About Hublot Sapphire Watches
Hublot pioneered the use of colored sapphire composite cases in its Big Bang line, fusing corundum-based material with pigment to achieve bold, jewel-like tones that are simultaneously scratch-resistant and largely transparent. The Big Bang Tourbillon references such as the 429.JM.0120.RT in purple and the 419.JO.0120.RT in orange represent the haute horlogerie pinnacle of this approach, pairing a flying tourbillon with a case that is itself the spectacle. The MP-11 Power Reserve 14 Days, with references like the 911.JX.0102.RW and the Rainbow limited edition 911.JX.0102.RW.4099, takes the concept further by housing a seven-barrel manual-winding movement with a 14-day power reserve inside cases and dials made entirely or largely of sapphire crystal, making the architecture of the movement completely visible from every angle. Limited edition designations, Rainbow gem-set bezels, and exclusive materials like Magic Gold in the 911.MX.0138.RX place many of these watches firmly in collector territory.
What to Look For
Buyers should pay close attention to case material and color variant, as blue sapphire, water blue, orange, purple, and clear sapphire crystal all command different levels of collector demand, while Rainbow editions with colored gem bezels tend to carry the strongest premiums due to their limited production runs. The presence of a tourbillon versus the MP-11 multi-barrel power reserve movement represents a meaningful distinction in complication type and price tier, and condition plus original rubber or alligator strap components significantly influence value on the pre-owned market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Hublot sapphire watches different from standard Big Bang models?
Hublot sapphire watches replace or heavily integrate corundum-based sapphire composite material into the case, dial, and sometimes the bezel, making much of the watch structurally transparent and visually unlike any conventionally cased timepiece. This level of material complexity requires significantly more machining time and results in far lower production numbers, which is why many references in this collection carry limited edition designations.
Are the Hublot MP-11 sapphire watches in this collection new or pre-owned?
The majority of MP-11 and Big Bang Tourbillon sapphire references listed in this collection are brand new, as indicated in the product titles, and all are authenticated by Bizak and Co. prior to shipment. Stock availability can change quickly given the limited production nature of these pieces, so buyers are encouraged to inquire promptly about any specific reference.
What is the case size for the Hublot sapphire models available here?
Most models in this collection are sized at 45mm, including the entire MP-11 Power Reserve 14 Days lineup, while the Big Bang Tourbillon in purple sapphire references a 44mm case. Both sizes wear as bold statement pieces consistent with the Big Bang family's signature oversized aesthetic.
Buy, trade, or sell. Contact Bizak & Co. for pricing and availability on any reference in this collection.
