Fixing the Flaws of an Icon: Hublot Big Bang Original Watch Review

When Hublot debuted the Big Bang in 2005, it completely reshaped the modern luxury watch landscape. Following last year’s 20th-anniversary limited editions, Hublot officially brought the design back into its core catalog for 2026 as the standard-production Big Bang Original series. In this video, Ripley Sellers takes a close look at the Hublot Big Bang Original in Grade 5 titanium and black ceramic. While it captures the classic mid-2000s silhouette, this reference benefits from two decades of manufacturing evolution. Trimmed slightly to 43mm in diameter and 13.2mm thick, it features a twin-register dial layout powered by Hublot's in-house HUB1280 Unico flyback chronograph movement. Ripley examines how the case ergonomics have been refined, breaks down the multi-material "Art of Fusion" construction, and tests out the quick-release strap system on the wrist. Do you prefer this clean, monochromatic standard-production model over the original 2005 design? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! WATCH SPECIFICATIONS: Brand: Hublot Model: Big Bang Original (Titanium andCeramic) Case Material: Grade 5 Titanium with Black Ceramic Bezel & Black Composite Accents Case Dimensions: 43mm diameter, 13.2mm thickness, 52.2mm lug-to-lug Crystal: Sapphire (front and display caseback) Movement: In-House Caliber HUB1280 Unico Automatic Flyback Chronograph (Column-wheel with oscillating clutch) Power Reserve: 72 hours Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz) Water Resistance: 100 meters / 10 ATM (Sc