Today is the first day of the new lunar calendar and the beginning of the Year of the Tiger.
In marking that date properly, Hublot has done so with the Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Gold Tiger, a watch the brand wants to be remembered for its technical and aesthetic originality long after the Year of the Tiger draws to a close.
The watch, which is based on the barrel-shaped 42mm Spirit of Big Bang, is a striking execution of Hublot’s famous fusion principles while also becoming the first Spirit of Big Bang with a case made of Frosted Carbon and 18-carat yellow-gold.
It offers a black and gold fusion of materials Hublot has used in its collection only once before.
The watch is limited to 200 pieces and no two will be exactly the same.
Reflecting on the release, CEO Ricardo Guadalupe, said: “Hublot loves the Year of the Tiger! People born in the Year of the Tiger are born leaders, courageous and energetic, and never afraid to take risks. This is Hublot!
Adding: “We live by the mantra ‘first, unique, different’, which is why the challenger spirit of the tiger is so inspiring to us. With its Frosted Carbon and 18-carat yellow-gold case, the Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Gold Tiger is also a technical first for us, a daring expression of an iconic form designed for today’s boldest leaders. Each watch is as unique as its owner. Go get ‘em tiger!”
The watch is powered by the Hublot self-winding skeleton chronograph, reference HUB4700, a descendant of the historic high-frequency Swiss Made El Primero calibre, introduced in 1969.
The watch has a 50-hour power reserve and is water-resistant to 10 ATM (100 metres).