The Big Bang Unico Pink Sapphire: Hublot's Latest Innovation

Hublot's innovative use of sapphire cases began in 2016 with the introduction of the Big Bang Unico Sapphire a fully sapphire-cased watch. This marked the start of Hublot's deep dive into sapphire as a key material in high-end watches. Since then, Hublot has significantly expanded its sapphire collection, offering models in various vibrant colors, including transparent blue, yellow, red, and now, pink.

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Tourbillon

Tourbillon

The tourbillon is a complex mechanism found in some watches that compensates for the effects of gravity on the accuracy of the timepiece. It is characterized by a rotating axis that carries a set of hands and mechanical components.

Gravity, resulting from the Earth's gravitational force, can cause slight variations in the oscillation rate and accuracy of traditional mechanical watches. The tourbillon was designed to address this issue.

In a tourbillon, an independent rotating assembly is installed within the watch and rotates regularly around its own axis. This design compensates for the effects of gravity on the hands and watch components, thereby improving its accuracy.