By Kien Lee
Tn a coming together of audacity and artistry, Hublot and The Hour Glass unveil a horological confection destined to sweeten the wrists of only 30 collectors: the Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Candy Pink. This limited edition timepiece is a vivid celebration of a partnership over four decades strong.
Infused in an irresistible Candy Pink, the timepiece pulses with energy, optimism, and a gentle wink of rebellion. A Pantone-perfect symbol of serenity and strength, Candy Pink finds newfound expression in a carbon fiber case, resulting in an ethereal marbled texture that is as lightweight as it is luscious.
“This is serious watchmaking with a delightful nuance,” says Hublot CEO Julien Tornare. “We’ve infused our advanced carbon composite with a vibrant hue that not only delights the eye but challenges the very notion of what high watchmaking can look like.”
Indeed, the Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Candy Pink is more than a pretty face. Its 42mm tonneau-shaped case, matte and frosted, is crafted from Hublot’s own pink-infused carbon fiber composite—a visual and material feat created exclusively for The Hour Glass. Each case is unique, thanks to a layering process that ensures no two marblings are the same, while still retaining the structural integrity and featherweight resilience that carbon fiber is prized for.
This marks the third time Hublot and The Hour Glass have partnered for a limited edition under the Spirit of Big Bang Carbon banner— with the Spirit of Big Bang Carbon White in 2023 and Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Green in 2024. But this year’s edition turns up the volume, with Candy Pink hour markers, logo, and hands lighting up the openworked dial like neon sugar spun on a skeletonised stage. A pink rubber strap completes the look, though a sleek black option offers a quieter counterpoint for those who prefer their sweetness with a side of subtlety.
Inside, the HUB4700 automatic chronograph movement powers this confection. A spiritual descendant of the legendary El Primero 400, it beats at a fiery 5 Hz, capturing time to a razor-sharp 1/10th of a second. With 278 components and a 50-hour power reserve, it is technical horology par excellence—visible through both the open dial and sapphire caseback, ensuring beauty both inside and out.
“Watches can reflect personality, creativity, and perspective,” says Michael Tay, Group Managing Director of The Hour Glass. “This joyful expression of innovation meets emotion. It’s a continuation of what we at The Hour Glass believe—that horology should be as inspiring as it is precise.”
The collaboration between Hublot and The Hour Glass is no ordinary retail partnership—it is a creative kinship, a relationship built on shared values: disruption, craftsmanship, and an unrelenting push toward the future. For over 40 years, The Hour Glass has championed the avant-garde, bringing bold watchmaking visions to life in Southeast Asia. This pink marvel is a love letter to that legacy—an emblem of partnership and playfulness, limited to just 30 pieces, each engraved with its unique number and the words “SPECIAL EDITION.”
Retailing at SGD 46,200, the Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Candy Pink is available only at select Hour Glass boutiques in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. And like the finest candy, it won’t last long.
