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What do you get if you cross a Rolex Daytona with an Apple Watch?

News

15.02.23

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What do you get if you cross a Rolex Daytona with an Apple Watch?

The Rolex Daytona and the Apple Watch are two of the most wildly desired timepieces on the planet. First up, you have the Daytona, the…

Introducing

01.02.23

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INTRODUCING: The new Hublot Big Bang Zermatt

This is the fourth release of the Hublot Big Bang Zermatt Hublot haven’t used steel in a Hublot Big Bang Zermatt since 2018 The Matterhorn…

Hublot’s revival of the OG Classic Fusion is good. This would make it great…

Hands On

25.01.23

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Hublot’s revival of the OG Classic Fusion is good. This would make it great…

The new Hublot Classic Fusion Original collection pays homage to the watch that birthed the luxury watches on rubber trend.

Friday Wind Down

13.01.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Recapping the releases of the week – Grand Seiko, Zenith, Hublot, TAG Heuer and Bulgari

While it may only be the second week of the new year, we already, in this past week alone, have a ton of new novelties…

LVMH Watch Week: Hublot revitalises a classic and introduces some bold evolutions

Introducing

12.01.23

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LVMH Watch Week: Hublot revitalises a classic and introduces some bold evolutions

Hublot is kicking off 2023 with a big bang, debuting a brightly hued tourbillon in an exotic new material. An OG classic makes its return,…

The Immortals

04.01.23

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THE IMMORTALS – The Hublot Big Bang Sapphire sits at the bleeding edge of technology and opulence

Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that examines a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll already…

Pushing case design with the Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis 5-Day Power Reserve

Introducing

20.12.22

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Pushing case design with the Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis 5-Day Power Reserve

What is a watch case? Is it simply a container for the movement? The frame to a beautiful piece of art? For Hublot it seems…

Friday Wind Down

09.12.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: At the World Cup with Hublot, final ChaosMaster Save Us Koala Edition available for purchase

By the pool at Villa Hublot, a palatial mansion on the Persian Gulf coast, the French World Cup winner Marcel Desailly is sitting at the…

Hands On

08.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple embodies the best of the brand

Newton’s third law: every action has an equal and opposite reaction. When a brand, in any industry, gets super popular, it can become fashionable to…

Hands On

25.11.22

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HANDS-ON: Hublot flex their collab muscles with the Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross

Watch collaborations have become a large part of the watch industry. In the last decade, numerous brands have come together in the hopes of maximizing…

Hands On

08.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey Limited Edition

With a collection name like Big Bang, the word “discrete” usually would not come to mind. But the Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey and…

Hands On

31.10.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Gourmet cooks up something special with its Damascus steel case

Steel is a ubiquitous metal within the watch industry, but leave it to Hublot to find a twist that makes the commonly used metal much more…

Get your kicks with Hublot’s Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 connected watch

Introducing

15.10.22

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Get your kicks with Hublot’s Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 connected watch

No other luxury watchmaker has a stronger connection to football than Hublot. As the official timekeeper of the Premier League and the FIFA World Cup,…

Introducing

11.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot x Shepard Fairey Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph All Black

Hublot has made a habit of mastering the art of collaboration – art being the operative word. Their creations provide many artist with an inspiring…

The 5 most expensive Hublot watches (including the one Beyoncé bought Jay-Z…)

Lists

08.10.22

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The 5 most expensive Hublot watches (including the one Beyoncé bought Jay-Z…)

Some luxury brands shy away from their elite clientele, trying to remain humble despite earth-shaking price tags. Hublot aren’t exactly subtle about their style though,…

The Benetict Cumberwatches: Why so many watches have overcomplicated names

Lists

07.09.22

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The Benetict Cumberwatches: Why so many watches have overcomplicated names

Benedict Cumberbatch, decorated actor, deserves recognition for his work in The Imitation Game, The Power of Dog and Patrick Melrose. Today, however, we’ll poke a bit of fun at…

Looking back at how Hublot came back with a bang at Watches & Wonders

Video

28.08.22

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Looking back at how Hublot came back with a bang at Watches & Wonders

Editor’s Note: We’re not going to pretend that Hublot is for everyone – their designs are far too bold and ambitious for that. But any…

Ibiza! Capri! St Tropez! The Hublot Loves Summer Collection captures the feel-good holiday spirit

Introducing

07.08.22

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Ibiza! Capri! St Tropez! The Hublot Loves Summer Collection captures the feel-good holiday spirit

With record-breaking temperatures searing Europe this summer, it’s safe to say the beaches are an incredibly popular destination right now. To celebrate the launch of…

The scream team – the top 5 evil looking watches

Lists

06.08.22

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The scream team – the top 5 evil looking watches

Between associating themselves with moon landings and war heroes, watch brands are seemingly always striving for a sense of valour and achievement. Although there’s nothing…

Four watches that look great on their own, but are hard to pair with an outfit

Fits and Ticks

06.08.22

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Four watches that look great on their own, but are hard to pair with an outfit

There are pretty watches that go with everything, and watches so ugly that they go with nothing. But, how about the watches that are pretty,…

Mo Salah serves watchless, vintage vibes – so we fixed that for him

Fits and Ticks

16.07.22

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Mo Salah serves watchless, vintage vibes – so we fixed that for him

Mo Salah, the prince of Cairo and Liverpool stepped out of his football boots, slipping into something more comfortable for his photoshoot with GQ. Combining…

Hands On

11.07.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time Only is ceramic luxury, simplified

Hublot has always been known for pushing the envelope of material use in their latest releases. Contrary to that regular scheduling, LVMH Watch Week 2022…

French footballer Kylian Mbappé and rising NBA stars rock Hublot at 2022 draft

Pop Culture

30.06.22

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French footballer Kylian Mbappé and rising NBA stars rock Hublot at 2022 draft

Last week, the 2022 NBA draft was held at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York. In attendance was champion French footballer and Hublot ambassador Kylian…

INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey

Watch Reviews

23.06.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey

It’s not often that a grey watch is released to fanfare, but given Hublot’s history of often colourful ceramic releases, it’s actually quite cool to…

Video

30.05.22

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VIDEO: It’s never overcast with the new Hublot Big Bang Integral Sky Blue

Each day, when you step outside, it is always great start to a morning to look up and see a clear blue sky. As a…

INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple is not for shrinking violets

Watch Reviews

22.05.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple is not for shrinking violets

New for the western summer, Hublot is at it again with their latest colourful release, the Big Bang Unico Summer Purple. No strangers to bright…

VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic collection

Watch Reviews

21.05.22

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VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic collection

The Big Bang Integral seems to exist as a masterclass of materials and design for Hublot, with the brutish yet refined case shape meeting the…

Three wrist-game winners and losers of the Met Gala

Lists

04.05.22

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Three wrist-game winners and losers of the Met Gala

The Met Gala is always a hot moment in NYC each year, where the famous and elite – or at least those deemed to be…

Introducing

26.04.22

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INTRODUCING: Hublot debuts the first-ever 100% ceramic-cased minute repeater

Hublot is all about material innovation and each year they continue to step it up. This Watches & Wonders, for example, they expanded their sapphire…

Hublot CEO explains why Diego Maradona wore two watches

Pop Culture

22.04.22

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Hublot CEO explains why Diego Maradona wore two watches

DOUBLE TIME: Diego Maradona was the rebel icon of the sporting universe. The barrio boy who grew up without running water in a Buenos Aires…

Introducing

17.04.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion 45mm Bronze Brown Limited Edition

As a materials expert, Hublot has done it all. Steel, titanium, carbon, proprietary precious alloys, and ceramic and sapphire in endless colourways. So, to say…

Watch Reviews

05.04.22

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VIDEO: Hublot show it’s hip to be square with a brand new case shape amongst their 2022 novelties

This Watches & Wonders, Hublot delivered another head-turning collection with a new square case shape, a fresh array of coloured ceramic pieces and another collaboration…

Introducing

30.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: Hublot hit a purple patch and release a brand new case shape

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders means a bombardment of fresh releases, so we’re offering a quick overview of each brand’s new novelties – touching on…

Pop Culture

21.03.22

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Hublot’s signing of Kylian Mbappé as an ambassador reflects the brand’s sporting power

This isn’t going to be a very objective piece, I’m afraid. That’s because I’m a huge admirer of Hublot’s sports-related marketing and their decision to…

More compact, thinner and “time only” – the Hublot Big Bang Integral in 40mm

Introducing

22.02.22

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More compact, thinner and “time only” – the Hublot Big Bang Integral in 40mm

The Hublot Integral, as its name suggests, has been a core representation of the sports-watch brand for quite some time now. It’s seen its fair…

Introducing

21.02.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Ledger is inspired by cryptocurrency

The future. It’s always here before you know it. And in an industry based on the anachronistic idea of the mechanical timepiece, Swiss watchmakers Hublot…

Watch Reviews

17.02.22

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The Hublot Yellow Gold collection is a return to the brand’s trailblazing roots

It’s hard to remember a time when ultra-luxe sport watches weren’t available on rubber. Today, buyers can choose from Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore, Zenith’s…

Introducing

05.02.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon

Complications are where watch manufacturers display their technical prowess. Traditional functionalities such as perpetual calendars or rattrapante chronographs are, well, complicated to manufacture. But Hublot…

Hands On

27.01.22

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HANDS-ON: Hublot launches three new scratch-resistant iterations of the Big Bang Sang Bleu II in ceramic and Magic Gold

Hublot have never had any issues with realising bold, eyeball-grabbing designs and exploring a range of colours and materials that other brands have yet to…

Hands On

25.01.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Time Only brings 40mm to titanium, ceramic and 18K yellow gold

With Hublot, the most intimidating barrier for me was often the larger sizing their references were typically produced in. Hublot, unapologetically, favours larger diameters as…

LVMH WATCH WEEK: Hublot 2022 novelties overview

Introducing

25.01.22

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LVMH WATCH WEEK: Hublot 2022 novelties overview

Editor’s Note: We get that this LVMH Watch Week there is a ton of ground to cover, with four brands all releasing a range of novelties…

What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

Opinion

23.01.22

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What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

In Ozark, Marty Byrde is wearily accustomed to high-stress scenarios. Physical danger is an occupational hazard when you’re a money launderer for a Mexican cartel.…

VIDEO: Top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 2)

Watch Reviews

21.01.22

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VIDEO: Top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 2)

To finish off the list of our favourite 2021 releases by budget, we’re going beyond the notion of affordability, and even beyond attainability. Whether or…

VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 1)

Watch Reviews

20.01.22

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VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 1)

Gentle readers (and viewers), the gloves are now officially off. No more budget, no more “bang-for-buck”, and no more bargains. Chances are if you’re about…

Liverpool’s Mo Salah shows his wristwear is as dazzling as his football with his Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire

Pop Culture

04.01.22

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Liverpool’s Mo Salah shows his wristwear is as dazzling as his football with his Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire

At this precise moment in time – with apologies to Messrs Lewandowski, Messi, Mbappe et al – Mo Salah is arguably the best football player…

Watch Reviews

01.01.22

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Hublot Big Bang Integral King Gold (#22)

Editor’s note: Countless watches were released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could. Here we count…

Hands On

27.12.21

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue Sapphire

When the price of a watch crosses into six figures, you usually know that it’s getting serious. The manufacturing, finishing, movement engineering, and even the…

Watch Reviews

26.12.21

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Hublot Big Bang UNICO Full Magic Gold (#26)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could.…

Watch Reviews

26.12.21

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot One Click Range explores the Swiss brand’s feminine side

Hublot has a reputation that it upholds firmly. It’s one of masculinity, industrial design, and a sporty capability reinforced by adorning the wrists of celebrity…

THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic (#28)

Pop Culture

24.12.21

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic (#28)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team boldly endeavoured to review as many of them as we…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang King Gold Rainbow is drenched in multicoloured gems

Watch Reviews

23.12.21

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang King Gold Rainbow is drenched in multicoloured gems

Rainbow watches are possibly the most divisive sub-genre around. They’re loud, they’re blingy, and the word ostentatious barely even begins to cover them. Yet no…