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Brand history & owner guide

Hublot

Hublot's official identity centres on material fusion, the 1980 Classic Original and the Big Bang family introduced in 2005. 1

A guide to Hublot history, material language and family research, not an authentication, service or market-price guide.

At a glance

Founding design idea
Gold case with natural-rubber strap 1
Signature collection
Big Bang 1
Movement milestone
Unico chronograph, 2010 2
Research priority
Exact reference, case and calibre 2

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Selected reference records

25 documented configurations from 25 model names. These records are a selection, not the full Hublot catalogue.

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Gold and rubber formed the original proposition

Hublot's own anniversary history says Carlo Crocco created the first Hublot watch in 1980, pairing a gold case with a natural-rubber strap. The brand treats that material combination and porthole-inspired bezel as a foundation for its Art of Fusion identity.

For owner research, material language is context rather than authentication. Establish the exact reference, case construction and strap specification before drawing conclusions from a design cue. 1

Big Bang changed the family structure

Hublot says the Big Bang arrived in 2005 and became its best-selling collection, while its 40-year material frames Classic Fusion as a later reinterpretation of the early design language.

A Big Bang, Classic Fusion and Spirit of Big Bang should be treated as separate family and case-form questions. Their shared branding does not make their movements, materials or dimensions interchangeable. 1

Unico adds a movement-specific layer

Hublot's current Big Bang material describes Unico as its first in-house chronograph, introduced in 2010. That gives researchers a clear reason to check movement naming and production era rather than using Big Bang as a catch-all technical label.

For any individual watch, use the reference, calibre and official technical sheet to separate a Unico-equipped model from other Hublot chronographs. 2

Case architecture is a reference question

Hublot's collections use different forms, materials and constructions under connected family names. Record the exact case material, diameter and family designation before comparing models.

This prevents a familiar bezel or rubber strap from becoming a substitute for the reference number. 1

Material-fusion language needs technical support

The Art of Fusion story describes an aesthetic and material direction. For an individual watch, its gold, ceramic, titanium, rubber or other construction should be checked against the model's official documentation.

Do not infer an uncommon material or movement merely from a collection image. 1

Archive the original configuration

Hublot watches can change through straps, polishing and later servicing. Preserve clear photographs, reference details and service paperwork when researching a specific piece.

Family history gives context, while object evidence supports an individual identification. 12

Key dates

  1. 1980

    First Hublot

    Hublot identifies its first gold-and-rubber watch. 1

  2. 2005

    Big Bang

    Hublot introduces the Big Bang. 1

  3. 2010

    Unico

    Hublot dates its first in-house chronograph, Unico, to 2010. 2

Ownership and continuity

Hublot's narrative links the 1980 gold-and-rubber watch, 2005 Big Bang and 2010 Unico movement in a material-fusion identity. 12

Identification and service

For an individual watch, record the complete reference, serial, dial, case, and movement markings and compare them with dated primary documentation.

A brand history cannot authenticate, appraise, or establish the provenance of a particular watch.

Evidence and limits

How the claims are supported
  1. source stated claim

    Hublot states that Carlo Crocco created its first watch in 1980 by combining gold and natural rubber.

  2. source stated claim

    Hublot states that the Big Bang was introduced in 2005 and became its best-selling model family.

  3. source stated claim

    Hublot's current Big Bang material describes Unico as its first in-house chronograph, introduced in 2010.

Known limits

  • This guide does not authenticate or value a Hublot watch.
  • Material, dimensions and movement specification must be confirmed at reference level.

Direct sources

  1. Hublot 40 Years: ProductsHublot · official history · accessed September 11, 2026

    Locator: 1980 Classic Original and 2005 Big Bang history. First-party source; its statements remain attributed.

  2. Big Bang e Gen3 TitaniumHublot · official collection page · accessed September 11, 2026

    Locator: Current Big Bang and Unico history statement. First-party source; its statements remain attributed.

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