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Pre-Basel 2011 – Hublot Collections
Thu, 10 February 2011 09:10
F1 King Power Tourbillon King Gold Ceramic
As the “Official Watchmaker” of Formula 1, Hublot is proud to present the first Tourbillon watch developed with and for Formula 1 World. In a limited edition of just 50 pieces, the F1 King Power Tourbillon King Gold ceramic, 48 mm in diameter and equipped with the tourbillon chronograph movement HUB7300, features a 5 day power reserve, a special tourbillon cage and a balance with an F1 brake disc decoration along the same lines as the watch bezel, made from ceramic and with a circular satin finish in imitation of F1 brake discs. The strap, stitched onto rubber, is made from Nomex, a synthetic fibre developed by Dupont De Nemours, and used because of its very low combustibility and its thermostability for manufacturing the overalls worn by F1ä drivers. Water resistant to 10 Bar (100 meters).
Big Bang Black Caviar
Made entirely from ceramic (the ideal material for a watch: 30% lighter than steel, 100% scratchproof, 100% anti-allergenic, 100% unalterable and rust-proof), including the crown and dial (which is a first for Hublot), the Big Bang Black Caviar sports a unique design directly inspired by the famous One Million $ Black Caviar. Bedecked in uniform shades of black under the concept of "invisible visibility", and with its reliefs designed, cut, bevelled and polished like the baguette black diamonds of its big sister, it comes in a diameter of 41 mm and is equipped with the automatic mechanical movement HUB1112. This watch features a date window at 3 o'clock and is mounted on a brilliant black "glossy" alligator strap stitched on black rubber, as always with Hublot, to provide exceptional comfort, flexibility and robustness. 42-hour power reserve, and water resistant to 10 bar (100 meters).
Classic Fusion Opaline Dial
Back in 2008, Hublot was transforming the Big Bang with a reinterpretation towards a more classic sporty chic look. Featuring a black ceramic case and bezel framing a matt black dial, and a refined sober design with a finer profile, it remained resolutely true to the distinguished Big Bang design while rediscovering a more traditional side. Now for the first time Hublot is presenting a new Classic Fusion housing a silvered opaline dial which further brings out its sober, refined look. This new product draws its elegance from the classic and timeless values of traditional watchmaking. With baton indexes and a date window at 3 o'clock, and a case exhibiting polished or satin-finished effects, the new Classic Fusion Opaline Dial is available in two sizes, 42 and 45 mm, and in two versions: zirconium and 5N red gold. Automatic mechanical movement HUB 1112 and HUB 1110. Water resistant to 5 Bar (50 meters).
- Jorge Merino