On April 14, 2026, in Geneva, Hublot introduced the Big Bang Reloaded — an evolution of the open-worked Big Bang Unico. From its earliest days fusing gold and rubber in 1980, to making waves with the original Big Bang in 2005, and establishing in-house watchmaking with the Unico chronograph in 2010, technical achievement has always defined Hublot. Following the milestone of the Big Bang's 20th anniversary, the brand now presents this 44mm collection crafted from the materials that have shaped Hublot's identity, several of which celebrate important anniversaries in 2026. In this "Reloaded" vision, the Unico movement takes center stage, with color, contrast, and design architecture highlighting the chronograph's inner workings more clearly than ever.
Inside Out
In 2026, the icon returns with a complete overhaul from the inside out — bringing new energy, an evolved mechanism, refined design, and a stronger identity. The Big Bang Reloaded carries the legacy of both the Big Bang and the Unico forward into a new era.
Inside: Unico
Introduced in 2010 — just one year after Hublot's Manufacture was established — the Unico movement has continued to evolve with renewed components, optimized architecture, and refined proportions. In 2018, the base movement and chronograph module were fully integrated into a single, unified caliber, redesigned for higher performance and adjusted to fit various case sizes. Now 16 years after its introduction, the evolution continues. The movement has become even more visible, truly taking center stage.
The Big Bang Reloaded prioritizes both performance and legibility. The Unico — one of the most advanced integrated chronographs of its generation — features five patented technologies: an anti-backlash horizontal clutch, a constant-pressure friction system, a zero-friction ratchet wheel blocker, a fine-tuning mechanism for the balance wheel, and a shock-resistant time-setting mechanism. Beyond highlighting the movement's architectural beauty and technical depth, this "Reloaded" vision expresses the Unico's mechanisms through color and contrast more clearly than ever. The color-accented column wheel at 6 o'clock and the anti-backlash horizontal clutch at 8 o'clock emphasize the presence of this manufacture flyback chronograph movement. The chronograph counter at 3 o'clock has been newly designed, the date display relocated to between 4 and 5 o'clock, and a delicate color accent added to the flyback function. A new chronograph seconds hand accentuates its precise sweeping motion. On the caseback, a new openwork rotor features a cut-out "H" and the inscription "Hublot. Design. Manufacture. Nyon," creating contrast alongside the balance wheel, mainspring barrel, and gear train.
Outside: A More Assertive Big Bang Architecture
The Big Bang Reloaded stays true to its iconic design while projecting a bolder, more sporting character. The 44mm case features a two-part bezel construction, creating sharper contrast between materials and finishes. A multi-layered dial plays with texture and surface contrast to deliver depth and a technical edge. Chronograph functionality is highlighted through color accents on the pusher at 4 o'clock, a redesigned minute register at 3 o'clock, the flyback inscription, and the date display repositioned between 4 and 5 o'clock. On the caseback, the new openwork rotor with its cut-out "H" and "Hublot. Design. Manufacture. Nyon" engraving creates contrast alongside the balance wheel, mainspring barrel, and gear train. Each model comes with two strap options: a fabric-and-rubber strap with H-pattern stitching, and a classic black rubber strap — both fitted with a folding buckle and Hublot's patented One Click system for instant switching between sporty and dressed-up styles.
Materials Tell a Story
The Big Bang Reloaded celebrates Hublot's material expertise while marking key brand anniversaries — the 20th anniversary of the "All Black" concept (2006) and the 15th anniversary of "Magic Gold" (2011). These cornerstone collections represent decades of research, innovation, and craftsmanship distilled into a single icon.
The Magic Gold model features a unique bronze-toned alloy developed through four years of collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) metallurgy laboratory, and is manufactured entirely at Hublot's Nyon Manufacture. It is the world's first scratch-resistant 18K gold, with hardness second only to diamond.
Ceramic is available across three models. One is an All Black edition celebrating 20 years of the "Invisible Visibility" concept. The Blue and Dark Green models use Hublot's full-color high-tech ceramic, which is 300 Vickers harder than conventional ceramic. The fifth model pairs titanium and black ceramic, combining lightweight aerospace-grade titanium with technical ceramic for superior durability. As with the original 2013 Big Bang Unico, the titanium bezel and case are paired with a black ceramic caseback for exceptional robustness.
Big Bang Reloaded Lineup
Big Bang Reloaded Titanium Ceramic
Big Bang Reloaded All Black
Big Bang Reloaded Blue Ceramic
Big Bang Reloaded Dark Green Ceramic
Big Bang Reloaded Magic Gold
