Hublot's main intent behind their women's pieces is to shock and tantalize. I find it fascinating that they employ a very unique approach to making
women's watches versus
men's watches, as many brands have women's watches that are just mini versions of their men's collection.
One of Hublot's more noteworthy lady's line piece for 2011 is the Big Bang
Leopard -- a new look for the 41mm Big Bang that is influenced by Hublot's appreciation of leopard print skin designs that exist in elsewhere in pieces such as one particular
Rolex Daytona from a few years ago with a similar
leopard print dial and strap. Hublot takes the concept and applies it to their 41mm wide Big Bang collection
watches. If are drawn to the look, the piece is actually rather cohesive. The strap is actually
leopard print
denim with a matching dial style. On the dial are 18k red gold hands and yellow
diamond hour markers.
The case itself is 41mm wide and done in 18k red
gold. A large size for many women, but small for many Hublot timepieces. Around the bezel are
jewels means to compliments the
leopard print. There you'll find a mix of smoked quartz, andalusites, and citrine stones -- all in baguette cuts. Inside the
watch is an HUB4300 automatic chronograph movement. No doubt the piece is highly polarizing, but you know the right person will be able to pull off the look
wildly.
Ariel Adams publishes the wrist watch reviews site
aBlogtoRead.com.