

Hublot created 500 Big Bang Unico Sapphire models cut straight from blocks of sapphire, a material which is almost as hard and scratch-resistant as diamond. It is extremely difficult to machine and many watch brands have only reserved sapphire for one-of-a-kind pieces or very exclusive collections, such as the Richard Mille 56-02 which is only limited to 10 pieces. Nonetheless, Hublot has taken on the challenge and asserted its expertise in sapphire cutting by interpreting it in a "large collection" of 500 pieces.
According to our research, this is the first time a Big Bang Unico Sapphire being offered in public auction.