Big Bang Unico Retrograde Chronograph

Two limited editions celebrating UEFA EURO 2016TM & UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUETM 
When the footballing world marches to the beat of Hublot 
Prestigious clubs, star coaches, virtuoso players, the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA EURO, the Champions League and Europa League, the footballing world has been marching to the rhythm of Hublot for 10 years. 

Hublot has been a pioneer for a decade and continues to confirm its commitment to football year after year. Whether they’re official ambassadors or friends of the brand, from Pelé to Mourinho, from Shaqiri to Scolari, from Roy Hodgson to Alex Ferguson and David Trézéguet, they, like so many others, are part of the “Hublot loves football” world. Just like the clubs, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, which by themselves account for a record number of titles and distinctions. As Official Timekeeper for the EURO, the World Cup, the Champions League and the Europa League, Hublot stands on the touchline of the most prestigious competitions and championships. This was all the Swiss watchmaker needed to design a watch dedicated to the most popular sport in the world: the Big Bang Unico Retrograde Chronograph. 

“Hublot and football, it all began in 2006 with Michel Pont who came to see us to talk about a partnership with the ‘Nati’ (Swiss national football team). His first words were: “I don’t understand why no watchmaker is a partner with the Swiss team.” This question immediately found an answer with Hublot. A few months later, the 60 members of the Swiss team all had a Big Bang ASF limited edition on their wrists when they flew off to the World Cup in Germany. A real success that led to many others. The story of Hublot and football is one of natural fusion, it’s obvious really! 10 years later, our loyalty and our love of football are still intact. Football makes Hublot tick! Hublot loves football!” 
Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO 

UEFA EURO 2016™ — Official Watch 
On the occasion of its 3rd EURO participation, Hublot introduces the Official Watch of UEFA EURO 2016™ which will take place in France from 10 June to 10 July 2016. Designed with the football world in mind, the Big Bang Unico Retrograde Chronograph wears the colours of France, the organising country of the 15th edition of the EURO. 100 watches, all in red, white and blue, will be issued. Its 45mm case in black ceramic is fitted with a “One click” interchangeable strap system in blue alligator sewn onto rubber and overstitched with white and red seams. 

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE™ — Official Watch 
Celebrating its recent partnership and its status as “Official Accredited Watch” for the Champions League, Hublot unveils a second limited edition of 100 pieces featuring its mythic Unico retrograde chronograph movement. Dressed in the Champions League’s midnight blue, its 45mm case in black ceramic sports a strap in blue alligator sewn onto rubber and overstitched with a white seam. 

Two mechanical chronographs for timing football matches. 
The HUB1261 movement is visible through a sapphire case-back finished with the UEFA Euro 2016™ or UEFA Champions League™ emblem. A bi-retrograde module with patented automatic winding is fitted to the UNICO manufacture calibre, enabling it to time a football match. Designed to time two halves of 45 minutes, and extra time, allowing a total of 60 minutes, its central chronograph display has the seconds and minutes hands moving on a circular arc between 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock. A push button at 2 o’clock activates the mechanism and moves the second hand to the 60-second mark before it swiftly jumps back to 0 and starts again, whereas the minute hand measures elapsed time as it moves around. The aperture in the centre indicates the ongoing period (1 — first half/ ½ break / 2 — second half, END – end of the game). As for the local time, this is displayed by a counter at 6 o’clock. 
On the pitches themselves, the now famous Hublot referee boards will also be joining the game. Used by the 4th official to indicate extra time and signal player changes, they have become inseparable from major competitions since their arrival at EURO 2008. They are now very distinctive and have a customised design that evokes the specific codes of each competition. That used in the Champions League was unveiled for the first time during the first leg play-off matches on 18 August 2015. As for that for Euro 2016™, we will see it in action on the 10 June 2016. 
Let the best team win! 

HUBLOT loves football 
2006 I Hublot becomes the first luxury timepiece brand to commit to the world of football Sponsor of the Swiss national football team 
2008 I Official Timekeeper for UEFA EURO 2008 
2008 I Official Timekeeper for Manchester United 
2010 | FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa 
2011 I Official Timekeeper for Ajax Amsterdam 
2012 I Official Timekeeper for Juventus 
2012 I Official Timekeeper for FC Bayern Munich 
2013 I Official Timekeeper for FC Paris Saint-Germain 
2014 I FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil 
2015 I Official Timekeeper for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada 
2015 I Official Timekeeper for Chelsea FC 
2015 I Official Timekeeper for the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League (2015-2018) 
2016 I Official Timekeeper for the UEFA EURO in France 

BIG BANG UNICO RETROGRADE CHRONOGRAPH EURO 
Reference 413.CX.7123.LR.EUR16 — Limited edition of 100 pieces 
Case “Big Bang Unico” — 45-mm diameter 
Satin-finish polished black ceramic 
Bezel Black ceramic and satin finish with titanium H-shaped screws 
Glass Sapphire glass with anti-reflective treatment 
Bezel lug Black composite resin 
Crown Black rubber and titanium with satin finish 
Push-pieces Titanium with white and black rubber 
Back Black ceramic with “100 NUM” engraved 
Sapphire glass with interior anti-reflective treatment and EURO 2016 logo 
Dial Multilayer blue and white dial 
Movement Manufacture UNICO HUB1261bi-retrograde movement with automatic winding, central chronograph and column wheel 
Power reserve 72 hours 
Water resistance 10 ATM (100 m) 
Strap Black rubber and blue alligator strap with red and white stitching 
Buckle Treated black titanium folding buckle 

BIG BANG UNICO RETROGRADE CHRONOGRAPH CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 
Reference 413.CX.7123.LR.UCL16 — Limited edition of 100 pieces 
Case “Big Bang Unico” — 45-mm diameter 
Satin-finish polished black ceramic 
Bezel Black ceramic and satin finish with titanium H-shaped screws 
Glass Sapphire glass with anti-reflective treatment 
Bezel lug Blue composite resin 
Crown Black rubber and titanium with satin finish 
Push-pieces Titanium with blue and black rubber 
Back Black ceramic with “100 NUM” engraved 
Sapphire glass with interior anti-reflective treatment and Champions League logo 
Dial Multilayer blue dial 
Movement Manufacture UNICO HUB1261bi-retrograde movement with automatic winding, central chronograph and column wheel 
Power reserve 72 hours 
Water resistance 10 ATM (100 m) 
Strap Dark blue rubber and dark blue alligator strap with white stitching 
Buckle Treated black titanium folding buckle