VIDEO: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Black Magic watch is horological sorcery on the wrist
Zach BlassHublot is a brand that does not always get its horological due. The movements that the brand does not produce in-house are horological footnotes compared to the movements that they do. At their core, Hublot are a bold, brave and forward-thinking manufacturer, and an excellent example of this temerity is the Meca-10 movement. As its name suggests, the caliber provides a long-lasting 10 days of power reserve and offers a distinctly Hublot aesthetic in form and finish. It’s quite the marvel in the metal, and a feast for the eyes for even the most seasoned gearheads. This is why it is proudly displayed front, back and centre of the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Black Magic.
Measuring 45mm in diameter and 14.5mm thick, the black ceramic case is horological sorcery on the wrist. A sizeable watch, with the industrial feel of the Empire’s Death Star, this is surprisingly one of the more tame designs from Hublot. While they are more than capable of injecting colour into their ceramic creations, here they have elected for stealth appeal through an almost entirely black aesthetic.
The only deviations from black can be found in four aspects of the watch. The H-shaped screws, the hands and markers and their luminescent coatings, the metallic ring that represents the running seconds, and the power reserve that has a red disc towards the end of its power reserve. The tough tonneau ceramic case is 50 metres water-resistant, and its rubber strap is the perfect sporty companion for daily wear.
Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Black Magic price and availability:
The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Black Magic is AUD $38,000 and is available now. For more information, visit Hublot here.
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