Hublot Big Bang | Chronograph | Steel Ceramic | 44mm | 301.SB.131.RX

The 2005 Phenomenon

When Hublot unleashed the Big Bang in 2005, it detonated the old codes of watchmaking and rewrote the rules overnight. Award-winning from launch and unapologetically modern, it transformed Hublot into a dominant force—proving that audacity and engineering could coexist at the highest level of luxury.

The Architecture of an Explosion

• Reference Number: 301.SB.131.RX
• Multi-Component ‘Sandwich’ Case Construction: Layered architecture enabling modularity, contrast, and uncompromising rigidity
• Fusion of Materials: Stainless steel meets black ceramic with purposeful rubber—an industrial-chic trinity that defined the era
• Bezel with 6 H-Shaped Titanium Screws: Functional sculpture and unmistakable Hublot DNA
• Dial Details: Deep black with bold applied markers and performance-driven layout, date discreetly integrated for everyday utility
• Calibre: HUB4100 automatic movement, reliable and robust with chronograph capability
• Case Diameter: 44 mm—commanding wrist presence without losing balance
• Strap: Signature black rubber for comfort, resilience, and modern sport-luxe appeal

The Curator’s Insight:
Jean-Claude Biver’s genius wasn’t just aesthetic—it was strategic. The modular “sandwich” case became a platform for endless material innovation, letting Hublot turn experimentation into an enduring design language.

A Landmark of 21st Century Design

The Big Bang is the watch that captured the spirit of a new millennium—confident, technical, and fearlessly contemporary. Nearly two decades later, it remains a cultural and design benchmark, a true icon that still feels ahead of the curve.

This Watch is Ideal For…

• The collector of game-changing, historically significant modern icons
• The individual who wants the original, definitive expression of Hublot’s DNA
• The style leader who values bold design fused with real-world performance