When it comes to wristwatches that scream ‘look at me’, the Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu III is at the top of its class. This timepiece is like the cool friend who got one tattoo and now keeps going back for more. With a 42mm case that flaunts a barrel-shaped multi-faceted design, it’s all about enhancing that three-dimensional visual impact.
In the world of watchmaking, innovation is king. The Sang Bleu III doesn’t disappoint with its unique six H-shaped titanium screws that pierce through the bezel. Its sandwich-style case construction is a delightful play of innovative materials and colors. And let’s not forget the iconic case lugs and the over-molded rubber crown that give the watch its distinctive flair.
From the case to the bezel, geometric tattoo patterns layer over each other, celebrating the extraordinary allure of tattoo art. A peek through the sapphire dial reveals the mechanical beauty of the HUB4700 automatic skeleton chronograph movement. Completing this artistic ensemble are disc-shaped hands in geometric forms — a signature design element of Hublot’s collaboration with the Sang Bleu tattoo studio.
The watch’s structure outlines symmetrical three-dimensional geometric shapes, which showcase a relief effect and a profound texture through polished, satin-finished, engraved, chiselled, chamfered, and faceted materials. Hexagons, rhombuses, and triangles alternate, weaving a new tale in lines and shapes.
Despite its impressive size and striking design, this watch achieves an outstanding ergonomic fit. Whether or not it comes with a bezel, it’s designed to suit wrists of all sizes, for both men and women.
In my honest opinion, the third-generation tattoo watch is this series’ most triumphant evolution yet. This time, the tattoos aren’t just confined to the case — the sapphire crystal glass has its own impressive ‘tattoos’. The watch certainly wows in real life. Plus, with its 42mm diameter, even those with smaller wrists can wear it with ease. I’d say it’s a strong competitor to, say, Richard Mille. Who’s ready to give it a try?
