Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 42mm Titanium Ceramic Review
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Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 42mm Titanium Ceramic Review

By christianch · Feb 12, 2022 · 28 replies
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Christianch, a long-time collector, shares his initial impressions of the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 42mm Titanium Ceramic, marking his entry into the world of Hublot. His review highlights the watch's distinctive design and the integrated Zenith El Primero movement, offering a unique perspective on Hublot's innovation and value proposition. This article delves into his experience, particularly focusing on a common challenge faced by some Hublot owners regarding the deployant clasp comfort.

After many years of enjoying wonderful watches I finally bought my first Hublot so I am officially an Hublotista 😁
Some background information: I always admired the innovation at Hublot and especially Jean-Claude Biver (which I had the pleasure to meet at Basel World 2017 thanks to the PuristsPro anniversary Zenith watch pickup) as a true marketing genius.

I did like their Berluti model and some others in the classic fusion line but I couldn't bring myself to buy these watches due to the very basic and not in-house movement.  Few months ago I was hunting a Hublot Spirit Big Bang magic gold 42 mm for my brothers birthday. I found the watch and I did like it a lot: the shape is very different than anything I already have and the movement HUB 4700 is the famous Zenith "El Primero" with the skeletonised Hublot treatment.

As both Hublot and Zenith are part of LVMH this is pretty much "in-house". Additionally, the El-Primero is a very reliable and historic movement.  My trusted AD had another Spirit of Big Bang 42mm Titanium with Ceramic Bezel available so I went for it:






WOW, the watch is stunning, understated 😅 and flies under the radar 😇 OK..not exactly discreet but is really different and very nice. Wears bigger than a 42mm but is probably due to the tonneau shape







I love the skeletonized date too 





In all 10/10 the only gripe I have is with the deployant clasp that is extremely uncomfortable and leave marks on my wrist (I don't wear it too tight). I tried pretty much everything like making it even looser but apparently the way the deployant buckle is made can cause these marks. The boutique will try to organise the buckle of the quick change system to see if is any better. I would appreciate the input of other owners (of Hublot in general since i think the deployant clasp is shared across many models).  Please comment with your experience 🥺

I am confident that I will find a solution for the clasp and enjoy the watch fully!

Thanks for reading!
Christian




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FabR
Feb 12, 2022

PS: I killed your earlier thread which was empty, so the review can stay here. Enjoy.

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TeutonicCarFan
Feb 12, 2022

I actually like the shape if this case and 39mm 3 hand with no diamonds would be good. I also like some of their editions and the one with the tattoo artist - just too big for my taste. It looks like they are changing that! Very cool didn't know El primero movement. -Kevin

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christianch
Feb 12, 2022

also for killing the other thread which was opened by mistake

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christianch
Feb 12, 2022

before looking more in detail. I knew about their Unico model but not that they had this great movement for the spirit of big bang.

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christianch
Feb 13, 2022

here in Switzerland only women models in stock, truly nothing from Patek (Calatrava, Worldtimer, nichts!). I wasn't hunting for a specific patek model (imagine, you go in for a Patek and exit with a Hublot 😁 that would be something) but I found it interesting as I never seen 0 men models in stock.

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FabR
Feb 13, 2022

When even the annual calendars or the PM Calatravas sold out fast, then you know it IS getting competitive! ;-)) Seriously, I do hope you can find a Patek model you like as your next purchase, should you choose this direction --- especially at this same boutique you are already a good client of! Cheers.

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