Celebrating In Soho: The Launch Of The Hublot Big Bang Unico Berluti Aluminio

The evening began as all great evenings should, with warm glazed potatoes and caviar. That was to be topped by an heirloom tomato salad topped with harvest fruit that Monsieur Vongerichten said himself, “it was the last week of the season.” Followed then by a main lobster and an American Wagyu beef tenderloin, the evening was an absolute culinary treat.
 

Prior to dessert and a surprise to attendees, glasses of Hennessey Cognac were served for a celebratory toast, paring rather well with the fig and strawberry Petit-Beurre. Anything but a third wheel to the collaboration between Hublot and Berluti, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s attention to detail and mastery of craft is that of a Swiss watchmaker or an Italian leather designer.
 

A first for the houses, the Big Bang Unico Berluti Aluminio showcase Venezia leather, patinated by Berluti. Frozen in time and encapsulated between two pieces of sapphire glass, the leather is prominently displayed on the dial. The monochromatic tone of the watch is juxtaposed with the rugged 44mm case made of titanium.
 

Featuring a two-part bezel design, combining titanium and leather; allowing the bezel to patina over time, like a pair of Berluti loafers. The watch, though sized at 44mm is interestingly subdued in person; there is a versatility to this watch due to the color choices. Playing off the cherished patina of Venezia leather, the watch has luxurious yet versatile ease much like a piece from Berluti.