Big Bang

Spirit OF Big Bang Black Magic 42MM

Ref. 642.CI.0170.RX

The definitive and powerful manifestation of stealth luxury, this exceptional timekeeper from the "Black Magic" series embraces Hublot's avant-garde material philosophy. Blending a fully microblasted high-tech black ceramic tonneau chassis with an open-worked high-frequency 5Hz chronograph movement, this monochrome masterpiece projects a commanding and unforgettably masculine mechanical dominance on the wrist.

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Specifications
Material High-tech Black Ceramic.
Movement HUB4700 (Automatic Skeleton Chronograph).
Case size 42mm (Tonneau profile).
Dial Transparent Sapphire Dark Skeleton.
Strap Black structured lined rubber straps.
Condition New.

HIGH-TECH BLACK CERAMIC ARCHITECTURE AND THE ALL-DARK STEALTH STATUS OF BLACK MAGIC

This exceptional timepiece projects absolute dominance through its signature 42mm barrel-shaped (Tonneau) multi-layered sandwich case, beautifully sculpted from premium high-tech Black Ceramic. Sintered from zirconium dioxide at extremely high temperatures, this advanced ceramic material achieves extreme hardness, rendering the entire case and bezel completely scratch-proof and daily resilient. The monochrome dark profile is finished with a meticulous full microblasted treatment, yielding a smooth, deep matte black texture that swallows light reflections. The technical bezel is secured by 6 iconic H-shaped titanium screws that provide a sharp mechanical contrast to the dark silhouette. Fitted with an integrated black structured lined rubber strap and a deployment clasp crafted from black ceramic and black-plated titanium, the structure ensures an impressive and robust 100m water resistance (10 ATM), making it perfectly suited for an active, modern luxury lifestyle.

TRANSPARENT SAPPHIRE INTERFACE AND THE ANTHOLOGY OF DARK SKELETONIZED MECHANICS

The visual soul of this creation is beautifully laid bare through its minimalist transparent sapphire crystal dial. This highly technical open-worked interface allows the collector to observe the microscopic choreography of the high-frequency engine below, treated with dark-toned coatings to match the stealth aesthetic. The layout is meticulously engineered to keep the comprehensive chronograph readings perfectly clean and highly scannable, displaying sub-dials for chronograph tracking, a continuous running seconds hand, and a discrete date window at 4:30 driven by an exposed calendar wheel. The applied dark indices and hands stand out in sharp relief against the intricate gear train, generously treated with premium luminescent material to guarantee absolute legibility under any lighting condition.

MANUFACTURE CALIBRE HUB4700: MECHANICAL DOMINANCE WITH INTEGRATED SILICON TECHNOLOGY

Ensuring absolute reliability and precision is the mechanical self-winding Calibre HUB4700 skeleton chronograph movement, the proud successor to the legendary El Primero caliber of 1969. As the first integrated automatic chronograph movement to operate at a blazing frequency of 5Hz (36,000 alternations per hour), this engine allows an official timing accuracy down to 1/10th of a second. In a perfect fusion of heritage and watchmaking innovation, this entirely open-worked caliber is enhanced with high-tech silicon regulating components, unlocking anti-magnetic avant-garde performance and unparalleled rate stability. Maintaining a reliable 50-hour power reserve, this self-winding mechanism stands as a legendary hallmark of modern luxury, curated strictly for the elite global collector.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  1. Movement: HUB4700 Self-winding Skeleton Chronograph Movement (5Hz, 36,000 vph).
  2. Functions: Hours, minutes, central chronograph seconds with 1/10th of a second accuracy; Chronograph sub-dials; Date display at 4:30.
  3. Case: Microblasted Black High-tech Ceramic; 42mm diameter (Tonneau profile).
  4. Bezel: Microblasted Black Ceramic secured by 6 H-shaped titanium screws.
  5. Dial: Transparent Sapphire Crystal face with applied matte black luminescent indices and hands.
  6. Crystal: Sapphire with advanced anti-reflective treatment.
  7. Strap: Black structured lined rubber straps.
  8. Clasp: Black ceramic and black-plated titanium deployant buckle clasp.
  9. Water Resistance: 100m or 10 ATM.
  10. Power Specs: Silicon regulating organ, high-frequency execution, approx. 50-hour power reserve.