Press Release, Hot from Geneva!
1. Big Bang Ferrari
A fantastic first year of collaboration between Ferrari and Hublot is
coming to an end. This has been highly successful, both commercially,
with the two first Big Bangs in titanium and Magic Gold - the famous
first ever scratch-resistant 18-carat gold invented by Hublot - and
promotionally, with more than 130 events. This success is welcomed by
Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot, and Ricardo Guadalupe, the CEO of
Hublot, and is already sparking ideas for new models. There are three
which are already part of the Big Bang 45 mm family:
The first is the aptly named Big Bang Ferrari "Red Magic Carbon": It is
the new symbol of the brand's progress towards verticalisation, with its
case and its movement designed, developed, and produced entirely at the
Hublot manufacture.
The UNICO movement is designed, developed, machined and assembled by the
micro- mechanical engineers, engineers and watchmakers at Hublot. A
practical flyback chronograph which can be reset at any time, and which
is unique in the watchmaking industry, two push- buttons, with date
indicator, and featuring a uniquely positioned mechanism with dual
coupling and the famous "column wheel" visible on the dial side. Its
development required a completely original approach and thinking outside
the box: For example, the hour counter is driven directly by the
barrel, and there is no jumper in the chronograph mechanism. This
simplification boosts reliability and robustness. Its pallet fork and
escapement wheel are fixed to a removable platform and are made from
silicon, whose lightness provides a guarantee of performance. Its
construction, which incorporates just 330 components, has been
simplified as much as possible in order to further increase robustness.
This result is the fruit of continual adjustments made since 2009, the
year it was launched, which have been carried out jointly by the
technical office, the laboratory and the after-sales service in the
manufacture. Its frequency of 4hz/28,800 vibrations per hour and its
immaculate finish are also a guarantee of high chronometric quality.
Finally, its automated production, which includes automation of the
machining, stone fitting, oiling and numerous assembly operations also
ensures consistent, controlled quality. Its power reserve is around 72
hours.
2. Classic Fusion Extra-Thin Skeleton Black Ceramic
In less than a year, it has become one of Hublot's major bestsellers. It
has met with phenomenal success all over the world, in Asia, Europe and
the United States. The cornerstone of classic watches at Hublot. An
extra-thin skeleton watch, a Classic Fusion whose design has been
refined while retaining the dynamic and modern codes immediately
recognisable as Hublot. Unveiled at last year's BaselWorld, initially in
King Gold and titanium, its latest incarnation boasts a very elegant
case fashioned entirely from polished, satin- finished black ceramic:
the new Black Ceramic Extra-thin Skeleton Classic Fusion.
With a diameter of 45 mm, this watch is equipped with Hublot's new
CLASSICO movement (HUB1300), entirely designed and developed in the
brand's manufacture in Nyon. At just 2.90 mm thick, it comprises 130
components which are fabulously showcased by the skeleton design –
featuring a resolutely graphic style - which enables expert eyes to
admire the watch's regulating organ, the balance and the escapement. On
the dial, it is worth noting that the small second at 7 o'clock and the
hands are similar in design to those on the very first Hublot watches: a
clever reference to the history of the brand. The assembly is
complemented by a strap - black alligator stitched onto rubber - and a
deployant buckle which ensure it offers the greatest possible comfort,
flexibility and durability. The watch is practical on an everyday level,
offering a 90-hour power reserve and water resistance to 50 metres.
Striking a remarkable balance between the classic extra-thin design and
Hublot's trademark dynamic and modern "all-black" look, this piece is a
fine exercise in style, providing a wonderful demonstration of the
principle of fusion between Tradition and Modernity.
3. Classic Fusion Skeleton Tourbillon Black Ceramic
A black ceramic skeleton tourbillon watch with a slimmer, more classic
profile, but which features an all-black design in line with Hublot's
graphic codes. We present the Classic Fusion Black Ceramic Skeleton
Tourbillon, one of Hublot's major new arrivals for the start of 2013.
Sleek and contemporary but with a timeless elegance drawn from
traditional watchmaking values to create one of the kings amongst
complications, this piece is truly striking with its satin-finished and
polished black ceramic case and resolutely graphic skeleton tourbillon
movement, designed, developed and produced from start to finish in the
workshops of the Hublot Manufacture.
On the dial, it is worth noting that the hands are similar in design to
those on the very first Hublot watches: a clever reference to the
history of the brand. This timepiece benefits from a 120-hour power
reserve and is watertight to 30 metres.
With the tourbillon's classic style and the ultramodern, sleek black
design, this limited series comprising just 99 numbered pieces perfectly
demonstrates the principle of fusing tradition and modernity,
outstanding craftsmanship and 21st century creative vision in
watchmaking.
4. Classic Fusion Aero Chronograph
The Aero Bang has been one of Hublot's bestsellers since 2007. Now, this
“Aero” concept of movement, seen as if airborne through the graphically
openworked dial, is available in the Classic Fusion line, the Swiss
manufacture's most classic line of watches.
This design both appeals to those wishing to admire the beautiful
mechanical intricacies of the calendar chronograph, and also provides
greater assurance against counterfeiting, a tendency which is continuing
to grow. The motor is now showcased, rather than hidden away.
This elegant model has a diameter of 45 mm with gentle, more rounded
lines, two push-buttons on either side of the crown, two counters at 3
o'clock (small second) and 9 o'clock (30-minute) and a date window at 6
o'clock, and is available in two versions: Titanium and King Gold,
Hublot's famous red gold which contains 5% platinum, giving it an
intense red colour and making it an even more precious metal. The piece
is completed by a black alligator strap stitched onto black rubber,
ensuring it is flexible, comfortable and exceptionally durable. 42- hour
power reserve. Water resistant to 50 metres. These models are also
available with a Titanium or King Gold bracelet.
5. Zebra Bang
The call of the jungle continues. After the success of the Leopard Bang
and the Boa Bang, it is the turn of the highly fashionable zebra print
to dip its hooves. The height of sexiness and cool, zebra print is
everywhere. Seen on the catwalks and all the It girls, zebra stripes are
the height of fashion this year. With zebra stripes, evening and
daytime looks merge into one. With small, subtle accents, such as with
the Big Bang Zebra, a 41 mm diameter, black ceramic, ultra-feminine
watch, its bezel set with 48 topazes and baguette-cut spinels and its
zebra-print dial is showcased by eight small bezel-set diamond to
capture the light. Equipped with an automatic mechanical chronograph
movement for the connoisseurs, offering practicality with
water-tightness to a depth of 100 metres, and finished with a strap made
from zebra-print calfskin leather sewn onto black rubber which is both
comfortable and flexible, this watch is will set fashionistas' hearts
aflutter. This model is also available in 18K red gold, and white
ceramic. Limited edition of 250 pieces for each of the three designs.
Press Releases from Hublot PR team now in Geneva Fair.
Ken
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