Hublot teamed up once again with the renowned Swiss tattoo artist and designer Maxime Plescia-Büchi to create a third iteration of their extraordinary Big Bang Unico Sang Bleu II chronograph. The overall design and functionality of this new watch is identical to the first two models, but the color scheme is all new, with a gorgeous matte blue finish that was also used by the artist on some of his latest creations.

The Big Bang Unico Sang Bleu II might look like a strange combination of geometry and volume to some people, but for us it’s a horological multifaceted wrist sculpture, with edges and angles in all the right places. Available in titanium and Hublot’s signature King Gold, this stunning watch abandons some of the usual elements of the Big Bang case for the geometric shapes Buchi uses in his tattoos.
The bezel for instance has a striking hexagonal profile, held onto the case with 6 H-shaped titanium screws ? quite a difference from the usual round shape of the bezel. Meanwhile, the central metal lip that extends from the case into the rubber strap also features an engraved triangle to add to the seemingly endless juxtaposition of geometric shapes. This dizzying effect is further enhanced by alternating polished and satin-brushed finishes on all these geometric shapes.

Next up, the skeletonised dial of the Sang Bleu II is also a visual treat, showing off a similar 3D geometric look, with countless layers and...