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Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Titanium 42mm (641.NX.0173.LR)

The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Titanium (ref. 641.NX.0173.LR) is a 42mm titanium chronograph with a tonneau-shaped case, the line Hublot launched in 2013 as a shape reinterpretation of the original round Big Bang. It runs Caliber HUB4700, an automatic column-wheel chronograph derived from Zenith's El Primero caliber. Cazador has no verified price observations yet for this reference. Its stand-out detail: the tonneau case combines straight and curved lines in a single silhouette, a more complex construction than the Big Bang's standard circular case.

Specifications

Case diameter
42 mm
Material
Titanium
Movement
Caliber HUB4700, automatic, column-wheel chronograph (El Primero base)
Frequency
36,000 vph (5 Hz)
Power reserve
~50 hours
Water resistance
100 m
Functions
Chronograph, small seconds, 30-min. and 12H counter, date
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap
Interchangeable One Click system

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History

Hublot introduced the Spirit of Big Bang line in 2013 as a shape reinterpretation of its Big Bang collection, launched in 2005: instead of the original circular case, it adopts a tonneau silhouette combining straight and curved sections, a construction with more surfaces and angles that complicates polishing and assembly compared with a conventional round case.

This reference, 641.NX.0173.LR, houses Caliber HUB4700, an automatic column-wheel chronograph that Hublot derives from Zenith's El Primero caliber — a brand that, like Hublot, has belonged to the LVMH group since 1999 and 2008 respectively — adapted to the manufacture's own architecture and finishing. The result keeps the El Primero's signature frequency, 36,000 vibrations per hour (5 Hz), a high figure that in chronograph work allows measuring intervals down to 1/10 of a second.

With a 42mm titanium case, the Spirit of Big Bang Titanium keeps Hublot's materials-fusion identity but in a monochrome format, without the ceramic inserts or color details of other executions in the line. The strap uses Hublot's One Click interchangeable system, allowing tool-free swaps.

This is the fourth Hublot reference Cazador adds, extending the brand's catalog with the Spirit of Big Bang line alongside the Big Bang Unico and the two Classic Fusion references already present.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Titanium 641.NX.0173.LR cost?

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What sets the Spirit of Big Bang apart from the original Big Bang?

The Spirit of Big Bang, launched in 2013, adopts a tonneau-shaped case combining straight and curved sections, versus the circular case of the original 2005 Big Bang.

How is Caliber HUB4700 related to Zenith?

Hublot derives the HUB4700 from Zenith's El Primero caliber, adapting it to its own architecture and finishing. Both brands belong to the LVMH group, which facilitates this kind of technical collaboration between manufactures within the group.

What frequency does Caliber HUB4700 run at?

36,000 vibrations per hour (5 Hz), the same signature frequency as the El Primero caliber it's derived from, which allows measuring chronograph intervals down to 1/10 of a second.

Is it easy to swap this watch's strap?

Yes, it uses Hublot's One Click system, which allows the strap to be removed and swapped without tools.

What power reserve does it offer?

Roughly 50 hours, a standard figure for an automatic chronograph in this category.

Is the Spirit of Big Bang Titanium water resistant?

It reaches 100 meters of water resistance, enough for daily wear and swimming, though it isn't designed as a technical dive watch.

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