Hublot takes over yas marina with a big bang at the Abu Dhabi formula one grand prix 2016

Hublot thrilled the Abu Dhabi F1 GP crowds this year with a big bang, on Yas Marina’s largest and most luxurious yacht, the Titania. CEO of Hublot Ricardo  Guadalupe  and Regional  Director  Hublot  Middle  East  &  Africa  Marco Tedeschi  welcomed  celebrity  friends  and  guests  including  singers  Lionel  Richie, Rihanna and Drake, Hublotist as and members of the press on November 25, 26 and 27,  for  an  exciting  and  fun  weekend  filled  with  precision,  accuracy  and  innovation. Crowning the 2016 F1 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the perfect occasion to unveil  the  latest Big  Bang  Ferrari  collection,  coming  to  the  region  straight  from  its launch in Maranello Italy!

From Friday’s  practice  sessions  to  the  season’s  last chequered  flag  on  Sunday, the three-day  weekend  celebration  of  the  Grand  Prix  finale  left  no  sense  unstimulated. Against   a   backdrop   of   revving   engines   and   roaring mechanical   fury, brand management,   A-list   celebrities   and   special   guests   gathered   in   an   electrifying atmosphere aboard the 73m super yacht to witness F1 history being made once again.

Ricardo Guadalupe commented: “Since its inception, the partnership between Hublot and  Ferrari  has  been a fusion  of  perfection,  innovation  and  state-of-the-art  materials. That is why we are happy to present today the latest Big Bang Ferrari collection, a new milestone in our collaboration with the iconic scuderia.”

“The Middle East has been setting itself as the newcomer in the automotive and horology worlds. The Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix is one of the year’s  mostawaited events and we are proud to be here to cheer for our partners Ferrari with our new Big Bang Ferrari,” says Marco Tedeschi.

Since the collaboration with Ferrari began back in 2011, each new HublotFerrari edition  has  embodied  the  constant  quest  for  innovation,  excellence  and  performance that  unites these two brands. The Big Bang Ferrari is no exception. Taking inspiration from the innovative volumes and iconic design of the most recent Ferrari models, Ferrari and Hublot have redesigned the contours of the Big Bang Unico model.

The best of both worlds

This new design combines Hublot’s cutting-edge ideas and Ferrari’s design language. The perfect silhouette and proportions highlight the new architecture of  the  Big  Bang Ferrari, featuring highly functional yet stylish details.

Dial

The minute counter and date window at 3 o’clock are designed like a car tachometer and style of the date is inspired by a Ferrari speed dial.  The Prancing Horse logo features discreetly at 6 o’clock. At 9 o’clock, the seconds counter is in the shape of an air extractor. The hour and minute hands, which have been completely redesigned, offer improved readability. Instead of being positioned horizontally, the numerals are now positioned in line with the indices, which seem to float above the dial, giving the whole piece a 3D look.

Case

Forming a subtle yet perfect balance between innovative volumes and slender, functional forms, the contours of the bezel have been redesigned with countersunk notches for the 6 screws; a more ergonomic form that protects the screws and looks as if taken directly from an integrated control unit.

Profile

On the crown side, the case middle features a red line detail, recalling the iconic groove to the rear of  the  LaFerrari  model.  The elongated push-buttons are fixed  to a rotating staff like the pedals on a car. Marked with the Hublot logo, the crown has a much more integrated and ergonomic crown guard.  It evokes the characteristic form of the TPE (Turbo Performance Engineer) set in the centre of the Ferrari dashboard. The other profile is inspired by the styling of Ferrari cars. The name “Ferrari” is emblazoned in bright red across the watch’s now iconic sandwich-like case construction.

Movement

The Big Bang Ferrariis  equipped  with  a  Unico  movement –  the  Hublot  Manufacture movement that integrates a fly back chronograph with column  wheel positioned on the dial  side.  The oscillating weight  echoes  the  iconic  star  spoke  design  of  the  Ferrari wheel  rims,  while  the  main  plate,  bridges  and  oscillating  weight  are  all  treated  with black PVD and can be seen through the dial and sapphire case-back.

Limited edition

Measuring 45 mm in diameter and available in titanium (1000 pieces), King Gold (500 pieces) and uni-directional carbon (500 pieces), the Big Bang Ferrari has a strap made from  black Alcantara  on  black  rubber,  with  red  over-stitching in  the  style  of  Ferrari upholstery  or  in  black  Schedoni  leather  in  reference  to  the  iconic  design  of  Ferrari seats

A fusion of style and functionality

The new design perfectly accentuates the curves of the Big Bang, down to the smallest detail.

UNICO movement

Designed, developed, machined and assembled by the micro-mechanics, engineers and watchmakers at Hublot. Fly back chronograph (can be reset at any time – unique in the  watchmaking  industry), two  push-buttons,  with  date  indicator, mechanism  with double  clutch  and  “column  wheel”  visible  on  the  dial  side.  The hour counter is driven directly by the barrel and there is no jumper in the chronograph mechanism: this boosts reliability and robustness. Its pallet fork and escapement wheel are fixed to a removable platform and made from silicon, whose  lightness provides a guarantee of performance.  330 components.  Frequency 4 Hz  (28,800  Vib/h),  72-hour  power reserve.

BIG BANG FERRARI

Reference                    402.NX.0123.WR –1000 pieces limited edition (Titanium)

402.OX.0138.WR – 500 pieces limited edition (King Gold)

402.AU.0113.WR – 500 pieces limited edition (Carbon)

Diameter                     45 mm

Thickness                   13.05 mm

Water  Resistant     5 ATM (50m)

Case                             45 mm diameter in Titanium or 18K King Gold or Carbon

Bezel                          Titanium, or King Gold or unidirectional Carbon

Crystal                       Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective coating Black and red composite resin

Bezel Lug                  Black and red composite resin

Lateral inserts       Black and red composite resin

Crown                         Black PVD titanium, microblasted

Push-pieces             Black PVD titanium, microblasted

Case-back                  Titanium or King Gold or black coated Titanium

Water resistance      10 ATM, i.e. approx. 100 metres

Dial                              Sapphire, Ferrari appliqué, rhodium–plated (Titanium) or      5Ngold-plated(King Gold) or rhodium-plated (Carbon)

Hands                        Faceted  polished,  rhodium–plated,  aluminum  APS,     microblasted,  black nickel    (Titanium) Faceted    polished,    5N Gold, aluminum APS, microblasted, black nickel  (King  Gold) Faceted polished, black nickel, aluminum APS, microblasted, black nickel (Carbon)

Movement                Manufactured  in-house  by Hublot, automatic flyback chronograph with column wheel

Date                            Sapphire disk, yellow window at 3 o’clock

Power  Reserve         Approximately 72 hours

Strap                           Black Alcantara – red sewing –black rubber

Clasp                           Satin-finished Titanium (Titanium) or black PVD Titanium and King Gold (King Gold) or black PVD Titanium and matte carbon (Carbon)