Hublot Captures The Frozen Moment With Two Icy New Limited Editions
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While the world outside slows to a whisper under a blanket of snow, Hublot does the opposite. It ignites. This season, the Swiss watchmaker defiantly celebrates the cold with the launch of the Big Bang Unico Winter Sapphire and the Big Bang Unico Winter Titanium Ceramic. This is more than a launch; it’s the crystallization of a feeling. Having established summer as a vibrant tradition with its Unico Summer editions, Hublot now etches winter into its very soul, masterfully blending the season's stark elegance with the brand's own fiery spirit.
These are timepieces that speak the language of winter itself. The Sapphire edition is a shard of captured ice, a transparent marvel that dances with light. Its counterpart, forged in titanium and ceramic, embodies the rugged, featherlight resilience of a mountaineer. Both are awash in a palette of glacial whites and frigid blues, but the true magic lies within. Through the exhibition case-back, a delicate, snowflake-shaped oscillating weight spins—a poetic signature for the in-house Unico movement and a whisper of the flurries that inspired it.
“We have never been a brand to simply observe the passing of time or the changing of seasons,” declares Julien Tornare, Hublot CEO, his statement carrying the weight of a new tradition. “We celebrate them, we embody them. With these Winter Editions, we are not just marking the cold; we are capturing the adrenaline, the beauty, and the sheer joy of winter. They are designed for the fire-lit apres-ski lodge as much as for the first tracks on a pristine slope.”
A DUAL INTERPRETATION OF MODERN ALPINE LUXURY
Hublot understands that winter wears many faces, and so it offers two distinct expressions of its frosty muse, both housed in a perfectly proportioned 42mm case.
The Big Bang Unico Winter Sapphire: In a breathtaking act of transparency, this edition, limited to a mere 30 pieces, is a ghost in the machine. Its fully sapphire case is a window into the very heart of Hublot’s technical prowess, a crystal-clear tribute to the sharp, thin air of the high Alps.
The Big Bang Unico Winter Titanium Ceramic: Here is the workhorse spirit of winter, limited to 200 pieces. The featherlight grip of titanium meets the unyielding, scratch-proof defiance of a white ceramic bezel. It’s a tool watch reimagined through the lens of high fashion, built for the elements without sacrificing an ounce of style.
True to Hublot’s innovative spirit, both models feature the ingenious One Click system. With a simple gesture, the wearer can swap between the included crisp white or ice-blue rubber-lined calfskin straps—a seamless transition from the exhilaration of the slopes to the warmth of a chic mountain retreat.
WHERE INNOVATION MEETS THE ELEMENTS
At Hublot, innovation is not a feature; it is the foundation. Beating within these winter-charged cases is the UNICO manufacture calibre HUB1280—a movement so advanced it is shielded by five patents. This is the engine room of a champion, with its dual oscillating horizontal clutches and precision adjustment mechanisms ensuring performance as flawless as a groomed piste.
The materials tell their own story of boundary-pushing artistry. The sapphire case is a testament to Hublot’s mastery over one of watchmaking’s most challenging materials, offering a view into the soul of the watch. The white ceramic bezel, meanwhile, is a statement of intent: beauty need not be fragile. It is as bold and enduring as the brand itself.
BEYOND THE TIMEPIECE: THE HUBLOT WINTER UNIVERSE
The launch is merely the beginning. Hublot is crafting an entire season of experiences. From November through March, the brand will plant its flag in the world’s most legendary winter destinations—from the iconic peaks of Zermatt and St. Moritz to the glamorous haunts of Aspen and Courchevel. This is an invitation to the inner circle: a calendar of exclusive previews, unforgettable parties, and snow-drenched moments shared with Hublot Ambassadors and the global Hublotista community.
The Big Bang Unico Winter Sapphire (limited to 30 pieces) and the Big Bang Unico Winter Titanium Ceramic (limited to 200 pieces) are available at selected Hublot boutiques and authorized retailers.
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