Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt

INTRODUCING THE BIG BANG RELOADED USAIN BOLT: A MANIFESTO IN MOTION, DRIVEN BY BELIEF

14 April 2026, Geneva – Hublot sets the pace with the Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt, a 200-piece bespoke signature edition created with the fastest man in history. Developed hand in hand with its Ambassador of over 15 years, this is more than a watch, but a manifesto in motion, precision- reloaded and legacy-sealed. Crafted in 44 mm black ceramic and carbon, it encapsulates Usain’s story, from the Jamaican soil that forged his speed to the gold-engraved mantra on its bezel: “Anything is Possible, Don’t Think Limits.” An invitation to trust yourself, push harder and outrun doubt. This timepiece celebrates more than the fastest man alive, but rather the mindset that made him. The finish line is never the end, it’s the next beginning!

“Working on this watch with Hublot allowed me to rewind and replay my race journey, every second, every stride, every finish line. To do it with a partner who’s been with me since 2010, even after I hung up my spikes, makes it more than a watch. It conveys meanings and beliefs such as trusting yourself, sprinting beyond limits, pushing every boundary. The lightning-bolt hand? My pose. A green and yellow pulse with Jamaica in my heart. The soil in the case-back? The ground that made me. Wear it, own it and make your own history. Time waits for no one, but you can beat it!” said Usain Bolt, Hublot Ambassador since 2010.

“Usain changed the way people look at track and field. In 2009, in 9.58 seconds, he changed history. In 2026, Hublot captures it forever. Usain embodies mastery, pinpoint-accurate moves and the courage to push beyond limits. His 9.58 seconds were not just a world record, they were a statement of belief. Through our long-standing partnership, we tell a story of ambition, discipline and the relentless pursuit of greatness. This timepiece represents the mindset of champions, but also of entrepreneurs, self-made men and women who dare, trust themselves and constantly surpass their own boundaries,” said Julien Tornare, CEO of Hublot 2026 not only marks 15 years of partnership between Usain Bolt and Hublot, it also marks 10 years since his Rio 2016 Olympic triple, which sealed his sixth, seventh, and eighth gold medals. Today, we celebrate the champion with the launch of the Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt: legacies converging with renewed energy and impact.

The Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt fuses Hublot’s uncompromising watchmaking credibility with Usain’s legendary speed and fearless self-belief. One of the most advanced integrated chronographs of its generation, the Unico now reveals four of its five patented innovations through the architecture of the watch. The Big Bang Reloaded performs with Hublot’s mechanical authority and moves with Usain’s unstoppable momentum.

The Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt rewrites time in Bolt codes. Between 6 and 8 o’clock, the numerals read 6-5-8. Flip the perspective and they reveal 9.58, his 100m world record set in 2009. The lightning bolt-shaped chronograph second hand echoes the athlete’s emblematic pose, while the polished 18K yellow gold bezel bears his mantra: “Anything is Possible, Don’t Think Limits.” On the case-back, suspended between two sapphire crystals inside a lightning bolt, lies authentic soil from Bolt’s childhood training ground in Jamaica, the one that shaped the fastest man alive. Encapsulated and compressed within sapphire, it anchors the watch where his destiny began. Distinctive details connecting the watch directly to Usain’s roots, journey and record-breaking legacy. The model is strapped to the wrist by a choice of two interchangeable One Click wristbands: one in yellow gold-toned Velcro fabric and the other in black, yellow and green camouflage rubber. Inside beats the HUB1280 Unico Manufacture flyback chronograph caliber with dial-side column wheel, endowed with a 72-hour power reserve. The Unico caliber takes center stage, with its column wheel, oscillating clutch and flyback now more visible than ever. Jamaica’s green and yellow highlight these key elements: the lightning bolt-shaped chronograph hand, column wheel and flyback markings. Made of 18K yellow gold and frosted carbon, the bezel is secured by six H-shaped gold screws, a tribute to Bolt’s podiums and lasting legacy.

The Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt, a 200-piece limited edition, is available at selected Hublot points of sale as well as online at hublot.com and benefits from Hublot’s 5+5 warranty, extending international coverage to ten years.

HUBLOT

In 1980 and for the first time, a watch dared to put a gold case on a rubber strap, turning the luxury watch world upside down in the process. Named for the porthole-shaped bezel with its exposed screws, Hublot was born and with it, the Art of Fusion.

In 2005 the brand took this exercise in creative thinking to a new level with the Big Bang and its iconic design, size and layered construction case. That same year, Hublot received the Best Design award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Since then, spurred by this revolutionary mindset, the Big Bang has never stopped reinventing itself. The twenty-first century has its first watch Icon.

The concept of fusion is omnipresent, the guiding principle for every collection. Big Bang timepieces reshape the geometries of time; Classic Fusion balances boldness and restraint, while the Exceptional Timepieces overwrite expectations to create unprecedented horological objects. With its disruptive approach of challenging convention, Hublot’s DNA is transcribed in the Unico, Meca-10 and tourbillon in-house calibers, to add another tier of meaning to the Art of Fusion.

Since 2026, Hublot's commitment to technical excellence has been backed by an evolved warranty structure for eligible timepieces purchased from January 1, 2026 onwards, featuring a 5-year basic warranty and the possibility of an additional 5-year extension for eligible timepieces through the Hublotista program, provided the basic warranty is still active at the time of registration. This would extend the coverage up to ten years.

Alchemy is ingrained into Hublot and not just at La Manufacture. Magic can take place on a football pitch, producing partnerships with major events (UEFA Champions League and UEFA EuroTM). Sometimes it happens at a concert, a basketball match, an artistic performance or at a unique gastronomic experience with Hublot’s family of starred Chefs. And so, the Hublot Vibes come to life, through shared moments of exaltation amongst the Hublotistas, its very own community of proud Hublot owners. The Art of Fusion goes beyond the tangible. It is a way of being, the Hublot way of life.

THE UNIQUENESS OF THE HUBLOT UNICO IN-HOUSE CALIBER

Born in 2010, the Unico was the first caliber entirely designed, developed and manufactured in-house by Hublot, marking a new era of independence, innovation and identity for the brand. Over the years, it has evolved into a bold and unmistakable signature of Hublot watchmaking, known for its robust and revolutionary chronograph design.

With standout features like a front-facing column wheel, silicon escapement, the Unico caliber is a mechanical force that’s as visually striking as it is technically advanced. It’s not just what powers the watch, it’s what defines it.

Key features include an integrated flyback chronograph precise to 1/8th of a second for instant reset and restart, an accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day, a 72-hour power reserve. The caliber also holds five patented innovations, covering: a backlash-compensating oscillating clutch, an anti-shaking chronograph hand system, a “zero friction” ratchet wheel blocker, a watch rate fine-adjustment system and highly shock-resistant time-setting. all rigorously tested through Hublot’s Chronofiable® protocol to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and precision.