This replica Big Bang 2 examines the 411.OM.1180.RX in its matte black ceramic case, a material that Hublot pioneered in the watchmaking space during the mid-2000s. At 45mm, the Unico chronograph fills the wrist with a fully skeletonized dial, column-wheel mechanism on display, and a surface finish that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. Ceramic construction makes the case scratch-resistant in a way that metal simply cannot match, and the deep black tone remains consistent without coating wear.

Build Details

• Case diameter: 45mm
• Case material: micro-blasted black ceramic
• Bezel: black ceramic with six H-shaped titanium screws
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Dial: skeletonized Unico with visible column wheel
• Strap: rubber with ceramic-matching black clasp
• Movement: automatic chronograph (Unico)
• Functions: hours, minutes, flyback chronograph, date

Black ceramic achieves its color through the material itself, not a surface treatment. This means scratches, if they occur on a ceramic surface, do not reveal a contrasting underlayer the way coated metals do.

What Collectors Notice

The OM designation indicates this specific ceramic formulation, and collectors pay attention to the micro-blasted texture versus polished ceramic alternatives. Micro-blasting creates a uniform matte surface that minimizes fingerprint visibility and gives the 45mm case a stealth quality that polished finishes lack. Through the dial cutaways, the Unico column wheel operates visibly at the 6 o’clock position, and the flyback chronograph resets instantaneously without requiring a stop-reset-start sequence. The 411.NX.1117.LR.0999 in titanium offers the same Unico movement in a lighter metallic case with leather strap. Browse the broader Big Bang selection to see how the same movement platform changes character across different case materials.

This vs Other Versions

Ceramic Unico references occupy a unique position in the lineup. They cost less than precious metal versions but offer superior scratch resistance and a visual weight that titanium cannot deliver. The monochromatic black-on-black presentation makes dial details harder to read in low light but creates a cohesive, almost architectural appearance under normal conditions. On the wrist, ceramic feels cooler initially than metal and warms more slowly, a tactile difference you notice immediately. This replica Big Bang 2 captures the all-ceramic Unico concept for anyone drawn to the material science side of modern watchmaking.