Hublot Big Bang Ayrton Senna Split-Second Chronograph
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2008
Maker / issuer
HublotThis Hublot Big Bang Ayrton Senna, reference 309, is a self-winding split-second chronograph produced in a limited edition of 500 pieces in 2008. The timepiece features an oversized 48 mm case constructed from a combination of black ceramic, titanium, and Kevlar, incorporating a ceramic bezel secured by six titanium nuts.
The watch is powered by the calibre HUB 44SC automatic movement, which includes 27 jewels and a skeletonized rotor. The dial is black with applied steel Arabic numerals and baton indexes, complemented by red Ayrton Senna signature branding and a power reserve indicator. The watch is completed with a rubber strap featuring a stainless steel and ceramic deployant clasp, maintaining a water-resistant construction with a transparent case back secured by six screws.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Split-second chronograph
- Maker
- Hublot
- Serial
- 705151
- Diameter
- 48 mm
- Material
- Black ceramic, titanium and Kevlar
- Movement
- HUB 44SC
- Condition
- Grade AA
- Reference
- 309
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Limited Edition
- 486/500
- Maker / attribution
- Hublot
Design
- Visible features
- • Features a signature of Ayrton Senna in red on the black dial • Includes a Brazilian flag detail integrated into the case band • Equipped with square-shaped pushers for the split-second chronograph function • Utilizes sapphire crystals on both the front and the case back
- Case and External Features
- The watch is housed in an oversized three-body case measuring 48 mm in diameter and 15 mm in thickness. Its construction utilizes a blend of materials, specifically black ceramic, titanium, and Kevlar inserts on the sides. The bezel is crafted from ceramic and fixed to the case using six titanium nuts, The case band incorporates a design element featuring the Brazilian flag, while the case back is transparent, secured by six screws, and bears the Ayrton Senna logo. The watch is completed with a stainless steel and ceramic deployant clasp.
- Dial and Timekeeping Functions
- The dial is finished in black and serves as the primary canvas for the model's dedicated branding, including the red signature of Ayrton Senna. Time is displayed via applied steel Arabic numerals and baton indexes. The handset consists of steel skeletonized baton hands. Functionally, the watch is a split-second chronograph featuring square push-buttons, subsidiary dials for seconds and 30-minute recording, and an additional power reserve indicator. An outer track displays minute and five-second increments.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The watch is powered by the HUB 44SC automatic movement. This rhodium-plated calibre contains 27 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement. The movement is fitted with a monometallic balance, a shock absorber, and a self-compensating flat balance spring. Technically, the calibre includes a hack mechanism and a skeletonized rotor visible through the case back. The auction description classifies the condition of both the movement and the watch exterior as 'as new'.
Identification
- Reference
- 309
- Serial number
- 705151
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The specific limited edition number 486/500 is mentioned in the text but not verified via external image of the case back
- Research required: The long-term functional state of the automatic movement is not verified beyond the auction condition report