Once in a while, a watch comes along that doesn’t just tell time. It tells a story. Enter the Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu III. The third iteration of this series is a showstopper, blending art with timekeeping.

With a diameter of 42mm, this timepiece boasts a multi-surfaced barrel-shaped design that enhances its visual depth. Six H-shaped titanium screws pierce through the bezel, integrating seamlessly with the sandwich-style case that’s crafted from innovative materials and colors.

What catches the eye are the geometric tattoo patterns that dance between the case and the bezel. These aren’t just surface designs; they’re an ode to the art of tattooing. Through the sapphire dial, the HUB4700 automatic skeleton chronograph movement delights the senses with its mechanical beauty. The disc-shaped hands, themselves a geometric marvel, are an iconic design element born from the collaboration between Hublot and the Sang Bleu tattoo studio.

Cutting-edge techniques like polishing, satin finishing, engraving, chiseling, chamfering, and faceting sculpt materials into high-relief, revealing deep textures and patterns. The blend of hexagons, diamonds, and triangles creates mesmerizing shapes and forms that play a game of optical illusions.

Despite its bold appearance, the watch’s ergonomic design is remarkable. Whether you’re sporting it with or without the bezel, it fits wrists of all sizes, male or female. This third-generation timepiece stands as the pinnacle of the series, with even the sapphire glass etched with its own ‘tattoo’. It’s a visually stunning piece that wears as comfortably as a smaller watch.

Having had the pleasure of trying one on, I can attest that its wrist presence rivals the likes of Richard Mille. Don’t just take my word for it, though. Try it on yourself and witness its captivating charm.