Being a visionary. Setting trends rather than following them. These characteristics, which are woven inextricably into Hublot’s DNA, are again undeniably evident in the new variants of the Big Bang Integral Ceramic series. Released first in black, then in white, blue and grey, the chronograph, the epitome of a luxury sports look, is a promise of escape. With its four new styles, the brand offers a passport to elsewhere.
The beige version whisks us off to the expanse of the desert and tropical beaches, while the blue conjures a seascape of inviting waters and clear horizons. With the indigo blue version, it’s almost impossible not to visualize the facades of buildings in Moroccan medinas or towns in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The green, meanwhile, evokes idyllic landscapes brimming with lush greenery. Each of these colours features on both the 42mm diameter cases and their integrated straps, with beveled and chamfered links, in a satin-brushed and polished finish: a symbiotic fusion of the two elements.
Against this monochromatic backdrop, the mechanical components contribute to the modern look, with a skeleton dial and sapphire caseback. The hour and minute hands are powered for at least 72 hours by the HUB1280 calibre in its flatter version. This self-winding movement also accurately measures small seconds thanks to the central flyback second hand and the counter located at 3 o’clock and the date display. One material, one colour. How can we not quote St Augustine here? “Unity is the form of all beauty.” The Big Bang Integral Ceramic proves once more that the art of fusion is the basis of everything Hublot does.
