The thirst for ongoing innovation by Hublot combined with the creativity of Samuel Ross when it comes to materials and forms has resulted in the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A. In this, the latest collaboration between the Swiss luxury watch brand and the international artist and designer, technical and aesthetic boundaries have been pushed even further.
For the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross (released in 2022), the artist showcased his love of colour, geometry and industrial materials, infused with an organic feeling, in this case, reflected in the titanium honeycomb mesh used on the sapphire dial, case, case back and strap.
SR_A is a company that Samuel Ross founded in 2019, the year he won the Hublot Design Prize. Its function was defined as “an ongoing exploration into the artisan-driven, industrial beautification of precious garments, objects and space.” Working in several fields – fashion, architecture and design – the company strives to blend modern aesthetics and technical innovation. In the five years since its creation, SR_A has gained a reputation for pushing boundaries and redefining established concepts of contemporary design.
Left: Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross in green (2023). Right: the brand new Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A by Samuel Ross.
It is no wonder then that Hublot approached Ross for a second collaboration. “We are trying to create a design that speaks a universal language that is both elegant and simple to understand,” stated the artist.
For the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A, Ross explored a different chromatic palette, based on the colour blue. The case size is the same, 44mm, as well as the honeycomb pattern in a grey finish that extends to the movement.
Among the differences with the previous Hublot by Samuel Ross is the two-tone bezel (satin finish and microblasted), and the two blues used for the hands and hour markers. The chromatic homogeneity continues on the crown and the rubber strap in the same perforated honeycomb motif that we see on the case.
The flanks, placed at 3 and 9 o’clock on the case, along with the bezel lugs, are made from frosted grey carbon. Beneath the dial sapphire dial, you get to view the manufacture calibre HUB6035 comprised of 264 components. This movement powered the Big Bang Tourbillon by Samuel Ross, with its self-winding micro-rotor and skeletonised tourbillon visible at 6 o’clock. The power reserve is 72 hours.
Only 50 examples of this new Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A by Samuel Ross will be available for sale, each presented in a specially designed collector’s box. Find out more at HUBLOT.
Author: Julia Pasarón
You may also enjoy reading about other Hublot collaborations such as the Hublot Darsham Droplet and the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon SORAI.
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