From the Manufacturer:

The Hublot Big Bang watch with a Unico manufacture movement—an undeniable success has now been redesigned on a smaller scale, to have a diameter of 42 mm. Making this watch the perfect choice for gentlemen to downsize and for ladies’ wrists.

In 2010, Hublot launched its new manufacture movement, the Unico chronograph, which was fitted in its iconic Big Bang model in 2013. A really Big Bang! Fully designed, developed, machined and as-sembled by Hublot’s own engineers, micro-mechanics, and watchmakers, this chronograph movement went under the endearing codename of calibre Unico HUB 1242. This flyback chronograph, which can be reset at any time, is one of a kind in the industry. It stands out because of its double clutch mechanism and column wheel which can be seen from the dial side also having a removable platform escapement.

Five years later, the watchmakers from the Nyon manufacture have reworked the structure to offer us an all new Unico movement that is slimmer, giving it perfect dimensions for the 42-mm case of the new Big Bang. Introducing the calibre HUB1280. Just like its big brother, it keeps its double clutch mechanism and its column wheel can still be seen from the dial side. But, thanks to the removal of the platform escapement and the introduction of a new, flatter, self-winding system, it is 1.3 mm thinner (for the same 30-mm diameter).

The arrival of this new manufacture chronograph movement enables Hublot to offer its Big Bang flagship model in this new 42-mm version. Its diameter has gone from 45 mm to 42 mm and the thickness of its case has been reduced from 15.45 mm to 14.5 mm. These dimensions mean that the watch can now be worn both by ladies and gentlemen: Big Bang 42 mm is unisex! A lifestyle posi-tioning that is enhanced by the different versions available, including Titanium, Ceramic and King Gold finish. Big Bang is opening itself up to a new world, and its dimensions are 42 mm!

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