Give me some skin
Maxime Plescia-Buchi, the director and founder of the Sang Bleu magazine, made his mark with an incredible tattoo technique. His creations showcase his talent and expertise in art and design. Elongated, chiselled and edgy features set the scene for complex designs where reliefs, curves and textures come together. This enduring style has made a lasting impression on the Hublot collections since their successful collaboration first began in 2016. The use of multiple materials gives the Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu the chance to transform the iconic 42mm case that first launched in 2003. This is the first time that it’s been carved and facetted in polished sapphire, a new technique from the watchmaker paving the way in sapphire timepieces. The barrel case has been transformed into geometric shapes to mirror the unique time display that uses rhomboids instead of hands. It’s like a kinetic sculpture that catches the light that moves through it.
The fresh geometry gives the HUB4700 calibre a showcase worthy of its impressive skeletonised architecture. The automatic movement is fuelled by 278 components to give the Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu Sapphire a 50-hour power reserve and display the time, hours, minutes, date and counter. This limited edition (100 available) is more than just a work of art; it’s a chronograph too. With everything it has going for it, much ink will be spilled over this timepiece.
