Hublot’s latest iteration in the high quality replica Hublot Big Bang Unico line sees the Red Carbon Alex Ovechkin take centre stage.
It has been made to honour the Russian ice hockey star, described by many as the greatest of his generation.
Hublot and Friend of the Brand Alexander Ovechkin have teamed up to create the red carbon case copy Hublot Big Bang Unico, a limited edition watch made in honour of ‘The Great Eight’, as the Russian ice hockey superstar is affectionately known.
The new fake watch has a lightweight carbon fibre case fused with bright red inserts and comes on a red velcro strap.
The red accents consist of micro-glass fibres in the form of “Non Woven Fabric” (NWF), which is used to strengthen the composite material from which the case is made.
During the preparation of the composite, this NWF and carbon fibre are fused with a resin-tinted adhesive.
This high-tech, high-performance material combination was chosen to reflect both Alexander’s hockey equipment and his own extraordinary resilience and longevity.
Ovechkin explained: “To work with my favourite watch brand and design a watch, as well as have it named after me is a huge honour. When Hublot copy asked which model we should work on together, it one hundred percent had to be the Big Bang Unico.
“I love this watch. It’s bold, technical, innovative, daring, strong and fits perfectly on my wrist. I am so happy to share this story of the watch with hockey and Hublot fans around the world.”
The skeleton dial replica Hublot Big Bang Unico has some further personalized touches. To celebrate his jersey number, a ‘Great Eight’ logo sits at 8 o’clock on the dial.
Additionally, Ovi’s signature appears on the sapphire crystal case back. Finally, another special detail is the tip of the chronograph hand, which is finished in red, white and blue: A nod to the Russian flag, as well as the colors of the Washington Capitals.
Thanks to the “One-Click” fastening system, allowing the strap to be changed safely and quickly, the watch will include a second strap in black rubber.