Hublot Big Bang Cannes & St. Tropez Boutique Edition 411.EX.5129.RX

A Boutique-Limited Big Bang with More Specificity Than the Usual Unico

The Hublot Big Bang Cannes & St. Tropez Boutique Edition is the kind of reference that makes the Big Bang line more compelling for collectors who want something beyond standard production Hublot fare. Limited to just 100 pieces and produced exclusively for the brand’s Cannes and St. Tropez boutiques, it pairs Hublot’s in-house Unico chronograph platform with a full blue ceramic case and matching blue accents for a look that feels far more specific than a simple color variation.

What makes this reference interesting is that it still delivers the full modern Big Bang experience, but with a much tighter collector story. The 45-millimeter ceramic case gives it the bold wrist presence the Big Bang is known for, while the skeletonized dial, flyback chronograph movement, and low-production boutique run give it a level of distinctiveness that standard production pieces often lack. For the buyer who appreciates Hublot’s more technical, contemporary design language but wants a version with stronger scarcity and less day-to-day visibility, this is exactly the kind of Big Bang worth paying attention to.

At A Glance

·         Reference: 411.EX.5129.RX

·         Case Size: 45 millimeter

·         Movement: Hublot Unico HUB1242 flyback chronograph

·         Case Material: Blue ceramic

·         Strap: Blue rubber strap with stainless steel deployant clasp

·         Dial: Skeleton

·         Crystal: Sapphire

·         Water Resistance: 100 meters

·         Power Reserve: 72 hours

·         Card Date: 2018

·         Condition: Good overall condition with honest signs of wear

·         Highlight: Limited to 100 pieces for the Cannes & St. Tropez boutiques

Condition

The watch is running well and remains in overall good condition with honest signs of wear consistent with normal use. The crystal is clean and free of notable imperfections, while the blue ceramic case shows minor wear but no damage, chips, nicks, or pitting. The blue rubber strap remains in good condition with light wear, and the clasp presents nicely overall.

As is common with many older Hublot presentation boxes, the finish on the inner box has degraded over time and developed a tacky feel. To make ownership more pleasant, an additional presentation box will be included so the buyer does not need to handle the original box unnecessarily. Please review the photos carefully, as they form part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the watch.

Included With Watch

Included with the watch are the inner box, outer box, card holder, warranty card, limited edition certificate, and document holder.

Why We Like It

Limited boutique editions like this are where the Big Bang line starts to feel more focused. Hublot has produced a wide range of Big Bang references over the years, but lower-production pieces tied to a specific boutique or market tend to carry a clearer collector identity than standard catalog variants. In this case, the combination of a 100-piece production run, full blue ceramic case, and matching boutique provenance gives the watch a more interesting story than a typical colorway-driven Unico.

It also helps that the watch still delivers the technical substance buyers want from a modern Big Bang. The Unico HUB1242 brings chronograph functionality, a 72-hour power reserve, and the skeletonized architecture that defines Hublot’s more mechanically serious era. That combination of in-house movement, strong visual presence, and genuine scarcity is what makes this reference stand apart. For the buyer who wants a Hublot with real wrist presence but also wants something more niche and less commonly encountered than the average Big Bang, this is exactly the type of reference worth considering.

Full Specifications

·         Reference Number: 411.EX.5129.RX

·         Model: Big Bang Cannes & St. Tropez Boutique Edition

·         MSRP: Approximately $25,000 at time of release

·         Movement: Hublot Unico HUB1242

·         Case Material: Blue ceramic

·         Case Size: 45 millimeter

·         Water Resistance: 100 meters

·         Power Reserve: 72 hours

·         Dial: Skeleton

·         Strap: Blue rubber strap

·         Clasp: Stainless steel deployant clasp

·         Card Date: 2018

·         Location: Fort Worth, Texas

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