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Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Essential Taupe 42mm

642.NX.4610.NR.HEC26

The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Essential Taupe 42mm is a 42 mm Grade 5 titanium chronograph with an HUB4700 automatic movement.

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Price
$24,800
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 5
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
642.NX.4610.NR.HEC26
Type
Chronograph
Case diameter
42.0 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
HUB4700 Self-winding Skeleton Chronograph Movement
Caliber
HUB4700
Power reserve
Approx. 50 Hours
Complications
Chronograph, Date
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Satin-finished and Polished Titanium
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Taupe Color Fabric with Velcro Fastener. Additional Strap : Taupe Color Lined Rubber; Titanium Deployant Buckle and Microblasted M3 Titanium Sport Buckle
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Carbon Stamped, Taupe Color
Dial colours
Brown
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (online exclusive)
Not published
Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet, Lume
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Essential Taupe 42mm?

Grade 5, as stated by the maker. The caseback is sapphire.

What size is the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Essential Taupe 42mm?

The case is 42 mm across. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Essential Taupe 42mm cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $24,800.

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