Hublot's Big Bang Original Soft Touch brings an exclusive textured rubber compound to a 43 mm titanium case, available in All Black and All Red from 20,700 CHF.
A Refined Overview
- Titanium case of 43 mm overmoulded in an exclusive textured rubber compound with a velvet effect, available in All Black (ref. 431.RXN.2740.RX.VEL) and All Red (ref. 431.RXR.2770.RX.VEL), priced at 20,700 CHF each.
- The texture is produced through a dedicated overmoulding process, making it an intrinsic part of the material construction rather than a coating or surface treatment.
- Powered by the in-house HUB1280 Unico chronograph calibre, 354 components, 72-hour power reserve, water-resistant to 100 m.
- Announced 1 September 2026 from Geneva; available at selected Hublot points of sale and on hublot.com.
Design and Materials
Announced on 1 September 2026, the Big Bang Original Soft Touch applies an exclusive rubber compound across every surface the wearer touches: case, bezel, dial and strap. Hublot developed the texture through a dedicated overmoulding process using specially engineered tooling, so the thousands of fine micro-elements that produce that distinctive softness are formed within the material itself during production, not applied after the fact.
Both variants read as monochromatic objects. The All Black places a deep titanium case against black DLC-coated pushers and a black rubber dial carrying a carbon pattern; raised counters and tone-on-tone rehauts build a layered depth across the surface. The All Red draws on Hublot’s 2018 red ceramic milestone, translating that same chromatic intensity into the new tactile language.
Movement and Construction
The HUB1280 Unico calibre, conceived and assembled at the Hublot Manufacture in Nyon, drives both references. Its 354 components include a column wheel, dual-clutch architecture and a skeletonised tungsten rotor open-worked in the shape of an H. Five patented innovations cover functions from a backlash-compensating oscillating clutch to a highly shock-resistant time-setting system. At 4 Hz, the movement delivers a power reserve of 72 hours.
The 43 mm case measures 13.2 mm in thickness. Bevelled edges, curved lugs and rectangular pushers with rubber inserts complete the geometry. Hublot’s One Click system allows strap interchangeability without tools, a practical consideration for Gulf collectors who wear their watches across different contexts.
Market Position
Priced at 20,700 CHF (24,900 USD), the Soft Touch sits within Hublot’s established Big Bang Original range. For that figure, the buyer receives the full Unico manufacture movement, a titanium case, and what the brand describes as an industry-first overmoulded texture. Hublot backs all eligible timepieces purchased from 1 January 2026 onwards with a 5-year basic warranty, extendable to ten years through the Hublotista programme, placing it among the more generously warranted chronographs at this price level.
Ownership and Availability
The presentation case supplied with each watch carries a matching textured Hublot logo, extending the tactile identity beyond the timepiece. Both references are available now at selected Hublot boutiques and on Hublot‘s official website.
| Movement | HUB1280 Unico Manufacture, Self-Winding Chronograph; 354 components; 43 jewels; 4 Hz (28,800 A/H) |
| Case size | 43 mm diameter; 13.2 mm thickness |
| Case material | Titanium overmoulded in textured velvet-effect rubber (All Black or All Red) |
| Dial | Rubber with velvet effect; carbon pattern, raised counters, tone-on-tone rehauts |
| Strap | Structured rubber with velvet effect; One Click interchangeable system; deployant buckle |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM / 100 m |
| Price | 20,700 CHF / 24,400 EUR / 24,900 USD / 19,600 GBP |
| Availability | Selected Hublot points of sale and online at hublot.com |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reference numbers are the Hublot Big Bang Original Soft Touch models?
The All Black carries reference 431.RXN.2740.RX.VEL and the All Red carries reference 431.RXR.2770.RX.VEL. Both share a 43 mm titanium case overmoulded in textured velvet-effect rubber.
How much does the Hublot Big Bang Original Soft Touch cost?
Both the All Black and All Red versions are priced at 20,700 CHF, 24,400 EUR, 24,900 USD, or 19,600 GBP. They are available at selected Hublot points of sale and on hublot.com.
What movement powers the Big Bang Original Soft Touch, and what is its power reserve?
The watch houses the HUB1280 Unico in-house chronograph calibre, comprising 354 components and 43 jewels. It oscillates at 4 Hz and delivers a 72-hour power reserve.
Is the soft touch texture on the Big Bang Original a coating or a surface treatment?
According to Hublot, the texture is neither a coating nor a surface treatment. It is produced through a dedicated overmoulding process using specially engineered tooling, integrating the texture directly into the rubber compound during production.
What warranty does Hublot offer on the Big Bang Original Soft Touch?
For eligible timepieces purchased from 1 January 2026 onwards, Hublot provides a 5-year basic warranty with the possibility of a further 5-year extension through the Hublotista programme, bringing total coverage to up to ten years.
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