Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 42mm Titanium Ceramic Review

christianch · 2022-02-12T23:33:04Z

Christianch reviews his new Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 42mm Titanium Ceramic, featuring the Zenith El Primero movement. Discover insights on its unique design and common deployant clasp comfort issues.

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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.

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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

Key Points from the Discussion

The deployant clasp design, featuring one pin and one 'mushroom' component, can contribute to discomfort, a known issue across some Hublot models.
Wearing the watch on a full rubber strap, as opposed to a rubber-lined crocodile strap, may offer improved comfort for some users.
The comfort of the clasp can be influenced by factors such as ambient temperature and wrist swelling throughout the day.
The precision of strap hole increments on the standard strap can make finding a comfortable 'sweet spot' challenging, suggesting a potential area for future improvement by Hublot.
Contacting Hublot directly to explore different bracelet piece lengths could help reposition the clasp and alleviate pressure points.
The issue of clasp discomfort is not isolated, with other owners reporting similar experiences across various Hublot Big Bang models, though less so with Classic Fusion models.

The Discussion

FabR

Feb 12, 2022

Thanks for sharing, Christian, a nicely-written and knowledgeable review that was a pleasure to read -- and heartfelt congrats on your new incoming! ;-)

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

christianch

Feb 12, 2022

thank you FabR👏

also for killing the other thread which was opened by mistake

christianch

Feb 13, 2022

fun fact: my AD has both Hublot and Patek

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.

FabR

Feb 13, 2022

As I was saying in the other thread, it is unarguable that the demand for Patek is continuing to get higher and higher, and as a consequence, it's physiologically spreading throughout the entire catalog...

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.

christianch

Feb 13, 2022

indeed is a very interesting situation, for calatrava luckily

I have a 5127 bought 10 years ago. There was plenty of inventory back then but also now if one is patient and has AD history can get almost anything. I wanted something very different and Hublot does have that

FabR

Feb 13, 2022

In full agreement, both on the access to Patek and this Hublot!👍👍🥂Enjoy.