Hublot Big Bang Unico Full Magic Gold: The Watch That Fears Nothing
<p>With <a href="https://www.hublot.com/fr-fr">Hublot</a>, you always expect something robust, polarizing, and visually striking. And
With Hublot, you always expect something robust, polarizing, and visually striking. And this new Big Bang Unico Full Magic Gold, presented in May 2025, ticks all the boxes. It is a watch that does not try to please everyone. It asserts an identity, it imposes a style. And if you are not ready, too bad.
The first thing that strikes you, of course, is the case. Entirely crafted from the brand's famous Magic Gold, an 18-karat gold and ceramic alloy patented by Hublot. The idea is simple: take the nobility of gold and make it virtually scratchproof. The result is a matte, dense metal with a slightly warmer tone than classic yellow gold, almost sandy. Visually, it makes a statement. And on the wrist, it is surprisingly balanced despite the 44 mm size.
Inside, we find the in-house Unico 2 movement, an evolution of the flyback chronograph already well known at Hublot. It is visible through a partially openworked dial, featuring the depth of construction they master so well: skeletonized hands, a column wheel visible on the dial side, small seconds at 9 o'clock, and a 60-minute counter at 3 o'clock. This is not a dial that seeks to be discreet. It shows everything, it owns everything. And yet, it remains legible, which is far from always being the case with this kind of open architecture.
The HUB1280 caliber beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour, with a power reserve of 72 hours. It is a solid, precise engine, and above all, built to take a beating. Because despite its precious appearance, this watch is made to be worn, to be put through its paces, to live. And that is exactly what Hublot wants to express: luxury does not have to mean fragility.
The structured black rubber strap reinforces this idea. It is flexible, comfortable, and well integrated into the case. The folding clasp is well designed, featuring a quick-release system that allows you to change straps without tools. It is a small detail, but it is typically the kind of thing that makes this watch as technical as it is intuitive.
And let's be honest: there is a real pleasure in wearing a watch that combines gold with such a brutal design. This contrast works wonderfully. It catches the eye. It gets people talking. But above all, it gives the piece a real personality.
Priced around €40,000, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Full Magic Gold does not try to play it safe. It is a watch for those who love timepieces that get noticed, that live, that make no apologies. You don't need a three-piece suit to wear it. It goes just as well with a T-shirt as it does with a motorcycle jacket. It is simply there, marking its territory.
In conclusion, this Big Bang in Magic Gold is exactly what we expect from Hublot when they are at the top of their game: a raw, rich, technical, and furiously contemporary piece. A watch that follows no trends. It creates its own.
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