Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Watch

Before we introduce the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari watch, Jean-Claude Biver has the following to say, “Ferrari and Hublot are now married. Where Ferrari goes, Hublot must go as well.”   This enthusiastic message from the godfather of Hublot to memorialize the Hublot and Ferrari relationship captures the delight of everyone. 

That was how Hublot unveiled the new Big Bang Ferrari timepiece to the watch market. This watch turned out to be a delight to lovers of luxury and watch enthusiasts generally.

The Big Bang Ferrari Timepiece And Jean-Claude Biver

If you are familiar with the brand, and you give a careful eye to the details, you will know just what this watch signifies. In a way, it is an embodiment of the many varied feats that Jean-Claude Biver gloriously accomplished while he was the CEO of the Hublot brand.

So, when he officially handed over the CEO reins to his number 2 man, Ricardo Guadalupe, we all knew that wasn’t all. He only stepped aside to be Chairman and he now takes a less active role in the operations of the Hublot brand. 

You cannot talk about the future of Hublot without Mr. Biver. This future is what he worked to build with his tenacity, ingenuity, and sheer vigor. Adored and envied by many others in the watchmaking world, Biver is a genius at what he does. So, when it comes to connecting Ferrari and Hublot, Biver can again beat his chest as the brain behind it. Well, he never tries to hide that fact too.

An Overview of the Hublot and Ferrari Relationship

As the official partner of this watchmaker, Hublot and Ferrari will enjoy an extended and intriguing relationship as a team. Nevertheless, this will likely be one of the most valuable watches to come out of this relationship. 

Basically, Hublot selected a suitable time to release this highly significant time offering. This product without the Ferrari branding would remain an important piece for the brand and the legacy of Mr. Biver. Taking us back to 2004 when Hublot was officially “relaunched” with the introduction of the original Big Bang. We had no idea then how ironic the name would be considering how the collection really brought about the fame and growth of today’s Hublot.

Overall, Hublot is a genius of both the high-level alliance and the limited edition. When you combine these traits, you see the foundation and inspiration behind the brand’s freshest lineup of Ferrari-themed Big Bangs. All it takes is for you to spend some time with this, not at all under-the-radar carbon version. You will want one for yourself. 

Reviewing The Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Watch

To get a proper feel of a highly iconic and important Big Bang Ferrari timepiece, one must get a detailed review. And for us, the best way to leave no stone unturned while reviewing this timepiece is to dissect it part-by-part. Hence, in this section, we will walk you through the different parts of the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari watch. From this, you get a feel of the dexterity the Hublot and Ferrari have to offer. 

Technical Specifications of the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Watch as Provided by Hublot

• References:

401.MX.0123.GR (BIG BANG FERRARI MAGIC GOLD) 500-piece limited edition.

401.NX.0123.GR (BIG BANG FERRARI TITANIUM) 1000-piece limited edition

• Case Diameter: 45.5 mm Polished Magic Gold or Satin-finished Titanium
• Bezel: Polished Magic Gold or Satin-finished Titanium
• 6 H-shaped black PVD titanium screws, countersunk, polished & locked (Magic Gold)
• 6 H-shaped countersunk, polished & locked screws (Titanium)
• Crystal: Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective coating
• Bezel lug: Black composite resin
• Lateral inserts: Black composite resin with carbon insert at 9 o’clock
• Crown: Micro-blasted and polished black PVD titanium (Magic Gold), Micro-blasted and polished titanium (Titanium), Black rubber insert with Hublot logo
• Push-buttons: Micro-blasted and polished black PVD titanium (Magic Gold), Micro-blasted and polished titanium (Titanium), Black rubber insert on the push-piece at 2 o’clock, Engraved Ferrari logo with red lacquer on the push-piece at 4 o’clock
• Case-back: Micro-blasted and polished black PVD titanium
• Sapphire crystal with interior anti-reflective treatment
• Water-resistance 10 ATM, i.e. approx. 100 meter
• Dial: Sapphire with white Hublot logo transfer
• Rhodium-plated Ferrari prancing horse applique
• Satin-finished rhodium-plated or 2N gold-plated indexes
• Hands: Satin-finished rhodium-plated white SuperLuminova™ (Titanium) or 2N gold-plated black SuperLuminova™ (Magic Gold)
• Minute counter hand with Ferrari red coating
• Movement: HUB 1241 Unico movement, developed and manufactured in-house by Hublot, self-winding chronograph
• Date: Yellow window at 3 o’clock
• Oscillating weight: Satin-finished and micro-blasted black coating, imitating the shape of a wheel rim
• Power reserve: Approximately 72 hours
• Straps: Black rubber strap with central rubber decoration, Alcantara and tone-on-tone stitching or black rubber, schedoni leather, and tone-on-tone stitching
• Clasp: Deployant buckle in satin-finished black PVD titanium with carbon insert (Titanium) or satin-finished titanium with carbon insert (Magic Gold)

Size And Proportion of the Big Bang Ferrari Timepiece

When the Big Bang initially hit the watch market way back in 2005, it was simultaneously outré and enticing. In recent times, however, the huge and celebrated modern sports watch turns out to be a well-established part of the landscape. 

Thankfully, familiarity still has nothing on the effectiveness of the Big Bang Ferrari timepiece. Similar to many awesome designs, it’s a surprisingly flexible canvas, where nearly every single component gets altered effortlessly. Yet, the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari watch still manages to be vividly recognizable from a distance.

The Big Bang Versatility and Its Case

If any part of this wristwatch makes it the versatile piece it is today, that is the case. The modular structure and Hublot’s own commitment to their Art of Fusion design method reigns supreme. With these, the 45mm case is a plug-and-play delight. It is something this Big Bang Ferrari exemplifies to full effect. 

For some Hublots, they thrive in contrast and juxtaposition. But, the case components of this Ferrari model are all singing from the same hymn book. It is what you’d predict owing to the watch’s name. The carbon material is the hero of this watch. 

This is not the crosshatched basketweave type of material that is gradually getting obsolete stylistically. What you have instead is the more contemporary, improved carbon, with a unidirectional brushed finish. Also, there is a well-laminated profile that brings back to life the memories of blindingly fast yachts or supercars.

Meanwhile, the carbon fiber isn’t the only part of the case that gives that modern appearance either. Hublot furnishes the case with a sharp new look that offers more fluid, cohesive overall lines. These lines feature in a myriad of well-thought-out elements. Below are a few of them:

• The integrated chronograph pushers look like car pedals
• The suspended bezel screws
• A suitably large crown safeguarded by a shroud-like guard. 

For us, we find the crown and pushers to be the best elements of the watch. With the twist and lock crown, you are sure that the line of Ferrari red lines up flawlessly, every time.

Material Options Offered by Hublot

Hublot provides the Big Bang Ferrari timepiece in both titanium and Magic Gold options. We will dwell more on the latter material. 

The Magic Gold version of the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari watch comes in as most Hublot lovers’ first contact with this model. Not long after Hublot completed the case, it was already in high demand. And with its unveiling in the Baselworld show, the fame of the Magic Gold version went high magically.

In addition, the ceramic gold mixture material is quite a fascinating material. This material is as smooth as it is necessary but with a darker tone than the regular gold. Also, it has a subtle greenish-gray shade to it. 

Hublot will likely make adjustments to the colors slightly as we move forward. In a case that they don’t, this is a new material and color as it is fresh on the market. Also, this material is more than twice as scratch-resistant as gold is. 

Overall, exotic materials and fresh outputs like Magic Gold are horological components. And, when you learn of Biver’s legacy, these kinds of components were a major part of his product technique.

The Hublot Big Bang Movement

Powering the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari watch is an in-house made Hublot Unico 1241 automatic chronograph movement. Here is one of the highlights of the Hublot and Ferrari partnership. This movement makes this Hublot and Ferrari product one of the first watches to feature the newer in-house caliber. 

More so, this Unico is another one of Biver’s impressive successes. Plus, the design and production of an in-house movement fitting for more than its low-volume ultra-high-end watches are remarkable. With a fully skeletonized presence on the dial, the caliber 1241 delivers the time (no seconds), date, and 60-minute chronograph functions. 

Also, the rotor of the movement comes with a design that resembles the wheel of a Ferrari supercar. And, by skeletonizing the dial and back of the watch, Hublot and Ferrari make this a technical and attractive output. Additionally, Hublot again designed new hands and hour markers to function in the updated Big Bang timepiece. Another elegant feature is a crown that instead of screwing in, twists in and locks firmly.

An Upgraded Dial For A High-End Timepiece

With a substantial upgrade since the last generation of Ferrari LEs, Hublot and Ferrari give the face the most fitting look. This dial employs the automotive cues more holistically in its use. As we expected, there’s the glittering, striding pony (now at six), and the wheel-shaped seconds set at the nine positions. 

Nonetheless, there’s similarly a remodeled 60-minute chronograph counter which looks like a tachometer. Also, we have a well-integrated date that bursts out from a background of bright Ferrari yellow. To add to this glorious and elegant view, we have the remodeled hands that produce improved legibility. 

Again, the numerals also get additional refinement. First off, they are now less blocky. Also, they come organized radially instead of sitting in the same position. With all of these, this upgraded dial is an important improvement on the previous design. Also, it looks particularly sharp in this red and black color mashup.

The Strap and the Strap Change System

The automotive links even stretch down to the strap, which is rubber inlaid with Alcantara. For those who don’t know Alcantara, it is a suede-like substance that you can select to deck out your car’s interior. The varying seaming spreads the red theme across the rest of the watch. Also, the strap utilizes Hublot’s delicate one-click quick-change system.

We know firsthand that the strap change system works quite effectively. You will find a pusher on the lugs. By pressing this pusher, you release the strap. The strap simply clicks out and then clicks back in again. Thanks to this strap change system, wearers can freely switch Hublot straps. This is likely one new and lucrative business for Hublot and Ferrari. As a watch owner, you can personally swap out straps as you wish.

Wearing The Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Watch

Your first time buckling up the Deployant might leave you surprised with how light the watch wears on your wrist. Considering how big this watch is, one would expect some heft. But, thanks to the carbon fiber material, you are free from the slightest drag on your wrist. 

For the wearability, we will say that this is a lot more watch than most cuffs can deliver. This watch sits high on the wrist and wears smoothly like a demure dress watch.

Conclusion

The Hublot Big Bang Ferrari watch is a barrage of utilities. There is:

• The upgraded case design
• The highly technical skeletonized dial displaying the in-house made movement
• The various convenience features

Hublot and Ferrari chose the perfect product to celebrate the brands’ relationship. This Big Bang Ferrari was always an inevitable hit. You might not be a big fan of the look. Yet, you will agree that Hublot mixes so many attractive elements in this piece for watch enthusiasts and luxury appreciators.

Clearly, this timepiece will continue to maintain the “bang” in Big Bang for a long time to come. As a limited edition, this is one masterpiece from Hublot and Ferrari.