Hublot, Swiss luxury watchmaker and Marc Ferrero, the artist behind Storytelling Art, unveil the Big Bang One Click Marc Ferrero.
Photos Courtesy of Hublot SA
Paying homage to the 21st century woman, who distinguishes herself through the multiplicity of her roles, in this exclusive timepiece she is embodied as the heroine of modern times. This collaboration marks an exploratory approach to art and watchmaking.
A Muse, the 21st century woman
In turn wife, mother, friend, lover, business woman, femme fatale, fashion icon or night owl, for every hour of the day the modern woman sets herself apart as unpredictable, multifaceted and unique. She is disarming and makes light of the simple or complex adventures that she comes up against; drawing upon her charm, she juggles the lives that fill each of her days.
Big Bang One Click Marc Ferrero
The dial tells the story of this heroine of modern times with ‘Lipstick’, an iconic work by the artist. Enigmatic behind her dark glasses, she remains majestic in the face of the unexpected and affirms her femininity, armed with her lipstick. Spinel’s in shades of red, topazes for the turquoise version, and forty-two fine stones decorate the bezel of the new 39-mm case, which is adjusted to her feminine wrists. With one touch of its “One Click” patented fastening system, the leather strap makes way for a version in alligator and rubber, a touch of sophistication appropriate for the moment. Available in red and turquoise, the special series will be available in 50 copies of each tone.
Watchmaking and painting in movement: Fusion
Hublot and Marc Ferrero cultivate the art of exploration in their respective fields, with fusion as the guiding principle. For the watchmaking house, it is the unexpected blend of rare and innovative materials and for the artist and friend of the brand, it is the combination of different graphic styles on the same plane. It was therefore natural for their innovative spirits to find a shared expression, with watchmaking as a vehicle for art. A story of timeless adventures is embodied by the Big Bang One Click Marc Ferrero timepiece. A flagship announcement linking to the “Hublot loves Art” series.
“When I am asked ‘What innovative and modern idea develops your painting?’ Without hesitation, I answer fusion… Using different graphic styles (cubism, impressionism, surrealism, figurative, etc.) on the same plane or over my works-just like a film director uses special effects to tell a story-will always represent an extremely exciting challenge for me.”
Marc Ferrero
BIG BANG ONE CLICK MARC FERRERO
Diameter: 39 mm
Thickness: 12.55mm
Water Resistance: 10 ATM (100m)
Case: Satin-finished and polished stainless steel
Bezel: Polished stainless steel, set with 42 blue topazes or 42 red spinel
Bezel Lug: Turquoise composite resin / Red composite resin
Lateral inserts: Turquoise composite resin / Red composite resin
Screws «H»: Polished titanium
Glass: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment white logo Hublot printed inside
Crown: Stainless steel
Case Back: Satin-finished stainless steel engraved “LIMITED EDITION” + “XX/50”
Case back Glass: Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment
Dial: Black lacquered dial with multicolor printed designed by “Marc Ferrero”
Hands: Polished rhodium plated hands
Movement: Caliber Hublot HUB1710, Self-winding movement
No of Components: 166 (27 jewels)
Frequency: 4 Hz (28’800 A/h)
*Each color limited to 50 pieces