LVMH Watch Week: Hublot Unveils Its First Wave of Big Releases for 2025
Hublot wows us with seven fresh new takes on its most iconic model: the Big Bang.
This year, LVMH Watch Week looks a little different than we planned, but you can still expect to see some incredible watches rolling out as the industry kicks off the first of many major moments for releases this year.
Yesterday, Hublot unveiled its debut novelties for 2025 with seven new models that were celebrated in style today at the Moët Hennessy Library in the World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan.
The Limited Edition Spirit of Big Bang Chronograph Ceramic
Among the launches, we have a slew of new interpretations of classics from the brand’s most iconic collection: the Big Bang. To kick things off, let’s look at the latest iterations of the Spirit of Big Bang Chronograph.
The Spirit of Big Bang evolved from Hublot’s beloved Big Bang more than a decade ago, back in 2014. While the collection echoes some characteristics of the original, it’s most notable for its reimagined case shape, swapping the instantly recognizable octagonal form of the OG Big Bang for a tonneau build.
However, the Spirit of Big Bang retains some signature elements of the traditional Big Bang, like a sandwiched case construction, H-shaped screws, and skeletonized elements, giving it the same essence (or spirit, hence the name) but with a totally new personality thanks to its square rather than round proportions.
In the last eleven years, Hublot has continued to evolve the Spirt of Big Bang line with complicated iterations housing tourbillons to artist collaborations, like the Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu. For the latest additions, we get three gorgeous new colorways rendered in lightweight ceramic, marking the first time we’ve seen the material used in the popular collection.
Each of the striking new hues – Sand Beige, Dark Green, and Sky Blue – is a limited edition of just 200 pieces featuring a scratch-resistant ceramic construction and black rubber strap with an inlay color-matched to the case. The combination of materials provides the perfect contrast to the large 42mm build, making these oversized watches sporty and effortless.
With the new Limited Edition Spirit of Big Bang Chronograph Ceramic, Hublot also celebrates 10 years of the HUB4700 calibre, which is on full display through the openworked dial. This automatic skeleton movement is a modernized descendant of the historic and highly prized El Primero, considered the first Swiss high-frequency integrated chronograph calibre ever made.
The Big Bang MECA-10 42mm
Next up, the circular MECA-10 is making a comeback after a Big Bang hiatus. First debuting at Baselworld back in 2016, the Big Bang MECA-10 showcased a brand new in-house calibre, the HUB1201, with manual winding and a 10-day power reserve. And in typical Hublot fashion, the calibre was put on full display through the skeletonized dial of the original Big Bang MECA-10, all housed in a large 45mm case.
But this was no ordinary case. The original Big Bang MECA-10 broke all the rules with its unique form, consisting of a ring-shaped base plate onto which the bridges are attached, offering both visual intrigue and structural integrity.
Now, after a nearly ten-year hiatus, the wait is finally over, and we get three new variations of the Big Bang MECA-10: one in the brand’s proprietary King Gold, one in lightweight titanium, and one in frosted carbon. Each has an optimized calibre, and each has a pared-down 42mm case. Notably, the addition of the frosted carbon iteration marks another first for one of Hublot’s core collections.
Reducing the size of the complex Big Bang MECA 10 was no small feat. It was a challenge to preserve all that makes the model so original while reducing its dimensions and without compromising its performance. Each version of the 42mm Big Bang MECA-10 is powered by the HUB1205, which retains the 10-day power reserve of the original calibre.
The power reserve indicator is another one of the highlights of the collection. Delivered by two mainspring barrels, the energy level of the movement can be read using a digital display that shows the power reserve as the number of days of autonomy remaining. In addition, for precise time-setting, the new Big Bang MECA-10 42mm features a hacking seconds mechanism.
The Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Green SAXEM
Last but certainly not least, we get a brand new tourbillion variation of the Big Bang showcasing one of Hublot’s unique materials: SAXEM.
Standing for “Sapphire Aluminum oXide and rare Earth Mineral,” SAXEM is an alloy of aluminum oxide – the basic component of sapphire – with rare-earth elements such as thulium, holmium, and chromium thrown into the mix.
Hublot became the first and only watch brand to employ the material back in 2019. It made its debut in the Big Bang MP-11 and later in other models like the Spirit of Big Bang and Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Yellow Neon SAXEM 44mm. For the newest rendition, we get a bold emerald green SAXEM case that pops against a smoked black sapphire crystal dial and black rubber strap.
Produced in a highly limited run of only 18 pieces, the new limited edition Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Green SAXEM once again pushes the bounds when it comes to the delicate balance of material integrity and color story. In fact, fabricating an emerald green transparent material, as showcased in this exciting new limited edition, was only achievable thanks to an alloy like SAXEM.
While SAXEM offers many of the same properties as sapphire (such as hardness and transparency), it’s different on a molecular level. It’s also structurally different, as sapphire is trigonal (three-sided) while SAXEM is cubic (four-sided). These subtle but significant distinctions allow SAXEM to take on intense colors and shine brilliantly, like a precious gemstone.
Within the vibrant emerald green SAXEM case beats Hublot’s MHUB6035 automatic tourbillon manufacture calibre, entirely developed and manufactured in-house. The movement is visible through the open dial and is finished in black tones, providing beautiful contrast to the SAXEM case and matching the crown.
Finally, for added legibility, the Big Bang’s signature alternating Arabic numerals and baton markers feature a bright green paint with Super-LumiNova, as do the hands.
Pricing and Availability
All of Hublot’s new novelties are available today, with each colorway of the ceramic Spirit of Big Bang Chronograph limited to 200 pieces and priced at $27,400.
Alternatively, the Big Bang MECA-10 42mm King Gold is priced at $42,700, the titanium version is priced at just $23,00, and the frosted carbon iteration is priced at $27,400.
Lastly, the limited edition Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Green SAXEM is the most expensive of the bunch at $231,000. For more information, head over to Hublot’s website.