Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Sapphire

Sascha's exploration of Hublot's sapphire watches delves into a fascinating, albeit polarizing, segment of modern watchmaking. His detailed photographs highlight the intricate manufacturing process and the unique aesthetic of transparent cases and movements. This article provides a valuable perspective on why these models, particularly the Big Bang Tourbillon 5 Days Power Reserve, stand out in the luxury watch landscape.

Dear Friends,

the Hublot Sapphire watches are certainly something special in many ways. Not only is the manufacturing of the transparent cases very complicated and also expensive. The Hublot Sapphire models are also polarizing the collectors community. Some love them others hate them.

Here's one of the most exciting Sapphire models in my opinion, the Big Bang Tourbillon 5 Days Power Reserve.

Even the bridges of the HUB 6016 are transparent.

Some more shots:

There is another version of the watch with Diamonds set into the Sapphire bezel.

I think you must experience this kind of watches "in the flesh" to see how great they are!

Cheers,

Sascha

Key Points from the Discussion

Despite the impressive technical achievement, some collectors find the sapphire watches feel 'cheap' or like 'plastic Swatch' models, indicating a disconnect between perceived value and material innovation.
The transparent bridges of the HUB 6016 movement are particularly appreciated, creating an illusion of the movement 'floating in space' within the sapphire case.
While not personally appealing to all, the Hublot Sapphire models are acknowledged as 'cool beasts' for their unique design and manufacturing complexity.

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Ares501 - Mr Green

Dec 19, 2018

Thanks for sharing. Cheers D

Watchonthewrist

Dec 19, 2018

Normaly not a hugh fan of Sapphari cases .

NickO

Dec 19, 2018

But, alas, I fall into the camp that is not enthralled. The problem for me - and I apologize but there is no easy way to say this - is that they just feel cheap to me. I feel like I'm holding a plastic Swatch. Perhaps it's just me and I am not sophisticated enough to tell the difference. But that is the first thing I think of every time I handle one. Best, NickO

Bill

Dec 20, 2018

I love the transparent bridges. The whole presentation seems like it is floating in space. Thanks Bill

VMM

Dec 20, 2018

I don't like it, but that's a cool beast. Thanks for the pics. Vte

traineract

Jan 6, 2019

Haven't had the chance to see it in person yet but my friend is full of superlatives for it

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