Hublot Big Bang Chronograph 41mm Ref. 341.SX.130.RX (Black Magic/Original Series Style)
Chronograph / Luxury Sports Watch · Hublot (LVMH Group). Positioned as a high-end luxury brand known for bold, avant-garde designs and material innovation.
Period: Modern Luxury (2000s-present) / Neo-Futuristic. The watch features the "Art of Fusion" design language debuted in 2005, characterized by its sandwich case construction and bold industrial aesthetic.
Type
Chronograph / Luxury Sports Watch
Brand
Hublot (LVMH Group). Positioned as a high-end luxury brand known for bold, avant-garde designs and material innovation.
Movement
HUB1145 Self-winding Chronograph Movement (ETA 2894-2 base). 42-hour power reserve, 28,800 vph (4Hz), 37 jewels.
Dimensions
Case diameter: 41mm; Thickness: 14mm; Lug-to-lug: 51mm; Lug width: 22mm (integrated style). The watch wears larger due to the prominent crown guards and rectangular pushers.
Description
The Hublot Big Bang is the definitive 'Art of Fusion' timepiece. This 41mm variant offers a slightly more wearable footprint than the original 44mm, while retaining the aggressive, industrial DNA that salvaged the brand in 2005. The contrast between the brushed steel, black composite, and exposed screws makes it a statement piece for modern collectors.
Key Features
H-shaped bezel screws, sandwich case construction, 'B' counterweight on the chronograph seconds hand, and the integrated rubber strap system.
Dial Description
Matte black dial with a bicompax or tricompax layout (depending on exact sub-caliber). Features applied rhodium-plated baton indices and Arabic numerals. Sword-shaped luminescent hands. Date window at 4:30. Sub-dials for small seconds and chronograph minutes.
Case Material
Stainless steel with a multi-component "sandwich" construction. Features a vertically brushed flat bezel and polished case flanks, secured by H-shaped functional screws.
Crystal Type
Flat sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-reflective coating. Scratch-resistant.
Bezel Details
Fixed stainless steel bezel with vertical satin finishing, featuring 6 H-shaped titanium screws that are a signature of the Big Bang collection. Black resin lateral inserts.
Crown & Pushers
Stainless steel screw-down crown with Hublot logo and black rubber overmold for grip. Rectangular flat-faced chronograph pushers at 2 and 4 o'clock.
Bracelet or Strap
Black structured rubber strap or sailcloth-style composite strap with 'Hublot' branding. Stainless steel deployant buckle clasp.
Caseback Details
Exhibition sapphire caseback secured by 6 screws, revealing the tungsten open-worked rotor and Hublot-branded movement bridges.
Movement Type
HUB1145 Self-winding Chronograph Movement (ETA 2894-2 base). 42-hour power reserve, 28,800 vph (4Hz), 37 jewels.
Water Resistance
100 Meters (10 ATM). Suitable for swimming and snorkeling, but the gaskets should be pressure tested annually if used in water.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made. Manufactured in Nyon, Switzerland. Utilizes a modular ETA-based movement modified by Hublot.
Age Estimate
Circa 2010-2018 based on the dial layout and the use of the earlier Big Bang 41mm case proportions.
Cultural Significance
A pioneer of the 'oversized' luxury watch trend. It legitimized the use of rubber and non-precious materials in haute horlogerie, influencing a generation of sports watch designs.
Condition Notes
Based on the image, the watch appears to be in 'Good' to 'Very Good' condition. There is visible wear/fuzz on the strap. The bezel shows minor hairline scratches typical of polished/brushed steel.
Value Estimate
$6,500 - $9,500 USD on the secondary market depending on box/papers and service history. MSRP was approximately $12,500.
Care & Maintenance
Service every 5-7 years for movement lubrication and gasket replacement. Rinse with fresh water after contact with salt. The rubber strap should be inspected for cracks every 2 years.
Similar Watches
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore (thicker, more expensive), Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute, Zenith Defy El Primero 21.
Interesting Facts
The Big Bang was designed by legendary industry figure Jean-Claude Biver, who turned Hublot from a struggling brand into a global powerhouse in less than a decade.