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Hublotnium - Big Bang Mag Bang II

Mag Bang model was introduced in 2007.  This is the second version of it.  Not too often featured anywhere, so I saw it at the Boutique, it caught my eyes immediately.  Apparently, not LE model.

Background of Mag Bang of 2007 - "3M" was the theme of 2007 - Mono-material, Monochrome, Mono-finish.  Mono-material means that to use the same material for Case, Bezel, and Movement.  Monochrome is of course the same color for the case, bezel and dial.  Mono-finish means to use the micro blast finish for the case and bezel.  The total weight of Mag Bang was 78g - not hugely light in today's standard, but in the Big Bang range, certainly extremely light, yet the case is hard enough.

Hublotnium is the alloy of Magnesium and Aluminum. 

Mag Bang II was reborn, just like Cermet Bullet Bang was revived for the Aero Bang.  But this version is already off the grid of Hublot website, which means either all sold out and/or discontinuation.  Too bad.  This is one of the last stock at the boutique globally.  You may find one at your AD or Boutique nearby.

What is so interesting about this Mag Bang?  Well, they tried to make the watch as light as possible.  Normally, they use the new material on the case and bezel, but not in the movement.  They used the Hublotnium in the movement base plate and bridges, too, in order to achieve an extremely light watch, while maintaining the hardness of the case/ bezel.

Color may be a bit funny, but it was actually cool on the wrist.  And this Mag Bang II dial has no Arabic numerals but only the baton indexes on the black carbon dial.  It makes this watch much cooler than the first version.  It is unfortunate that this model has been discontinued so soon again.

Ref: 320.UI.1770.RX



Carbon dial is beautifully matched with the Hublotnium case.















Hublotnium is used in the movement, too.











Bridge, too.



And base plate, too.  Persistent pursue of lighter weight.








Cool dial with black carbon and no numeral index.



Very, very light.











Simple, yet attractive.  Maybe too dark a color, but won't attract too much attention, yet shows determination of the wearer.







Nice looking pair - extremely hard Cermet and extremely light Hublotnium.  Difficult to choose one over another.



This one is no doubt one of the coolest Big Bang.

Ken