Hublot’s latest Big Bang is built around one of the most recognisable numbers in modern sport.
The Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt Ceramic Carbon pays tribute to Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second 100-metre world record, set in Berlin in 2009, while also marking 15 years of the sprinter’s relationship with the watchmaker.
Limited to 200 pieces, it’s a dark, technical chronograph with flashes of Jamaican colour and a handful of details that reward a closer look.
At a glance
- Hublot has introduced the Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt Ceramic Carbon as a 200-piece limited edition.
- The 44 mm chronograph uses a ceramic case, carbon caseback, frosted carbon bezel and the automatic Unico HUB 1280 flyback chronograph movement.
- The watch celebrates Bolt’s 9.58-second world record in Berlin and 15 years of his ambassador partnership with Hublot.
A Big Bang built around 9.58 seconds
The most playful detail sits on the hour track, where a reversed 5 appears between the 6 and 8.
Turned upside down, the sequence becomes 9.58, a discreet nod to the time Bolt recorded at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin more than 15 years ago.
It’s a clever way to reference a sporting milestone without turning the dial into a souvenir.
The chronograph layout keeps the openworked, layered character associated with Hublot’s Big Bang chronographs, while the timing indications introduce the green, yellow and black colours closely tied to Jamaica.
A lightning-bolt-shaped central hand leans into Bolt’s nickname, but within the broader monochrome architecture it feels graphic rather than theatrical.
Ceramic, carbon and yellow gold details
The watch is housed in a 44 mm ceramic case and fitted with a carbon caseback, giving the piece a technical foundation that suits both the Big Bang format and the athlete it celebrates.
A frosted carbon bezel is secured by six yellow gold screws, adding a warmer contrast to the otherwise dark construction.
Yellow gold also appears on the case middle, which is engraved with Bolt’s personal motto, “Anything is Possible. Don’t Think Limits.”
That mix of performance materials and precious metal is very much in Hublot’s lane, especially when paired with the brand’s preference for bold case architecture and visible mechanical depth.
The Unico flyback movement inside
Power comes from Hublot’s automatic Unico HUB 1280 calibre, a flyback chronograph movement with a 72-hour power reserve.
The flyback function is particularly apt for a watch tied to sprint timing, as it allows the chronograph to be reset and restarted without the usual stop-reset-start sequence.
On the reverse side, the oscillating weight features a bolt-shaped motif made using a sample of soil taken from the runner’s training track.
It’s the sort of personal touch that gives the watch a more direct connection to Bolt’s career beyond colours, numbers and signatures.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Hublot |
|---|---|
| Model | Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt Ceramic Carbon |
| Edition | Limited to 200 pieces |
| Case size | 44 mm |
| Case material | Ceramic with carbon caseback |
| Bezel | Frosted carbon with six yellow gold screws |
| Movement | Automatic Unico HUB 1280 |
| Complication | Flyback chronograph |
| Power reserve | 72 hours |
| Strap options | Textile strap with Velcro attachment or rubber strap |
The Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt Ceramic Carbon is aimed squarely at collectors who like their sports watches with a visible story and a strong wrist presence.
It’s not a quiet chronograph, but then neither is the record it celebrates.
