Hublot Unveils Big Bang Soldier All Black Chronograph
The 42mm limited edition, made with Nigerian-born artist Soldier, is capped at 50 pieces and priced at GBP 22,900.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Jewelry
Swiss watchmaker Hublot unveiled the Big Bang Soldier All Black in London on November 9, 2026. The 42mm chronograph, its first collaboration with artist Leonard Iheagwam, known as Soldier, is limited to 50 pieces.
Why it matters
The release marks Soldier's first watch design and reflects Hublot's continued push into artist collaborations within high-end horology. The limited run positions the piece as a collector's item rather than a mass-market product.
The watch uses a microblasted, polished black ceramic case and bezel and runs the HUB1280 Unico self-winding chronograph caliber at 4 Hz with a 72-hour power reserve. It retails for GBP 22,900 and ships with a black fabric strap and two rubber straps in red and green.
The players
Hublot
Hublot is a Swiss luxury watchmaker known for its Big Bang collection and its use of artist and celebrity collaborations.
Soldier
Soldier, born Leonard Iheagwam, is a self-taught Nigerian artist from Lagos who co-founded the collective Motherlan.
The details
Soldier, born in Lagos and self-taught, co-founded the Lagos collective Motherlan and has exhibited at London's Saatchi Gallery. The collaboration took roughly two years, and the caliber was conceived and assembled in Nyon.
Timeline
November 9, 2026: Big Bang Soldier All Black unveiled in London.
Season Trajectory
The Big Bang Soldier All Black extends Hublot's Big Bang collection, which has long relied on artist and celebrity partnerships to differentiate itself in luxury watchmaking. Its 50-piece limit places it within the collector-driven segment of the market rather than the broader luxury catalogue.
Buyers interested in the piece can purchase it at selected Hublot boutiques or online at hublot.com for GBP 22,900. With only 50 pieces produced, availability is likely to be limited once the run sells through.
The takeaway
Limited-run releases tied to recognized artists often sell through quickly, so readers considering one should check availability at Hublot boutiques or hublot.com early. The watch's specifications suggest it is aimed at buyers who value movement complexity and water resistance alongside its design.
Further reading
Explore more Jewelry coverage on Wisevoter for context on luxury timepieces and collaborations.
More information
Purchase the watch directly through the Hublot online store.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Haute Time.
