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Hublot Ignites LVMH Watch Week 2026 With Intriguing Designs and Case Materials

Hublot debuted unusual cases ranging from a gradient case inlaid with fiberglass, to one made from Novak Djokovic's shirts and racquets.

Hublot Ignites LVMH Watch Week 2026 With Intriguing Designs and Case Materials
Hublot Ignites LVMH Watch Week 2026 With Intriguing Designs and Case Materials  |  Photo: Haute Time / brand
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Hublot debuted unusual cases ranging from a gradient case inlaid with fiberglass, to one made from Novak Djokovic's shirts and racquets.

From serene pastel hues to technically enhanced movements, Hublot’s outing at LVMH Watch Week 2026 delivered a series of pleasantly surprising upgrades and debuts. The brand also unveiled thoughtfully conceived novelties paying tribute to European football, 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, and the impending Year of the Horse.

Hublot Ignites LVMH Watch Week 2026 With Intriguing Designs and Case Materials
Hublot Big Bang Unico SR_A / Photo credit: Hublot

Big Bang Unico SR_A

If you’re a fan of chronographs, the Hublot Big Bang Unico SR_A offers keen insight into a modern, high-precision chronograph movement. The third timepiece that British designer Samuel Ross MBE has designed for Hublot bears his studio’s name, SR_A, and is limited to 200 examples.

Arriving in a 42mm ceramic case, its dial has been openworked to shed light on key components of the HUB 1280 Unico movement, such as this vertical clutch chronograph’s column wheel that is visible at the 6 o’clock position. The Unico movement, of course, was the first movement designed and manufactured entirely in-house by Hublot, and is the maison’s pride and joy.

To match its openworking, the rubber strap of the Big Bang Unico SR_A has been perforated with Ross’s trademark honeycomb motif, and this strap will only be available on this timepiece. The Hublot Big Bang Unico SR_A is priced at US$31,200.

Hublot Ignites LVMH Watch Week 2026 With Intriguing Designs and Case Materials
Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition / Photo credit: Hublot

Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition

I’m not a tennis fan, but the lengths Hublot has gone to pay homage to the sport and the Djoker are jaw-dropping. Hublot’s latest Novak Djokovic tribute timepiece comprises a trio of variants: 72 numbered editions in blue representing his 72 hard court wins, 21 in orange for his clay court wins, and eight in green for his wins on grass. The tourbillon cage of each watch is anodized to match the case color, and a new watch will be added for each future win by Djokovic.

These vibrant composite cases are made from Djokovic’s Lacoste polo shirts and Head tennis racquets, and their straps are patterned like the grip tape of his tennis racquets. The case is reinforced by a case middle made from Titaplast®, which is strong as titanium, but can be machined to very fine tolerances.

Its MHUB6035 Automatic Tourbillon movement has been decorated with an irregular criss-cross of strings, which actually comprise a single string that has been laser-engraved into this pattern. The Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition bears his ND1 logo on its mainplate, and its barrel (which supplies energy to the timepiece) has a ‘cap’ that has been rhodium-polished, laser-engraved and lacquered to look like a tennis ball.

This intricate timepiece that weighs a mere 56 grams will retail for US$115,000.

Hublot Ignites LVMH Watch Week 2026 With Intriguing Designs and Case Materials
Hublot Big Bang Original Unico / Photo credit: Hublot

Big Bang Original Unico

The latest evolution of the Big Bang’s design is introduced to us in the form of four 43mm novelties, each sporting a historically significant material: a ceramic case, titanium case, titanium case with ceramic bezel, and King Gold case with ceramic bezel.

Hublot’s beloved Big Bang has been upgraded to the Unico in-house chronograph caliber—its gear train has been optimized, finishing has been further refined, lugs are more ergonomical, and crown has been coated with tactile rubber. The most engrossing of its upgrades are its dial’s motifs and steps, which have been dramatized to create greater visual depth.

The new Big Bang Original Unico models range from US$194,000 for the titanium version, to US$378,000 for the King Gold-and-ceramic edition.

Hublot Ignites LVMH Watch Week 2026 With Intriguing Designs and Case Materials
Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph UEFA Europa League Titanium Carbon / Photo credit: Hublot

Classic Fusion Chronograph UEFA Europa League Titanium Carbon

Perhaps the most compelling aspect of Hublot’s latest tribute to continental club football is its carbon-fiber bezel, which shimmers from black to anthracite gray, and has been inlaid with orange fiberglass. The inlaying of fiberglass is random, so each of this limited edition’s 50 examples will have a different appearance.

The sequel to 2017’s and 2023’s horological tributes to the UEFA Europa League, the new 42mm Classic Fusion Chronograph UEFA Europa League Titanium Carbon arrives in an official Europa League box together with a miniature Europa League trophy.

Powered by the UB1153 automatic chronograph movement, this titanium timepiece brandishes the UEFA Europa League logo on its 3 o’clock counter, encircled by an orange line that matches the fiberglass inlays.

“With the Classic Fusion Chronograph UEFA Europa League Titanium Carbon, we were looking to strike the right balance between a piece by and for fans of the UEFA Europa League, and one that could be worn daily by anyone,” shares Hublot CEO Julien Tornare.

This timepiece will go for US$148,000.

Hublot Ignites LVMH Watch Week 2026 With Intriguing Designs and Case Materials
Hublot Coal Blue Big Bang Original Unico and Spirit of Big Bang / Photo credit: Hublot

Coal Blue Big Bang Original Unico and Spirit of Big Bang

Hublot debuted a gentle new hue called Coal Blue, across four titanium references. The 43mm Big Bang Original Unico and 42mm Spirit of Big Bang showcase innovative dials inspired by the shimmer carbon-fiber, featuring alternating satin-finished and polished squares.

The diamond-set bezel variants of the Big Bang Original Unico and Spirit of Big Bang have 33mm and 32mm case diameters respectively, and satin-finished sunray dials.

“We have chosen to exploit the complementarity of our iconic Big Bang and Spirit of Big Bang watches,” said Tornare. “We are unveiling not two but four creations with boldly distinctive personalities, ranging from timeless elegance to sporty dynamism. With Charcoal Blue as the common thread, each design offers a unique perspective on this bold new color.”

These timepieces range from US$148,000 for the diamond-set Big Bang Original Unico, to US$229,000 for the non-diamond-set Spirit of Big Bang.

Hublot Ignites LVMH Watch Week 2026 With Intriguing Designs and Case Materials
Hublot Sage Green Classic Fusion / Photo credit: Hublot

Sage Green Classic Fusion

Inspired by springtime in the Alps, this trio of unisex timepieces not only introduces a gentle new Hublot color named Sage Green, but also brings back a popular feature that collectors might recall from Hublot’s Classic Fusion Essential series: the Milanese bracelet-like rubber strap.

To achieve this intriguing appearance, Hublot’s artisans have woven threads at 45-degree angles into the rubber. The result of this intricate stitching is a handsome rubber strap that resembles one of Milanese mesh.

The 45mm chronograph version of the Sage Green Classic Fusion is priced at US$123,000, the 33mm diamond-set version is US$10,500, and the 42mm time-only version is US$8,900.

“Hublot has already established itself as a leader in technical innovation, materials expertise and watch complications,” Tornare remarked. “Here, creativity is expressed differently, becoming more discreet and refined. With this sage green shade, we have chosen to place the accent on subtlety, minimalism and the essential. This exercise in style, focused on refined elegance, brings real added value to our Classic Fusion collection.”

Hublot Ignites LVMH Watch Week 2026 With Intriguing Designs and Case Materials
Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Horse Frosted Carbon / Photo credit: Hublot

Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Horse Frosted Carbon

In anticipation of Chinese New Year (February 17th), Hublot has unveiled a 42mm frosted carbon timepiece that honors the impending Year of the Horse with intricate hand-laid marquetry. Hublot’s craftsmen spent days assembling tiny pieces of carbon into a horse motif for each dial, which is complemented by raised gold lines and 3N gold-plated brass appliqués.

The MHUB1710 with 50 hours of power reserve and tungsten openworked rotor drives this marquetry masterpiece, which is limited to an auspicious 88 examples and priced at US$379,000.

Andre Frois
Andre Frois
Asia Editor · Haute Time
Andre Frois, previously the Editor-in-Chief of Revolution Asia, brings a wealth of experience to Haute Time. A Singaporean of Portuguese-Chinese descent, Frois has been creating compelling watch content since 2010 for prestigious publications such as Tatler, World of Watches, and The Peak. Renowned for his ability to distill the technical, historical, and financial aspects of watches into accessible narratives, he has also made a mark with investigative stories for VICE and the South China Morning Post. A graduate of NTU’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with a specialization in biomedical engineering, Frois furthered his expertise with a specialist diploma in Sport Science.
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