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6 watches that show the best and the breadth of modern Hublot, all from the (open) Sydney Boutique 6 watches that show the best and the breadth of modern Hublot, all from the (open) Sydney Boutique

6 watches that show the best and the breadth of modern Hublot, all from the (open) Sydney Boutique

Nick Kenyon

While it pains us as Victorians to write this, for we remain in the dark depths of our second lockdown, the Sydney Hublot boutique is open for business. And with Father’s Day just a few days away, it had us thinking we should loudly remind you of that fact, and then go virtually shopping for six of the best watches currently in stock.

The challenge for this list was – like all the different dads out there – about showing diversity, which was in fact, not as difficult as it once was.  The brand may have re-entered the world with the Big Bang, and one setting, which was full on, all the time. But now it’s different. There is light and shade. And there is the chance once again to gratuitously showing Andrew’s favourite bracelet of the year, the Hublot Big Bang Integral in King Gold.

Hublot Big Bang Integral in King Gold 

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The Hublot Big Bang Integral in King Gold was launched at the LVMH watch fair in Dubai earlier this year to resounding praise for its bracelet that is as innovative as it is spectacular.

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As the name suggests, the bracelet integrates perfectly with the case of the watch, and offers a glittering show of different finishings as it interacts with the light. To take four words that Time+Tide Watches Founder Andrew McUtchen used to describe the bracelet, “Heavy. Sparkling. Exciting. Expensive.” Enough said. Price: AUD$73,200

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Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Titanium Green 

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The Hublot Classic Fusion Titanium Green takes the cleanly designed lines of the Classic Fusion collection and expresses them in finely brushed titanium, making it an effortless watch to wear on the wrist.

Strapping the watch to the wrist is a stunningly produced green rubber-backed alligator strap that perfectly complements the star of the show — the dial. The green that Hublot have used isn’t a run-of-the-mill tribute to St Patrick’s Day, but instead a dark and richly toned olive green that catches the light thanks to its sunburst finishing. Price: AUD$15,200

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Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Black Magic

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There are plenty of dark arts when it comes to haute horology, and the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Black Magic practises a number of them. First up is the magic of unnaturally long power reserve, with it boasting a remarkable 10 days; it will tick when fully wound.

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Another is the sorcery of wrist comfort, with the combination of a curved case and a soft yet sturdy integrated rubber strap that make for levels of unparalleled coziness when being worn. Price: AUD$38,000

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Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Berluti “Cold Brown”

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If you know your Chukka boots from their Chelseas then the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Berluti “Cold Brown” might be the watch for you.

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Made in close collaboration with Parisian shoemakers Berluti, this chronograph is a statement piece thanks to its finely tooled leather dial and Berluti’s signature Scritto motif across the case. If the shoes maketh the man, then this watch will too. Price: AUD$26,300

For more, visit Hublot right here. 

Hublot Big Bang Integral in Titanium

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Just like the expression in King Gold, the Hublot Big Bang Integral in Titanium is an eye-catching feat of engineering on the wrist. While much lighter, thanks to the 42mm case made in titanium, the attention to detail that has been put into the finishing across the entire case and integrated bracelet is truly a sight to behold.

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The interplay of brushed and polished finishing is almost enchanting, to the point it arrests your sight from the skeletonised dial, which offers a view of the HUB1280 Unico self-winding chronograph flyback movement, offering a full 72 hours of power reserve. Price: AUD$29,200 

For more, visit Hublot right here

Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold

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The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold is a watch we’re going to be exploring in more detail over the coming weeks, as we have just interviewed the watchmaker behind it in Geneva. Stay tuned! Until then, marvel at this proprietary Hublot material, which offers a warmer tone gold than is traditionally used in watchmaking thanks to a platinum blended alloy.

As you would expect, the manufacture Calibre Meca-10 offers the almost week-and-a-half long breaks between winds, and sits comfortably on any wrist thanks to the curvature of the case and integrated rubber strap. Price: AUD$61,500 

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To see any of these pieces in the metal, visit the Hublot Boutique in Sydney at Shop 5, 84 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000Australia.

Made in partnership with Hublot. However, the opinions expressed in this article are our own in accordance with our Editorial Policy.