Hublot Big Bang Unico Teak Italia Independent
This new collaboration between Hublot and Italia Independent (read more about previous collaboration here), recently presented in Capri, pays tribute to Lapo’s passion and love for the sea by drawing inspiration from the nautical world and from his own experiences and memories within.
“This new project made us aware of the unsuspected links between the world of sailing and our watchmaking expertise, including, for example, the use of materials and techniques that are at the forefront of innovation we have managed to combine with traditional teak wood. A perfect match between technology and tradition, or the very meaning of the Art of Fusion! Here, our partnership with Lapo Elkann and his brand Italia Independent takes on an emotional, creative and technical dimension.” Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot
Paying tribute to this passion, Hublot and Lapo Elkann have once again come together to make a watch. And what setting could be more appropriate for its presentation than the blue of the island of Capri? It was here, on 31st May, in the Hublot boutique on the main street Vittorio Emanuele, that guests were able to discover the Hublot Big Bang Unico Teak Italia Independent, the production of which will be limited to 100 pieces.
Based on the legendary Big Bang Unico chronograph, this watch uses the style codes of the yachts of the late Gianni Agnelli, Azzurra, Agneta, Extra Beat, Stealth and particularly the Tiketitoo, whose hull was stained a warm golden colour. The case and the push-pieces are machined in King Gold, a unique alloy of gold and platinum developed by the Hublot manufacture. On the dial, the indexes are in orange while its bezel is cut out of teak, a precious wood usually adorning the deck of the finest boats. With a 45-mm diameter and water resistance to 100 metres, the watch encloses the UNICO HUB1242 calibre house chronograph movement, which has a 72-hour power reserve. This masterpiece of technology and watchmaking expertise is visible through the sapphire glass mounted on the back of the watch.
Each model of the Big Bang Unico Teak Italia Independent has two straps. The first, inspired by the world of regattas, is cut out of a real boat sail in Kevlar carbon with a rubber base. The second, which is orange and striped, is made entirely of rubber. The watch is fitted with the revolutionary One Click system which means that both straps are interchangeable at whim.
The 100 pieces of the Hublot Big Bang Unico Teak Italia Independent watches will be delivered in a case containing a pair of Italia Independent sunglasses whose frames uses the same teak wood as the bezel of the watch.
Hublot Big Bang Unico Teak Italia Independent
Technical specifications:
Reference:411.OQ.1189.NR.ITI18 – Limited to 100 pieces
Diameter:45 mm
Thickness:15.45 mm
Water Resistance:10 ATM (100m)
Case:Microblasted and polished king gold
Bezel:Carbon fiber and wood upper layer
Bezel Lug:Black composite resin
Screws « H »:Polished and microblasted black PVD titanium
Glass:Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment, Hublot logo and Italia Independent logo printed on the inner side.
Crown:Satin-finished and microblasted king gold with black rubber insert
Pushers:Microblasted and polished king gold
Lateral inserts:Black composite resin
Case back:Microblasted king gold engraved « LIMITED EDITION » + « XXX/100 »
Case back Glass:Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment
Dial:Mat black skeleton; Satin-finished gold plated appliques with orange luminescent
Hands:Satin-finished gold plated hands with orange luminescent
Movement:Caliber Hublot HUB1242
Type:UNICO Manufacture Self-winding chronograph flyback movement with column wheel
No of Components :330
Jewels:38
Frequency:4 Hz (28'800 A/h)
Power reserve:72 Hours
Strap 1:Black rubber and boat sail in carbon fiber and kevlar with black stitching
Strap 2:Black and orange structured lined rubber
Buckle:Black PVD Titanium with 18k King Gold insert deployant buckle clasp
