No Reserve
50
Hublot
Ref. 411.JB.4901.RT.4099
Big Bang Unico All Black Sapphire Rainbow
An audacious and whimsical limited edition sapphire and gem-set chronograph wristwatch with date, skeletonized dial, warranty, and presentation box, numbered 30 of 50 pieces
- Estimate
- $10,000 - 20,000•
$30,480
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Hublot
- Year
- Circa 2018
- Reference No
- 411.JB.4901.RT.4099
- Case No
- 1’296’373; No. 30/50
- Model Name
- Big Bang Unico All Black Sapphire Rainbow
- Material
- Smoked sapphire and titanium; bezel set with sapphire, ruby, amethyst, topaz, and tsavorite
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. HUB1242, 38 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Rubber
- Clasp/Buckle
- Titanium Hublot folding clasp
- Dimensions
- 45mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Hublot international warranty dated September 2018, Certificate of Authenticity, acrylic presentation box with stand, and outer box.
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
What has kept Hublot among one of the most avant-garde of watch brands is their innovative use of materials and willingness to not only experiment, but push the envelope.
A “plain” Big Bang Unico Sapphire first debuted in 2016 at Baselworld, much to the excitement of the collector community. Previous sapphire watches had a price tag in the six figures, but the Big Bang Unico had the relatively approachable price of $58,000 (for comparison, the Richard Mille RM56-02 punched in at $2,020,000).
A 2018 limited edition of only 50 pieces, the Big Bang Unico Sapphire Rainbow was introduced with 50 pieces in the smoked/black sapphire and 50 pieces in the clear sapphire – both fitted with a gem-set rainbow bezel. Though drawing pointed comparisons – and likely some inspiration – from a certain other stately brand, the stone matching and contrast against the smoky case is without a doubt both striking and tastefully executed. The multi-gem array, including sapphire, tsavorite, amethyst, topaz, and ruby, is beautifully matched in both color gradient, quality, and transparency. Even at 45mm, the watch is surprisingly light, and of course with a hardness only next to diamonds, the sapphire case is nearly scratch-proof.
With all its original accessories, this is an exciting, tongue-in-cheek, and splendiferous opportunity to own a unique watch sure to make a statement.
PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
A “plain” Big Bang Unico Sapphire first debuted in 2016 at Baselworld, much to the excitement of the collector community. Previous sapphire watches had a price tag in the six figures, but the Big Bang Unico had the relatively approachable price of $58,000 (for comparison, the Richard Mille RM56-02 punched in at $2,020,000).
A 2018 limited edition of only 50 pieces, the Big Bang Unico Sapphire Rainbow was introduced with 50 pieces in the smoked/black sapphire and 50 pieces in the clear sapphire – both fitted with a gem-set rainbow bezel. Though drawing pointed comparisons – and likely some inspiration – from a certain other stately brand, the stone matching and contrast against the smoky case is without a doubt both striking and tastefully executed. The multi-gem array, including sapphire, tsavorite, amethyst, topaz, and ruby, is beautifully matched in both color gradient, quality, and transparency. Even at 45mm, the watch is surprisingly light, and of course with a hardness only next to diamonds, the sapphire case is nearly scratch-proof.
With all its original accessories, this is an exciting, tongue-in-cheek, and splendiferous opportunity to own a unique watch sure to make a statement.
PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
Hublot
Swiss | 1980Hublot was founded by Carlo Crocco in 1980 and named after the French word for "porthole," which resembles their iconic bezel design. Hublot's first watch followed three years of research and was the first wristwatch to be fitted with a natural rubber strap. The brand's most recognizable watch today is the 'Big Bang', which was first launched in 2005 upon the arrival of CEO and shareholder Jean-Claude Biver. Other noteworthy models are the 'Classic Fusion' and 'King Power'.
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