Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium Ceramic Ref. 411.NM.1170.RX
Chronograph / Sports Watch · Hublot (LVMH Group), luxury tier, famous for pioneering the 'Art of Fusion' concept combining precious metals and unconventional materials.
Period: Modern Luxury (2000s-present) with strong contemporary industrial design indicators.
Type
Chronograph / Sports Watch
Brand
Hublot (LVMH Group), luxury tier, famous for pioneering the 'Art of Fusion' concept combining precious metals and unconventional materials.
Movement
HUB1242 Unico manufacture self-winding flyback chronograph movement with column wheel, 28,800vph (4Hz) frequency, 72-hour power reserve, and 38 jewels.
Dimensions
Case diameter: 45 mm, case thickness: 15.45 mm, lug-to-lug distance: approximately 55 mm, lug width: 24 mm.
Description
The Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium Ceramic represents the pinnacle of modern luxury sports watch design. Its imposing 45mm architecture combines ultra-light titanium with scratch-resistant black ceramic, showcasing a heavily engineered industrial aesthetic. The captivating skeletonized dial exposes the intricate column-wheel chronograph mechanism, blending avant-garde styling with high-horology performance.
Key Features
Iconic porthole-inspired case design with 6 H-shaped screws, proprietary Unico flyback chronograph movement with visible column wheel on the dial side, modular case construction, and quick-change strap system.
Dial Description
Matte skeleton dial with rhodium-plated luminescent Arabic numerals and indices, luminous baton hands, flyback chronograph functionality with a 60-minute counter subdial at 3 o'clock featuring an integrated date window.
Case Material
Satin-finished and polished titanium case with a vertical satin-finished black ceramic bezel secured by 6 H-shaped titanium screws.
Crystal Type
Sapphire crystal with interior anti-reflective coating.
Bezel Details
Fixed circular bezel made of black ceramic with vertical satin finish, featuring 6 H-shaped titanium screws.
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down crown in satin-finished titanium with black rubber insert and Hublot logo. Rectangular pushers in titanium with black rubber inserts at 2 and 4 o'clock.
Bracelet or Strap
Black structured lined natural rubber strap with a titanium deployant buckle clasp.
Caseback Details
Exhibition sapphire crystal screw-down case back revealing the column-wheel chronograph movement.
Movement Type
HUB1242 Unico manufacture self-winding flyback chronograph movement with column wheel, 28,800vph (4Hz) frequency, 72-hour power reserve, and 38 jewels.
Water Resistance
100 meters (10 ATM / 330 feet), suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and recreational water sports, but not professional scuba diving.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made, manufactured in Nyon, Switzerland, featuring an in-house developed Unico chronograph movement.
Age Estimate
Modern production, circa 2018-present.
Cultural Significance
A defining timepiece of the 21st-century luxury sports watch boom, favored by athletes, celebrities, and modern collectors who appreciate bold, statement-making design.
Condition Notes
Prague or mint condition indicative of a well-cared-for modern luxury timepiece with sharp case finishing and an unblemished crystal.
Value Estimate
Secondary market value generally ranges between $12,000 to $17,000 USD depending on box, papers, and overall condition, compared to a retail MSRP around $20,000 USD.
Care & Maintenance
Recommended full service every 3 to 5 years. Avoid exposing the rubber strap to prolonged harsh chemicals or direct high heat. Water resistance seals should be tested annually.
Similar Watches
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, Zenith Defy 21, Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, Hublot Big Bang Aero Bang.
Interesting Facts
The Unico movement took Hublot four years to develop from scratch, specifically designed to be modular and viewable from the dial side, breaking traditional watchmaking conventions.