To mark the arrival of an auspicious period in the lunar calendar, Swiss manufacturer Hublot has introduced a stunning, limited-edition piece, the Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Horse.
Taking inspiration from Chinese culture, in which the horse symbolises ambition, endurance and forward momentum, the dial, modelled on Tang-dynasty artistry, depicts a high-spirited, flower-dappled horse outlined in gold, its mane caught in motion.
Limited to just 88 pieces, it combines hand-laid carbon marquetry with 3N gold-plated brass appliqués forming a horse motif. Every carbon fragment is cut, aligned and assembled by hand and three-dimensional gold lines, inspired by the embroidery of ancient Chinese ceremonial robes, give the horse a powerful presence.
The piece is 13.8mm thick and the 42mm tonneau-shaped case is crafted in matte black carbon. A black lacquer base amplifies contrast and depth, while the smoked sapphire caseback and black calf-rubber strap reinforce the watch’s assertive identity.
Inside the Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Horse beats the HUB1710, a reliable and high-performance automatic mechanical movement. Offering a power reserve of approximately 50 hours, the watch is water resistant to 100 metres.
“This creation embodies our drive to innovate beyond convention. With the Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Horse, we turn carbon and gold into sculpted art and symbolism into engineering precision. We master materials the way we master time, in a limitless way,” says Hublot CEO, Julien Tornare.
The Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Horse Frosted Carbon is available at a selection of Hublot points of sale.
Please visit hublot.com for more information.
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