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Hublot Big Bang Out of Africa

In conjunction with Hublot Ambassador Veronica Varekova is the introduction of the Hublot Big Bang Out of Africa Women’s Watch Model #361.CR.1110.RR.1913.AWF10.  Hublot is donating a percentage of the sales to the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF). 

Hublot wants to promote the image of an adventurous woman who has an appreciation for wildlife and respect for the environment.  Veronica blends the values of commitment with beauty, talent with dynamism, elegance with creativity and luxury with nature in line with Hublot’s values.

AWF focuses on research, education, protection of natural resources and the conservation of both the habitat and the ecosystem while protecting Africa’s communities, wildlife and endangered species and landscapes. 

The 38mm all black ceramic watch is both graceful and feminine.  It is adorned in red highlights in the rubber strap and side inserts.  An 18 carat white gold bezel with 48 baguette spinels and 6 H-Shaped titanium screws surrounds the microblasted matte black dial with black appliqué numbers and indices, red AWF logo displays at 6 o’clock.

The hands are black nickel and diamond polished with a black luminescent coating.   Protecting the dial is a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides.  Water resistant to 100m, movement is Quartz HUB 2900 – limited to 500 pieces.

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Hublot King Power Tourbillon

March 18^th, 2010 – Basel World witnessed the release of the newest King Power Hublot watch.  Marking its 30^th anniversary Hublot presented the King Power Tourbillon Manufacture #705.CI.0007.RX, a limited edition of 30 pieces inspired by the  interior of their workshops. 

Part of the Big Bang Collection, dimension is the first image that comes to mind as the dial is comprised of several layers.    It’s like going down the rabbit hole with Alice as you explore the nuances of this watch face. 

Hour and minute indicators are located at the 12 o’clock position and seconds are visible through the tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock.  Its as if you are inside of a beautiful dark machine.  Split-seconds are  mechanical  and self-winding.  It has a foudroyante chronograph with a  power reserve of 42 hours. 

Done in various tones of black, the 48mm case and bezel are microblasted ceramic with molded rubber.   There are 6 relief black PVD H-shaped titanium screws surrounding  the bezel.  No need to worry about taking a quick dip for it is water resistant to 100 meters. 

The hour and minute hands are polished black nickel coated with black SuperLuminova to light up the night. An articulated black rubber strap handsomely sets off the industrial design elements in this magnificent timepiece.  Movement is Caliber Hublot HUB6002.

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The Hublot Big Bang 44mm is one of those watches that will go down in history for many reasons. First of all, it’s outrageously attractive, second of all it fuses together materials which had never before been used in watchmaking, and third of all, Hublot was the first company to produce a black rubber strap as seen in a luxury watch.

Product Description

The 301.PX.130.RX Hublot Big Bang 44mm comes with a case and bezel that are made out of 18K rose gold and has a black dial. The movement is automatic and date display is located between the 4 and 5o’clock positions. The crystal is sapphire scratch resistant. The watch is water resistant up to 100 meters (330 feet).

Highlights

The Big Bang chronograph has received international awards, such as the “2005 Design Prize” during the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix, the “Sports Watch Prize” at the Watch of the Year ceremony in Japan.

Who’s Wearing It?

Lionel Ritchie, A-Rod (Alex Rodriguez), Michael Douglas, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys and Jaime Foxx have all been spotted wearing Hublot’s Big Bang.

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