Hublot Releases Barrel Shaped Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon
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Hublot has released a Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon 42mm which is a structured, airy offering that comes with a barrel shape and a new HUB6020 tourbillon movement.The immediately recognizable Spirit of Big Bang collection of timepieces from Hublot sports allHublot Releases Barrel Shaped Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon
Hublot has released a Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon 42mm which is a structured, airy offering that comes with a barrel shape and a new HUB6020 tourbillon movement.The immediately recognizable Spirit of Big Bang collection of timepieces from Hublot sports all the important codes of Hublot’s DNA. Based on the Art of Fusion which has arisen from the imagination of its visionary Chairman, Jean-Claude Biver, the collection additionally is composed of unique materials. As a result for the first time in this collection, the barrel-shaped case of the Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon is made from carbon-fiber and comes with black or blue composites integrated into it. The same material is also used in the bezel which is held together by H-shaped titanium screws while the case back also features carbon.The tourbillon as per the press release from Hublot incorporates “a mobile frame making one complete rotation per minute and offsets the force of terrestrial gravity for increased accuracy”. Onboard the timepiece is a HUB6020 movement which is designed specifically to fit the barrel-shaped case. The movement has a hours and minutes dial positioned off-center at 3 o’clock, while the tourbillon is at 6 o’clock. There is also an indicator which shows the status of the 5-day power reserve and it is present at 8 o’clock. While a large fluted crown present on the watch allows for hassle-free hand winding.Ricardo Guadalupe the CEO of Hublot stated that “the very essence of Hublot is fully represented in this Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon” which is a product of the intense research and development that the company uses to create movements and new materials. Two limited editions of the Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon in black carbon composite and blue carbon composite will be created.Click on the slideshow to check the timepiece.http://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more