This new hit from the Big‑Bang collection, in my opinion, is built around a diamond‑cut design concept, with no rounded lines anywhere on the watch. Do you remember the Cadillac commercial featuring “diamond‑cut headlights, daring to lead the way”? At first glance, it looks highly futuristic, leaving you wondering how to read the time.

Function Introduction: The entire metallic frame on the dial can be rotated, and it only turns clockwise. ‑ Hour hand: the largest white‑colored triangle ‑ Minute hand: the smaller triangle ‑ Second hand: the self‑rotating octagonal metal frame at the centre The central metal frame spins continuously. As long as this component is moving, it indicates that the watch is running. When checking the time, you may ignore the overlapping octagonal shapes inside the dial and simply read the time by following the direction pointed by the white‑colored triangles.

The watch case comes in three colours: silver, black and gold, all crafted from titanium.

I was curious about what movement this watch would use at first and took a quick look after receiving it. It is fitted with the Citizen 9015 series, a fairly reliable movement model that is easy to fit with custom bridges. This is an automatic‑winding watch. The open‑case‑back reveals a triangular‑shaped rotor, which spins automatically as your wrist moves.

While the watch may appear complicated at first glance, anyone with enough watch‑wearing experience can break it down into an ordinary three‑hand timepiece. It simply features several overlapping octagonal metal elements on the dial, and its rotation follows the same rules as a standard three‑hand watch. You can think of each hand as forming part of a web‑like structure, which should make it easier to understand.

Reading the time at night is also effortless. Following the rule that the large‑sized triangle marks the hour hand, the current time is 11:30.

Without the small‑size tool shown in the picture below, taking apart a Hublot watch can be quite troublesome. It cannot be removed with a flat‑head screwdriver, so do not attempt to disassemble it casually. You can purchase the dedicated tool on Taobao if needed.

The top surface of the leather strap feels extremely soft and comfortable to the touch. The manufacturer claims it is made of crazy‑horse leather. Personally, I am not sure why they use this name… perhaps it sounds more impressive. One thing is certain, though — the strap is incredibly comfortable.

The inner layer features a rubber backing. This dual‑sided leather construction has been adopted by many recent sports‑watch models. The leather outer layer delivers a premium feel, while the rubber inner layer provides comfort. Extended skin contact with pure leather in summer can lead to unpleasant odours, commonly referred to by many buyers as “stinky straps”. This dual‑sided leather‑rubber strap effectively solves the problem.

According to the manufacturer, the crystal is made of sapphire glass with a double‑layered colour‑free AIR‑coating. The biggest advantage of this treatment is improved light‑transmission clarity. In practice, the watch delivers excellent transparency, bringing out the striking visual effect of its diamond‑cut octagonal shape.

Those familiar with the Hublot brand should already know how to operate the clasp. It uses a folding‑style buckle. The holes on the crazy‑horse leather strap are reinforced with rubber edging, which effectively prevents cracking around the holes caused by repeated opening and closing over time.

Lastly, the watch delivers a strong sense of futuristic technology and creativity. Although it looks intricate, its core mechanism remains that of a standard three‑hand watch. Hublot has simply added artistic elements to this basic three‑hand layout. Creativity is undoubtedly the main selling point of this timepiece, whether sold at official boutiques or within the replica market. To be honest, replicating this watch does not involve an extremely high level of difficulty. It is the original industrial designer who developed its appearance — creating the finished product from scratch — that truly deserves our respect.