Hublot  Spirit of Big Bang  Watches

Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Watches: Made to Stand Out

Launched in 2014, the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang is a successor to the brand’s flagship collection, the Hublot Big Bang. However, to derive from the already iconic timepiece, Hublot gave this watch a barrel shape. As its name suggests, the watch takes heavy inspiration from the Big Bang. While both models are unique in their own sense, similarities can easily be seen in both. Among the features taken from Big Bang, the H-shaped screws are — without a doubt — the most prominent.

Prices at a Glance: Most Popular Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Watches

How much is a Hublot Spirit of Big Bang watch?

The price for the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang watch collection greatly varies from timepiece to timepiece. For instance, a titanium 39mm women’s watch with three hands costs around $14,500 USD. Meanwhile, a men’s Spirit of Big Bang watch with a titanium case and a chronograph function roughly costs around $18,500 USD. As you can expect from this watch, gold models sit at higher price points. They can cost around $35,000 USD. However, you can get even more expensive watches from this collection. Hublot charges around $65,000 USD to $100,000 USD for watches with a sapphire case, diamonds, or those with a tourbillon complication.

Prices for the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Chronographs 

The earliest Hublot Spirit of Big Bang watches came with a chronograph function. It’s not only the oldest but also the most intricate of all. This is due to the movement that powers this timepiece through. The watch features a skeletonized and modified Zenith El Primero caliber.

Many watch enthusiasts would know what this caliber entailed. A quick peek at history should tell that this caliber is the world’s first-ever automatic chronograph movement. This movement beats at around 36,000 vibrations per hour (vph), dictating its exceptional accuracy. For people to get a clear view of the movement at work, the watch comes with a sapphire crystal dial and case back. However, it’s no surprise how Hublot came to use this movement. Both Zenith and Hublot are under luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.

You can purchase the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Chronograph watch in different materials. They’re available in titanium, ceramic, gold, as well as sapphire crystal cases. They also come in two different sizes — 42 and 45mm. The 45mm Black Magic model with reference 601.CI.0173.RX is a unique model to have. Its case came with micro-blasted black ceramic, giving it a very silky matte finish. Paired with a rubber strap, this is a truly sleek timepiece. It costs around $22,000 USD.

However, if you want a truly unique model, the sapphire crystal model is the one for you. It’s the most expensive Spirit of Big Bang watch at $95,000 USD. However, with a sapphire crystal case, you get a truly unique watch. Our favorite is the reference 641.JL.0190.RT. It features a transparent blue case matched with a rubber strap.

The Spirit of Big Bang Chronograph also comes in precious metals cases. Using Hublot’s proprietary alloys, you can get them in King Gold (rose gold) or Magic Gold (gold with a mixture of ceramic). Eitherway, both versions can cost around $34,000 to $38,000 USD. Meanwhile, a pavé version demands around $50,000 USD. This watch comes with diamonds not only on the case but also on the bezel of the watch.

Prices for the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Women’s Watches

More delicate wrists call for smaller watches and Spirit of Big Bang doesn’t fail by providing consumers with exactly that. The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 39mm is the perfect women’s watch for all occasions. However, there’s a catch when you plan on purchasing a watch in this size.

The thing is that it’s the only watch from the collection without a skeletonized dial. This results in a more conservative timepiece. While we enjoy the intricate details seen on the skeletonized movements, seeing the Spirit of Big Bang in such execution truly stands out as well. Aside from this, the watch also comes with precious stones. You can get them in either just the bezel or on full-on Pavé.

That said, you can still get the watch in different materials like titanium, King Gold, and ceramic. The ceramic editions of this watch come in either black, sky blue, or pastel pink. Its price can range from $14,000 USD to a whopping $75,000 USD for its pavé design.

Prices for the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Series

Before the spring of 2020, only the Big Bang collection exclusively carried the Meca-10 in-house caliber of Hublot. However, the brand decided to change that up by using the movement in the 45 mm version of the watch. This manual movement now comes skeletonized, featuring a 72-hour power reserve. You can also find a power reserve indicator seated at 3 o’clock for this watch. Meanwhile, for balance, you can find a small seconds dial at 9 o’clock.

Three are three models available for the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10. You can get it in titanium or black ceramic for around $22,000 USD. Meanwhile, the King Gold model costs about $36,500 USD.

Prices for the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Moonphase  Models

The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang is no stranger to other complications as well. So, people who prefer more complicated models can enjoy a moon phase display from the collection. The 42mm watch has a moon phase indicator at 6 o’clock while the date dial sits at 2 o’clock. At 9 o’clock, the small second dial sits. To view the skeletonized HUB1770 movement, the dial comes with a sapphire crystal dial. To spice things up a little, you can also find models with orange, purple, blue, or black sapphire crystal dial instead of the typical clear crystal.

The titanium model of the watch costs around $16,000 USD. This is the most affordable version of the watch. However, if you want something fancier, you can get the pavé edition in King Gold for about $45,000 USD.

Prices for the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon Watches

If a moon phase display is not your thing, you can avail of the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon watch. This timepiece is truly exquisite, upholding the brand’s “Fusion” concept. Firstly, powering his watch is the HUB6020 caliber. It’s a truly modern movement but with a dash of classic horology with its traditional tourbillon complication. The skeletonized movement gives the watch a unique off-center time display.

Finally, it comes in a carbon fiber case matched with a rubber strap to enhance the overall modern feel of the watch. The timepiece also has a sapphire crystal case model that proves even more expensive. The carbon fiber case model costs around $82,000 USD, while the sapphire crystal version is priced at about $148,000 USD.

History Behind the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Collection

Hublot introduced the Spirit of Big Bang in 2014, less than a decade after the launch of the Hublot Big Bang. The watch carries the same fusion idea as the brand’s flagship watch. It has everything you love about the Big Bang except the round watch. This timepiece doesn’t have a round dial but a barrel shape instead.

Just like the Big Bang, the Spirit of Big Bang watch also comes in a variety of materials. You can avail of the watch in either titanium, ceramic, carbon fiber, or even sapphire crystal. Aside from these materials, Hublot also used their proprietary gold alloys on the collection — King Gold and Magic Gold. Both may cost a lot more but they’re true investments for the future. Aside from precious metals, you can find the watch studded with diamonds either only on the bezel or both on the bezel and case called Pavé.

This watch became a hit, especially for people who don’t like to conform to the traditional round case molds. It’s also perfect for people looking to embrace the unique Hublot aesthetic into such a case shape.

5 Reasons to Buy a Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Watch

Generally, there are already a ton of reasons why you need a Hublot watch in your collection. The Swiss manufacturer leads when it comes to innovative designs. They truly know how to turn heads and keep the attention to their timepieces. Here are more reasons why you should buy a Spirit of Big Bang today.

1. This timepiece is the only barrel-shaped watch by Hublot.

2. The watch comes in different case materials such as ceramic, titanium, King Gold, as well as Magic Gold.

3. It also features complications such as a moon phase display and even a tourbillon.

4. To make the watch’s performance even better, chronograph versions of the watch come in a modified Zenith El Primero movement.

5. Lastly, the skeletonized dial of the watch displays great intricacy in design.

Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Watch: Truly One for the Books

The Spirit of Big Bang truly embraces what Hublot is known for. Not only does it carry the same Big Bang aesthetic but they’re even more unique offers. This watch is truly one for the books not only for its concept but also for its complications. While other watches stop at adding unique materials to the watches, Hublot proves that a watch only becomes more valuable by giving it a unique trait that no other timepiece has.