Introducing: New Additions To The Hublot Big Bang Lineup — Samuel Ross And Coal Blue

Although the Classic Fusion collection represents Hublot’s earliest heritage, the Big Bang is arguably the brand’s bread and butter. Today, we see several new additions to the lineup. The novelties range from the design-heavy Big Bang Unicorn SR_A to the new pastel-colored Coal Blue models. In this release overview, we’ll briefly cover some of the highlights.

The Big Bang Unicorn SR_A is the fourth collaboration between Hublot and British designer Samuel Ross. The new Coal Blue collection consists of four references, two big and two small, with diamond-set bezels. Let’s have a closer look!

Hublot Big Bang Unico SR_A

Close followers of Hublot (or design/fashion, for that matter) will surely recognize the name Samuel Ross. His relationship with Hublot traces its roots to his winning the Hublot Design Prize in 2019. Since then, he and the Nyon-based brand have collaborated on three tourbillon models. Today’s release aims to push the collaboration into slightly less exotic territory, with more watches produced at a more attainable price level. That means Hublot is producing 200 of these, priced at €30,600. For reference, the other SR_A currently in the catalog retails for €154,000 and is a limited edition of 50 pieces.

What you get is Samuel Ross’s unique industrial style, heavily featuring his signature honeycomb motif. He reshapes the bezel and case to something akin to a star or cross shape. Ross does so in a complex pattern of layers in different textures, all black. The case has a 42mm diameter, a 14.5mm thickness, and a 100m water resistance rating.

Inside ticks the Unico manufacture caliber HUB1280. This movement runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers 72 hours of autonomy on a full wind. The chronograph offers flyback functionality, and the open-worked dial reveals the inner workings, including the column wheel at 6 o’clock.

Samuel Ross

To understand the Hublot Big Bang Unicorn SR_A, you need to know the man behind it — Samuel Ross. This multidisciplinary British designer focuses on both fashion and product design. His style can be described as structural, with strong industrial references, and his fashion shows strong streetwear inspiration.

If you take the time to browse his work, you get a feel for why Hublot resonated with him. His aesthetic signature suits the brand. The industrial, urban vibe, as well as his feel for color, align with Hublot rather well. Even without color, as shown by this Big Bang Unicorn SR_A, the styles match.

Hublot Big Bang Original Unico Titanium Coal Blue

The other new references all present a new-for-Hublot color — charcoal blue. The first watch, the Big Bang Original Unico Titanium Coal Blue, brings the trusted Big Bang shape and presents it in this soft, light tone of blue. Note the word “tone,” which means “mixed with gray” in color theory. The dial comes with the carbon-fiber-inspired checkered pattern we know from last year’s anniversary models.

This new model has a 43mm by 13.2mm titanium case. It features a flat sapphire crystal up top and in the case back, and Hublot rates its water resistance at 100 meters. The watch comes with Hublot’s signature one-click mechanism, allowing easy strap swaps. Inside ticks the same manufacture caliber HUB1280 Unico as in the Unico SR_A described above.

The blue fascinates me, as it breaks with Hublot tradition. The aggressive styling of the Hublot Big Bang gets juxtaposed with this soft, almost pastel color. The strict checkered pattern somehow clashes with the soft color in a positive and interesting way. This model costs €19,300 and is not limited in production. A small (33mm) version in steel with a diamond-set bezel is also available for €14,700.

Spirit of Big Bang Titanium Coal Blue

The second model in this Coal Blue drop comes in the shape of the Spirit of Big Bang, or the tonneau-shaped variant in the line. This version has a 42mm diameter and a 14.1mm profile, and it shares the 100m water resistance of its rounder counterpart. Similarly, the sapphire-sandwich layout and Hublot-excluskve quick-release mechanism are present here.

Inside ticks caliber HUB4700. This is a Zenith El Primero 400 caliber at its core, operating at a high beat rate of 36,600 vibrations per hour. This automatic movement offers a 50-hour power reserve and a date indicator at 4:30.

You will find the same soft Coal Blue on the dial and rubber strap here. Again, a checkered pattern breaks up the dial. This Spirit of Big Bang costs €22,800. The same colorway is also available in a small (32mm) version in steel with a diamond-set bezel, costing €21,600.

Closing thoughts

These new additions represent different ends of the Hublot Big Bang spectrum. The Samuel Ross emphasizes the architectural, industrial side of it. The Coal Blue models, meanwhile, offer a new, softer vibe, previously atypical of Hublot.

All in all, these new watches stretch the collection into new territory, which is always good. What do you think of the new Hublot Big Bang models? Let us know in the comments section below!