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Experience: Hendrick's Flora Adora Edition and a Hublot Big Bang

Flora Adora is the latest release within the Cabinet of Curiosities line from Hendrick’s Gin. Hendrick’s Gin is produced by the family-owned William Grant & Sons distillery in Scotland and their gin is distilled at the Girvan distillery which mainly focuses on distilling whiskey. Here at WCL, we’ve talked about other limited editions from Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosities including Orbium, Lunar, and Midsummer Solstice.

Introducing: Hublot Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin. The Brand Finally Hits Rock Bottom.

We finally think that Hublot has reached the point of no return. For a while, we were ok with their limited edition business model but after seeing this disjointed collaboration with Nespresso, we finally think that they’ve hit rock bottom. Referred to by Hublot as a collaboration between two Swiss brands combining innovation and sustainability, the Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin is the result of the partnership between Hublot and Nespresso.

Insider: Hublot Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon. A 50-Piece Limited Edition.

In 2021, Hublot presented the Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Sapphire and this year at Watches & Wonders 2023, they have released the Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon with a new integrated bracelet and case made from carbon fiber and texalium upper layer in a grey monochromatic look. With a case and bracelet made entirely from texalium and carbon fiber the watch is light as a feather at 67.9 grams of total weight.

W&W 2023: Hublot Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42 (Live Pics)

Last year Hublot released the Square Bang as the first square-shaped watch for the brand. Somewhat reminiscent of the Santos de Cartier is almost impossible not to think of the Santos 100 when looking at this watch from Hublot. This year at Watches & Wonders 2023, Hublot have added several iterations of this watch but one that stands out from the rest is the new Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42 with its transparent sapphire crystal case.

W&W 2023: Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Sky Blue Carbon (Live Pics)

Carrying a pencil and a scorecard at the golf course seems to now be a thing of the past when you can just keep track of your score on your wrist. First released in 2018, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf in white texalium was later released in green texalium during Dubai week 2020 and also in navy blue. Now, the Big Bang Unico Golf is cloaked in sky blue texalium for Watches & Wonders 2023.

Breaking News: RIP Pelé. Two Hublot Classic Fusion Chronographs Honor his Legacy.

Today, December 29, 2022, the world has lost the greatest ‘Fútbol’ player that has ever lived. Brazilian player Edson Arantes do Nascimento known mononymous as Pelé has passed at the age of 82 and leaves this world as the only player able to win three FIFA World Cups. R.I.P. to ‘O Rei Pelé’ —the King Pelé.

Insider: Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu Titanium. What Makes this Watch Special?

When Hublot released the Big Bang Sang Bleu we called it a horological multifaceted wrist sculpture because it doesn’t tell the time in a conventional way and its multifaceted case is more of a sculpture than a watch case. Similar in looks to the Hublot Orlinski collaborations, the Sang Bleu has gone above and beyond when it comes to the design of its case.

Posted on August 9, 2022 and filed under Hublot.

Introducing: Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic

Hublot’s prowess in the field of ceramics is indisputable. Since the release of the Bing Bang in different colors of ceramic, we have witnessed that Hublot definitely knows what they are doing when it comes to this material. After the release of their Big Bang Integral with an integrated bracelet, Hublot decide to now add full ceramic watches —case and integrated bracelet— to the lineup.

Introducing: Hublot Square Bang. Five New Watches Reminiscent of the Santos de Cartier.

The new Hublot Square Bang is the first square-shaped watch for the brand. Reminiscent of the Santos de Cartier —without calling it an absolute copycat— is it almost impossible not to think of the Santos 100 when looking at this new watch from Hublot. Five new watches compose the new Hublot Square Bang collection and all are equipped with the new Unico 2 calibre designed to equip smaller chronographs and also open the world of Hublot to new enthusiasts.

Posted on April 15, 2022 and filed under Hublot, Watches & Wonders.

Insider: Hublot Big Bang Sky Blue Limited Edition

It’s been a year since the Hublot Big Bang Sky Blue was released and today we bring you our hands-on review of it. When we first saw the stock images for the watch we loved it. But after perusing the watch, all we can say is wow. Hublot has been mastering the use of ceramics in their watches for a very long time and creating a baby blue watch was not an easy operation.

Posted on October 11, 2021 and filed under Hublot.

Insider: Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Blue. Keeping Track of Your Golfing Score has Never Been this Easy.

Carrying a pencil and a scorecard at the golf course seems to now be a thing of the past when you can just keep track of your score on your wrist. First released in 2018, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf in white texalium was later released in green texalium during Dubai week 2020. Now, we bring you our hands-on review of the latest iteration of the Big Bang Unico Golf in blue texalium, which happens to be one of our favorite models.

Insider: Hublot Classic Fusion Concrete Jungle New York. Hands-on with a Very Unique Watch.

Released at the end of last year to celebrate Hublot’s largest flagship in the U.S. on Fifth Avenue in New York City, the Hublot Classic Fusion Concrete Jungle New York Limited Edition takes innovation one step further. After a few months, we finally got to peruse the watch in the ‘concrete’ —no pun intended— and we are quite impressed with it. Since Hublot has always remained at the forefront when it comes to the use of new materials for their watch cases, conceiving a watch case made out of concrete is a first in the watch industry and a first for the brand.

News: Presenting the Hublot Big Bang Unico SORAI Limited Edition

Over the last 10 years, two-thirds of the rhinos in South Africa’s Kruger Park have been killed by poachers. Black rhinos in Kruger Park have disappeared dramatically and today there are estimated to be less than 500 remaining. Moreover, in late March 2020, the South African border was closed to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Prior, the day-to-day influx of foreign visitors had kept the poachers at bay.

W&W 2021: Presenting the Hublot Big Bang Unico Yellow Magic

Following the release of the Hublot Big Bang Unico Red Magic in 2018, now comes a new iteration in yellow. The Hublot Big Bang Unico Yellow Magic invites you to enjoy the sunny side of life. Although yellow is a primary color that is abundant in nature, this color is still difficult and almost impossible to reproduce in a material such as ceramic. As a real accelerator of innovation, and thanks to its expertise, the Hublot Manufacture has achieved the impossible by creating the first bright yellow ceramic.

W&W 2021: Hublot Big Bang Integral Tourbillon Full Sapphire. Very Impressive to Say the Least.

It is true that sometimes less is more, perhaps a lot more. With the new Hublot Big Bang Integral Tourbillon Full Sapphire reference 455.JX.0120.JX, Hublot has taken its Art of Fusion to its ultimate conclusion. A new integral bracelet and case custom-made from sapphire: this feat affirms yet again the technical proficiency and the exceptional expertise that Hublot has acquired in the working of sapphire. For some, this will seem a natural development. For others, it will be a total disconnect. The final result is a little of each.

Experience: Ferrari California T Handling Speciale. Better when Paired with a Hublot LaFerrari King Gold.

Originally launched in 2008 as a hard-top retractable convertible Ferrari, the Ferrari California gained a lot of followers and attention from those looking for an entry-level Ferrari —if that is even possible— and a 'Cavallino Rampante' that offered the ability to seat more than two. Following the success of the Ferrari California, in 2016, Ferrari launched the California T, a turbocharged California with an 8-cylinder 3.9-liter engine capable of delivering a 553 horsepower.

Breaking News: Jean-Claude Biver and WISeKey Announce First NFT Auction in Luxury Watch World

Jean-Claude Biver and the Swiss company WISeKey are leading the way, announcing the first NFT auction in the luxury watch space. Where auctions are already soaring for works of art and intangibles, never before has a luxury watch been the subject of an NFT —Non-Fungible Token— sale. To make history, Jean-Claude Biver has symbolically chosen the famous Hublot Bigger Bang All Black Tourbillon Chronograph

News: Hublot Big Bang Unico Red Carbon Alex Ovechkin Limited Edition

Hublot and Hublot Friend of the Brand Alexander Ovechkin have teamed up to create the Hublot Big Bang Unico Red Carbon Alex Ovechkin ref. 411.QV.1123.NR.OVK21, a limited edition watch made in honor of ‘The Great Eight’, as the Russian ice hockey superstar is affectionately known. The new watch has a lightweight 45 mm carbon fiber case fused with bright red inserts and comes on a red velcro strap.

News: Presenting the Hublot Big Bang MP-11 Magic Gold and Blue Sapphire

Two new cutting-edge cases for a unique engine-inspired movement. Hublot reasserts its unrivaled expertise in cutting-edge materials by housing its MP-11 manufacture calibre in two new exclusive cases, showcasing its scratch-resistant Magic Gold alloy and the transparency of its high-tech synthesis technology Blue Sapphire. Characterized by its atypical and highly visual construction, the unorthodox concept of the MP-11 calibre, developed and manufactured entirely in Hublot’s workshops, must therefore forge an alliance with brand new cases distinguished by their unique design and innovative materials.

News: Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon 5-Day Power Reserve Carbon White

In the seven years since its launch in 2014, the singular and distinctive Spirit of Big Bang has been cultivating its differences whilst incorporating the signature Hublot codes, a "sandwich" case construction, and a demonstration of the Art of Fusion. With the Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon 5-day Power Reserve Carbon White, Hublot combines black with white, proving opposites attract. The 42 mm case, case back and bezel are crafted from carbon fiber featuring white composite inclusions.