Hublot Archives - Time+Tide Watches

24.05.26

Hublot applies its understated Essentials Taupe formula to the Spirit of Big Bang

Hublot unveils a duo of Spirit of Big Bangs that have received the Essentials Taupe treatment, only available as an online exclusive

New releases from Ming, Oris, Moser and more

Last Week in Watches

17.05.26

New releases from Ming, Oris, Moser and more

With the release of the Swatch x AP collaboration this week, the other novelties of the week have probably passed under the radar. We’re here…

Hublot Big Bang Reloaded Distils 20 Years of Modern Hublot

Hands On

14.04.26

Hublot Big Bang Reloaded Distils 20 Years of Modern Hublot

A new look for the Hublot Big Bang brings the Unico movement to the fore as the watchmaking ability of the brand takes centre stage.

Mbappé and Usain Bolt Get Opposite Takes on the Hublot Big Bang Reloaded

Hands On

14.04.26

Mbappé and Usain Bolt Get Opposite Takes on the Hublot Big Bang Reloaded

Two polar-opposite takes on the same watch for two of the biggest names in the Hublot family from the world of sports.

Hublot celebrates Samuel Ross in London and more from around the watch world

Friday Wind Down

07.03.26

Hublot celebrates Samuel Ross in London and more from around the watch world

It might not seem like anything special, a brand throwing an ambassador event, but this one felt a little different.

COSC unveils stricter new “Excellence Chronometer” standard + A. Lange & Söhne opens new Chicago boutique

Friday Wind Down

13.02.26

COSC unveils stricter new “Excellence Chronometer” standard + A. Lange & Söhne opens new Chicago boutique

For the 50th anniversary of the 3159 standard, COSC has introduced a stricter new "Excellence Chronometer" tier of certification.

Is rubber becoming the superior strap choice?

Opinion

08.02.26

Is rubber becoming the superior strap choice?

Andrew O'Connor makes the case for rubber's supremacy over other watch strap materials.

All love, no deuces: here are 6 of the best tennis-inspired watches

Buying Guides

29.01.26

All love, no deuces: here are 6 of the best tennis-inspired watches

With the Australian Open currently underway we've got tennis on our minds, so here's a guide to some of the best tennis-inspired watches.

New releases from MB&F, Blancpain, Fears + LVMH Watch Week 2026!

Last Week in Watches

25.01.26

New releases from MB&F, Blancpain, Fears + LVMH Watch Week 2026!

January ends on a high note with LVMH Watch Week taking place in Milan - but there were more than just LVMH brands' releases this…

A spot of tennis with Rolex at the Australian Open, Richemont sells Baume & Mercier + LVMH Watch Week 2026

Friday Wind Down

23.01.26

A spot of tennis with Rolex at the Australian Open, Richemont sells Baume & Mercier + LVMH Watch Week 2026

Tennis in Melbourne, watches in Milan and watch brands changing hands in Geneva - it's all happening this week.

Hublot aces LVMH Watch Week 2026 with Novak Djokovic GOAT Editions & Big Bang Original Unico collection

Video

22.01.26

Hublot aces LVMH Watch Week 2026 with Novak Djokovic GOAT Editions & Big Bang Original Unico collection

A new Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition and Big Bang Unico Original collection are the highlights of Hublot's LVMH Watch Week.

Tired of your watches? Try swapping straps

Opinion

19.01.26

Tired of your watches? Try swapping straps

Strap changes punch above their weight when it comes to watch collecting.

New releases from Credor, Hublot, Kurono and more

Last Week in Watches

11.01.26

New releases from Credor, Hublot, Kurono and more

We begin 2026's slate of releases with a strong influence from Japan, as well as models marking the incoming Lunar New Year of the Horse.

The Art of Fusion in three chapters: a deep dive into Hublot’s past, present and future

In Depth

04.01.26

The Art of Fusion in three chapters: a deep dive into Hublot’s past, present and future

Jason Lee pens an in‑depth look at how Hublot has evolved into one of the most talked‑about names in contemporary watchmaking.

6 of the best pocket watches you can buy today

Buying Guides

01.01.26

6 of the best pocket watches you can buy today

Whether for Peaky Blinders cosplay, or a desire for the OG form of portable timekeeping, these are the best modern pocket watches you can buy.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches of 2025

Lists

31.12.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches of 2025

These are the new watches that spoke to our crew of experts and die-hard enthusiasts the most in 2025 - and it's quite a diverse…

New releases from AVI-8, Hublot, Fears and more

Last Week in Watches

30.11.25

New releases from AVI-8, Hublot, Fears and more

From engineering marvels to pieces with a strong artistic focus, what a week!

Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Watch Education

24.11.25

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Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.

New releases from Hublot, Chronoswiss, Kollokium and more

Last Week in Watches

16.11.25

New releases from Hublot, Chronoswiss, Kollokium and more

Funky watches are making a comeback! At least according to the latest releases from the past seven days...

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ‘The Adventure Spirit’ Travelling Collection is now in Las Vegas!

Friday Wind Down

07.11.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ‘The Adventure Spirit’ Travelling Collection is now in Las Vegas!

JLC's impressive vintage exhibition is heading stateside, and our friends in the watch media cover our Tudor x Time+Tide Library & Lounge.

Why is Hublot hated? Andrew’s frank conversation with CEO Julien Tornare

Interview

01.11.25

Why is Hublot hated? Andrew’s frank conversation with CEO Julien Tornare

Andrew puts Hublot CEO Julien Tornare in the Hublot hot seat...

New releases from Frederique Constant, De Bethune, Zenith and more

Last Week in Watches

19.10.25

New releases from Frederique Constant, De Bethune, Zenith and more

Fair warning: this is a pretty massive edition of Last Week in Watches, as there were so many new products released last week...

Watch Reviews

12.10.25

An owner’s take on why the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Frosted Carbon is where the brand’s ‘Art of Fusion’ makes the most sense

Jason Lee recently bought Hublot's latest carbon Spirit of Big Bang, and explains why it's the reference that finally clicked for him.

New releases from Glashütte Original, Kollokium, Chopard and more

Last Week in Watches

12.10.25

New releases from Glashütte Original, Kollokium, Chopard and more

Artisanal crafts and experiments in form dominated this week, with highlights from Chopard, Glashütte Original, Kollokium and Hublot.

Hublot and Daniel Arsham bring the “splashy” MP-17 MECA-10 to the wrist

Introducing

10.10.25

Hublot and Daniel Arsham bring the “splashy” MP-17 MECA-10 to the wrist

Arsham's first wristwatch boasts a pebble-shaped titanium case topped with a solid sapphire bezel, formed into a unique, organic dial aperture.

12 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Buying Guides

09.10.25

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12 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Shaped watches are in, so here's a selection of our favourite square watches available now, from affordable fun to high-tech luxury.

New releases from H. Moser & Cie, Montblanc, Breitling and more

Last Week in Watches

05.10.25

New releases from H. Moser & Cie, Montblanc, Breitling and more

Rich, warm colours and decadently complicated watches were the order of the week.

Hublot unleashes five new Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillons with a fresh twist of customisation

Introducing

03.10.25

Hublot unleashes five new Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillons with a fresh twist of customisation

Hublot's offering a unique customisation program for these 5 Spirit of Big Bangs, with customers able to choose different bezels and straps.

Esha Gupta talks watches, and Andrew reveals his new watch alert!

Video

30.09.25

Esha Gupta talks watches, and Andrew reveals his new watch alert!

Andrew welcomes Bollywood actress, model, environmentalist, and Indian superstar Esha Gupta to the Time+Tide London Watch Discovery Studio, where they dive into the worlds of…

How Hublot makes the most of its ambassadors, and 11 of the coolest from world champs to K-pop stars

Lists

07.08.25

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How Hublot makes the most of its ambassadors, and 11 of the coolest from world champs to K-pop stars

From Bolt and Volkanovski to Murakami and Arsham, here's a guide to the provocative brand's coolest ambassadors.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite summer watch from 2025’s haul of hot releases

Lists

31.07.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite summer watch from 2025’s haul of hot releases

There's been an unusually large number of summer watches released this year - but these are our favourites.

15 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

Buying Guides

27.07.25

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15 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

Want to be summer-ready with a new, colourful watch? We've got you covered.

13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Buying Guides

13.07.25

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13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Snazzy and scratch-proof: this list contains bold perpetual calendars, stealthy pilot's watches, and unique divers.

Spectacular, not spooky: here are 12 of the best skeleton watches

Buying Guides

12.07.25

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Spectacular, not spooky: here are 12 of the best skeleton watches

Because, let's face it, who among us isn’t at least a little bit of a horological voyeur?

New releases from Cartier, Hermès, Zenith x Time+Tide and more

Last Week in Watches

06.07.25

New releases from Cartier, Hermès, Zenith x Time+Tide and more

Our third and final collaboration with Zenith was the biggest watch news this week (although we're biased).

The new Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Taupe is a stylish, minimalist online exclusive

Introducing

03.07.25

The new Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Taupe is a stylish, minimalist online exclusive

Taupe-tastic: these two online exclusives mark the fourth edition in Hublot’s Essential monochrome series.

13 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

Buying Guides

02.07.25

13 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

For those looking to ball out, here are the watches that give you the best bling for your buck.

Buying Guides

30.06.25

6 of the best sapphire watches

Sapphire cases are still a rarity in watchmaking, but what's the difference between a five-figure and seven-figure example?

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Urban Jürgensen, J.N. Shapiro and more

Last Week in Watches

08.06.25

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Urban Jürgensen, J.N. Shapiro and more

With some big hitters from the independent sector this week, alongside colourful big-box releases, this is an exciting week.

Hublot kicks off summer 2025 with a multicoloured and micro-blasted ceramic Big Bang Unico

Introducing

06.06.25

Hublot kicks off summer 2025 with a multicoloured and micro-blasted ceramic Big Bang Unico

This colourful ceramic Big Bang Unico pairs orange, white, sky blue and dark blue in a fresh, seasonal palette.

New releases from Oris, Arnold & Son, Longines and more

Last Week in Watches

01.06.25

New releases from Oris, Arnold & Son, Longines and more

Longines drastically expands the Conquest collection, Oris releases another Hölstein edition, and Leica offers its first green dials.

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

Last Week in Watches

25.05.25

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

High-end Bulgaris, a trio of TAG Heuer Monacos, a new collection from MB&F and porcelain dials from anOrdain dropped this week.

Who says squares are boring? Hublot’s latest Square Bang has a tourbillon twist

Introducing

22.05.25

Who says squares are boring? Hublot’s latest Square Bang has a tourbillon twist

The Hublot Square Bang Tourbillon 4-Day Power Reserve raises the bar for Square Bangs, debuting an architectural, shaped movement.

8 of the best orange dial watches for those who need some vitamin C

Buying Guides

15.05.25

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8 of the best orange dial watches for those who need some vitamin C

Orange isn't really a colour that comes up too often in the dial conversation, but when it does, it often produces amazing results.

New releases from Tudor, H. Moser & Cie, Hublot and more

Last Week in Watches

11.05.25

New releases from Tudor, H. Moser & Cie, Hublot and more

A week with multiple new Tudors is always a good one.

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

07.05.25

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

7 of the best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

Lists

05.05.25

7 of the best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

Eastern Arabic numerals carry a uniquely luxurious and exotic connotation in the watch industry, and these are the best watches with them.

10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

Buying Guides

04.05.25

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10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Pop Culture

23.04.25

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Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Sponsorships aside, are there any actual watch nerds among the current F1 line-up?

14 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

21.04.25

14 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Tourbillons are associated with hefty price tags, but our list includes surprisingly affordable watches along with expectedly pricey ones.

How the Big Bang created Hublot’s modern universe 20 years ago

In Depth

02.04.25

How the Big Bang created Hublot’s modern universe 20 years ago

Hublot's most recognisable model celebrates its 20th anniversary, so we take you on a Big Bang journey through the years.