The Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Street Art pairs a 45-millimeter case made with concrete composite elements and titanium components around a skeletonized Meca-10 movement. The movement offers a 10-day power reserve and visible gear trains through openworked bridges. The case’s concrete elements are cast and finished to form the bezel and sections of the mid-case, while titanium is used for structural strength and to house the mechanical components. The crown and pushers are crafted in titanium with rubber inserts for ease of handling.
The watch face reveals the mechanical architecture beneath a sapphire crystal, and applied indices mark hours around the perimeter. A matching strap attaches to the case via integrated lugs. The design draws on street art influences in the use of concrete textures and finishes, and the piece is presented as a limited edition within Hublot’s Big Bang family. The construction combines traditional horological engineering with unconventional material application.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Concrete-based Luxury Products
- Using concrete in luxury products creates a unique tactile experience and redefines elegance through unconventional material combinations.
- Street Art Aesthetics in Fashion
- Incorporating street art elements into fashion design merges urban culture with high-end sophistication, appealing to trend-savvy consumers.
- Skeletonized Mechanical Movements
- Exposing the intricate workings of mechanical movements fascinates enthusiasts and showcases the artistry behind timekeeping devices.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Luxury Watchmaking
- Innovative material integration in luxury watchmaking breaks tradition and attracts enthusiasts seeking distinctive timepieces.
- Urban Art-inspired Fashion
- The blending of urban art influences with traditional fashion techniques transforms wearable art into a mainstream market.
- Advanced Materials Engineering
- The application of advanced composite materials in consumer products challenges conventional manufacturing processes.
