Hublot has expanded its Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon 5-Day Power Reserve collection with four vibrant ceramic iterations.
Prior to this, the model was only made available in white ceramic or carbon. Now, fans of the Spirit of Big Bang can rejoice as Hublot presents this iconic tonneau-shaped timepiece in an exciting choice of red, black, yellow and sky blue.
Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon 5-Day Power Reserve collection, Hublot
A Technical Achievement in Colour
Reflective of its “Art of Fusion” ethos, this release demonstrates Hublot’s proficiency in the production of coloured ceramics. It’s the kind of material expertise that sets the Manufacture apart in haute horlogerie. Moreover, the tonneau profile gains new intensity through monochromatic execution. Each model features a matching bezel and dial that further enhance the case’s architectural presence.
Additionally, the collection’s exclusivity is reinforced by its production numbers: only 20 pieces of each colour variant will be made. Consequently, these timepieces represent a rare proposition for collectors seeking distinctive haute horlogerie.
The HUB6020 Movement
At the collection’s heart sits the HUB6020 manual-winding movement. The tourbillon complication appears at 6 o’clock, whilst an off-centre hour and minute dial sits at 3 o’clock. Whereas a power reserve indicator occupies the 8 o’clock position.
Speaking of, the movement offers 115 hours of power reserve—that’s approximately five days. This makes it one of the longest autonomies for tourbillon complications. Additionally, from a design perspective the calibre’s extreme skeletonisation creates visual depth. Each component is hollowed to its structural limits, balancing engineering with aesthetics.
A First for Hublot: Customisation
And it just gets better: For the very first time, Hublot introduces a personalisation programme for its timepiece. New owners of this Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon will get to customise their model in two ways i.e. by changing the bezel and/or its strap.
Each model itself will come with two straps—one rubber, one Velcro—then owners are entitled to a third bracelet and another bezel from roughly 20 variants to choose from. These include carbon and ceramic options, with or without gem-setting. Naturally, the One Click interchangeable bracelet system facilitates swift style changes with very little fuss. Ultimately, what this customisation approach offers is a unique Spirit of Big Bang experience, that also plays on the versatility of its style expression.
“The Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon 5-Day Power Reserve has a special place in the hearts of our collectors," says Julien Tornare, CEO of Hublot. “The tonneau format is rarely a first acquisition. It requires a certain amount of watchmaking experience, which we are taking a step further today with these coloured ceramic variants. It's a very demanding technology, and only we have the necessary expertise to be able to offer it in so many colours. Combined with our 5-day power reserve tourbillon, these new Spirit of Big Bang timepieces have become more unique and different than ever."
