OUT AT SEA, there’s no such thing as “just another day at the office”. Not when your job involves battling the elements and navigating rough seas at the helm of a multi-million dollar racing yacht. For Swiss skipper, Alan Roura, it’s all about precision, timing, and maybe a little bit of madness. But when you’re pushing the limits of what’s possible on the water, you need a watch partner that can keep up. Enter Hublot.
Roura’s been sailing with Hublot since 2022, and let’s just say they’ve become quite the team. Think of it like this: Roura does the ocean thing, while Hublot handles the timing thing. And when you’re racing across spiteful seas, precision isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s your best friend.
The new Big Bang Unico Sailing Team edition is built with that ethos in mind – carbon fibre like Roura’s IMOCA (that’s the class of yacht Roura helms – keep up, guys!), black and yellow like the boat, and a whole lot of tech packed into a 42mm case. It’s as sleek as it is sturdy.
Hublot Big Bang Unico Sailing Team edition I Hublot
Let’s talk tech for a second because this limited-edition timepiece isn’t just a pretty face. The HUB1280 calibre that powers the watch is not playing around – a three-day power reserve, 354 components, and 4 Hz of pure Swiss engineering perfection. It’s the kind of technical grunt that gets watch geeks excited and makes Roura feel like he’s got the ultimate sidekick strapped to his wrist. When you’re out on the open ocean, facing conditions that would make most of us turn back for shore, you need gear that won’t let you down. And here’s the fun part. The Unico Sailing Team edition strap is woven, polyurethane-coated, and inspired by the same sails that keep Roura’s boat flying across the water.
The thing about Hublot is that while they’re constantly innovating, they’ve also got a little swagger. This timepiece throws it back to the classic Hublot look from the 1980s and it’s this combination of heritage and high-tech wizardry, Roura says, that keeps the brand firmly in the “disruptor” category, even after all these years.
“This is the third year running that I’ve worked with Hublot,” says the Swiss skipper. “I’m impressed, as always, by their ability to constantly push their own limits. I have been sailing with a Big Bang Original since 2022, but this Unico Sailing Team is even lighter and more robust.”
While Roura is out there pushing his craft to the limit, his watch isn’t just along for the ride – it’s part of the team. Together, they’re proving that when it comes to racing on the high seas, precision isn’t just about the boat – it’s about everything that goes with it.
Hublot Big Bang Unico Sailing Team edition I Hublot
Find out more about the Hublot Big Bang Unico Sailing Team edition here.
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