Its mission is to ensure the continued existence of these species for our future generations. When it is left alone because its parents have been killed by poachers, an orphaned baby rhinoceros has virtually no chance of survival.

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Care for Wild ensures their protection, growth and well-being in secured environments that are equipped with 24/7 video surveillance and communication networks, watched over by mobile units, dogs and their masters who are trained to counter poachers, and with aerial support.

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South African National Parks

This body created in 1926 manages the 19 national parks in South Africa, including the most majestic, Kruger National Park, with its 20,000 km2 of animals roaming freely.

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Thanks to the funds obtained, South African National Parks will be able to acquire nocturnal airborne thermal intelligence technology, additional and efficient means to fight against poaching. Its teams will thus be able to localise rhinoceroses, intervene more rapidly, and protect the greatest number of these mammals sought after for their invaluable horns.

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Technical Specifications

Model:  HUBLOT – Big Bang Unico SORAI 45 Special Edition

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Reference:  411.CZ.4620.NR.SOA19Limited to 100 pieces

CASE
Microblasted beige ceramic
Diameter: 45mm
Thickness: 15.45mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM (100m)
BEZEL
Microblasted beige ceramic
CASE-BACK
Engraved “LIMITED EDITION” XX/100
Microblasted beige ceramic
DIAL
Mat beige skeleton “LIYONGBO” applique at 9 o’clock
Beige lacquered appliques with white luminescent
MOVEMENT
Calibre HUB1242: UNICO Manufacture self-winding chronograph
Frequency: 4 Hz (28'800 A/h)
Power reserve: 72 Hours
No.of Components: 330
Jewels: 38
STRAPS & BUCKLE
Black rubber with camouflage décor or beige velcro strap
Black PVD titanium with black ceramic insert deployant buckle clasp

PRICE (On 23 rd of September 2019)

• 22’900 CHF
• 23’800 EUR
• 24’100 USD
• 19’900 GBP

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