# World Cup-Inspired Timepieces Hublot Introduces Its Big Bang Watch for the 2014 World Cup By Itai Buenahora | Published 2014-03-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-timepiece References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/03/17/hublot-big-bang-fifa-world-cup-watch/) & [hublot](http://www.hublot.com/en/watches/big-bang-unico-bi-retrograde-chrono-king-gold-carbon) [Hublot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uefa-womens-euro-2025) has introduced the 2014 FIFA World Cup-inspired Hublot timepiece, specially designed for the world of football. The [limited-edition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-big-bang-tourbillon) ‘Big Bang Unico Bi-Retrograde Chrono’ by Hublot is a luxurious, [football-inspired timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-timepiece-partner) that houses 200 numbered pieces in ceramic, as well as being the first bi-retrograde caliber from Hublot. Hublot is the official timekeeper and watch of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, and was inspired to develop a watch movement for the prestigious games. The timepiece features a satin-finished and polished case of 18-karat king gold, carbon fiber bezel, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment, and a black PVD titanium strap, which also features 18-karat king gold, among many of its features. This upscale, opulent watch will have you feeling mighty luxurious, like the players and managers themselves; supporting the beautiful game that unites fans worldwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Limited-edition Luxury Timepieces:** Opportunity for luxury watch brands to create limited-edition timepieces inspired by major sporting events. - **Football-inspired Watch Designs:** Market for watch brands to create sport-inspired designs that appeal to football enthusiasts. - **Official Timekeeping Partnerships:** Opportunity for watch brands to collaborate with major sporting events as official timekeepers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watch Brands:** Luxury watch brands can capitalize on the demand for limited-edition timepieces inspired by major sporting events. - **Sportswear Brands:** Sportswear brands can expand their product offerings by partnering with watch brands to create football-inspired watch designs. - **Sporting Events:** Major sporting events can benefit from collaborations with watch brands to enhance their brand image and offer exclusive merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tournament Timekeeping Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uefa-womens-euro-2025.md) - [Demure Athlete-Approved Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-big-bang-tourbillon-novak-djokovic-goat-edition.md) - [Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon.md) - [Concrete Art-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bang-meca10.md) - [Collaborative Fashion Designer Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-big-bang-tourbillon.md) - [Bespoke Automobile Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-amg-petronas.md) - [Sculptural Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10.md) - [Melting Crystalline Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp17-meca10.md) - [Luxury Sports Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b01-44-nfl.md)