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KIH
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Revisiting Bigger Bang Tourbillon 44mm

This is not really a brand new model, but MTF's post a few threads below reminded me of this model and Ginza Boutique happened to have one, made me appreciate this model more - a bit different design concept and very original dial design.  More of this type of "challenge" is what I want to see this year from Hublot!



Big Bang Bigger Bang Tourbillon All Black 44mm
308.CI.134.RX
Limited Edition of 50


Mr. Biver himself was wearing it at some point in time....  I, too, would have been proud of this!




Very different dial design from "others"




Actually, very beautifully done "open" dial.








The "gear" shape design on the back is, well, just design   May look silly, but interesting.




Very unique bridge in the upper part of the dial side.










Chronograph second counter dial is at 2:30, minute counter is 10:00, and power reserve (5days!) is at 9:00.




120 hours power reserve.....




Uniquely positioned second counter dial...








Mono-pusher chronograph: another "different" aspect....





Just a simple black rubber strap.  Could be a bit luxurious?



  44mm, but that's okay....  Really cool watch.

















Not really thick at all.




















Index has the same design as others...




Beautiful looking tourbillon...




Details of the movement:
HUB 6300
Manual winding tourbillon movement with chronograph driven by the tourbillon
Number of parts - 269
Diameter - 30mm
Thickness - 7.8mm
Screws - Black PVD Coated
Balance - Free sprung Gyromax-type with Inertia Blocks
Tourbillon - Flying Tourbillon Cage raised by 2.8mm above the base plate
Casing-up diameter - 13mm
Power Reserve - 120 hours (5 days)


And, finally, you may have noticed, this was designed and made by BNB Concept and I am sure Mr. Buttet was involved in this project back then.


I somehow like this model/ design better thanks to its uniqueness in the Big Bang line.  Sure, there are aspects I don't like about this - case, especially bezel looks a bit, for the lack of better word, cheap.  And legibility is not the strongest point of this model, either.  Nonetheless, I do like this one.


Now, let us look forward.  We should be looking forward to what HUBLOT will come up with this year.  What would you expect from HUBLOT this year?


Best,
Ken
 

This message has been edited by KIH on 2014-01-08 07:50:28 This message has been edited by MTF on 2014-01-15 08:55:45

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