Hublot Square Bang Unico White Ceramic 821.HX.0170.RX
Original price was: $1,599.00.$1,099.00Current price is: $1,099.00.
This is the Square Bang Unico to choose if you want the sharpest visual contrast in the lineup. The matte white ceramic case, black-framed openworked dial, and white textured rubber strap give it a much cleaner, more architectural presence than darker versions. More importantly, this BBF execution uses the custom HUB1280 clone with the correct bi-compax layout, visible column wheel, and skeletonized date ring instead of a decorated 7750-style approach. The detailed description matters here because this watch stands or falls on layout, depth, and how the movement is presented from the front.
White ceramic and black framing make the square case work
The first thing that decides this watch is contrast. On the wrist, the 42mm white ceramic case reads bright and substantial, while the black mid-case elements, black chapter ring, and black crown guards stop it from becoming flat or washed out. That balance is what gives the Square Bang Unico its shape. The bezel is secured with H-shaped titanium screws, and the white ceramic surfaces keep the look crisp and modern rather than glossy or overly flashy. If you like Hublot when it feels technical and architectural, this colorway is the one that makes the square profile look intentional.
The white textured rubber strap continues that theme without breaking the line of the case. Its integrated fit matters because a square watch can look awkward if the strap transition is wrong. Here it stays coherent, and the black edging ties the strap back to the dial frame and side inserts. The result is a high-contrast build that feels designed as one piece rather than a bright case with an unrelated strap attached.
The dial side is why this version earns attention
This reference lives or dies by the front view, and that is where the custom HUB1280 clone matters. You get the correct openworked presentation with a fully skeletonized date ring visible around the dial, a bi-compax chronograph layout, and the column wheel on display at 6 o'clock. That is a meaningful distinction from versions built around modified 7750 architecture with decorative plates, because those usually struggle to deliver the same dial spacing, movement depth, and visual logic.
On this watch, the white central hands and applied hour markers stand out clearly against the grey and black movement background. The right-side chronograph register is bold and easy to pick out, while the left register gives the dial asymmetry without making it feel cluttered. The visible gearing and open dial structure are the point of the watch, and this version presents that mechanical theatre from the front rather than hiding it behind styling tricks.
BBF's advantage is accuracy of layout, not just branding
BBF is worth mentioning here for one reason only: this specific model benefits from the custom HUB1280 clone. That movement allows the watch to keep the correct visual structure of the Square Bang Unico, especially the exposed column wheel and the skeletonized date display. For an experienced buyer, that is the deciding difference. You are not simply paying for a white ceramic shell; you are paying for a version that presents the right dial architecture when viewed straight on and at an angle.
The sapphire crystal with colorless AR coating helps that architecture read cleanly. On a highly openworked dial, poor crystal treatment can make the watch feel busy and reflective. Here the crystal is specified to stay clear, which is important because depth and transparency are central to the appeal. This is the kind of watch people study up close, and it needs that visibility.
How it wears and who should choose it
The Square Bang shape already has more visual presence than a round chronograph, and the white ceramic amplifies that effect. It is for the buyer who wants a strong summer watch, a resort watch, or simply a modern Hublot that stands apart from the usual blacked-out executions. The tone is sport-luxury, but not subtle. You choose this when you want the case shape, bezel hardware, and movement display to be seen immediately.
Power reserve is approximately 36 hours, and the functions include hours, minutes, seconds, a working bi-compax chronograph, and skeletonized date display. The strap uses Hublot's One-Click system, which adds practical value because this watch changes character quickly with a different strap. Even so, the supplied white textured rubber is the right match for the case and keeps the design coherent.
If you have been comparing Square Bang options, this is the version to buy when dial layout and front-side movement presentation matter more than novelty alone. The white ceramic gets attention, but the real reason to pick it is that the mechanical display has the right depth and arrangement to support the case design rather than compete with it.
Watch specification
Configuration summary for this watch
| Brand | Hublot |
|---|---|
| Movement | Custom HUB1280 clone automatic |
| Case Material | White ceramic |
| Bezel | White ceramic bezel with H-shaped titanium screws |
| Crystal | Sapphire crystal with colorless AR coating |
| Bracelet | White textured rubber strap with One-Click system |
| Water Resistance | Sealed for basic daily use (splash/rain proof) |
Buyer Q&A
Questions about this Hublot watch
What makes this Square Bang version preferable to 7750-based alternatives?
The key difference is the custom HUB1280 clone movement. It gives this watch the correct bi-compax chronograph layout, a visible column wheel at 6 o'clock, and a fully skeletonized date ring, which are the details that define the front view of the Square Bang Unico.
What functions are available on this watch?
It displays hours, minutes, seconds, a working bi-compax chronograph, and a skeletonized date display.
What is the strap fitted to this reference?
It comes on a white textured rubber strap with black edging and Hublot's One-Click quick-release system.
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