Earlier in 346.CX.1800.RX we showed you the newest creation by Hublot, their Big Bang Altimeter watch with a hands-on look. It followed up the Hublot Big Bang watches from Big Bang that included a barometer. For Baselworld PAM00048 replica, Hublot is adding an additional version of the Big Bang with the Big Bang Air produced in a titanium case that has been coated in black and bears slightly different dial and calibration.

The http://www.hhibt.com/discount-panerai-pam00241-contemporary-luminor-power-reserve-black-dial-watches-3b1r.html is a rather complicated watch given the fact that it has a mechanical altimeter in it. When Hublot originally released the Big Bang they tried to pen it as a watch for use on high mountains while skiing to check your altitude. I figured it made a bit more sense for them to focus on it being an aviation watch. So that is exactly what they did with the Big Bang Air.

Hublot needed to rework a few things on the Big Bang in order to make it suitable as a flying versus skiing watch. Aside from the hip, dark color scheme, the altitude scales have been adjusted for a wider range. The Big Bang has a scale that goes up to 5,000 meters while the Big Bang Air has a scale that goes up to 15,000 meters.

As an aviation watch, I think the Big Bang Air makes a bit more sense given the complication and who it is useful for. The Big Bang Air in many ways is the ultimate cool mechanical toy. I doubt anyone would use it as a life-saving instrument, but as a back up to an electronic instrument it might be cool to wear on the wrist while flying, either as a pilot or passenger. I do suggest that you click on the link above to learn more about Hublot and the Big Bang altimeter watch in general.

The functions of the Hublot Big Bang are operated with three crowns: a two-position crown at 9 o’clock winds the movement and operates time, a crown at 2 o’clock rotates and operates the altitude meters, and a screw down crown at 4 o’clock seals air in and out of the movement. The air is filtered from moisture and humidity through an osmotic membrane before it enters the movement. When the valve is locked, a “sealed” sign is visible on the dial.

It is a pleasure to see much of the uniqueness of the watch visible and working while wearing. The backside shows even more of the complexity of the 415-component movement, together with the names of the ski-resorts where this watch will most likely show up: Aspen, Vail, Gstaad, St Moritz, Courchevel and the likes.The Hublot Big Bang is a product of a clear vision and focus: to facilitate people in specific activities within mountains and open air. With the quality of the product and the choices made in developing a mechanical altimeter, the Big Bang will appeal to a much larger group of passionate wristwatch enthousiasts. Unfortunately, only 55 of them will be able to wear the this timepiece priced at $132,000.

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