LVMH WATCH WEEK 2026: HUBLOT REFINES ITS ICONS

Beyond its collaborations with Novak Djokovic, Samuel Ross, UEFA, and Yohji Yamamoto, Hublot's presence at LVMH Watch Week 2026 also includes a substantial range of in-house developments. These releases chart a different course: where the partnerships draw on external creative voices, the collection pieces reveal Hublot in conversation with itself. The result is a series of watches that refine existing icons, introduce new colours to the brand's palette and continue a decade-long tradition of honouring Chinese New Year through material innovation.

20 years ago, the Big Bang arrived and shook the watch industry. In 1980, Hublot had fused gold with rubber. In 2005, the Big Bang transformed that spirit of fusion into a design formula that would define watchmaking in the 21st century. In 2026, Hublot returns to the source with the Big Bang Original Unico, a watch that carries two decades of innovation into its next chapter.

The evolution begins inside. The movement has been upgraded to the MHUB1280 Unico, Hublot's fully in-house chronograph calibre built around five patented innovations. The movement integrates a column wheel, dual-clutch architecture, layered construction, optimised gear train, and a skeletonised tungsten rotor open-worked in the shape of an H. Comprising 354 components and 43 jewels, it delivers a 72-hour power reserve while beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The flyback chronograph function is precise to 1/8th of a second, with an accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day.

The case has been refined to 43 mm, striking a balance between the 41 mm and 44 mm sizes of previous generations. At 13.20 mm thick with 100 metres of water resistance, the proportions feel considered rather than compromised. A sapphire crystal caseback now reveals the mechanical heart within. Finishes are softer and more sophisticated, with bevelled edges throughout. Ergonomics have been elevated through curved, smoother lugs, a rubber-clad crown, and rectangular pushers with Hublot's signature rubber inserts.

The dial gains a stronger sense of depth through a carbon-effect pattern created by alternating satin-finished and polished squares. Lifted counters and tone-on-tone rehauts produce a dynamic, three-dimensional appearance. The strap introduces new geometry and integrates the One Click system for seamless interchangeability. What remains unchanged is what made the Big Bang iconic: the six unaligned, functional screws on the bezel, the signature ears, the multi-layered construction. The fusion of materials continues too, with four launch variants showcasing the breadth of Hublot's expertise.

The Big Bang Original Unico Titanium presents the watch in polished and satin-finished titanium with a satin-finished and polished titanium bezel featuring a structured pattern on the side. The Big Bang Original Unico Black Magic executes the design in microblasted and polished black ceramic, celebrating 20 years since Hublot first introduced black ceramic and made the invisible iconic. The Big Bang Original Unico Titanium Ceramic pairs a titanium case with a black ceramic bezel, while the Big Bang Original Unico King Gold Ceramic combines an 18K King Gold case with a black ceramic bezel and King Gold deployant buckle. King Gold is Hublot's proprietary alloy, strengthened with platinum and high-tech additives for enhanced hardness and a signature warmer, redder tone.

As Julien Tornare, Hublot's CEO, explains: "Every detail of the Big Bang Original Unico has been rethought, refined, re-engineered, while preserving what makes it truly original: the authentic DNA of the first Big Bang but making it more Hublot than ever."

Since 2016, Hublot has commemorated Chinese New Year with dedicated creations that fuse tradition with the brand's material innovation. For the Year of the Horse, the Manufacture introduces the Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Horse Frosted Carbon, a watch that transforms carbon from a high-performance material into a canvas for artistic expression.

In Chinese culture, the horse symbolises freedom, adventure, energy, and forward momentum. The dial depicts a high-spirited, flower-dappled horse outlined in gold, its mane caught in motion. The imagery draws inspiration from Tang-dynasty artistry, while the three-dimensional gold lines echo the embroidery found on ancient Chinese ceremonial robes.

The execution demands exceptional craft. The dial combines hand-laid carbon marquetry with 3N gold-plated brass appliqués forming the horse motif. Every carbon fragment is cut, aligned, and assembled by hand, demonstrating total control over one of the most demanding materials in modern watchmaking. A black lacquer base amplifies contrast and depth.

The 42 mm tonneau-shaped case is crafted in frosted carbon, measuring 13.80 mm thick with 100 metres of water resistance. Black-plated titanium screws secure the frosted carbon bezel while a smoked sapphire caseback reveals the MHUB1710 self-winding movement within. This calibre, comprising 166 components and 27 jewels, delivers approximately 50 hours of power reserve and beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The black-plated main plate and bridges are complemented by a tungsten openwork rotor that bears the Hublot design.

A black calfskin leather strap with black ceramic and black-plated titanium deployant buckle completes the assertive identity. The spirit of the horse flows from dial to watch box, continuing Hublot's tradition of expressing its fusion philosophy through cultural celebration.

Hublot has built its reputation on bold colours and technical materials. With the Classic Fusion Sage Green, the Nyon Manufacture demonstrates that restraint can be equally compelling. This pastel sage green, fresh and harmonious, represents something unexpected within a collection known for vibrant, saturated shades.

The colour was developed specifically for these references and appears across dial, strap, and fabric insert. The Classic Fusion's wide-open dial with understated design provides a generous backdrop that allows the sage tone to fully express itself. A sunray finish adds subtle movement as light plays across the surface.

Three sizes address different wrists and preferences. The 33 mm version places the accent on preciousness, its polished titanium bezel set with 36 diamonds totalling 0.8 carats. At just 8.40 mm thick with 50 metres of water resistance, it houses the HUB2912 quartz movement comprising 38 components and 3 jewels. The satin-finished titanium caseback bears an engraved Hublot logo.

The 42 mm variant offers minimalist elegance: three central hands and a date window at 3 o'clock; nothing more. Measuring 10.40 mm thick, it contains the HUB1110 self-winding movement with 177 components and 25 jewels, delivering a 48-hour power reserve while beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The satin-finished titanium caseback features a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment.

The 45 mm chronograph marks Hublot's first chronograph with a sage green dial. At 13.05 mm thick, it balances the sportiness of a chronograph with the softness of the pastel tone. Silver-toned counters with a circular snailed finish complement the sage green sunray dial. The HUB1143 self-winding chronograph movement comprises 280 components and 59 jewels, providing a 48-hour power reserve.

All three share a titanium case, sage green rubber strap with sage green fabric insert, and a stainless steel deployant buckle. The fabric features a subtle twist: its 3D threads are woven at a 45-degree angle, producing a slightly asymmetrical effect reminiscent of Milanese mesh. It is an offbeat touch that adds character.

Hublot introduces coal blue, a new colour developed specifically for the Big Bang family. This exclusive, saturated blue with stormy and mineral undertones reveals its natural reflections when struck by light at certain angles. It is a rare tone, difficult to capture, that borrows its constituents from grey, black and blue.

Four models carry this new shade across two case shapes. The Big Bang Original Unico Titanium Coal Blue and Spirit of Big Bang Titanium Coal Blue present the colour in its sporting context. Both feature titanium cases, rubber straps, One-Click interchangeable systems, and titanium deployant buckles. Their bezels carry six distinctive H-shaped screws, characteristically non-aligned for functional reasons.

The Big Bang Original Unico measures 43 mm with a thickness of 13.20 mm and 100 metres of water resistance. Its stamped satin-finished coal blue dial features a carbon-effect pattern with alternating satin-finished and polished squares. The HUB1280 Unico Manufacture self-winding flyback chronograph movement, comprising 354 components and 43 jewels, delivers a 72-hour power reserve. A date window appears at 4:30.

The Spirit of Big Bang measures 42 mm with a thickness of 14.10 mm and 100 metres of water resistance. It shares the coal blue carbon-effect dial but houses the high-frequency HUB4700 movement, a self-winding skeleton chronograph oscillating at 5 Hz (36,000 vibrations per hour). Comprising 278 components and 31 jewels, it provides approximately 50 hours of power reserve.

The Big Bang One Click Coal Blue Diamonds and Spirit of Big Bang Coal Blue Diamonds reflect the mineral character of coal blue through the use of carbon in its purest state: diamond. The 33 mm Big Bang One Click features a polished stainless steel bezel set with 36 diamonds totalling 0.76 carats, while the 32 mm Spirit of Big Bang carries 44 diamonds totalling 0.70 carats. All diamonds are certified according to dual RJC and Kimberley Process standards, with colour grades F and G, VVS clarity and excellent cut.

These steel variants present the coal blue in a different light. Where the titanium versions feature the carbon-effect dial, the diamond-set models offer a finely sunray-finished coal blue dial that displays the shade's complexity, revealing subtle gradations of blue and grey in an ever-changing palette. Both house the HUB1120 self-winding movement with 169 components and 18 jewels, delivering approximately 40 hours of power reserve.

What connects these releases is Hublot's commitment to internal development. The Big Bang Original Unico represents 20 years of design refinement distilled into a single, definitive expression. The Year of the Horse watch transforms carbon marquetry into cultural storytelling. The Classic Fusion Sage Green proves that the brand's creative vocabulary extends beyond bold statements to encompass subtlety and restraint. And the Coal Blue collection expands Hublot's chromatic range with a tone that feels both unexpected and entirely natural within the Big Bang family.