"The All Black King"

Hublot Big Bang King All Black Limited Edition

 What do Ralph Ellison, the mid-century master of African-American letters, and the horological engineers at Hublot have in common? An unparalleled grasp of the power of invisibile visibility. Subtlety, layering, and understated genius are all hallmarks of this seemingly contradictory notion. And on rare occasions, as with Ellison’s Invisible Man and Hublot’s Big Bang King All Black Limited Edition—Invisible visibility can lay the figurative framework for an incontestable classic. The largest timepiece in Hublot’s stunning Big Bang Collection, the All Black King’s ceramic case is 48mm in diameter. Though size isn’t everything, this watch’s heft is a reminder of the heights of micro-engineering that have found their way onto your wrist. The All Black King’s unidirectional rotating bezel boasts raised numerical figures that are in perfect union with the watch’s diamond polished, black nickel hands. If you know Hublot’s, you’ll recall that it was their aesthetic daring that led to the oft-copied combination of rubber watch bands and precious metals. The All Black King continues this tradition. After all, a smooth, yet durable, rubber band is absolutely fitting given that the All Black King is water resistant up to 300 meters—a worthy testament to it’s roots as a diving watch. Only 500 of these timepieces were created, so if this monument to obsidian bliss catches your eye it’s best to move quickly. Then maybe you can echo the word’s of Ellison’s Invisible Man in the heat of battle: “He had his hands and I had mine…”