Hublot Big Bang Broderie Collection Overview

andrewluff · 2015-01-29T08:25:23Z

Discover the Hublot Big Bang Broderie collection, fusing Swiss embroidery with modern watchmaking. Explore gold, steel, and ceramic models.

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Andrewluff introduces the Hublot Big Bang Broderie collection, a bold fusion of traditional embroidery and modern watchmaking. This article highlights Hublot's innovative partnership with Swiss textile company Bischoff, showcasing how the brand pushes boundaries by incorporating unexpected materials and designs. Readers will discover the unique aesthetic and technical challenges overcome in creating these distinctive timepieces.

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Trying to create something new and unique has always been difficult... but this time I think Hublot have definitely created something new, original and truly encapsulates the 'Art of Fusion'! By partnering with one of Switzerlands leading textile companies (Bischoff based in St Gallen) and after several months of development by Hublot R&D we see the release of the new Broderie collection.

Incorporating the old with the new to create something fresh and up to date is nothing new to Hublot who have pushed the boundaries in many other pieces (think of the grass markers in the Manchester United King Power or the tobacco dial in the Forbidden X) and by using a skull pattern on the embroidery stretches the art of embroidery firmly into the future rather than being something left with memories from past generations.

3 different models have been announced in either yellow gold, steel and all black (ceramic) as a limited edition of 200 pieces per material, the most subtle being the all black version which I think could be worn by either gender. In all these models we not only see the fusion of embroidery, ceramic, carbon fibre, rubber and many other materials... but the inclusion of 198 diamonds (1.12cts) on the case and 11 diamonds incorporated in the dial!

All Black Diamonds

Steel Diamonds

Yellow Gold Diamonds

Closeup of the beautiful embroidery on the strap

Side view of bezel (note the small parts of silver at the top between the bezel and the crystal, this is the embroidery set in the bezel in a kind of acrylic)

The family of 3 (Yellow Gold Diamond, Steel Diamond and All Black Diamond)

Personally, I think the collection is quite refreshing and I can see it being popular with women around the world. the all black version being my very favourite, in fact if they produced it in the 43mm case (without the diamonds and a plain strap) I would probably buy one!

References: 343.SX.6570.NR.0804 (Steel diamonds - Limited edition 200 pieces)

343.VX.6580.NR.0804 (Yellow Gold Diamonds – Limited edition 200 pieces)

343.SV.6510.NR.0800 (All Black Diamonds – Limited edition 200 pieces)

Case: Big Bang – Diameter 41mm

Polished stainless Steel set with 198 diamonds for 1.12 carat

Polished 18K 3N gold set with 198 diamonds for 1.12 carat

Polished black PVD stainless steel set with 198 black diamonds for 1.12 carat

Bezel: Carbon fiber and silver, Gold or Black embroidery, 6 H-shaped Black PVD Titanium screws

Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating

Bezel Lugs: Black composite resin

Lateral inserts: Black composite resin

Crown: Polished stainless steel with black rubber insert

Polished 18K Red Gold with black rubber insert

Polished Black PVD stainless Steel with Black Rubber insert

Case-back: Satin-finished stainless steel or satin-finished Red Gold or black PVD titaniumSapphire crystal interior anti-reflective treatment

Water resistance: 10 ATM, i.e. approx 100 metres

Dial: Carbon fiber and silver, Gold or Black embroidery

Set with 11 white or black diamonds for 0.20 Carat

Hands: Polished rhodium-plated or Gold-plated or Black plated

Movement: HUB1110 Mechanical self-winding movement

Components: 63 (21 jewels)

Frequency: 4 Hz (28'800 A/h)

Power reserve: Approximately 42 hours

Strap: Black rubber and silver, Gold, or Black embroidery on 100% Black Silk strap

Deployant bluckle made in Stainless Steel, or 3N Gold-plated StainlessSteel or Black PVD StainlessSteel

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2015-01-29 08:33:44

Key Points from the Discussion

The Hublot Big Bang Broderie collection represents a successful 'Art of Fusion,' combining traditional Swiss embroidery with modern materials like ceramic, carbon fiber, and rubber.
The collaboration with Bischoff, a leading Swiss textile company, involved months of R&D to integrate embroidery into the watch's design, including setting it in the bezel with acrylic.
The use of a skull pattern in the embroidery pushes the art form into a contemporary context, moving beyond traditional associations.
The collection, available in yellow gold, steel, and all-black ceramic, is seen as refreshing and likely popular with women, with the all-black version being particularly versatile.
A question arose regarding whether the embroidery is hand-crafted and Swiss Made, and some collectors expressed a preference for a more 'Swiss' motif or for the watches without diamonds.

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small-luxury-world

Jan 29, 2015

and two questiones come to my mind. The embroidery is it crafted by hand and is it Swiss Made? In general I have a (small) weakness for skulls, but I would have prefered/expected something more "Swiss" on the dial - in case of this cooperation. Also I agree, it would be even better without diamonds. It is not necessary to get attention and maybe it even distracts.

andrewluff

Jan 29, 2015

The embroidery company has been in St Gallen since 1927 and its factory is based in Diepoldsau. Here is an interesting video on the collection and partnership... Cheers Andrew

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