Hublot

SPIRIT OF BIG BANG YELLOW SAPPHIRE 42MM 

Reference 641.JY.0190.RT – Limited to 100 pieces 

Diameter 42 mm 

Thickness 15.20 mm 

Water resistance 5 ATM (50 m) 

Case Polished yellow sapphire 

Bezel Polished yellow sapphire with 6 H-shaped titanium screws 

Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment 

Case back Polished yellow sapphire and sapphire crystal 

Crown and pushers Black-plated titanium 

Dial Sapphire crystal 

Movement HUB4700 calibre, self-winding skeleton chronograph movement 

Date Calendar display at 4.30 

Number of components 278 (31 rubies) 

Frequency 5 Hz (36'000 A/h) 

Power reserve 50 hours 

Strap Transparent yellow lined strap 

Black-plated titanium deployant buckle clasp 

HUB1280 – UNICO proprietary manufacture movement – V2 

Inherited from its predecessor, the HUB1242 UNICO movement: 

Its double clutch chronograph mechanism 

Its column wheel visible from the dial 

Its 30 mm diameter 

Its 72-hour power reserve 

How it differs from its predecessor: 

Removal of its platform 

Its new, thinner automatic winding system 

1.3 mm thinner (6.75 mm compared to 8.05 mm) 

Its fully redesigned architecture to facilitate assembly and improve its operation 

Its technical innovations (4 patents): oscillating seconds clutch, chronograph friction system with ball bearing adjustment 

Its double ball bearing reverser, which replaces the Pellaton type automatic winding system 

Its additional 24 components, taking the total to 354, and its 43 jewels compared to 38 

BIG BANG UNICO TITANIUM WHITE 

References 441.NE.2010.RW (Titanium) 

441.NE.2010.RW.1104 (Titanium White Diamonds) 

441.NE.2010.RW.1704 (Titanium White Pavé) 

Diameter 42 mm 

Thickness 14.50 mm 

Water resistance 10 ATM (100 m) 

Case Polished and satin-finished titanium or Polished and satin-finished ti-tanium set with 170 diamonds (Titanium White Pavé, approx. 0.8 car-at) 

Bezel Polished and satin-finished titanium with 6 H-shaped titanium screws 

Set with 126 diamonds (Titanium White Diamonds and Titanium White Pavé, approx. 1.1 carat) 

White composite resin lower bezel 

Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflective coating 

Case back Polished and satin-finished titanium with sapphire crystal 

Dial Matt white skeleton 

Movement HUB1280 UNICO self-winding flyback chronograph movement with column wheel on the dial side 

No. of components 354 (43 jewels) 

Frequency 4 Hz (28,800 Vib/h) 

Power reserve 72 hours 

Strap White lined and structured rubber strap 

Titanium deployant buckle clasp 

BIG BANG UNICO KING GOLD WHITE 

References 441.OE.2010.RW (King Gold) 

441.OE.2010.RW.1104 (King Gold White Diamonds) 

441.OE.2010.RW.1704 (King Gold White Pavé) 

Diameter 42 mm 

Thickness 14.50 mm 

Water resistance 10 ATM (100 m) 

Case 18K polished and satin-finished King Gold or polished and satin-finished 18K King Gold set with 170 diamonds (King Gold White Pa-vé, approx. 0.8 carat) 

Bezel Polished and satin-finished 18K King Gold with 6 H-shaped titanium screws 

Set with 126 diamonds (King Gold White Diamonds and King Gold White Pavé, approx. 1.1 carat) 

White composite resin lower bezel 

Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflective coating 

Case-back Satin-finished 18K King Gold and sapphire crystal 

Dial Matt white skeleton 

Movement HUB1280 UNICO self-winding flyback chronograph movement with column wheel on the dial side 

No. of components 354 (43 jewels) 

Frequency 4 Hz (28,800 Vib/h) 

Power reserve 72 hours 

Strap White lined and structured rubber strap 

18K King Gold and titanium deployant buckle clasp 

Another very useful special feature of Hublot is the One Click System, probably the most practical quick-change strap system on the watch market. You can choose from a very large selection of straps and change the strap without any special knowledge or tools and without scratching the case or the buckle.

The six new One Click embroidered straps from the Spring/Summer 2019 collection are genuine fashion accessories. They have been created with the help of the Bischoff workshops in St. Gallen, which produce precious fabrics for use by some of the biggest names in fashion and haute couture. Two patterns – a tweed and an ethnic design – have been created in three colour schemes: fuchsia/bordeaux, green/pink and turquoise/blue. Six straps to match the day or suit your mood. 

The textile tradition in St. Gallen dates back to the Middle Ages, and the town was renowned throughout the western world for the much sought-after linen fabric produced there. However, it was in 1828, during the industrial revolution, that St. Gallen really took off, with the invention of the embroidery machine by Joshua Heilmann. Mechanical embroidery brought the town international fame: In the late 19th century, Switzerland's biggest export was St. Gallen embroidery. Hublot had the inspired idea of combining this precious traditional expertise with the watchmaking art. 

The embroidery machine has undergone major technological development since it was first invented, but the principle remains unchanged: A thread is fed over and under the fabric to create a pattern. The One Click straps were produced on a Lässer 2-yard machine. The process is both simple and complex. First, a pattern is designed – or two in this case – then the design is examined by a technical designer who determines the required number of points on the machine. A craftsperson prepares the embroidery machine, and a third person checks and cuts out the final embroidery. 

The tweed pattern strap was designed using a very narrow bourdon stitch, while the ethnic design uses a bean stitch, which gives the illusion of a braid. The two embroidered patterns were created on a beautiful silk organza fabric from Como in Italy. 

So, these were the Hublot novelties of the GenevaDays 2019. Live pictures will follow here in the blog in the coming days.

And because it's one of the watches to go with it, here are the prices of the new models: