Hublot

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

This message has been edited by KIH on 2012-02-04 16:50:26

your title made me chuckle
Best
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... but please bear with it, my friend

Ken

when my son wakes up
I'll have new training english sentence for him
Best my friend
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Really looks nicer than the pics.  You should try it on

Ken

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Ken-san,

This is actually one of the coolest Hublot's I've seen.  Easy to wear, understated, and very cool use of new materials in the movement as well.  I like it!  Will the movement stand the test of time with this new material?  Thanks for the post.


Jeff.

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But between the duet, I choose without any doubt the Buller Bang: its colour and its hard case make it more attractive to me.

Thanks a lot for your review!

Fx


This message has been edited by foversta on 2012-02-05 09:15:52

But, this one has its own good structure.  Interesting addition to any Hublot fan collection, I think.

Ken

Really like the new version Mag Bang, it looks so cool so sharp. I am not a fan of carbon dial, so i would prefer with another material.

Let's hope they come up with yet another dial - perhaps Aero Bang version? - soon in the future!

Ken

This message has been edited by KIH on 2012-02-05 17:00:56

Great review Ken, I had forgotten this model since its release. Love the bridges and plate being done also in the same material, looks better than just the standard being put in.

Nice photos too!

Andrew

... by their persistence to make it lighter.  Light and hard/tough watch is becoming a "must" for sports watches these days and I agree with that trend.

Ken

better than its brother.  Could you tell me what Cermet is?  Since noone else asked I guess I am the only one who doesn't know  You said it is very hard.  How does it compare on the Vickers scale to other materials like ceramic, titanium, Hublotnium, etc.  Thanks for the pictures and review.

 

Stewart

It is the "Fusion" of these two materials.  It was used for this Bullet Bang, LE of 500, and now available as Aero Bang Bullet Bang.  Also LE, I presume.  As for how hard it is, here is the post by Mr. J.C. Biver, CEO:
hublot.watchprosite.com

Cermet is the one at the bottom of it.  That's why it is my beater watch.  It is tough for beating up!

Ken

This message has been edited by KIH on 2012-02-06 20:08:29

This one is very "Hublot".  I think of the many Big Bangs, and have liked many, but always viewed the original Ice Bang as one of the most successful watches in the line.  I would include this one in that class.

Thanks Ken, great post. There's not a great deal of info out there on the Hublonium. There are a couple in stock in the London Harrods Boutique that i've seen.

Thank you, Matt for sharing such information.  Great to know!
People should hurry

Ken

Still one of my favorite watch from the Hublot collection!