Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
Big Bang Unico Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Sapphire Rainbow, Reference 406.JX.0120.RT.4099 | A limited edition sapphire crystal, white gold and gem-set semi-skeletonized perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch moon phases and leap year indication | Circa 2018
Auction Closed
November 10, 01:01 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: semi-skeletonized
Calibre: cal. HUB1270 automatic, 46 jewels
Case: sapphire crystal, 18k white gold, sapphire, ruby, topazes, amethyst and tsavorite, sapphire crystal case back secured by 8 screws
Case number: 1'302'220, 14/20
Closure: Hublot rubber strap and titanium folding clasp
Size: 45 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: yes
Accessories: Hublot Certificate of Authenticity, warranty card, original invoice, setting pin, travel pouch and outer packaging
In the realm of haute horlogerie, few creations are as boldly imaginative as the Hublot Big Bang Unico Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Sapphire Rainbow. Limited to an exclusive series of 20 pieces, this exceptional timepiece defies convention with its audacious use of materials and masterful execution. Its 45mm case, carved from pure sapphire crystal, evokes a sense of otherworldly transparency, as if time itself is suspended in a luminous frame. Through the dial, fashioned from composite resin, one can admire the mechanical choreography of the HUB1270 Unico Chronograph Perpetual Calendar, chronograph movement, an engineering marvel laid bare for the connoisseur’s eye.
The true spectacle, however, lies in the bezel, an artistic triumph that redefines the boundaries of jewellery craftsmanship. Fashioned in 18K white gold, it is meticulously adorned with 48 baguette-cut gemstones: sapphires, rubies, topazes, and tsavorites. These exquisite stones, each individually selected for their vibrancy and clarity, are arranged in a seamless chromatic symphony. From deep, velvety pinks through to cerulean blues and fiery oranges, the gradient is as breathtaking as it is precise, embodying the full spectrum of a rainbow in a kaleidoscopic display of colour. The brilliance of the stones is accentuated by their flawless setting, reflecting the meticulous craftsmanship that is the hallmark of Hublot’s creations.
This is not merely a watch, but a celebration of bold vision and refined luxury. Hublot Big Bang Unico Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Sapphire Rainbow is an embodiment of individuality and artistic expression, designed for those who seek to wear a masterpiece on their wrist. It is a timepiece that dares to defy the ordinary, offering a rare fusion of horological innovation and dazzling aesthetic appeal. A symbol of technical virtuosity and artistic brilliance, the Big Bang Unico Sapphire Rainbow is a true collector’s piece, capturing both the essence of contemporary watchmaking and the timeless allure of high jewellery.