2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Hublot's signature Big Bang collection. To commemorate this anniversary, the brand will host a special event, the "HUBLOT Watch Academy," at the Hublot Ginza Boutique in Tokyo's Ginza district on Friday, June 27th, starting at 7 PM. Matthias Butte, director of research and development at Hublot's Swiss headquarters, will visit Japan for the first time in about 10 years to introduce Hublot's unique materials. Masamasa Hirota, editor-in-chief of the watch magazine Chronos Japan, will also hold an in-depth discussion about the Hublot Manufacture. Three groups of six people will be invited to this event, exclusively for webChronos readers. To participate, please apply using the dedicated form within this article.
Hublot celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Big Bang with a special event
The Big Bang, Hublot's signature collection, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025. To commemorate this milestone, a special event will be held at the Hublot Ginza Boutique in Ginza, Tokyo.
The special event featured the Big Bang 20th Anniversary, which was released this year. This masterpiece follows the design of the original Big Bang released in 2005, but is equipped with the in-house chronograph movement, Unico.
In addition, Matthias Butte, Director of Research and Development at Hublot's headquarters in Switzerland, will be visiting Japan to coincide with the event. A talk event has been planned with Masamasa Hirota, Editor-in-Chief of the watch magazine Chronos Japan and also known as "Watch Professor." The two will discuss not only the must-see details of the Big Bang, but also watchmaking at Hublot's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, and cutting-edge research and development.
Born in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1964, he currently serves as the Director of Research and Development at Hublot's Swiss headquarters. After working for Nouvelle Lemania, Vacheron Constantin, and Franck Muller, he founded BNB Concept in 2004 and has held his current position since 2010. This is his first visit to Japan in approximately 10 years.
Hublot has developed unique materials through its own research and development, such as its highly scratch-resistant patented 18K gold "Magic Gold," its multi-colored "Magic Ceramic," and a wide variety of colored sapphire crystals, and has used them in its luxury watches. Butte is at the helm of this innovative Manufacture Hublot. This event, which allows visitors to learn about the Manufacture Hublot, which is not open to the public and is difficult for end users to learn about, will satisfy the desire for knowledge for many watch enthusiasts.
We will be inviting three groups of six webChronos readers to this special event. If you would like to participate, please fill out the necessary information in the application form below.The application deadline is 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 22, 2025.It is.
The event will also feature drinks and finger foods, as well as a raffle with Butte and Hirota. Please enjoy this special talk by Butte, who has created materials that embody the spirit of Hublot, an exquisite fusion of "science and alchemy" and "playfulness and boldness."
Event overview
Date: Friday, February 2025, 6
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (doors open at 6:45 PM)
Location: Hublot Ginza Boutique
Address: 3-5-9 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Number of participants: 3 groups of 6 people (single participants are also welcome)
Application deadline: June 22, 2025 (Sun) 11:59 PM
*If there are a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held. Winners will be contacted instead of announced.
Application form
Application deadline: June 22, 2025 (Sun) 11:59 PM
New models of the Big Bang celebrating its 20th anniversary will be gathered together
The event venue, the Hublot Ginza Boutique, will feature five Big Bang 20th Anniversary models that were announced at Watches & Wonders Geneva in 2025.
This new model combines the design and mechanism of the original Big Bang, which was released in 2005 and is still in the lineup as the "Big Bang Original," with the current model equipped with the in-house chronograph "Unico."
The biggest feature of this watch is that the movement, which was originally made by ETA, has been replaced with the in-house chronograph "Unico." While previous Unico models had openwork dials, this model has a solid dial. Furthermore, the stainless steel of the original model has been replaced with titanium, and the 18K red gold has been replaced with 18K King Gold. The crown and rotor feature the 20th anniversary logo, making this a model that is not just a reissue of the design, but also exudes a new feeling.
All of the Big Bang 20th Anniversary models are limited editions and are not always available in stores. This event will be a great opportunity to not only hear from Butte, but also to see the nostalgic yet new Big Bang collection.
Automatic movement (Cal. HUB1280). 43 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 72 hours. Ti + black ceramic case (43mm diameter). Water resistant to 100m. Limited to 500 pieces worldwide. Price: 2,849,000 yen (tax included).
Automatic movement (Cal. HUB1280). 43 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 72 hours. 18K King Gold and black ceramic case (43mm diameter). Water resistant to 100m. Limited to 250 pieces worldwide. Price: 5,269,000 yen (tax included).
Automatic movement (Cal. HUB1280). 43 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 72 hours. Red ceramic case (43mm diameter). Water resistant to 100m. Limited to 100 pieces worldwide. Price: 4,356,000 yen (tax included).
Automatic movement (Cal. HUB1280). 43 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 72 hours. Black ceramic case (43mm diameter). Water resistant to 100m. Limited to 500 pieces worldwide. Price: 3,454,000 yen (tax included).
Automatic movement (Cal. HUB1280). 43 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 72 hours. 18K Magic Gold case (43mm diameter). Water resistant to 100m. Limited to 100 pieces worldwide. Price: 5,566,000 yen (tax included).
