Hublot Big Bang: The Complete Pre-Owned Buyer's Guide for India Every Generation, Every Material, Every Price
No watch in the last twenty years has divided opinion quite like the Hublot Big Bang. It debuted in 2005 and within months became the most talked-about watch in the industry. Today it is one of the most recognisable luxury sports watches available pre-owned in India. This guide covers everything you need to know before buying one in Delhi or anywhere across the country
The Hublot Big Bang is a product of one of the most deliberate decisions in modern watchmaking history. In 2005, Jean-Claude Biver arrived as CEO of a struggling brand and built a watch that would either rescue it or finish it. The porthole case, the H-shaped screws, the rubber strap on a luxury watch: all of it was engineered to provoke a reaction. It worked. Twenty years later, the Big Bang remains Hublot's defining piece and one of the most actively traded luxury watches in India's pre-owned market.
The Three Generations You Need to Know
GENERATION 01
Big Bang Original
2005 to present
44mm case | Rectangular chronograph pushers | Third-party ETA base movement | H-screws on bezel
The watch that built the brand. The Original Big Bang established every design code that still defines the collection: the porthole case shape, the six H-shaped bezel screws, and the juxtaposition of high-end materials with a rubber strap. Early steel and ceramic references from this generation are the most accessible pre-owned Big Bangs in India and represent strong entry-level value. The rectangular chronograph pushers are the easiest way to distinguish an Original from later generations.
GENERATION 02
Big Bang Unico
2013 to present
42mm or 45.5mm case | Round chronograph pushers | In-house Unico HUB1280 movement | One-Click strap system | Flyback chronograph
The most significant development in Big Bang history. The Unico arrived in 2013 with Hublot's first fully in-house chronograph movement, the HUB1280, giving the brand genuine manufacture status. The column wheel sits at six o'clock, visible through the skeleton dial, which transformed the watch from a design statement into a mechanical one. Round pushers replaced the Original's rectangular ones. This is the generation most Indian collectors gravitate toward pre-owned: it combines the design prestige of the Big Bang with in-house movement credibility.
GENERATION 03
Big Bang Reloaded
2026
44mm case | Evolved Unico HUB1280 | Two-part bezel architecture | Column wheel at 6 o'clock | 72-hour power reserve
Launched at Watches and Wonders 2026, the Reloaded is not a new watch; it is the Big Bang Unico rebuilt from the inside out to put the movement front and centre. The column wheel and flyback architecture are now more visible than ever. Five production materials and two limited athlete editions mean this generation carries significant retail premium. For pre-owned buyers, its arrival makes earlier Unico references more accessible immediately.
The Materials: What Hublot Calls the Art of Fusion
No brand in Swiss watchmaking uses as wide a material palette as Hublot. Understanding the material directly determines price, wearability, and long-term pre-owned value in India.
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Steel and Ceramic The most common pre-owned configuration. Steel case with a ceramic bezel insert. Scratch-resistant, daily wearable, and the most liquid pre-owned option in India. Best entry point for first-time Hublot buyers in Delhi. |
Titanium Significantly lighter than steel with a distinctive matte grey tone. Popular with buyers who want serious wrist presence without the weight. Pre-owned titanium Unico references offer strong value relative to retail. |
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Magic Gold Hublot's proprietary 18-carat gold alloy developed in 2011, fused with ceramic to make it scratch-resistant. The only such material in watchmaking. Magic Gold pre-owned pieces command a premium in India: the material cannot be replicated. |
All Black Ceramic Full black ceramic case, bezel, and dial. The All Black concept launched in 2006 and turned twenty in 2026. Pre-owned All Black references are among the most consistently sought pieces in India's secondary watch market. |
Pre-Owned Hublot Big Bang Prices in India: What to Expect
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Reference |
Case |
Pre-Owned India (approx) |
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Big Bang Original Steel Ceramic |
44mm steel / ceramic bezel |
Rs 5L to Rs 9L |
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Big Bang Unico Titanium |
42mm titanium skeleton |
Rs 8L to Rs 14L |
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Big Bang Unico All Black |
44mm full ceramic |
Rs 10L to Rs 16L |
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Big Bang Unico King Gold |
42mm 18K King Gold |
Rs 18L to Rs 28L |
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Big Bang Unico Magic Gold |
45mm Magic Gold |
Rs 22L to Rs 35L |
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Spirit of Big Bang Titanium |
42mm tonneau titanium |
Rs 9L to Rs 16L |
Pre-owned prices represent a saving of 25 to 40 percent over retail on most Big Bang references. The Unico generation consistently holds its value better than Original references due to the in-house movement. Magic Gold and All Black editions in clean condition rarely discount deeply because demand in India remains strong.
What to Check Before Buying a Pre-Owned Big Bang in Delhi
The Big Bang is one of the most counterfeited luxury watches in the world. A genuine Big Bang feels immediately substantial on the wrist; the weight of the case and bracelet is one of the first authenticators. The H-shaped screws on the bezel should be precisely aligned and finished to an identical standard. On Unico references, the movement through the caseback should be clearly visible and the bridges finished with the same quality as the dial side.
The one thing every pre-owned Hublot buyer in India needs:
Authentication by a certified expert, not a visual inspection from a photograph. At Elite Hours, every Hublot is physically examined and certified by Watch CSA before it is listed. That is the only standard that matters.
Is the Big Bang a Good Investment Pre-Owned in India?
The Big Bang is not a Rolex Submariner when it comes to value appreciation. It does not build the same kind of secondary market premium. But that is not the right frame. Pre-owned Big Bang pieces in India offer strong value stability, particularly in the Unico generation and limited material configurations. All Black ceramic and Magic Gold pieces in clean condition with box and papers consistently attract serious buyers and do not depreciate aggressively.
For Indian collectors, the Big Bang occupies a space nothing else does: it is the loudest, most architecturally distinctive Swiss luxury watch available in the pre-owned market under Rs 15 lakh, and it wears that reputation with complete confidence.
Shop Certified Pre-Owned Hublot Big Bang in New Delhi
Every Hublot at Elite Hours is authenticated by Watch CSA, covered by a 2-year warranty, and available for in-person inspection at our South Extension boutique in New Delhi. Free insured shipping across India. Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM.