After a massive 2025, when the Big Bang collection celebrated its 20th anniversary, this year, Hublot has turned its focus to the next chapter of the Big Bang range, as well as its lengthy roster of world-class athlete ambassadors and its long-established mastery of material sciences.
Specifically in 2026, we’ve got an all-new range of Big Bang Reloaded Chronograph references, a pair of eye-catching limited editions created in partnership with Usain Bolt and Kylian Mbappé, and a duo of magnificent diamond-set Big Bang Impact models. Let’s get into it.
Hublot Big Bang Reloaded Chronograph
Following up on a big anniversary is never an easy task. But rather than turning its attention to another of its collections, Hublot has this year doubled down on the Big Bang range with the arrival of the new Big Bang Reloaded Chronograph collection.
In total, we’ve got five new references, each celebrating a different material that’s become a core part of the Big Bang’s DNA, and all powered by an updated version of the Unico Calibre that’s become the backbone of the range.
How’s it been updated? In short, Hublot has brought its most important visual details to the fore of the HUB 1280 UNICO Manufacture, improving the contrast of specific components like the column wheel at 6 o’clock and the dual oscillating clutch at 8 o’clock with new colours.
In addition, the calibre now features five patented technical innovations, including a backlash-compensating oscillating clutch, a “zero friction” ratchet wheel blocker, an anti-shaking chronograph hand system, and more. At the rear of the watch, Hublot reminds us exactly who it is, with a new openworked winding rotor that features the inscription “Hublot. Design. Manufacture. Nyon.”
The five different references measure 44mm in diameter, 14.5mm in thickness, and are rated to 100m of water resistance, but where they differ is their case materials, which are titanium, 18K Magic Gold, and three tones of ceramic in black, green, and blue. It’s an exciting new page to be turned for the Big Bang collection, and one that builds on the core elements that have made it such a provocatively compelling design for more than two decades.
Hublot Big Bang Reloaded Chronograph Usain Bolt & Kylian Mbappé Editions
Beyond the core new references of the Big Bang Reloaded Chronograph collection, the Nyon-based watchmaker has also announced the arrival of two limited editions (just 200 examples each) created in partnership with Usain Bolt and Kylian Mbappé.
First, taking a look at the edition dedicated to the world’s greatest track sprinter, the Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt, crafted from black ceramic and carbon, is a fitting tribute to the man who lowered the 100m world record to a mind-blowing 9.58 seconds.
Much like the core references, it too measures 44mm in diameter and 14.5mm in thickness, but the bespoke details begin between the hour markers 6 and 8, which read 6-5-8. When flipped upside down, owners will read 9-5-8 in a tribute to Bolt’s record-breaking run and around the bezel is engraved “Anything is Possible, Don’t Think Limits.” as a celebration of Bolt’s personal mantra.
Kylian Mbappé’s special edition takes a similar path, cased in white ceramic and 18K King Gold, and also measuring 44mm in diameter and 14.5mm in thickness, the watch comes to life in the details.
Around the bottom of the bezel reads Mbappé’s ethos for life, both on and off the pitch, with “Trust Yourself” engraved, while the 10 o’clock hour marker has been finished in gold to celebrate his squad number. Like Bolt’s edition, it’s powered by the HUB1280 Unico Manufacture flyback chronograph calibre, featuring a dial-side column wheel and a 72-hour power reserve.
Hublot Big Bang Impact One Million
If you’ve ever wanted someone to know exactly how much your watch costs, this is the Hublot for you. Arriving with an (unsurprising) RRP of CHF1 million (~AU$1.8 million), this remarkable Big Bang Impact raises the bar for what’s possible when it comes to gemsetting in the world of watches.
This eye-catching creation didn’t come out of nowhere. It follows previous multi-million dollar releases, including the One Million $ Big Bang, the Black Caviar Bang, the Big Bang Unico Haute Joaillerie collection, the $3 million Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon, and the $5 million watch.
All counted, it’s set with five hundred diamonds of different sizes and shapes (totalling around 44.6 carats), that serve as a frame for the central flying tourbillon that regulates the watch. The white gold case measures 45mm in diameter and 15.8mm in thickness, and powering the timepiece is the HUB9015 Manual Winding Tourbillon that offers an exceptional 120 hours of power reserve.
If Floyd Mayweather ever needed a new watch, this is it.
