Born in 2005, the Big Bang has come to define the Jean-Claude Biver era at Hublot. In fact, many of the chronograph’s hallmarks, such as the nautical-inspired bezel (hublot means ‘porthole’ in French), visible screws, and chunky rubber strap, are directly inspired by the brand’s very first timepiece from 1980.
The crucial difference being that Biver took these elements and turned them up to 11, resulting in a bold, almost obnoxious watch that simply demanded
