Conversations around gender politics are mostly avoided within the watch world, for a multitude of reasons. Arguments tend to get in the way of the mutual appreciation for the hobby, just like any contentious topic, but there is a glaring problem with how most companies go about their watch marketing. Opinions aside, that absolutely anyone can wear whatever they want is a fact. Hublot have made moves towards letting the watches speak for themselves with the limited edition Hublot Big Bang Millennial Pink — a watch that rides the fine line between masculinity and femininity in an attempt to be truly gender-neutral. Without the colour, the model is based on Hublot’s other UNICO 2 42mm chronograph models, but the colour is what completely defines the watch. The name ‘Millennial Pink’ throws up a lot of confusing implications, but the shade itself is quite entrancing. With notes of sandy-beige and salmon, it’s hard to believe the neutrality of the colour, which is undeniably pink. It’s not quite pastel, nor full-on peach, keeping you guessing whenever you check the time. Though the case, skeletonised dial and strap all match, the uniformity is broken up by the subtle changes in form and texture…
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