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Hublot Chronomaster Original 39mm Automatic Ladies Watch
Ref. 662.NX.1170.RX.1204
The page title says Chronomaster Original, but this is in fact a Spirit of Big Bang — Hublot's tonneau-shaped line, which takes the architectural layering of the original Big Bang and reshapes it into a barrel case that sits quite differently on the wrist. The form is narrower at the crown and pushes outward at the centre, giving it a presence that a round 39mm case simply does not have. Titanium keeps the weight honest for a watch of this geometry, and the combination of satin and polished surfaces means the case does its own work without the diamonds on the bezel needing to carry everything. The matte black dial deliberately holds back — baton markers, a date at six — so that the bezel and the case shape remain the visual argument. The structured rubber strap is better suited to this than a metal bracelet would be; it follows the wrist rather than sitting above it, and the deployant fastening keeps the fit repeatable. The HUB1710 gives 50 hours of reserve, and the indicator on the dial means that is useful information rather than a figure you have to track in your head.
- Reference
- 662.NX.1170.RX.1204
- Brand
- Hublot
- Case size
- 39mm
- Case material
- Titanium
- Case shape
- Tonneau
- Dial
- Black
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- HUB1710
- Functions
- Date, Power reserve indicator
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Condition
- Ex-display
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Gem set
- Yes
Learn more about Hublot
Carlo Crocco, who had worked in his family's Binda watch business, founded Hublot in 1980 with an idea that sounds trivial and was not: he paired a gold case with a natural rubber strap. Nobody had done it. The material cost almost nothing and the case cost a great deal, and the combination broke a rule the industry took seriously.
The name is French for porthole, describing the case shape with its exposed bezel screws.
The brand was moderately successful for two decades and then transformed under Jean-Claude Biver, who arrived as CEO in 2004 having already revived Blancpain. Biver launched the Big Bang in 2005 and articulated the art of fusion — combining materials that do not conventionally belong together: gold with ceramic, carbon fibre with rubber, titanium with tantalum.
The material development that followed was genuine. Hublot produced Magic Gold, an 18-carat gold alloy infused with ceramic and hard enough to resist scratching, and coloured ceramics previously thought impossible to sinter at high temperature, particularly a vivid red.
Hublot has been aggressive in sponsorship — FIFA World Cups, football leagues, Ferrari — which has made it divisive among traditionalists. It is also, commercially, one of the most successful watch launches of the modern era. LVMH acquired the company in 2008.
- 1980
- Carlo Crocco pairs a gold case with a rubber strap.
- 2004
- Jean-Claude Biver becomes CEO.
- 2005
- The Big Bang launches the art of fusion.
- 2008
- Acquired by LVMH.
- 2011
- Magic Gold, a scratch-resistant gold alloy, is developed.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (3,008), Women's Watches (1,558), Automatic Watches (1,368), Tonneau & Cushion Watches (162), Pre-Owned, Ex-Display & Vintage Watches (154) and Titanium Watches (149).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 39mm suits most wrists
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
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| Specification | 662.NX.1170.RX.1204 | 1-37-02-01-02-30 | 81005-11-3460-1CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £12,000 | £12,000 | £12,800 |
| Case size | 39mm | 40mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Rubber strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | — | 70 hours | 46 hours |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's, though at 39mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths at £12,000, ex-display. No UK retailer we track lists this reference new.
Is this available new?
Not from the UK retailers we track. This reference is listed as ex-display only, at £12,000 from Goldsmiths. Ex-display watches are unworn shop stock rather than second-hand — sold below the recommended retail price, and with the manufacturer’s guarantee intact.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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