The Hublot Big Bang Reloaded Kylian Mbappé marks a decade of shared ambition, relentless momentum and a mantra that continues to define one of football’s biggest names
Few names in luxury watchmaking command attention quite like Hublot. In global sport, meanwhile, few figures carry the same gravitational pull as Kylian Mbappé. When the two come together, the result is rarely just another timepiece—it is a cultural statement. Unveiled at Watches and Wonders Geneva, the Big Bang Reloaded Kylian Mbappé arrives as a 200-piece limited edition that celebrates a decade defined by ambition, acceleration and unapologetic self-belief.
This collaboration was never a short-term marketing play. It traces back to 2018, when Mbappé first joined Hublot as an ambassador—the same year he became a World Champion at just 19 years old. Since then, he has evolved from football’s brightest young prospect into a global icon while Hublot has remained closely tied to every milestone along the way.
This latest release, however, feels notably more personal. More reflective, too. It stands as one of the clearest expressions of Hublot’s “Art of Fusion” philosophy in recent years, not simply because it bears Mbappé’s name but because it genuinely reflects his identity. This is a watch built with him, not merely for him.
Visually, the Big Bang Reloaded Kylian Mbappé makes an immediate impact. The 44mm case is crafted from polished white ceramic, a material Hublot has spent decades refining. Ceramic remains notoriously difficult to master, yet the brand achieves a sleek, luminous finish that creates a striking contrast against the warmth of 18K King Gold.
The bezel — one of the Big Bang’s defining signatures — adds a deeply personal layer to the design. Engraved at 6 o’clock is Mbappé’s mantra, “Trust Yourself,” the mindset that has guided him from his first professional goal in 2016 to the summit of world football a decade later. At 3 o’clock, a King Gold-toned number 10 stands proudly in place. His squad number. His lucky number. His identity on the pitch, now translated onto a chronograph. Meanwhile, the matte anthracite ruthenium-plated skeleton dial, accented in white, gives the watch a sharp and highly technical character that mirrors Mbappé’s precision and explosiveness on the field.
Powering the watch is the HUB1280 UNICO Manufacture movement. Offering a 72-hour power reserve, the caliber reveals four of the Unico movement’s five patented innovations through its openworked architecture, balancing mechanical complexity with impressive legibility.
To match a fast-moving lifestyle, Hublot has also equipped the watch with its patented “One-Click” system, allowing the wearer to switch from the King Gold-colored fabric strap to a more understated alternative in seconds.
The timing of the release feels especially fitting. In the years since Mbappé scored his first professional goal, he has not simply played the game — he has reshaped its tempo. “Working on this watch with Hublot gave me the chance to reflect on my journey, every match, every goal, every big moment,” Mbappé explains. “This is more than a watch. It carries a message I live by: trust yourself, take your chance, create your own path.”
Ultimately, the Big Bang Reloaded Kylian Mbappé is more than a commemorative piece. It is a statement of intent — a mechanical tribute to a decade of dominance and a reminder that, in both football and watchmaking, confidence remains the ultimate advantage. As Hublot continues pushing deeper into the worlds of sport, fashion and culture under CEO Julien Tornare, its partnership with Mbappé remains one of the brand’s strongest plays yet. Game time, it seems, is far from over.
TEXT Riga Ramadhan