Hublot. An 18K rose gold, titanium and ceramic skeletonised automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch
Model: Big Bang, Limited Edition No.257/500
Reference: H3DO.PM.1180.RX
Date: Purchased 31st December 2009
Movement: 27-jewel automatic
Dial: Skeletonised black, applied gilt baton hour markers, outer minute divisions, subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, gilt pierced pointed baton hands, centre chronograph hand
Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, back secured by screws, black ceramic bezel secured by 6 screws, crown flanked by twins buttons, No.679431
Strap/Bracelet: Black Hublot rubber
Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K rose gold and DLC coated folding clasp
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 44mm
Accompaniments: Hublot box, outer card, Certificate of Authenticity, Instruction booklet, International Warranty
Footnotes:
Hublot launched the 'Big Bang' wristwatch, so called for its fusion of innovative materials including steel, carbon, rubber, titanium and Kevlar in 2005 and won the watch of the year award the same year.

Movement: Runs when powered, chronograph functions
Dial: Good
Hands: Good
Glass: Good
Case: Surface scratches consistent with wear, small nick to edge of case between 5 and 6
Strap/Bracelet: Overall good, slightly worn where ends meet case
Buckle/Clasp: Surface scratches

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