Hublot brings the Big Bang back into focus at Watches and Wonders 2026
After a couple years of diversifying its offering and introducing new models, Hublot has brought its core model, the Big Bang, back to the forefront with intriguing updates and athlete-led references
By Cayle Reid
WATCHMAKERS ARE RARELY know for a single model, but when it comes to Hublot, the Big Bang is undeniably the centrepiece of the brand’s range. Over the last few years, Hublot has gone to great efforts to expand its collections. And don’t get us wrong, the Classic Fusions, Spirit of Big Bangs and the MP collection are all nice, but for the brand’s 20th anniversary in 2025, the Big Bang was always going to be the focal point.
But after a year saturated with new Big Bangs, we were surprised to see Hublot double down on the model at Watches and Wonders 2026. Surprised, but not ungrateful, because it’s quite the display. We got an all-new range of Big Bang Reloaded Chronograph references, a pair of limited editions designed in partnership with Kylian Mbappé and Usain Bolt, plus diamond-set Big Bang Impacts.
Read on to see the best new Hublot watches revealed at Watches and Wonders 2026.
Hublot Big Bang Reloaded Chronograph
Following up a big anniversary is never easy, but Hublot wasn’t shy about returning to the same well so soon after a number of big releases. The result is a new range of five Big Bang Reloaded Chronographs, each celebrating a core material from the Big Bang’s history. Each watch is also powered by an updated version of the Unico Calibre.
Hublot is putting visual details of the HUB 1280 UNICO Manufacture in the spotlight this time. The contrasts have been improved across the board for increased legibility. For example, the column wheel at 6 o’clock and the dual oscillating clutch at 8 o’clock have been handed new colours.
All five watches are 44mm in diameter and 14.5mm in thickness. The case materials is where they differ. These range from titanium and 18-carat ‘Magic Gold’ to ceramic in blue, black and green tones.
Hublot Big Bang Reloaded Chronograph, Usain Bolt edition
Like the core pieces, Usain Bolt’s special edition of the Big Bang measures 44mm in diameter and 14.5mm in thickness. The difference is in the details, of which there are many. For starters, where you would usually find the 6, 7 and 8 hour markers, you’ll now find a 9, 5 and 8. This is in reference to Bolt’s world record 100 metre time of 9.58 seconds. The bezel is engraved with the words “Anything is Possible, Don’t Think Limits.” Fans will know that this is Bolt’s personal mantra. Of course, the most obvious detail is that the minutes hand has been reshaped to resemble a lightning bolt.
Hublot Big Bang Reloaded Chronograph Kylian Mbappé edition
World Cup-winning French footballer Kylian Mbappé also gets a new Hublot special edition. Featuring a case made from white ceramic and 18-carat ‘King Gold’, the details are once again where this watch shines. Like Bolt’s version, Mbappé’s has his personal motto engraved on the bezel. In this case, that’s “Trust Yourself”. The 10 o’clock hour marker has been finished in gold, because he wears the number 10 on the playing field. It’s also powered by the HUB1280 Unico Manufacture flyback chronograph calibre.
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