A limited edition novelty in honor of the fastest man in the world.
Hublot has introduced a new piece from the updated Big Bang collection. The launch of the Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt model is marked by two significant dates: the 15th anniversary of Usain Bolt's partnership with Hublot and the 10th anniversary of his triumph at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where the fastest man on the planet won three gold medals.
The watch features a 44mm case made of black ceramic. The green and yellow colors in the design refer to the athlete's homeland, Jamaica. Between the "6 o'clock" and "8 o'clock" marks on the dial, the numbers 6-5-8 are inscribed. When viewed at a certain angle, it becomes clear that this is a nod to Usain Bolt's world record - 9.58 seconds in the 100-meter sprint.
The chronograph's second hand is shaped like a lightning bolt, mimicking the athlete's signature gesture, and the polished bezel made of 18-carat yellow gold is engraved with his motto: "Anything is Possible, Don’t Think Limits." The gold is barely visible from the front due to the carbon insert. The signature H-shaped screws securing the bezel are also made of gold.
The highlight of the model is a capsule containing compressed soil from the training ground where Usain Bolt had his first runs as a child. The capsule is placed between two sapphire crystals on the case back.
The watch can be worn on a yellow fabric strap with a velcro fastener or on a rubber strap with a camouflage pattern, featuring the colors of the Jamaican flag. The model is powered by the HUB1280 Unico manufacture caliber with a Flyback function. This is a movement with a column wheel and horizontal clutch, designed to run for 3 days without winding.
The Hublot Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt is limited to 200 pieces. The watch comes with an international 10-year Hublot 5+5 warranty. The estimated price of the novelty is €29,400 or $30,000.