HUBLOT – BIG BANG Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire Limited Edition 2021
BIG BANG TOURBILLON AUTOMATIC ORANGE
SAPPHIRE: The art of fusion reaches a new level with a double endeavour
at the limits of possibility
Transparent,
black, yellow, blue, red – Hublot has mastered the creation and
machining of sapphires with exclusive shades for its watchcases. With
the new Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire, the brand has
once again achieved a world first by adding a completely new colour to
its palette of through-tinted sapphires. This unprecedented technical
and aesthetic feat is combined with an entirely new tourbillon movement
not only equipped with self-winding (a rarity for a tourbillon), but
also with a reinvented architecture with its micro-rotor visible on the
dial side and three sapphire bridges. A new fusion of daring and
transparency, in a limited edition of 50 pieces.
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"In line with its winning spirit, Hublot has produced a new exceptional
innovation by unveiling the world's very first case in orange sapphire.
Our manufacture has also reaffirmed its watchmaking expertise by
unveiling a new automatic tourbillon calibre, entirely designed and
manufactured in-house, and on which the spectacular visible dial side
architecture underscores the innovative design of the watch. The "Art of
Fusion" in all its glory according to Hublot." - Ricardo Guadalupe,
HUBLOT CEO
Orange sapphire, a world first
If there's one area where Hublot's own "Art of Fusion" is expressed in
all its boldness and radiance, it's definitely that of cutting-edge
materials, particularly manufactured sapphire. Over the years, the brand
(which has its own Metallurgy & Materials laboratory) has already
released numerous very illustrious watches where the sapphire cases and
dials, available in novel colours, act as transparent settings for
sophisticated mechanics – such as the Big Bang Unico Sapphire
(transparent), All Black Sapphire, Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire and Blue
Sapphire, and the recent Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire.
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Today, Hublot continues to innovate with this extraordinary material by reinterpreting the Big Bang Sapphire Tourbillon in an entirely new orange shade – a world first for a through-tinted sapphire – achieved thanks to the incorporation of titanium and chromium in a skilful manufacturing process. This surprising and dynamic colour is a breath of fresh air for haute horlogerie, and is in perfect harmony with Hublot's culture of excellence. The fascination of the translucent bezel and case in finely polished orange sapphire is enhanced by the technical tone of the six H-shape titanium screws that characterise the iconic Big Bang design.
An entirely new self-winding tourbillon calibre
A revolutionary case with an innovative movement. Hublot illustrates its
unrivalled watchmaking expertise – and its mastery of the tourbillon,
which has been constantly developed since 2007 – by accommodating an
entirely new tourbillon movement at the heart of the orange sapphire,
completely designed and produced by the brand. Unlike traditional
tourbillon movements, equipped with manual winding, this exceptional
calibre makes a name for itself thanks to its self-winding system
ensuring a minimum power reserve of three days (72 hours) – a very
noticeable improvement for the wearer. It is equipped with ceramic ball
bearings and the latest Hublot technical advances in its winding system.
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Hublot has also continued in its quest for transparency by using more sapphire in the movement itself. The manufacture calibre on the Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire is equipped for the first time with three sapphire bridges – a barrel bridge, an automatic bridge and a tourbillon barrette. The lightweight effect of the skeleton work is accentuated by heavily open-worked and sandblasted platinum. The tourbillon cage at six o'clock, revolving on its axis every minute to compensate for the pull of the earth on the movement's direction, is distinctive for its pure geometry affording a glimpse into the mechanical heart of the model. The legibility of the open dial is enhanced by hands and indices with a luminescent coating. The transparent orangerubber strap with a lined relief – with a patented express One Click interchangeability system and titanium deployant buckle – completes the cutting-edge look of this limited edition release of 50 pieces.
Texalium® and black ceramic versions
For those wanting technical style and audacity in other futuristic
materials, Hublot is offering the Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic in a
limited edition of 100 pieces with a case and bezel in Texalium® , an
exclusive lightweight and ergonomic material that combines carbon fibre
and aluminium.
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The brand also reaffirms its unique mastery of high-tech ceramic in a Black Magic 100-piece limited edition made from black ceramic. So many feats at the limits of possibility.
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Hublot, a sapphire expert
In its quest for perfect harmony between movements and cases, Hublot's
engineers and chemists sought a transparent material to enable the heart
of the watch to be admired, whilst being robust enough to effectively
protect the mechanics and resist the stresses of an active life. This is
why the brand has established itself as an expert in synthetic
sapphire, a high-tech material which was already available in innovative
colours (black, blue, red, yellow) and which offers unique aesthetic
effects in watchmaking – transforming each watch into a work of art.
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Hublot stands out thanks to its complete mastery of the industrialisation of the sapphire, enabling it to produce series of several hundreds of watches – and not just a few special pieces. The main challenge involves obtaining a material with a uniform colour, without impurities, without bubbles, without cracks, the manufacture of which can be repeated in an identical fashion qualitatively and aesthetically. A complex and costly process. The extreme hardness of the sapphire also requires specific machining methods.
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Technical Specifications
Model: BIG BANG Tourbillon Automatic ORANGE SAPPHIRE Edition
Orange Sapphire
- Reference 419.JO.0120.RT
Black Magic - Reference 419.CI.0170.RX
Carbon Fiber and Texalium® - Reference 419.YS.0170.NR
Case
Material: Polished Orange Sapphire Crystal
Diameter: 45mm
Thickness: 15.30mm
Material: Polished Orange Sapphire Crystal
Diameter: 45mm
Thickness: 15.30mm
Bezel: Polished Orange Sapphire Crystal
Bezel Lug: Orange composite resin
Screws « H »: Mat titanium
Glass: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Case back: Sapphire. Engraved "EDITON", "N° XXX/100"
Case back Glass: Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment
Bezel Lug: Orange composite resin
Screws « H »: Mat titanium
Glass: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Case back: Sapphire. Engraved "EDITON", "N° XXX/100"
Case back Glass: Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment
Water Resistant: 30
Dial
Skeleton
Dial
Skeleton
Movement
Caliber MHUB6035 Manufacture Automatic
Tourbillon Movement
Bridges Transparent Sapphire
Plate Anthracite Ruthenium
Micro Rotor 22K White Gold
Skeleton “Hublot” logo
Swiss Lever Escapement
No. of Components: 243
Jewels: 26
Frequency: 3 Hz (21’600 A/h)
Power Reserve: 72 Hours
Caliber MHUB6035 Manufacture Automatic
Tourbillon Movement
Bridges Transparent Sapphire
Plate Anthracite Ruthenium
Micro Rotor 22K White Gold
Skeleton “Hublot” logo
Swiss Lever Escapement
No. of Components: 243
Jewels: 26
Frequency: 3 Hz (21’600 A/h)
Power Reserve: 72 Hours
Straps
Transparent Orange Structured
Lined Rubber Straps
Titanium Deployant Buckle Clasp
New Model - 2021
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#BigBangTourbillon #UnicoSapphire #HUBLOTTourbillon #TourbillonAutomatic
Transparent Orange Structured
Lined Rubber Straps
Titanium Deployant Buckle Clasp
🟠Orange Sapphire ❱❱❱ Limited to 50 pieces,
⚫️Black Magic and 🔘 Carbon Fiber and Texalium® Limited to 100 pieces,
PRICE
- CHF 160’000
EUR 167’000
USD 169’000
GBP 140’000
New Model - 2021
Tags: #HUBLOT #SapphireTourbillon , #Tourbillon, #BigBang, #Specialedition, #UK
#BigBangTourbillon #UnicoSapphire #HUBLOTTourbillon #TourbillonAutomatic
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