In 2010, Hublot launched the independently developed UNICO 45 chronograph movement for the first time, and it was applied to the Big Bang watch series in 2013, which is completely designed and developed by its own watch factory. , Making, assembling, giving people a bright spot. In 2018, the brand started again with this chronograph movement with flyback function, restructured the design, upgraded to a thinner HUB1280 chronograph movement, and integrated into the new Big Bang Unico 42 mm watch , Providing a more diverse size combination for the Big Bang watch. Let’s take a look at the titanium model as an example: (watch model: 441.NM.1123.RX)
New size more options
With the birth of this new self-made chronograph movement, the new Big Bang watch officially ushered in a new size, the case diameter has been reduced from 45 mm to 42 mm, and the thickness has been scaled up from 15.45 mm to 14.5 Mm. Let more watch lovers who like Big Bang series models to control. In addition, the new money also provides a case of different materials to choose from, including titanium, ceramic and king gold materials, etc., to meet the different needs of the wearer.
Watch real shot display
The case of this watch is made of 42 mm titanium. Compared to traditional steel, titanium is lighter and more durable. It brings a sense of security and practicality to the new product. The front of the case is brushed with satin, and the sides are polished and polished to present two look and feel. It is equipped with a satin-finished and polished ceramic bezel, which is fixed with a brand-specific H-type screw. It presents a tough and atmospheric unique aesthetic and unique ornamental.
Watch thickness 14.50 mm
The titanium crown and chronograph are located on one side of the watch. Through careful processing, it presents excellent texture. The crown is also engraved with the Hublot H-shaped brand pattern, and the outside is covered with a non-slip textured ceramic outer ring, which has a first-class feel and is easy to adjust the watch.
The matte carbon gray hollowed out disk surface, you can enjoy the mechanical beauty of the column wheel from the front, and it is unique with dual clutch mechanism and column wheel. The minute circle is set on the inclined outer circle, which makes the disk look wider and more atmospheric. It is integrated with the Arabic numeral time scale and the central three hands to make the time indication clearer and more intuitive. The hour markers and hour and minute hands are covered with a luminous part, which is convenient for night time viewing. Through the hollowed-out dial, the retro and quite interesting calendar circle is presented. The calendar of the day is displayed at the small second dial window opening position at 3 o’clock, which gives people a bright eye.
After removing the platform escapement from the new HUB1280 chronograph movement, the thickness has been reduced by 1.3 mm, and its movement diameter is still 30 mm. Through the back cover, you can also see its full mechanical style. Equipped with an independently detachable escapement bridge, which increases the convenience of maintenance and adjustment. The watch has a 72-hour power reserve and a water resistance rating of 100 meters.
The black natural rubber strap has a soft texture, which allows the watch to fit the wrist better and is more dynamic.
The titanium / ceramic folding clasp engraved with the Hublot “HUBLOT” can be worn with a simple press.
Hublot BIG BANG UNICO 42 mm watch (titanium)
Summary: The new timepiece not only inherits the many outstanding characteristics of the BIG BANG UNICO series watches, but also provides more choices in terms of watch size and material types, so that more people who love this watch can control it, which shows the brand’s Full of sincerity. If you like this watch, you may wish to pay more attention.