Hublot Big Bang MECA-10: A Shift In Consciousness

The Big Bang MECA-10 is a surprising and enjoyable shift in direction for Hublot: mechanics first, style second! Many watch lovers have expressed interest and fascination with the MECA-10 as it speaks of new goals and a new energy behind the brand. Read on to discover why.

8 years ago

Quill & Pad’s Predictions In The Chronograph Category Of The 2016 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

Our panel members choose their winners in the Chronograph category of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie between the Louis Moinet Memoris Red Eclipse, Ulysse Nardin’s Marine Chronograph Annual Calendar, Montblanc’s 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Limited Edition, the Chopard Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition, Zenith’s El Primero 36’000 VPH, and the Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire. There is some division as to the predicted outcome, click to find out why!

8 years ago

Quill & Pad’s Predictions In The Chronograph Category Of The 2016 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

Our panel members choose their winners in the Chronograph category of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie between the Louis Moinet Memoris Red Eclipse, Ulysse Nardin’s Marine Chronograph Annual Calendar, Montblanc’s 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Limited Edition, the Chopard Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition, Zenith’s El Primero 36’000 VPH, and the Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire.

8 years ago

Hands-On with the very Monochrome Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire All Black

Monochrome and exposing intricate mechanics”… definitely sounds like something we love here, at Monochrome-Watches! Living up to the promise and presented at Baselworld 2016, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire All Black features a smoked transparent case crafted out of sapphire, based on the already introduced clear version. Time to go hands-on with a time-stopper not to be left in the dark.

8 years ago

Can a Watch Collector take Hublot Seriously?

Hublot is a polarising brand amongst the watch cognoscenti. Even when speaking to veteran high-end watch collectors like Glenn Chiang, answering a question about the existence of Hublot in their collection conjures deep thought and careful answers. Sometimes, over forum discussions, a number of commentators will offer that while Hublot is…

8 years ago

The Collector’s View: WatchTalk with Glenn Chiang

Glenn Chiang is a 31-year-old watch collector based in Melbourne, having moved from Taiwan when he was just 5 years of age. He is currently a lawyer at a leading Australian law firm specialising in construction and major projects, and also owns and operates multiple cafes and restaurants throughout Melbourne. This is his watch journey. …

8 years ago

Where does the name of your favourite watch model come from?

Ever wonder how watches got their names? A few weeks ago we told you about the brand names and their origin. Today we’re going to look at the watch model names. With hundreds of past and present watches, what has been the inspiration for watchmakers and brands to call them certain names? Some are pretty …

8 years ago