Hublot Japan invited me to their office and gave me a chance to take the pics of some of the novelties (announced so far) live. There will be more to be announced at Basel in April, but so far which is most appealing to you?
1. Big Bang Zebra Gold 341.PX.7518.VR.1975, LE of 250
41mm, 18k Red Gold
Baguette: 41 Black Spinel + 17 White Topaz
Zebra Print Calf
2. Big Bang Jeans 301.SX.2710.NR.JEANS, LE of 250
44m, Steel Case
Real jeans fabric
Blue Jeans (hardened by some resin) and Opaline color dial
(naturally) fits well with jeans
See the thickness of the Jeans on the dial?
3. Big Bang Ferrari Red Magic Carbon 401.QX.0123.VR, LE of 1000
45mm, Black carbon fiber case
Red sapphire crystal is a bit hard to see through depending on the light angle.
The best angle to see...
As before, the chrono buttons are shaped as the pedals of Ferrari cars and the feeling is so soft to stop and reset.
This button lets you change the strap very easily.
Ferrari horse is where UNICO movement normally places the small second subdial (no second hand on these models)
Not bad at all....
The tip of the buckle is carbon fiber as well.
4. Big Bang Ferrari All Black 401.CX.0123.VR, LE of 1000
45mm, Black ceramic (may not look black due to the light on this photo)
Red line accent....
Honestly, I like this one better.
Red Magic legibility is easily affected by the angle of the light....
5. Classic Fusion Classico Ultra Thin King Gold White Shiny 515.OX.2210.LR, not LE
45mm, 18K King Gold
Lacquer white dial
Pretty elegant.
The movement is the same as the other or previous Classic Fusion Ultra Thin (check the placement of the small second subdial).
6. Classic Fusion Classico Ultra Thin Titanium Black Shiny 515.NX.1270.LR, NOT LE
45mm Titanium
Black Lacquer dial
This one is seriously cool....
Can make a great dress/ business watch.
7. Classic Fusion Classico Ultra Thin Skeleton All Black 515.CM.0140.LR, NOT LE
45mm, Black Ceramic
All black ceramic version of last year's Ultra Thin Skeleton model which got very popular. This all black version is also very cool.
(the placement of the small second subdial is the same as the two models above)
A bit low legibility, but coolness should cover that
8. Classic Fusion Aero Chronograph Titanium, Not LE
45mm Titanium
Lastly, but not the least - very well received at Geneve Fair.
Look really nice in person
Can't complain....
A bit new and unique - see the big "HUBLOT" on the rotor.
Hope you find one or two you like. Will report again once I get my hands on the novelties announced at BaselWorld.
Have a great weekend.
Special thanks to Nakai-san, PR of Hublot Japan.
Best,
Ken
This message has been edited by KIH on 2013-03-08 18:23:43 This message has been edited by KIH on 2013-03-24 02:03:13