Hublot Big Bang Original Soft Touch
Hublot has introduced a new iteration of its Big Bang Original chronograph, dubbed the "Soft Touch," which features a unique textured rubber application across the case, bezel, dial, and strap. This "montre à tact 2.0" focuses on sensory experience, offering a velvety smooth finish that invites tactile interaction, distinct from traditional hard-surfaced watches. The collection includes All Black and All Red versions, both powered by the in-house Unico caliber HUB1280.
- Available in All Black and All Red versions
- Price: €24,400 / US$24,900 / £19,600 / CHF 20,700
- 43mm titanium case
- 13.2mm thickness
- Unico automatic flyback chronograph caliber HUB1280
- 72-hour power reserve
- 100m water resistance
The watch is described as a "montre à tact 2.0" that emphasizes sensory experience rather than time-telling through touch.
The textured rubber has a matte, velvety finish that is incorporated into the material during manufacturing.
The rubber covers parts of the titanium case, bezel, dial, and strap, with the crown also featuring rubber.
The All Black version features black DLC-coated titanium pushers with rubber inserts.
The All Red version references Hublot's vivid red ceramic, with raised sub-dials and a carbon-like pattern on the dial.
The in-house Unico caliber HUB1280 is a 354-component automatic flyback chronograph with a column wheel, dual-clutch architecture, and silicon escapement.
The strap utilizes Hublot's One Click system for toolless strap changes.
While the rubber is durable, prolonged rubbing might eventually expose the titanium core, though normal use is expected to preserve its texture for decades.