As an ultra-exclusive symbol of the long-term partnership, on nvember 2011 Hublot was proud to unveil the first genuine Ferrari-stamped Hublot watch: A pure collectors’ item which will be produced in a series of just 20, in reference to the 20th anniversary of the first Ferrari in China. It was also a sort of special preview – in exclusivity in China – for the new Ferrari-stamped watch series that has been unveiled by Hublot at the 2012 Basel Fair.
The named Big Bang Chrono Tourbillon Ferrari is a timepiece with a sophisticated mechanism chosen especially for the occasion, a single push-piece chrono movement, with a flying tourbillon to delight the eyes of the initiated. It comes to life in a case made entirely from carbon fiber, with titanium and rubber. The whole makes for a perfect illustration of “the Art of Fusion” between great watchmaking tradition and the technology of the future, so dear to Hublot. In another mark of distinction, the sapphire crystal is solid red tinted, a technically complex process, but one that provides exceptional colour stability. Finally, the Prorosus crocodile strap with its red stitching accentuates the nobility of the watch.
Technical details
Reference: 308.QX.1110.HR.SCF11
Series: 20 pieces numbered from 01/20 to 20/20
Case: Big Bang
Diameter: 44 mm, made from carbon fibre
Bezel: Carbon fibre
Crystal: Red sapphire with Hublot transfer
Bezel Lugs: Black composite resin
Lateral inserts: Black composite resin
Crown: Ǿ 8.40 satin-finished, with black rubber insert
Screws: Black PVD titaniun
Push-pieces: 2 o’clock satin-finished black with red lacquer
Case-back: Carbon fibre with red inscriptions
Case-back crystal: “20th Anniversary of Ferrari in China” transfer, with Ferrari Horse in the centre
Water resistance: 10 ATM, i.e. approx 100 metres
Dial: Matt black with black nickel indexes - Ferrari Horse in the centre of the Chrono minute counter at 2 o’clock
Hands: Faceted & polished hands + red 60-seconds counter
Movement: HUB 6300 Column-wheel chronograph, clutch Tourbillon escapement coupled directly to the cage, with power reserve indicator on the dial side
No. of components: 269
Jewels: 35
Bridges: Carbon fibre
Screws: Polished steel
Main plate: Circular-grained black gold
Barrel: Reinforced spring
Escapement: Glucydur hairspring
Power reserve: Approximately 120 hours
Strap: Adjustable black rubber and black Porosus Hornback crocodile strap, with red stitching
Clasp: Big Bang micro-blasted black PVD titanium deployant buckle, micro-blasted black PVD titanium cap, micro-blasted black ceramic decorative plate, black ink engraving and polished black PVD screws