Big Bang Tourbillon Minute Repeater All Carbon

I just happened to see this in person at an AD around here and couldn't help reporting. Unfortunately I only had iPhone then, so please pardon the quality of the photos and a video.

Ref.#304.QX.1140.HR

Open dial structure - may mean a lot for MR sound.

Okay, where is the slider?

The answer is....

Sorry for the surrounding noise, but the sound is loud enough and very good. Yet, this is waterproof. The reason for such a high volume of the sound is the inner space of the movement. Thanks to the open dial, there are ample space to help amplify the sound. Also, I believe that the material of the hammer and the gong is SS or similar ones (?).

And the design of the slider placement is pretty interesting. Sure, it is intuitive, but using that part as slider is something very ingenious.

There are Platinum, King Gold and some shop LE versions. This one is LE of 20.

Good job, Hublot team.

Thanks

Ken

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The sound is outstanding....

By: Andy : July 9th, 2012-09:30

very impressive, clear, and a nice speed to the chime...very very nice indeed. Thanks for the pics and video. Yours, Andy.

Why Hublot?

By: MTF : July 9th, 2012-10:41

Dear forumners, Some time back, we opened a Hublot forum here on PuristSPro to one or two quizzical eyebrows raised. Remember this was when the most discussion was what colour of dial and hands the next Big Bang would be What people may not know is that P...

Thank you, MTF!

By: KIH : July 9th, 2012-15:21

It's been a year and a half and the progress Hublot has made is just staggering. There are always both-side opinions, but this MR is really well done. Sure, there are also always things to improve (for any brand!), and Hublot is going for the right direct...

A true foray into haute horlogerie.

By: patrick_y : July 9th, 2012-12:11

Great sound. Waterproof. Very interesting aesthetic looks. Great sound, good speed, good tone. Carbon fiber case sounds pretty good. Thanks for the video Ken!

Well, well, well... I have mixed emotions with this one.

By: foversta : July 9th, 2012-14:12

Yes the sound is loud but I didn't find it that pure. I should have to listen to it again. And asthetically speaking, it is not my cup of tea. Actually, I found the case too "crude" while the dial is much more convincing. Thanks a lot for the presentation...

I will do another recording if and when I have time....

By: KIH : July 9th, 2012-15:23

... hopefully comparing with other MRs. But it may all come down to his/her taste Pardon the case - there are other versions. It is Big Bang! Ken (Sp. typo edit) ...

Finally!

By: aaronm : July 10th, 2012-06:25

the blob on the side of the case does something! thanks for the report A

Hahaha...

By: KIH : July 11th, 2012-12:01

.. I couldn't find the slider at first, either.... Thanks, Aaron! Ken

Thank you so much for posting this !

By: squadra : July 10th, 2012-08:12

I saw one picture of it at Basel 2012 and was wondering if they would ever produce it....They DID !!! I love the whole concept of it !! Now I just need to find the money to get it ..... :-)

You are one the same boat :-)

By: KIH : July 11th, 2012-12:07

It feels particularly slow to replenish the bank account when these things are found.... Thanks, squadra! Ken.

Thanks Ken!

By: andrewluff : July 11th, 2012-01:23

I have seen this watch a couple of times but never the production model. Thanks for sharing and with a video too! Cheers Andrew

You are welcome.

By: KIH : July 11th, 2012-12:07

I was just lucky :-) Ken

It does

By: Jester : July 11th, 2012-08:45

Sound pretty good already from your clip. Thanks Ken. I can only imagine a minute repeater only version w/ more transparent dial and even better sound quality.

Yes, it appears that...

By: KIH : July 11th, 2012-12:01

... the space inside the watch is very important! Thanks, Jester! Ken

Could the carbon fiber case contribute . . .

By: Dr No : July 11th, 2012-11:01

. . . to the acoustic signature, Ken? There's at least one loudspeaker manufacturer, Wilson Benesch in the U K, that produces enclosures with carbon fiber for purely acoustic considerations.

Carbon Fiber Acoustics

By: milenium : July 11th, 2012-11:49

I am almost positive Hublot used the carbon fiber to enhance the acoustic characteristics. They know what they are doing! :)

Could...

By: KIH : July 11th, 2012-12:18

... I will check with Hublot and get back to you.... But when it comes to MR, more important is the material of the hammer and the gong - has been my understanding..... Some say, SS is the best. Now, what the case material does to the sound is something I...

There is no difference in the movement among...

By: KIH : July 12th, 2012-01:54

.. Platinum or Gold versions. But, like you said, the low density of carbon case make it sound louder (not necessarily better, though) - Hublot R&D team. Ken

You are right Art..

By: Sandgroper : July 22nd, 2012-02:47

I have 1 enclosure in carbon fiber and it really sounds great. It may be the same for accoustic in MR. Kind regards, Francois