Hublot Steel Strap Watches

During the build up to the Brazilian Grand Prix, Hublot unveil two new pieces, the King Power Ayrton Senna and the King Power Tourbillon Ayrton Senna.? Previous Senna tribute pieces by Hublot have formed part of the Big Bang collection, but since the release of the King Power F1 to celebrate the brand becoming F1′s Official Watchmaker, it is a natural progression that these special timepieces should now form part of the King Power portfolio.Recently I had a conversation with a young F1 fan about the current F1 season, and how exciting it is that the Driver’s Championship is still open as the last few races approach – obvious comparisons to the Prost/Senna end-of-season championship battles were made, and it was with great sadness that I realised that the young lad had never witnessed Senna race, had never seen him animate a qualifying session to claim pole position in the last few seconds.? In 1994 when the world mourned the premature death of Ayrton Senna even those who did not follow F1 racing quickly realised that someone very special had been lost.? This year Senna would have celebrated his fiftieth birthday.The King Power Ayrton Senna measures 48mm and as you would expect the materials used are cutting-edge – carbon fibre and ceramic bezel with titanium screws, a 48mm carbon fibre case and a matt black carbon dial with a very trick power reserve indicator comprising green, blue and red dots an ingenious design which takes F1 inspired themes to a whole new level.The Hublot King Power Senna - note the super cool power reserve indicatorThe movement is the Hublot Calibre HUB4247 with Split Seconds Chronograph function.? The sapphire crystal is stamped with the signature of Ayrton Senna in yellow matching the hands and indices in this otherwise boldly dark timepiece.? The King Power Ayrton Senna comes presented on a black Nomex and rubber strap.THe Hublot King Power Ayrton Senna The King Power Tourbillon Ayrton Senna is powered by the Hublot Calibre? HUB6300, a column-wheel chronograph with clutch tourbillon escapement coupled directly onto the cage.? Again high-tech materials are used – carbon fibre case, ceramic bezel with circular satin finishing and titanium screws.? The power reserve is positioned over at the 9 o’clock position.The Hublot King Power Ayrton Senna TourbillonThis very special piece will be an exclusive edition of just 10, each will feature a caseback engraving of one of Ayrton’s career achievements chosen for inclusion by his family.? The King Power Ayrton Senna Tourbillon comes presented on a striking yellow strap with green and blue stitching in honour of his nationality.In his lifetime Senna was an extremely generous individual donating large parts of his fortune to help the poor in Brazil, especially children and young people.? He was an astute businessman with a flair for marketing his own brand “Senna”.? On his death, this charitable work continued with the founding by his family of the “Instituto Ayrton Senna” which continues to transform the lives of thousands.? It is in keeping with this spirit of generousity that Hublot collaborate with the institution to create the Senna timepieces and share with them the profits.Popularity: 11% [?]|||No Comment Hublot F1 King Power MonzaPosted bySylvia McElherroninSeptember 12th 2010Hublot build on their superb F1 portfolio of watches with the latest -? the Hublot F1 King Power Monza.? The piece was unveiled as a celebration of the iconic Italian Grand Prix circuit, The Autodromo di Monza where each year thousands of tifosi quite literally turn the? tree-lined track red with Ferrari flags and merchandise.? Uniquely the King Power Monza features a red tinted sapphire crystal which Hublot describe as resulting in? “unprecedented brightness”, and if the image is anything to go by it would appear that? M. Biver and his creative team have once again produced a stunner.? It seems to me that of late, whether it is in matters of trick design details or global marketing, Hublot have the uncanny ability to cause other in the industry to wonder “now why didn’t we think of that…..?”Hublot f1 King Power MonzaThe 48mm piece features an openworked dial with an added layer of sapphire crystal. The hour markers and F1 logo at the 9 o’clock position have been applied to this crystal? giving an ethereal 3D impression.? The hands and markers are an eye-pleasing combination of red and white superluminova and the black ceramic bezel is inscribed with “Formula 1 Monza”.The Hublot Calibre HUB4400 with power reserve of 42 hours is at the heart of this striking piece which comes presented on a black rubber and Nomex (the flame resistant material found in racing overalls and gloves) strap with complimentary red stitching.The Hublot F1 King Power Monza will be a limited edition of 200 pieces worldwide and has the added kudos of being unveiled on a weekend which produced the first? Ferrari win at the circuit since 2006.Popularity: 10% [?]|||No Comment Hublot Classic Fusion FIFA World Cup WatchPosted bySylvia McElherroninMay 24th 2010Hublot present the Official Watch for the upcoming World Cup tournament – the Hublot Classic Fusion FIFA World Cup Watch.With a watchcase, dial and bezel crafted from pink gold, the 45mm piece is a celebratory tribute to the FIFA World Cup Trophy which is sculpted from 5kg of 18 carat solid gold. A mini version of the prestigious trophy appears on the satin finished dial of this Classic Fusion and is also engraved onto the back of the watchcase.Hublot Classic Fusion FIFA World CupThe Classic Fusion FIFA World Cup watch is an exclusive piece, limited to just 100 pieces but with the Hublot brand set to be Official Timekeeper for the? 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup tournaments, it is surely only a taster of further releases to come.? Having stolen a march on his rivals by clinching the deal to become the first Official Timekeeper in the history of the World Cup it would be *** to presume that global marketing expert? Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot would waste this golden opportunity.Popularity: 5% [?]|||No Comment Hublot Aero Bang FMMPosted bySylvia McElherroninApril 28th 2010The Big Bang, signature collection of the Hublot brand is quite simply a fine example of the perfect horological business model – one product (-ish) with infinite possibilities for limited edition versions, all credit to Hublot’s enigmatic CEO Jean-Claude Biver, a master in global product placement.A new edition, the Hublot Aero Bang FMM, a collaboration with the Mexican Football Federation (FMM) has just been unveiled and will be a limited edition of 250 pieces. ? This is the second tribute piece released in this sporting partnership, the first in 2007 was a fairly tame affair compared to the latest boldly styled piece which features strong use of the green and red Mexican team colours on the openworked dial and hands.Hublot Aero Bang FMMOther football-themed releases by Hublot include pieces forManchester United, the Swiss National team and a recent tribute to Diego Maradona.? A few weeks ago Hublot became the first official timekeeper in the history of the FIFA World Cup, perhaps marketing strategists at Omega etc also deserve a Big Bang….on the ear, for letting that one slip by.Popularity: 4% [?]|||No Comment Confr��rie Horlog��re Hublot LibertyPosted bySylvia McElherroninMarch 28th 2010Confr��rie Horlog��re Hublot unveil Liberty, a remarkable bullet-shaped timepiece designed to be worn as a bracelet, pendant or simply used as a tactile horological stress-buster.Measuring 53.75mm long and 27mm wide, the gun cartridge type case is a combination of black aluminium and titanium.? The piece is powered by a transverse tourbillon manually wound movement with 120 hours of power reserve, and a sapphire crystal base provides a mesmerising view of the carriage.? Hours and minutes are indicated on the side of the case by rollers and water resistance is to 30m.Confr��rie Horlog��re Hublot LibertyThe Confr��rie Horlog��re has evolved from BNB Concept whose original founders Mathias Buttet, Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasinci all previously of Frank Muller sought to create innovative high-end watch movements for the industry, often anonymously. A small group of chosen BNB Concept employees – the Confr��rie Horlog��re can make use of all the resources at BNB in terms of technology and support while having creative "carte blanche".Popularity: 4% [?]|||No Comment Depeche Mode Hublot Big Bang First ImagesPosted byJohnny McElherroninFebruary 7th 2010Hublot have teamed up with one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Depeche Mode.Greatest ‘rock’ bands off all time I hear you wonder? Yes. Have you caught them live? If you have, you’ll know what I mean.In all, Depeche Mode have released 12 albums, the latest of which, Sounds of the Universe is touring Europe at the minute. If you can get to see them, go. It’s a fantastic experience which once again places the Basildon boys live as one of the most amazing and infectious concert bands in the world – everyone there knows every word of every song, and it’s incredible when they launch into a tune you think no-one else has ever heard except yourself and you look around and everyone in sight is either singing it aloud, or lip-syncing .What on earth do Depeche Mode, of all bands, have to do with a feature on The Watch Press? I’ll tell you.Some time ago a strange box appeared on the Depeche Mode and Hublot websites which, in countdown style, announced the imminent unveiling of a series of twelve one-of-a-kind Hublot Big Bang/Depeche Mode watches – each one representing one of the twelve albums with an image of the cover art portrayed in a strip across the otherwise black face of the watch – and, as is typical of effervescent Hublot boss, Jean-Claude Biver and the members of the band, the two globally recognized names will collaborate – in the case of the band, to carry out the opening proceedings in London’s Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust with a one-off gig on February 17th, and Hublot in putting the twelve pieces up for exclusive auction to raise funds for the charity.All twelve Hublot Big Bang Chronographs come in a black ceramic case on a croco leather strap with hand-stitching matching exactly the colour theme of the album being represented.I’m pleased to post some of the first images of each of the twelve Depeche Mode Big Bang watches below. 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Hublot Big Bang Depeche Mode Speak and Spell 301.CI.1110

Hublot Big Bang Depeche Mode A Broken Frame 301.CI.1110

Hublot Big Bang Depeche Mode Construction Time Again

Hublot Big Bang Depeche Mode Some Great Reward

Black Celebration

Hublot Big Bang Depeche Mode Music For The Masses

Depeche Mode Hublot Big Bang Violator

Depeche Mode Hublot Big Bang Songs of Faith and Devotion 301.CI.1110

Depeche Mode Hublot Big Bang Ultra

Depeche Mode Hublot Big Bang Exciter

Depeche Mode Hublot Big Bang Playing The Angel 301.CI.1110.GR

Depeche Mode Hublot Big Bang Sounds of the Universe 301.CI.1110

Hublot is today among the most known Swiss watch brands in the world. The company represents a family business.