Hublot 2012: BIG BANG "AERO BANG JET LI"

BIG BANG "AERO BANG JET LI"








International megastar, martial arts champion, actor, philanthropic ambassador for social causes in China, Jet Li is a true living legend in his country. He is not only one of the greatest international actors in the kung-fu film world, but also a role model and hero to many generations in Asia. During the last few years, Jet Li has devoted his time and energy to promoting social development in his country, where he founded The One Foundation in 2006. A percentage of the profits from the sale of these watches will be donated by Hublot to this foundation.
Since 2010, Jet Li has been Hublot's leading ambassador in Asia. Therefore, Dalian in China was the natural choice for Hublot to unveil the Aero Bang Jet Li just before Christmas, the first watch created to pay tribute to the actor. Based on the iconic Big Bang design and in Hublot's famed, elegant matt black, this black ceramic watch is inspired by many aspects of Jet Li's life: the skeleton dial is a miniaturisation of the metal trellis found in the celebrated Shaolin temple in China – a symbol with dual significance for Jet Li: this Buddhist religious temple built in the 5th century is now also the home of martial arts training, in particular Chinese Kung-Fu. It is also the title of Jet Li's first film, which brought him to fame in the role of the defending monk. The accents of red, such as on the minute track and the stitching on the strap, are a clear reference to China. Lastly, the crystal on the case back has a transfer depicting Yin and Yang, as requested by Jet Li in reference to his life's philosophy, showing Yin (represented by the black) and Yang (the white). In Chinese philosophy, Yin and Yang are the two complementary categories that can be found in all aspects of life and the universe.





BIG BANG 44 MM "JET LI"

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Reference 311.CI.1130.GR.JLI11

Series
Limited to 200 pieces numbered from 01/200 to 200/200

Case
44.5 mm Big Bang in micro-blasted black ceramic

Bezel
Micro-blasted black ceramic

6 H-shaped black PVD titanium screws, countersunk, polished & locked

Crystal
Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective coating

Bezel
Lugs Black composite

Lateral inserts Black composite

Crown
Black PVD steel, with black rubber insert

Push-pieces
Black PVD steel, rectangular, with black rubber inserts

Case-back
Open, in micro-blasted black ceramic

With Yin-Yang crystal and the signature of Mr. Jet Li

Water resistance
10 Atm, i.e. approx. 100 metres

Dial
Matt black openworked skeleton, with Chinese screen decoration

Satin-finished indexes with black SuperLuminova™ ruthenium coating

Red minute track transfer

Hands
Faceted and polished with black nickel coating, plus black and red SuperLuminova™

Red chronograph hand with H counterpoise

Movement
HUB4214 - Aerobang Mechanical Self-Winding Chronograph

Components 257

Jewels 27

Date
Sapphire disc with display at 4.30

Oscillating weight
Openworked and black PVD coated, tungsten segment

Power reserve
Approximately 42 hours

Wristlet
Adjustable black rubber and black gummy alligator strap with red stitching.

Clasp
Micro-blasted black PVD steel Big Bang deployant buckle, micro-blasted black PVD titanium screws and plate

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