Here is a first look at Hublot’s first additions to its Big Bang Ferrari line for 2015. The collaboration between Ferrari and Hublot been running strong since it was announced late 2011, with upwards of ten Hublot Big Bang Ferrari references made thus far. Following the launch of the first two watches, the Big Bang Titanium and the Big Bang Magic Gold in 2012, the famous MP-05 LaFerrari (hands-on) – the only watch in the world with a 50-day power reserve – three Big Bang models in 2013, three Big Bang models in 2014, two new Big Bang Ferrari “racing” versions have now been unveiled.
These two new models, set to officially debut at Baselworld 2015 next month, are actually part of a broader milestone: 10 years of the Big Bang. Of course done under the Ferrari collaboration, they are much styled in the “racing theme” particularly those straps (with the one-click fast attachment system, btw). The first is the aptly named Big Bang Ferrari Black Ceramic, which is adorned with details in Ferrari’s legendary red colour; the second is the Big Bang Ferrari Grey Ceramic, inspired by the historic NART (North America Racing Team) livery. Each piece offered in a limited edition of 250 pieces.
The ceramic case measures in at 45mm, housing a UNICO manufacture movement. The dial is dominated by the unique and distinctive Ferrari grille – a blackened crisscross mesh which clearly reveals the main plates and bridges of the movement. On top of this we see an applique of the famous Ferrari Prancing Horse at 9 o’clock, while the minute counter and date window appear at 3 o’clock in the colors of the Ferrari shield.