Hublot King Power

The King Power is one of the largest models offered by the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Hublot, whose name means "porthole" in French. Its 48-mm case alone is enough to turn some heads, but it doesn't stop there. It has large crowns, push-pieces, and crown guards, which emphasize the imposing nature of this series.

Top models in the King Power collection come in King Gold or carbon and feature in-house calibers with a chronograph function, minute repeater, and tourbillon. In keeping with Hublot's philosophy, this watch is a fusion of state-of-the-art materials and traditional complications. However, all that luxury comes at a price: A King Power Minute Repeater Chronograph Tourbillon easily costs more than 245,000 USD.

On the lower end of the price range, you'll find the King Power Formula 1 Monza Limited Edition. Hublot only ever produced 200 copies of this ceramic watch, which sells for roughly 9,700 used and 17,000 USD new.

Thanks to its porthole design and six bezel screws, the King Power draws many comparisons to Hublot's Big Bang collection – the Nyon-based company's most successful line of watches. Famous Hublot customers include Usain Bolt, Jay-Z, Floyd Mayweather, and the late Kobe Bryant.

Prices for a Hublot King Power range from around 9,200 USD to over 240,000 USD. The King Power Minute Repeater Chronograph Tourbillon ref. 704.OQ.1138.GR occupies the upper end of this price range. Limited to a run of ten pieces, this 18-karat rose gold watch features a carbon bezel. Inside its case, you'll find the skeletonized manual caliber HUB8100 with a power reserve of 120 hours – or five days. This movement also comes with a chronograph function, a tourbillon, and a minute repeater, making it one of Hublot's most complicated timepieces to date.

Models like the King Power Black Magic with a stopwatch function and the Oceanograph diving watch are much more budget-friendly. You will find pre-owned timepieces in good or even very good condition selling for less than 12,000 USD. The most affordable gold watches demand around 19,500 USD. For this price, you can get the ref. 709.OM.1780.RX with a split-seconds chronograph. If you'd prefer a model with a diamond-studded bezel, such as the ref. 701.OX.0180.RX.1104, you should plan to spend at least 30,500 USD. The King Power ref. 701.OE.0128.GR.1704 takes the opulence to the next level with diamonds on its bezel and case. This King Gold timepiece changes hands for about 53,000 USD.

Prices for Limited-Edition Formula 1 Watches

The Hublot King Power line contains numerous limited editions. This includes the King Power Aryton Senna in carbon, which had a limited run of 500 pieces. This timepiece was inspired by motorsport and pays tribute to Senna, the legendary Brazilian race car driver and three-time Formula 1 World Champion. Plan to spend around 19,000 USD for a pre-owned model.

The King Power F1 honors the entirety of Formula 1 instead of one specific driver. The ceramic edition had a limited run of 500 pieces and sells for around 13,500 USD. Hublot also offers this watch in an 18-karat rose gold version. It had a production run of only 250 pieces and requires an investment of about 21,500 USD.

The King Power F1 Suzuka is also limited to 250 pieces and is dedicated to the Japanese Grand Prix, which takes place at the Suzuka International Racing Course. Its ceramic bezel resembles a brake disc, and the case is made of especially corrosion-resistant zirconium. The red and white color scheme is a nod to the Japanese flag. In terms of price, be prepared to spend around 27,000 USD on one of these timepieces.

Some Hublot models celebrate other sports, such as soccer. The 'Hublot' name has been a part of every World Cup, UEFA Euro, and Champions League match for some time now. In the run-up to the World Cup in Russia, the manufacturer released the Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. This smartwatch is limited to a run of 2,018 pieces, one of which went to each of the tournament's referees. Watch and soccer fans alike will need between 5,700 and 6,400 USD to purchase this model.

In 2020, Hublot introduced another soccer-themed smartwatch: the Big Bang e UEFA Champions League. Hublot has limited this blue ceramic watch's production run to 500 pieces. The timepiece also comes with the Hublot Loves Football UEFA Champions League App that alerts the wearer about goals, substitutions, and other action on the pitch. You can call this timepiece your own for about 8,600 USD.

The King Power FC Bayern Munich is geared toward fans of Germany's most successful soccer team. It's impossible to miss the club's crest at 3 o'clock. The club colors—blue, white, and red—dominate the dial. This model is limited to 200 pieces and costs around 15,500 USD.

Hublot created the King Power Los Angeles Lakers in honor of the famed basketball team from the City of Angels. The dial and strap of this carbon watch are in the team colors, yellow and purple, and the Lakers logo is located at 3 o'clock. There are only 50 of these sports watches in existence. At their introduction in 2013, they were listed at 32,300 USD. Due to limited supply, this timepiece rarely appears on the pre-owned market.

Another King Power model is dedicated to retired basketball star and three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade. This black ceramic watch has a red-trimmed bezel and red accents on its dial. You can purchase this chronograph for about 11,000 USD.

The Hublot King Power Oceanographic 4000 is one of the world's most robust diving watches. This model has a depth rating of 4,000 m (400 bar, 13,123 ft). As a comparison, the Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea is water-resistant to 3,900 m (390 bar, 12,795 ft).

Diving watches require sturdy designs to withstand the pressures experienced at great depths. This often affects the watch's thickness: The Hublot King Power Oceanographic 4000 is nearly 22 mm thick, including 6.5 mm for the sapphire crystal alone. Like the crown and push-button for rotating the bezel, the titanium case back is screwed down. Titanium comes with numerous advantages: It doesn't rust and is resistant to the effects of saltwater. What's more, it's significantly lighter than stainless steel. The Oceanographic 4000 is limited to a run of 1,000 pieces and costs about 10,500 pre-owned.

With a run of only 500 pieces, models in black carbon are even rarer and more expensive: Pre-owned watches go for around 14,500 USD, while those in mint condition sell for 17,000 USD. The caliber HUB1401 powers both versions. This movement is based on the Valjoux 7750 chronograph caliber, though it lacks a stopwatch function.

Hublot introduced their in-house chronograph caliber Unico with a flyback function in 2010. This movement ticks away inside the King Power Unico All Black. Known as the HUB1240, this Unico caliber is hand-wound and has a 72-hour power reserve. It sits within a case made of ceramic and coated titanium. The final watch demands around 14,000 USD used.

The King Power Unico GMT also features an in-house caliber, namely the HUB1220. Based on the caliber HUB1240, this movement boasts a GMT function instead of a chronograph mechanism. The case comes in black ceramic or 18-karat King Gold. You can buy the latter pre-owned for about 20,500 USD. On the other hand, the ceramic version demands as little as 13,000 USD.

If you're in the market for a carbon model, you should take a closer look at the King Power Unico All Carbon. Pre-owned examples go for around 13,500 USD.

The Hublot King Power series is home to an incredible variety of models. For example, you can choose from many case materials, including titanium and 18-karat gold. The rose gold editions are made of Hublot proprietary alloy King Gold, which has a much more intense red tone than conventional rose gold. Hublot creates this color by using a higher percentage of copper in their alloy. The metallurgists also add platinum in order to prevent the color from fading over the years. Some models are set with countless diamonds on their bezels and cases. High-tech materials such as ceramic or carbon fiber are also used. Ceramic is incredibly lightweight, hard, and scratch-resistant. Moreover, black ceramic timepieces have an especially refined look. Carbon fiber is widely used in motorsport since it's especially light yet sturdy. Carbon watches have a particularly sporty appearance. If you're interested in purchasing a King Power from Hublot, you should be aware of its large, 48-mm diameter and thickness of almost 18 mm. Such an imposing watch is not the best choice for every wrist. However, if it's your style, there's no better watch for you. The diving watches Oceanographic 4000 and 1000 appear even larger thanks to their screw-down crown and flip-open guard. These make the King Power Oceanographic 4000 incredibly robust.

What's more, thanks to its long rubber strap, it's easy to wear on top of a diving suit. Its size also makes it easier to read underwater.

Rolex formerly held the record for the most water-resistant watch with their Deepsea Challenge. This specialty timepiece dove to 35,787 ft (10,908 m) while attached to a submarine in the Mariana Trench in 2012. The dial's inscription for the depth rating reads "12,000 m" – that's equal to 1,200 bar or 39,370 ft. In 2019, undersea explorer Victor Vescovo broke this record on an expedition in the submersible Limiting Factor. Vescovo was accompanied by an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional when he reached the depth of 35,853 ft (10,928 m). The Omega easily withstood the challenge thanks to its 15,000 m (1,500 bar, 49,212 ft) of water resistance. In fact, none of the world's five oceans are that deep.