In addition to the Tourbillon Full Carbon variant Hublot revealed as part of its Watches and Wonders 2023 releases, the brand also has a few more Big Bang Integrated Time Only watches for us. While these new models aren’t made from lightweight carbon fiber or packing a tourbillon, they do add a few new attractive options to the lineup.
Brand: Hublot
Model: Big Bang Integrated
Dimensions: 40mm
Water Resistance: 100 meters
Case Material: 18k king gold, 18k yellow gold, ceramic, titanium
Crystal/Lens: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Movement: MHUB1710
Frequency: 4Hz
Power Reserve: 50 hours
Strap/Bracelet: 18k king gold, 18k yellow gold, ceramic, titanium
Price & Availability: $19,900 (black ceramic), $49,400 (king gold) $68,400-$209,000 (diamond)
As the name implies, all of these new versions are time-only. Although Ariel noted last year when he reviewed an older version, they ironically also have a date display at 6 o’clock (highlighted by a window surrounding the skeletonized date wheel). Sapphire crystal dials and case backs give wearers a full view of many of the 185 components making up the automatic MHUB1710 calibre (a reworked version of the Zenith Elite movement). Tungsten rotors help improve winding efficiency, providing up to 50 hours of run time.
The Big Bang Integrated Time Only is quite wearable, and dimensions are restrained compared to other Hublot models. Cases are 40mm-wide and a svelte 9.25mm-thick. Despite this, they still provide 100m of water resistance.
The more restrained versions (if that can be said about any Hublot watch), are the king gold and black ceramic variants. Both feature the classic Big Bang styling, with the iconic “H” screws in the bezels, this time made from titanium. Satin and polished finishes provide brightwork across the cases and integrated bracelets.
Hublot also released the Big Bang Integrated Time Only in a number of different metals that are completely covered in diamonds. Polished titanium, 18k king Gold, or 18k yellow gold are available, each in “pavé” (with traditional diamonds), or “jewelry” with baguette-cut diamonds.
Pavé versions feature over 1,000 across the bezel, case, and bracelet. Models with the jewelry configuration have 48 diamonds on the bezel, 28 on the case, 450 on the bracelet, as well as one for each hour marker. Total weights range from 4.9 o 9.9 carats of diamonds.
With these new models, the Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time Only line ranges from downright stealthy with the black ceramic version to completely ostentatious when made from precious metal and covered in diamonds. Although any Hublot watch is typically for someone who wants to make a statement, it goes to show the versatility of the Big Bang Range. These new start at $19,900 USD for black ceramic. The king gold version receives an MSRP of $49,400 USD. Diamond models start at $68,400 USD for the pitanium Pavé and go up to $209,000 USD. For more details, please visit the brand’s website.
