Julien Tornare, CEO of Hublot, welcomed the guests with a moving speech recounting the Big Bang's two decades of phenomenal success. "Our icon, the Big Bang, has redefined the codes of contemporary watchmaking," he said. "Twenty years on, celebrating its revolutionary mindset, the Big Bang continues to embody the boldness, innovation and pioneering spiritfor which Hublot is renowned. It was such an emotional moment to have our Hublot Family united on this unprecedent occasion".
The evening continued with a breathtaking performance by master mentalist and friend of the brand, Lior Suchard, who stunned the audience. Among the guests present were a host of Hublot ambassadors and friends, including football champion Kylian Mbappé, the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, professional sailor and 3 times Vendée Globe finisher, Alan Roura, world champion sprinter, Mujinga Kambundji, and head coaches for the France and Portugal football teams Didier Deschamps and Roberto Martinez.
The Geneva-born, NewYork-basedDJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist Alissia then ignited the room with a vibrant set. Her unique style, a blend of funk, R&B and pop, setthe stage perfectly forthe highlight of the event: A performance by Mika. Hublot invited the Lebanese-American-British artist famous for his numerous hits to celebrate this special anniversary, and the star duly delivered a dazzling performance in an electric atmosphere. The party went on until the early hours of the morning, with Alissia returning to the decks for a high-energy DJ set that had guests dancing the night away.
This exceptional evening perfectly marked the two decades of the Big Bang, a now iconic model which, 20 years after its creation, continues to push the boundaries of watchmaking innovation. Launched in 2005,theBig Bang sent shockwaves through the refined world of fine watchmaking, with a revolutionary spirit faithful to the principles that have guided Hublot since its foundation in 1980.
A true creative canvas, the Big Bang has set the stage for two decades of breathtaking ingenuity, enabling the introduction of new materials, rethinking traditional mechanical complications and transcending the barriers between watchmaking and art. With its bold proportions and avant-garde construction, the Big Bang is the perfect embodiment of the brand's "Art of Fusion" philosophy – a concept that extends not only to the creation and blending of materials that seem to oppose each other, but also to the brand's collaborations with highly talented celebrities from diverse backgrounds.
Yannick Alléno
« The Bresse poultry, spinach, and nitrogen-crushed rose embody the alchemy between tradition and innovation, reflecting the essence of the Big Bang Hublot. The refined and timeless champagne evokes watchmaking excellence, while the crystallized rose recalls the bold fusion of materials, a signature of the brand. Like the Big Bang, this dish transforms iconic elements into a surprising and modern creation, celebrating 20 years of avant-garde. »
Eneko Atxa
“More than any material what really inspires me about the Big Bang is the magical beauty that catches you, that's the feeling I want to generate with my plate-shaped pieces. »
Clare Smyth
« Just as Hublot pushes boundaries in materials, I strive to reimagine classic flavors—offering a refined yet playful take on the beloved Malteser. This dessert is my tribute to Hublot’s legacy of bold creativity and excellence. »
Andreas Caminada
« Hublot’s Magic Gold and sea buckthorn are two incredible elements. With sea buckthorn growing even at an altitude of 1,900 meters above sea level, resilience and strength are the most obvious parallels. They both share a wide range of applications and have a distinct look and taste, respectively. They both play an integral role in the creation of something amazing. »
Anne-Sophie Pic
« I am delighted to have participated in this memorable evening, paying tribute to the Hublot's iconic Big Bang. Our shared universes celebrate the art of fusion, of materials on one side, of flavors for the other. Through the chrome theme, I proposed an interpretation centered around the 'petit pois,' revealed under a chrome dome, an ode to the coming spring. The chrome, both timeless and resilient, embodies here the fusion of modernity, nature, and timelessness. »
HUBLOT
In 1980 and forthe firsttime, a watch dared to put a gold case on a rubber strap, turning the luxury watch world upside down in the process. Named for the porthole-shaped bezel with its exposed screws, Hublot was born and with it, the Art of Fusion.In 2005 the brand took this exercise in creative thinking to a new level with the Big Bang and its iconic design, size and layered construction case. That same year, Hublot received the Best Design award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Since then, spurred by this revolutionary mindset, the Big Bang has never stopped reinventing itself. The twenty-first century has its first watch Icon.
The concept of fusion is omnipresent, the guiding principle for every collection. Big Bang timepieces reshape the geometries of time; Classic Fusion balances boldness and restraint, while the Exceptional Timepieces overwrite expectations to create unprecedented horological objects. With its disruptive approach of challenging convention, Hublot’s DNA is transcribed in the Unico, Meca-10 and tourbillon in-house movements, to add another tier of meaning to the Art of Fusion.
Alchemy is ingrained into Hublot and not just at La Manufacture. Magic can take place on a football pitch, producing partnerships with major events (FIFA World CupTM 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, Premier League, UEFA Champions League and UEFA EuroTM). Sometimes it happens at a concert, a basketball match, an artistic performance or at a unique gastronomic experience with Hublot’s family of starred Chefs. And so, the Hublot Vibes come to life, through shared moments of exaltation amongst the Hublotistas, its very own community of proud Hublot owners. The Art of Fusion goes beyond the tangible. It is a way of being, the Hublot way of life.
BIG BANG 20TH ANNIVERSARY – A CELEBRATION OF THE BIG BANG REVOLUTIONARY MINDSET
In 2005 the Big Bang marked the advent of a new era in watchmaking, more closely attuned than ever to the privileges of its name. Few timepieces have transformed contemporary watchmaking like the Big Bang. Twenty years after its launch, it remains the incarnation of a Manufacture that constantly pushes the boundaries ofthe unknown. Through exclusive materials and in-house movements, led by theUnico and the Meca-10, the Big Bang breaks with tradition - a notion it has never completely embraced. Singular for its bold aesthetic, plural for its versatility, this is the Big Bang.For more photos, click on this link: https://we.tl/t-sQcQ0gXfPy
