Hublot

Hublot Big Bang All Black Sugar Skull

I received a pleasant surprise during Geneva Watch Week when I was shown a new Big Bang which had gone under the radar since its limited release into the Mexican market at the end of last year, aptly this sweet pieces is named the Big Bang All Black Sugar Skull (Ref 311.CQ.1110.VR.FDK15).

Personally, I am a big fan of skull watches and was disappointed when the Broderie collection was not available in a larger size when it was released last year, I honestly could have seen myself wearing a version of the all black Broderie collection without the diamonds.

For a more masculine release, Hublot has taken their normal 44mm Big Bang and in a good way have used their trademark all black case with carbon fibre bezel. However, this watch is far more than just the standard all black as the first thing you notice is the matt/gloss dial which at a glance did not strike me as being a skull pattern! It was actually only a closer inspection that I could see the skull, I am liking this more (its not always positive to have a skull on your wrist during meetings or at formal events) and also the design was very 'Día de Muertos' which I find so much more interesting than just another basic skull outline.

So far a winner and if the all black case and skull design were not enough, the main selling point (to me at least) on this watch which is the bezel! The carbon bezel has been etched with a pattern which compliments the dial and from memory is the first bezel I have seen like this. This gives the bezel a real contrast when in the light between the matt carbon pattern and the etched part which is slightly glossy, which plays nicely against the dial with the high gloss skull. As with all of at the all black Hublot range, it is not ideal to read the time and is a total nightmare when in a low lit room or at night, but that is when your cell phone is easily used.

The final touch and not to my preference is a leather strap also embossed with the skull theme, I find this a little feminine for my taste and would prefer a normal plain strap or rubber strap. However we do see ladies wearing bigger watches so maybe this would appeal to them.

What do you think?

and finally on the wrist

Technical Specs

BIG BANG ALL BLACK SUGAR SKULL

Reference: 311.CQ.1110.VR.FDK15 – Limited edition of 200 individually numbered pieces

Case: Big Bang – 44-mm diameter, Micro-blasted black ceramic

Bezel: Carbon fibre with engraved Mexican skull

Sapphire Glass: Sapphire glass with anti-reflective treatment

Caseback: Micro-blasted black ceramic with “LIMITED EDITION 200NUM” engraving and sapphire glass with anti-reflective treatment

Crown: Polished and satin-finish 18K King Gold 18K with black rubber inserts

Water resistance: 10 ATM, around 100 metres

Dial: Glossy black with black indexes

Movement: HUB4300 Mechanical movement with automatic winding

Date: Date at 4.30

Power reserve: Around 42 hours

Strap: Matt-black satin sewn onto black rubber with micro-blasted black ceramic and black PVD steel folding buckle

Cheers

Andrew

💰308 Marketplace Listings for Hublot›

I like the type of watch and the direction, in which Hublot steers...

By: MCG (Markus) : February 2nd, 2016-02:43

-I like the materials -I like the design -I like the bezel -I like the varieties in straps, especially also embossing etc. -But I do not like skulls (at all) -And I REALLY do hope, that Hublot continues to think also of men with smaller wrist sizes. I kno...

They are ticking the right boxes at the moment

By: andrewluff : February 2nd, 2016-23:42

and it is great to see some changes like the bezel engraving, etc. The 42mm family is still growing and a new CF Racing Grey in 42mm was released last month which is very nice. There is also something else on the horizon. Cheers Andrew

The pattern and the skull design which...

By: KIH : February 2nd, 2016-03:35

correspond wit the "embroider" version are very good ones and I like. Give a bit of "feminine" and delicate touch to the otherwise "men only!" shouting Big Bang series. Very nice of Hublot to add these new designs to the line up! Thanks for the shots, And...

Thanks Ken

By: andrewluff : February 2nd, 2016-23:44

I like it, without the strap I can definitely see myself wearing it. I the Broderie editions are really beautiful and now there are the coloured line up too which I will post some pictures off, but the has been done in a really cool way. Cheers Andrew

The etched pattern on the carbon bezel is a nice touch

By: AnthonyTsai : February 2nd, 2016-20:15

Gives this watch the extra umpf to make this skull watch standout from the others. Cheers, Anthony

I agree Anthony

By: andrewluff : February 2nd, 2016-23:44

and I don't think I have seen this before from them... it actually finishes the watch off and I think without it then it would just be another watch in the line up. Cheers Andrew

The pattern and the skull design which...

By: KIH : April 8th, 2016-17:59

I really like the balance of this piece.

By: JToddH : April 9th, 2016-05:14

Hulot has nicely matched the dial, bezel and strap which compliment the classic Big Bang case. The balance between the theme details and the case are perfect. Even though it has these strong theme elements, it is clearly 100% Big Bang and true to the DNA ...

The pattern and the skull design which...

By: KIH : June 18th, 2016-09:00