Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Bruce Lee 75th Birthday Chronograph

When you look at Keanu Reeves in the “Matrix Trilogy”, what you see is one huge homage to Bruce Lee. And while it is a mixed-martial-arts-metaphor, Uma Thurman’s character “Beatrix” in the “Kill Bill” Quentin Tarantino series wears a similar yellow and black jump-suit to Lee’s in “The Game of Death”.  Yet, in spite of his ever-present impact on today’s action films, Lee died 43 years ago at the age of 32 https://www.aomwatches.is/.

ublot unveiled two new limited edition pieces, the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Bruce Lee replica. The creation of these pieces adheres to one of Lee’s own philosophies:  “Obey the principles without being bound by them.” Hublot / Bruce Lee watches feature a black, semi skeletonized dial showcasing yellow dragons – Lee’s astrological sign in the Chinese calendar and also the mythological symbol of power and luck. The watch comes presented with either black and yellow rubber / calf-skin strap (a nod to the “Game of Death”) or a traditional black  rubber / alligator strap.

The 601.CI.1138.VR.BLF15 chronograph feature the traditional Hublot case construction – secured by the eight famed “H” screws – this time on a tonneau-shaped case. The case measures 47.7mm by 56.3mm and is crafted out of microblasted black ceramic. The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang for Bruce Lee Chronograph is powered by the Calibre HUB4700, an automatic winding, 36,000 vph movement that, when fully wound, gives a power reserve of 50 hours (and now you know that it is based on a Zenith El Primero, as both brands are part of the LVMH Group and managed by J.C. Biver).