Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Djokovic GOAT Edition: Tennis Surface Materials Innovation
Hublot Creates Watch Cases From Lacoste Polos and Head Tennis Racquets
Hublot has taken material innovation to an entirely new level with the Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition, unveiled at LVMH Watch Week 2026. The watch features cases crafted from a Hublot-developed composite made — incredibly — from actual Lacoste polo shirts and Head tennis racquets.
According to aBlogtoWatch, the collection comes in three colors representing tennis's three playing surfaces: blue for hard court (72 pieces), orange for clay (21 pieces), and green for grass (8 pieces). The numbers correspond to Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam victories on each surface, totaling 101 watches — numbered but not limited, with additional pieces to be produced following future wins.
The "Hecoste" Composite: Recycled Sportswear as Watch Material
The semi-translucent bezel and lug structure uses this new composite material, while the middle case is crafted from Titaplast® — described as the world's strongest polymer with mechanical properties similar to titanium. According to Hublot, Titaplast® can be machined to very fine tolerances, delivers exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, and features a soft matte finish that can be anodized in various colors.
The combination of the marbled composite bezel with the anodized Titaplast® middle case creates a visually striking two-tone effect across all three surface-color variants.
Tennis Racquet String-Inspired Movement Architecture
The most visually arresting element is the movement's mainplate, visible through the sapphire caseback. The lattice structure mimics the string pattern of a tennis racquet — and it is fully structural, not decorative. Each "string" measures just 0.55mm thick, with attachment points echoing those found around the inner rim of a tennis racquet. The intentionally irregular gaps between strings replicate how a racquet's strings distort mid-match.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | Big Bang Tourbillon Djokovic GOAT Edition |
| Case Material | Lacoste/Head Composite + Titaplast® |
| Movement | Flying Tourbillon with Micro-Rotor |
| Components | 293 Parts |
| Power Reserve | 72 Hours |
| Micro-Rotor | 22k Red Gold, Rhodium-Plated, Laser-Engraved |
| Tourbillon Cage | Anodized Aluminum |
| Total Production | 101 Pieces (expandable with future wins) |
| Price | $115,000 USD |
The Tennis Ball Mainspring Barrel
The mainspring barrel cap is decorated to resemble a tennis ball, visible through the latticed mainplate. Hublot's engineers first applied rhodium polish to two S-shaped curves (representing the ball's seams), then precision laser-engraved the surrounding surface to create texture, finishing with yellow-green lacquer. This multi-step process creates a remarkably realistic miniature tennis ball effect on a functional movement component.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How are the watch cases actually made from Lacoste shirts and Head racquets?
A: Hublot developed a proprietary composite material that incorporates fibers from actual Lacoste polo shirts and Head tennis racquets. The exact manufacturing process has not been fully disclosed, but the resulting material is lightweight, semi-translucent, and can be colored to represent different tennis surfaces.
Q: Why are there exactly 101 watches, and can more be made?
A: The production numbers correspond to Djokovic's Grand Slam wins: 72 on hard court, 21 on clay, and 8 on grass. The watches are numbered but not limited — Hublot will produce additional pieces following future victories, colored according to the tournament surface.
Q: What is Titaplast®?
A: Titaplast® is described by Hublot as the world's strongest polymer, offering mechanical properties similar to titanium with superior strength-to-weight ratio. It can be machined to fine tolerances and anodized in various colors.
Related Reading
- Hublot's Material Innovation Timeline: From Rubber to Recycled Composites
- Flying Tourbillon Explained: How It Works and Why It Matters
Source: Based on reporting by David Bredan at aBlogtoWatch, published January 19, 2026.