The Hublot Big Bang Unico in yellow gold.
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The yellow gold watch, which has been eclipsed by stainless steel for the past two decades, is making a comeback. Hublot is participating in the renaissance with six special editions in yellow gold across its main collections, including Classic Fusion Chronograph, Big Bang Integral, Big Bang Unico and Spirit of Big Bang.
The Hublot Big Bang Integral in yellow gold.
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Hublot’s first yellow gold piece, the Classic Original, hit the market in 1980, just as yellow gold watches were heading into the limelight. They were all the rage in the 80s and 90s, but fell out of fashion at the turn of the millennium, mocked as parade pieces, synonymous with ostentatious displays of wealth and too much assertiveness. Today, yellow gold alloys are softer in color and watches are smaller in size, resulting in a more sophisticated yellow gold watch.
The Hublot Classic Fusion chronograph in yellow gold.
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Hublot claims that the six new yellow gold pieces together embody the aesthetic and technical elements of the Hublot signature. In addition to being all yellow gold, they variously feature skeleton work, internal movements, and gem-settings.
The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang in yellow gold.
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The collection includes the first yellow gold version of the Classic Fusion chronograph in a 42mm size and represents Hublot’s role as a pioneer in luxury sports watches. The case of the Big Bang Integral was crafted from a single block of gold and comes in two diamond versions, one set with 5.4 carats and the other with 17 carats. The Big Bang Unico comes with a rubber strap, commemorating the fact that Hublot was one of the first brands to pair a rubber strap with a gold watch case.
The Hublot collection in yellow gold (excluding gem-set pieces).
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The Spirit of Big Bang in yellow gold is the only one in the new collection to feature a tonneau-shaped case with alternately polished and satin-brushed surfaces. The skeleton piece has a high-frequency caliber, HUB4700, one of the most precise movements available. All have 42mm cases and contrasting black elements. Price: Classic Fusion Chronograph ($26,800), Big Bang Integral ($52,500), Big Bang Unico ($36,700), Spirit of Big Bang ($40,500).