THE SPIRIT OF MANA
Who knows… maybe this sacred Polynesian power, this gentle ancestral ocean- and nature-sourced energy, is infused within this 25-piece limited edition.
ʻO Ka Mua, the first. This is what Hublot has called its series specifically-developed for its Honolulu Ala Moana store in Hawaiʻi, inaugurated in 2021. This Big Bang Unico flaunts adornments that are typical of Polynesia. Concentric patterns conjure up a myriad of powerful symbols that are found in the ancestral culture of the Pacific islands: sun, ocean waves, tortoise, shark teeth. This elaborate creation covers the openworked dial as well as the blue ceramic bezel. The same material, which is impossible to scrape or scratch unless you take a diamond to it, is used to craft the 42 mm-diameter, 14.5 mm-high microblasted black case, waterproof to depths of 100 meters.
Time data, driven by the HUB1280 caliber, reigns inside this ever-so elaborate scenescape. The hour and minute hands, along with the date, enjoy the energy (72 hours of power reserve) produced by this selfwinding movement, assembled using some 354 components. During this timeframe, the chronograph equipped with a flyback function can measure short-cycle time sequences. The Big Bang Unico ‘O Ka Mua is worn on a calfskin strap, whose hue matches the bezel, and is attached by a folding clasp. Each piece is showcased in a solid wood presentation box adorned with an arabesque-styled decoration. The removable inside, made from recycled materials, reflects the profound traditional respect for nature that’s rooted in the local culture.
