The Big Bang MECA-10 was announced last year, but it probably didn’t get as much attention as it deserved, which is a pity because it is rather interesting. Now, there’s a new version in Magic Gold. This is the Hublot Big Bang MECA-10 Magic Gold watch.
Stemming from a challenge to Jean-Claude Biver to create a Hublot inspired by Richard Mille was the Masterpiece line that in turn gave birth to the Spirit of Big Bang watches. One thing we wish to see more of in 2017 is more bright colors in watches, and we are glad Hublot is delivering.
About a year ago exactly, Hublot debuted their very first Hublot Big Bang UNICO Sapphire watch. It was and, I believe, still is the most affordable high-end sapphire-cased watch around. Today, Hublot releases a brand new sapphire crystal-based Big Bang, and it’s easily my favorite yet with the Hublot Big Bang UNICO Magic Sapphire.
For the first time, Hublot releases a GMT watch in the Big Bang collection with an in-house movement, and I have to say, it is pretty slick. The 2017 Hublot Big Bang UNICO GMT was developed with utility and practicality in mind, and as a logical extension of where Hublot Big Bang watches with in-house movements are going.
For SIHH 2017, Vacheron Constantin have released one of their most complicated pieces ever, and most likely their most complicated wristwatch. Last year, we saw the Vacheron Constantin Reference 57260 Pocket Watch, aka the most complicated watch ever created, with read more…
While Hublot is not officially part of the SIHH, they have started a tradition of releasing some novelties alongside the fair. This year is no different, and Hublot continues to do what it does best: make watches that redefine the boundaries of watchmaking in terms of technology, design, and materials. It achieves this by launching a new manufacture caliber, expanding its sapphire collection, and take the Sang Bleu collection to an even higher level by using new materials.
Figure out this situation. Beginning of last week, I was working in front of my computer, writing about upcoming SIHH 2017 watches, headphones glued to my ears, listening to a Quartet for Strings by Gustav Mahler – so-to-say, a quiet situation. Then arrived an email from MB&F, entitled “Horological Machine N°7“. This was already a drastic change of music. I switched to rock and roll. And then, I had to change to alternative-punk-rock when I looked at what basically was a huge “jellyfish-like-aquatic-sports-watch” with MB&F printed on the dial. Yes, you read perfectly, what you look at is the brand’s first attempt of a sports watch. But hey, you’re at Max Bûsser & Friends, so of course we had to expect something hyper-creative again. And that’s exactly what this new MB&F HM7 Aquapod is.
The restyled Da Vinci line is the focus of IWC‘s line-up at SIHH 2017, and it’s heavy on complicated watches for men and simpler watches for ladies. There’s only a single time-only watch for men, the Da Vinci Automatic. Stainless steel and 40mm in diameter, the Da Vinci Automatic takes some inspiration from the Da Vinci […]
SIHH 2017 – Ulysse Nardin is about to make some noise for its first SIHH showing off, with cutting-edge technology. The watch you’re about to see is nothing like you’ve seen before. Every part of this watch boasts an innovation, whether we talk about the escapement, the display, the winding system or even the hands. Meet InnoVision 2, a concept watch featuring avant-garde innovations that may make us rethink the future of mechanical watchmaking.
Here we are, live from the SIHH 2017. And as you can imagine, things are quite hectic. So, this is why we’ll show you short stories to discover some of the best novelties we’re been presented. No long articles, just the pleasure of live photos. Still, don’t worry, we have dozens of longer articles coming. To start the show, here is the mighty (understatement) Vacheron Constantin Celestia.