“Partnering with Hublot is an honor; it’s a brand that understands the value of timeliness, precision, and also performance,” Mahomes said when the partnership was announced. The statement reflects the qualities associated with the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, who became the first quarterback in NFL history to win three Super Bowls before turning 30. It also captures the thinking behind Hublot’s approach to the Big Bang, a collection built around technical experimentation and a distinctive design language.
The Big Bang Returns With a More Ambitious Design
The Hublot Big Bang Reloaded represents the most comprehensive evolution of the original Big Bang formula in the collection’s twenty-year history. Rather than relying on cosmetic updates, Hublot has reworked the movement and redesigned the skeleton dial to bring the watch’s mechanical components into greater focus.
The result retains the angular case geometry and recognizable proportions that have defined the Big Bang while introducing a more detailed view of the engineering inside. The updated architecture also reinforces the connection between the collection’s external design and Hublot’s movement-making capabilities.
Inside the HUB1280 UNICO Flyback Chronograph
At the heart of the Hublot Big Bang Reloaded is the HUB1280 UNICO caliber, a 354-component flyback chronograph movement operating at 4Hz. It offers a 72-hour power reserve and 100 meters of water resistance, combining the functionality expected of a modern sports chronograph with the technical complexity of an open-worked movement.
Five patented innovations distinguish the updated caliber. Among the most visually prominent are a color-accented column wheel at 6 o’clock and a dual oscillating clutch at 8 o’clock. Both are visible through the skeleton dial, allowing the wearer to see components that perform essential functions within the chronograph mechanism.
The column wheel controls the chronograph’s start, stop, and reset operations, while the dual oscillating clutch supports the flyback function. This complication allows the chronograph to reset and immediately begin timing again with a single action, eliminating the need for separate reset and restart operations. By exposing these mechanisms, Hublot makes the movement’s engineering an integral part of the watch’s visual identity.
The collection also retains the brand’s One-Click interchangeable strap system. Each 44mm model comes with two options: a structured rubber strap and a fabric-inspired rubber band featuring custom H stitching. A ceramic and titanium deployant clasp completes the setup, allowing wearers to change the watch’s appearance without compromising its overall design.
Five References Define the Hublot Big Bang Reloaded Collection
The Hublot Big Bang Reloaded launches in five references that highlight different materials and design treatments from the brand’s history.
The Magic Gold edition features a polished 18K Magic Gold case paired with a black-plated titanium bezel. Developed by Hublot in collaboration with Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Magic Gold was introduced in 2011 as a scratch-resistant 18K gold alloy. Its combination with a dark titanium bezel creates a contrast between the warm metallic case and the more understated surrounding structure.
The All Black edition commemorates twenty years of Hublot’s All Black concept, first introduced in 2006. Meanwhile, blue ceramic and titanium and dark green ceramic and titanium versions expand the collection’s color palette. A titanium and ceramic hybrid completes the core lineup, offering a lightweight alternative that emphasizes material engineering alongside the collection’s signature proportions.
Hublot also presented two limited editions at Watches and Wonders 2026. The Big Bang Reloaded Kylian Mbappé combines white ceramic with 18K King Gold and is limited to 200 pieces. The Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt, also limited to 200 pieces, pairs black ceramic with carbon fiber and 18K yellow King Gold. Both editions connect the collection’s technical identity with athletes who have become central figures in Hublot’s ambassador program.
Patrick Mahomes and Hublot’s Performance Philosophy
Mahomes provides a prominent sporting connection for the Hublot Big Bang Reloaded, particularly in the American market. Hublot’s ambassador roster includes Novak Djokovic, Usain Bolt, and Kylian Mbappé, athletes whose achievements have made them recognizable well beyond their respective sports.
The partnership with Mahomes extends that approach into American football. Known for his unconventional throws and ability to improvise under pressure, the quarterback has built a reputation for producing plays that challenge traditional expectations of the position. His association with Hublot aligns with the brand’s emphasis on technical ambition and performance-driven design.
The connection also resonates with the flyback chronograph’s practical functionality. Its ability to restart timing in a single action makes it a useful complication for measuring consecutive intervals, while the movement’s exposed architecture puts that engineering on display. The watch’s appeal, therefore, rests on more than its association with elite athletes: its technical features are central to the collection’s identity.
Availability and Warranty
Hublot introduced an extended 10-year warranty structure through its Hublotista program in 2026, reinforcing its commitment to the long-term ownership experience. The Hublot Big Bang Reloaded is available through Hublot boutiques and the brand’s official website at hublot.com.
With its rebuilt UNICO movement, five patented innovations, and range of ceramic, titanium, and gold references, the Hublot Big Bang Reloaded updates a defining collection without abandoning the bold proportions and mechanical transparency that made the original distinctive. It is a technical evolution that keeps the Big Bang firmly connected to Hublot’s vision of contemporary watchmaking.
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