Spirit OF Big Bang Impact Sapphire 42MM
A breathtaking revolution in material expression and high-end barrel-shaped watchmaking, this exceptional timekeeper—strictly limited to just 30 pieces worldwide—is part of Hublot's latest avant-garde novelties. Blending a full polished synthetic sapphire crystal case with rare cosmic shards of crystallized osmium on the dial, this luxury skeleton moonphase watch projects an otherworldly, stellar brilliance on the wrist.
| Material | Synthetic Sapphire Crystal & Osmium shards. |
|---|---|
| Movement | HUB1770 (Automatic Skeleton Moonphase). |
| Case size | 42mm (Tonneau profile). |
| Dial | Transparent Sapphire Skeleton with bluish Osmium crystal fragments. |
| Strap | White structured lined rubber straps. |
| Condition | New (Limited Edition 30 pcs). |
FLAWLESS TRANSPARENT SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL ARCHITECTURE IN AN ADVANCED TONNEAU PROFILE
This exceptional timepiece projects absolute dominance in style through its signature 42mm barrel-shaped (Tonneau) sandwich case, masterfully sculpted from premium synthetic Sapphire Crystal. In its continuous quest to unlock total transparency, Hublot’s master engineers diamond-machine this incredibly hard crystal lattice into a flawless, clear protective capsule. The full polished mirror finish allows light to pass completely through the multi-layered framework, transforming the internal mechanical movement into a floating kinetic sculpture. Possessing a mineral hardness second only to diamond, this pure sapphire shell ensures uncompromised daily scratch resistance. Paired with a pristine white lined rubber strap and a premium titanium deployment clasp, the high-concept structure guarantees a dependable 50m water resistance (5 ATM).
THE COSMIC ANTHOLOGY OF THE IMPACT DIAL: VIBRANT RHODIUM APPLIQUES AND EARTH’S RAREST OSMIUM METAL
The visual soul of this creation is laid bare on a spectacular skeletonized face where architectural art meets stellar science. The signature “Impact” design is forged by alternating polished rhodium-plated lines with brilliant shards of crystallized Osmium—officially recognized as the rarest metal on Earth. Denser, harder, and heavier than platinum, natural osmium is unlocked into a stable crystal form through an advanced laboratory process engineered with elite Swiss scientists in Valais. This method unleashes a spectacular, naturally bluish metallic sparkle that mimics deep cosmic stardust. Despite this intense aesthetic texturing, the dial layout remains highly scannable and practical, displaying a dual-disc large date (Big Date) at 2 o’clock, a poetic moonphase calendar wheel at 6 o’clock, and an off-center small seconds gauge at 9 o’clock.
MANUFACTURE CALIBRE HUB1770: AUTOMATIC SKELETONIZED ENGINE WITH INTEGRATED MOONPHASE
Ensuring absolute reliability and precision is the in-house Manufacture Calibre HUB1770 automatic self-winding movement, thoughtfully designed in close fusion with the case’s unique barrel outline. Moving away from standard round engines, this skeletonized mechanism occupies the multi-layered 42mm frame flawlessly, maintaining a beautifully balanced and wearable thickness. Ticking with Swiss stability at a high frequency of 4Hz (28,800 alternations per hour), the refined gear train drives both the complex dual-disc calendar and the celestial moonphase wheel with supreme precision. Delivering a reliable 50-hour power reserve, this high-end caliber stands as a legendary hallmark of modern mechanical luxury, curated strictly for the elite global collector.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Movement: HUB1770 Manufacture Self-winding Skeleton Moonphase Movement.
- Functions: Hours, minutes; Large off-center double-disc date at 2 o’clock; Moonphase display at 6 o’clock; Small seconds dial at 9 o’clock.
- Case: Full Polished Synthetic Sapphire Crystal; 42mm diameter (Tonneau profile).
- Bezel: Polished Sapphire Crystal secured by 6 H-shaped titanium screws.
- Dial: Transparent Sapphire Crystal face featuring polished rhodium-plated lines alternating with genuine crystallized Osmium appliques.
- Crystal: Sapphire with advanced anti-reflective treatment.
- Strap: White structured lined rubber straps.
- Clasp: Titanium deployant buckle clasp.
- Water Resistance: 50m or 5 ATM.
- Power Specs: 4Hz frequency (28,800 vph), approx. 50-hour power reserve.
- Limited Edition: Strictly limited to 30 pieces worldwide.
| Material | Synthetic Sapphire Crystal & Osmium shards. |
|---|---|
| Movement | HUB1770 (Automatic Skeleton Moonphase). |
| Case size | 42mm (Tonneau profile). |
| Dial | Transparent Sapphire Skeleton with bluish Osmium crystal fragments. |
| Strap | White structured lined rubber straps. |
| Condition | New (Limited Edition 30 pcs). |