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 ===== MDM Genève =====
-In [[1980]] the Italian [[Crocco, Carlo|Carlo Crocco]] founded the watch manufacturer **MDM Genève**. He developed a watch in a style not seen so far The luxury housing was made of gold held with 12 [[titanium]] screws, and the bracelet was in black [[rubber]]. According to the shape of the watch it was called "Hublot" (French for porthole).
+In [[1980]] the Italian [[Crocco, Carlo|Carlo Crocco]] founded the watch manufacturer **MDM Genève**. He developed a watch in a style not seen so far: The luxury housing was made of gold held with 12 [[titanium]] screws, and the bracelet was in black [[rubber]]. According to the shape of the watch it was called "Hublot" (French for porthole).
 ===== The "Big Bang" of Jean-Claude Biver =====
 In April [[2005]] the luxury brand based in Nyon on Lake Geneva caused a sensation with a true "big bang" [[Hublot Big Bang|Big Bang]] was the name of a new [[chronograph]] from Hublot, created by the former director and co-owner of the brand [[Blancpain]], [[Biver, Jean-Claude|Jean-Claude Biver]]. At the end of [[2003]] he had withdrawn from his managerial position at Blancpain and at the [[Swatch Group]] and had planned to sit down temporarily for a rest. But then he had met [[Crocco, Carlo|Carlo Crocco]], who had just looked for a successor for the leadership position at Hublot.
-With the [[Hublot Big Bang|Big Bang]] [[chronograph]] Biver now is announcing his comeback as a brilliant creator of watches. Instantly this watch won prizes at watch and design competitions and attracted the attention of the audience. With it the message of the fusion is elevated to a cult. In the models of the [[Hublot Big Bang|Big Bang]] series Hublot skillfully blends together all kinds of materials [[Kevlar]]®, [[carbon]], [[ceramic]], magnesium, [[tungsten]], [[tantalum]], [[titanium]], [[cermet]], [[steel]], [[gold]] and, of course, [[rubber]] again. Again the watch band is a striking design feature by inserting a layer of [[Kevlar]]® into the watch case the impression is created as if the bracelet runs smoothly through it.
+The primary designer of the Big Bang was [[Arpa, Yvan|Yvan Arpa]]. While Jean-Claude Biver (CEO since 2004) provided the strategic vision and marketing, it was Arpa who created the physical product that saved the brand.
+With the [[Hublot Big Bang|Big Bang]] [[chronograph]] Biver now is announcing his comeback as a brilliant marketer of watches. Instantly this watch won prizes at watch and design competitions and attracted the attention of the audience. With it the message of the fusion is elevated to a cult. In the models of the [[Hublot Big Bang|Big Bang]] series Hublot skillfully blends together all kinds of materials [[Kevlar]]®, [[carbon]], [[ceramic]], magnesium, [[tungsten]], [[tantalum]], [[titanium]], [[cermet]], [[steel]], [[gold]] and, of course, [[rubber]] again. Again the watch band is a striking design feature by inserting a layer of [[Kevlar]]® into the watch case the impression is created as if the bracelet runs smoothly through it.
 {{wst>image_cl|Hublot|Big Bang Aero Bang Tungsten|Hublot Big Bang "Aero Bang Tungsten" from [[2008]] with [[tungsten]] case}}
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 ===== In-House Automatic Chronograph Movement: Unico =====
+{{wst>image_l|HUB1280|Caliber HUB1280\\ © [[Hublot]]}}
 In [[2010]], Hublot introduced its in-house [[automatic]] [[chronograph]] movement, the **Unico**, which is a fully integrated chronograph that is not based on a base movement such as the [[Valjoux 7750]]. The original [[HUB1240]] caliber features a 354-part design in which the coupling wheel and horizontal clutch are visible on the dial side to visually highlight the mechanics.
 In [[2018]], the movement was further developed into the **Unico 2** (Caliber [[HUB1280]]), which was reduced by 1.3 mm to a height of 6.75 mm and incorporates five patented innovations.  Notable technical achievements include a [[silicon]] [[escapement]], a bidirectional winding system with ball bearings, and a 72-hour power reserve.  The frequency is 4 Hz; the accuracy is -2/+4 seconds per day.
+===== Biver Leaves Hublot =====
+Jean-Claude Biver stepped down from the operational leadership of Hublot in [[2012]] (handing over to Ricardo Guadalupe) and later left the LVMH Group entirely to found his own brand, [[Biver]], together with his son Pierre Biver in [[2023]].
+The new 43-mm version is a further development marking the 20th anniversary [[2025]]. Although current CEO Julien Tornare emphasized in interviews that the design honors the DNA established by Biver (“The Big Bang Original remains in the collection for everything it represents and for the strength of the design brought by Jean-Claude Biver”), the actual implementation, the combination with the Unico in-house movement, and the 2026 market launch fall entirely under the responsibility of the current management team led by Tornare.
+===== Model Lines =====
+{{wst>image_cl|Hublot|Big Bang Original Unico Titanium 43 mm}}
+**Big Bang** is the cornerstone of the current Hublot collection. So too is the in-house **Unico** or **Unico 2** movement.
+{{wst>image_cl|Hublot|Big Bang Meca-10 Titanium 42 mm back}}
+==== Big Bang Collection ====
+    * Big Bang Unico (flyback chronographs)
+      * [[Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium|Big Bang Unico Titanium]]
+    * Big Bang Original (flyback chronographs)
+      * [[Hublot Big Bang Original Unico 43 mm|Big Bang Original Unico Titanium 43 mm]]
+      * [[Hublot Big Bang Original Unico 43 mm|Big Bang Original Unico King Gold 43 mm]]
+      * [[Hublot Big Bang Original Unico 43 mm|Big Bang Original Unico Titanium Coal Blue 43 mm]]
+    * Big Bang
+      * [[Hublot Big Bang Reloaded|Big Bang Reloaded]], starting in [[2026]] (flyback chronographs)
+      * [[Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 45 mm|Big Bang Meca-10 45 mm]], [[hand-wound]] + [[power reserve indicator]], [[2016]]
+      * [[Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 42 mm|Big Bang Meca-10 42 mm]], [[hand-wound]] + power reserve indicator [[2025]]
+    * Spirit of Big Bang
+      * Spirit of Big Bang Moonphase
+      * Spirit of Big Bang Chronograph
+        * [[Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Essential Taupe 42 mm|Spirit of Big Bang Essential Taupe 42 mm]]
+        * Spirit of Big Bang Sapphire Blue 42 mm
+        * Spirit of Big Bang Titanium 42 mm
+        * Spirit of Big Bang Titanium Ceramic 42 mm
+      * Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10
+        * Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 45 mm
+      * Spirit of Big Bang Three Hands
+      * Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon 5-Day Power Reserve 42 mm
+    * Square Bang
+      * Square Bang Chronograph
+        * Square Bang Unico 42 mm
+      * Square Bang Tourbillon 4-Day Power Reserve 42 mm
+==== Classic Fusion ====
+    * Classic Fusion Three Hands
+    * Classic Fusion Moonphase
+    * [[Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph|Classic Fusion Chronograph]]
+==== Exceptional Timepieces ====
+    * [[Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System|MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System]]
+    * [[Hublot MP-11 14-Day Power Reserve|MP-11 14-Day Power Reserve]]
+    * [[Hublot MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde|MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde]]
 ===== Address =====
 Hublot SA\\
 route de Divonne\\ CH-1260 Nyon
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+{{tag>Watch_brands Watch_brands_Switzerland Manufactures LVMH}}