FORWARD THINKING

From breakthrough materials to new mechanisms, these are the watches pushing horological limits with world firsts

- by Somya Rauthan

HUBLOT

This year Hublot introduced the Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic Limited Edition (Ref. 441.CIB.1171.RX), the first watch to be crafted in multi-colour ceramic. A limited edition of 20 pieces, the watch features random, organic twilight blue circles on a dark grey ceramic bezel. The watch has been in development for more than four years, and each pigment on the case is processed at a different temperature, including baking and moulding of the ceramic components. The result is an ultra-tough and highly scratch resistant material.

Price: ₹32,40,000

ULYSSE NARDIN