5 Best Skeleton Watches from Hublot

For the watch aficionado, there’s nothing more exciting than witnessing how a watch mechanism works. This fascination for the watch movement prompted the introduction of skeleton watches as early as the 18th century.

Skeleton watches provide the wearer with a closer view of the inner workings of a watch through a ‘skeletonised’ or ‘openwork’ dial. With skeleton watches, watchmakers typically remove the non-essential, non-moving inner parts of the watch. As such, what remains are the bare essential elements which are then polished and engraved for a more appealing finish.

Since 2012, the demand for skeleton watches has increased, prompting watchmakers to keep innovating this ancient art. Hublot is one of the luxury brands that have mastered this art.

Founded in 1980 by Carlo Crocco, the name Hublot is a French word for ‘porthole’ of a ship, which is a signature shape of the bezel of Hublot watches. Using a modern and innovative approach to the art of skeleton-watchmaking, Hublot’s skeleton watches have cutting edge designs.

For those in the market for suave skeleton watches from Hublot, here are five that will not disappoint.

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic

With its black contemporary design, this Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Skeleton watch is big on presence and performance. Significantly, its 45mm black ceramic case features a striking rose gold bezel with the signature H-shaped screws.

The semi-skeleton dial showcases two chronograph sub-dials and hands in the same rose gold hue as the bezel, featuring a black luminescent coating. Its signature bold and floating numerals are prominent against an intricate skeleton dial. Not only that, but a HUB1242 UNICO Manufacture, self-winding chronograph flyback movement powers this impressive watch.

With 330 components, some components are visible through its semi-skeleton dial. Additionally, this watch features a 72-hour power reserve and is water-resistant up to 100 metres.

Living up to its name, the Big Bang Unico Magic combines design audacity and technical prowess in a modern timepiece.

Hublot Spirit of Big Bang

At 42mm, Spirit Of Big Bang Automatic Skeleton watch is a breath of fresh air with its vibrant pop of colour. The blue skeleton dial is complemented by a blue rubber and alligator leather strap

Admire the mechanism up close through its skeleton dial. Three sub-dials are displayed for an advanced chronograph function. Additionally, the rhodium-plated hands and indexes perfectly match the tone of the bezel. Furthermore, this skeleton watch runs on a HUB4700 chronograph movement, boasting a power reserve of 50 hours and water resistance of up to 50 metres.

A trendy and highly-technological piece, this skeleton watch is a perfect conversation starter.

Hublot Classic Fusion

Featuring a charming moonphase complication at 6 o’clock, this Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Moonphase Skeleton watch is elegant in all aspects.

From its 42mm titanium case and bezel with satin finishing to the alligator black strap and beautiful skeleton dial, the watch commands attention. Additional sub-dials feature the day, date, and month functions. Besides that, a self-winding HUB1131 moonphase movement drives this watch, offering a 42-hour power reserve and water resistance of up to 50 metres.

Practical and innovative, the Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Moonphase Skeleton watch can give any skeleton watches a run for their money.

Hublot Big Bang Unico Meca-10

Featuring 10 days of power reserve the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 skeleton watch packs a powerful punch in its mighty 45mm case.

Powered by a HUB1201 manual-winding skeleton movement, the watch features a microblasted 18K King Gold case. Blue-plated bridges with polished rhodium-plated balance complement its gold tone. Concurrently, a skeleton dial displays the hour, minute and second hands, including the power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock.

A sexy black and blue structured rubber strap and a 100m water resistance complete this skeleton watch.

Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofustion Chronograph

Not one to skimp on design and opulence, the Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph diamond skeleton watch is big, bold and beautiful.

At least 248 diamonds adorn the 18K King Gold case; while an additional 156 diamonds embellish the 18K King Gold bezel — faceted by French artist Richard Orlinski.

Markedly, a self-winding HUB1155 skeleton chronograph movement powers the watch, featuring a 42-hour power reserve and a 50m water resistance. Meanwhile, an intricate openwork dial displays the hour and minute hands, including the hour markers and chronograph subdials.

All in all, with 404 diamonds matching its technical prowess, this skeleton watch is definitely an opulent choice.

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