Starting in 2017, Hublot has celebrated the warm months of summer by creating various “Summer Edition” watches that are characterized by playful and lighthearted colors. Given the Swiss brand is an industry leader in striking shades of ceramic and sapphire, Hublot is perfectly positioned to create a “summer vibes” timepiece on an extremely high level. The Hublot Big Bang Summer Edition Collection spans six different watches that celebrate summer 2026 with pastel hues of colored ceramic.
In the past, Hublot has used anodized aluminum for its Summer Edition watches, such as the turquoise-colored Big Bang Unico Summer from 2021 and the Big Bang Unico Summer Purple that was released the following year in 2022. With that in mind, more recent Summer Edition models have been crafted from various hues of colored ceramic, with a personal favorite being last year’s Big Bang Summer 2025 model, which showcased a striking pale blue and vibrant orange colorway. The six watches from Hublot’s Summer 2026 collection all feature cases made from colored ceramic and titanium. They span three different Big Bang models, which range from simple time-and-date offerings to a 10-piece limited edition that is equipped with a flying tourbillon.
Despite not being the the most premium model from the Summer Edition 2026 collection, the hero piece from the lineup is the Big Bang Unico Chronograph that is crafted from multi-colored pastel ceramic and produced as a limited edition of 200 examples (ref. 441.ERG.6610.RX). From a fundamental design and construction standpoint, this is the same Big Bang Chronograph that has been a mainstay in Hublot’s catalog over the years, rather than being based on the Big Bang Reloaded blueprint, which was launched earlier this year at Watches & Wonders 2026. What this means is that you get a 42mm case, 100 meters of water resistance, and Hublot’s manufacture Caliber HUB1280 automatic flyback chronograph movement, which operates at a rate of 28,800vph (4 Hz) with a 72 hour power reserve.
The case of the Hublot Big Bang Summer Multi-Colored Ceramic Chronograph uses titanium for its crown and chronograph pushers, although the rest of its structure is rendered in matte and polished ceramic that appears in a quartet of pastel hues (pink, mint green, white, and sky blue), and this creates a colorway that is vaguely reminiscent of the ice cream-inspired Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm “Enjoy Life” Special Edition watch that was launched last year. Similarities exist when it comes to the pastel shades, but Hublot has taken the concept several steps further, and rather than just showcasing these summer-themed colors on its dial, the Big Bang Summer Edition Chronograph is entirely clad in this playful assortment of pastel tones. The resulting appearance firmly falls within the not-so-serious department, but since Hublot has executed it in premium materials and detailed finishing, this multi-colored chronograph ultimately exists as a serious expression of a not-very-serious aesthetic.
As you would expect from one of Hublot’s Big Bang models, flat sapphire crystals furnish either side of the case on the Big Bang Summer Multi-Colored Ceramic Chronograph, while trapezoid-shaped buttons for the brand’s One-Click strap changing system appear on the top surfaces of its lugs; however, the key detail that makes this pastel-themed colorway visually successful (at least in my opinion) is that Hublot largely opted for matte finishing, with high-polished accents only highlighting the lines of the case. The micro-blasted surfaces slightly temper the appearance of what is otherwise a firmly playful color palette, and the simple fact that blue is the dominant hue makes this colorway a lot more approachable than if these same colors were rearranged in any other manner.
Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Chronograph models are characterized by largely skeletonized dials, although the display of the Big Bang Summer Edition maintains the model’s colorway by finishing the plates and bridges of its movement in a pale shade of blue, while mint green and pink accents appear throughout its open-worked chronograph registers and minute track. That said, one deviation comes from the centrally mounted chronograph seconds hand, which is finished bright yellow for additional visibility against the multi-colored backdrop of the open-worked display. Given that the internal movement is responsible for the vast majority of the dial’s appearance, its sky blue finishing plays a key part in making this pastel-themed colorway feel cohesive, and the Big Bang Summer Edition wouldn’t feel nearly as complete from a design perspective without this particular detail.
The next watch from Hublot’s Summer Edition 2026 collection is the Big Bang Tourbillon Summer Multi-Colored Ceramic (ref. 429.ERG.6610.RX), which is a 10-piece limited edition that expands upon the pastel-themed colorway of its chronograph sibling in a high-horology manner (unfortunately, we didn’t get a chance to go hands-on with this model at Hublot’s launch event). Instead of being a chronograph, the Big Bang Tourbillon Summer Edition receives the same manufacture Caliber HUB6032 movement that can be found inside models like the Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Blue Sapphire, which runs at a rate of 21,600vph (3 Hz) with a 72-hour power reserve. Along with being equipped with a flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock, the Cal. HUB6032 also features a skeletonized micro-rotor mounted on the dial side of its structure, which proudly takes the place of the Hublot logo that would normally appear at 12 o’clock.
Similar to its chronograph sibling, the Big Bang Tourbillon Summer Edition showcases sky blue finishing on its movement components, although three of its bridges are made from transparent sapphire, and its open-worked dial is crafted from pink sapphire to create a premium execution of this summer-themed colorway. The tourbillon-equipped Big Bang Summer Edition model maintains the same color-blocking of its chronograph sibling throughout its ceramic case, but it is slightly larger at 44mm in diameter, and it offers less water resistance with a depth rating of just 30 meters. Given that the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Summer Multi-Colored Ceramic is a limited edition of just 10 examples, it more-or-less exists as a halo piece from the brand’s Summer 2026 lineup, and while the tourbillon model is objectively impressive, the standard Big Bang Summer Edition Chronograph offers much of the same pastel-themed experience at less than a third of the price.
Also part of Hublot’s Summer 2026 collection is the Big Bang Titanium Peach Ceramic (ref. 441.NCU.5920.RX), and rather than being a limited edition, this model is joining the catalog as a standard-production offering. Just like its multi-colored pastel sibling, the Big Bang Titanium Peach Ceramic features a 42mm case with 100 meters of water resistance, and it is powered by the brand’s Caliber HUB1280 flyback chronograph movement. However, instead of only using titanium for its crown and chronograph pushers, the Big Bang Titanium Peach Ceramic uses titanium for the upper and lower sections of its case, with pale orange ceramic only appearing on its bezel and the center section of its middle case. Additionally, while its dial adheres to the same design and layout as other Big Bang Unico Chronographs, its highly skeletonized structure is finished in a matching shade of peach and punctuated by crisp white accents.
When I first saw images of the Hublot Big Bang Titanium Peach Ceramic Chronograph, I initially assumed it was trying to achieve a white/orange “creamsicle” colorway, but after seeing the watch in person, it actually has more of a gray/orange color profile due to the darker hue of its titanium components. Some white and orange watches can feel slightly feminine or juvenile, but the darker and more muted appearance of titanium provides the Peach Ceramic model with a more restrained and mature aesthetic, while still offering ample summer vibes, thanks to its peach-colored details. Given that my preferences tend to favor Hublot’s more vibrant and saturated shades of ceramic, my expectations were somewhat low for this new pastel-adjacent expression of orange; however, the peach colorway works surprisingly well when paired with titanium, and I found myself enjoying this model far more than I expected.
The remaining three models from Hublot’s Summer 2026 collection are all 33mm versions of the time-and-date Big Bang, with each one crafted from a different hue of colored ceramic. The first member of the trio (ref. 485.CUP.5920.RX) uses the same Peach ceramic as its chronograph sibling, and the other two models appear in Mint Green (ref. 485.GS.5271.RX) and Petrol Blue (ref. 485.ES.5171.RX). Peach is a new color of ceramic for Hublot, but the other two models are essentially the same watches as the One Click Petrol Blue and Mint Green models that debuted last year, with the one difference being that they do not feature diamond-set bezels. Regardless of colorway, all three Big Bang 33mm models feature a fully polished finish throughout their ceramic cases, along with color-matched dials and 100 meters of water resistance.
Just like other versions of the 33mm time-and-date Big Bang, the Peach, Mint Green, and Petrol Blue models are all powered by Hublot’s Caliber HUB1120 automatic movement, which operates at a rate of 28,800vph (4 Hz) with a 40-hour power reserve. Rather than being one of Hublot’s manufacture designs, the Cal. HUB1120 is based on an architecture that comes from Sellita, and all three Big Bang 33mm Summer Edition models are completed by rubber straps that match the colors of their dials and cases. Even on my 6.5-inch wrist, the 33mm format feels a bit undersized for my personal preferences, but for anyone with wrists smaller than about 6 inches in circumference, these models represent a viable option that offers the chunky Big Bang silhouette in a significantly reduced package.
The trio of Hublot Big Bang Ceramic 33mm watches objectively fit into the summer-themed spirit of the collection, but their single-color appearances almost feel a bit too tame compared to the duo of larger limited-edition models with multi-colored pastel cases. Additionally, given that Hublot already offered the 33mm version of the time-and-date Big Bang in both Mint Green and Petrol Blue ceramic (just with diamond-set bezels), the Peach model is the only truly “new” offering from the latest trio of Big Bang 33mm watches, and part of me wishes that Hublot had created a 33mm version that was rendered in the same multi-colored pastel ceramic as its larger chronograph and tourbillon-equipped siblings.
Hublot manufactures timepieces at an extremely high level, but it is also one of the few Swiss luxury brands that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and models like the multi-colored ceramic Summer Edition watches serve as an excellent example of how timepieces can be borderline whimsical, while still providing owners with a premium luxury experience. Some people will love this playful aesthetic; others may vehemently hate it, but Hublot has always been a bold and divisive brand, and that is exactly what makes the Swiss manufacturer special. Regardless of whether you love or hate Hublot’s design language, it’s nearly impossible to look at one of the brand’s watches and not feel some type of emotion, and the Big Bang Summer 2026 collection simply exists to celebrate the warm months of summer and bring smiles to the faces of collectors.
Retail prices for Hublot’s Big Bang Summer Edition 2026 watches start at $15,500 USD for the three time-and-date Big Bang Ceramic 33mm models in either the Peach, Mint Green, or Petrol Blue colorways, while the next least expensive offering is the Big Bang Titanium Peach Ceramic, which comes in at $24,000 USD. As you would expect, the pair of limited-edition models crafted from multi-colored ceramic is the most expensive among the series, with the 200-piece Big Bang Summer Edition Chronograph priced at $34,300 USD, and its 10-piece flying tourbillon sibling positioned significantly higher at $119,000 USD. All things considered, I can’t imagine that anyone will be making one of Hublot’s Summer Edition watches their long-term everyday timepiece, but a Big Big rendered in multi-colored pastel ceramic promises pure horological fun… provided that you exist in a tax bracket where your “fun summer watch” costs nearly as much as an entry-level luxury automobile. For more information, please visit the Hublot website.