When Hublot launched in 1980, it did so with products that were a large break away from what was considered conventional luxury timepieces: it offered the world of Haute Horlogerie a gold watch attached to rubber straps. 40 years after, it is bringing back the original Classic Fusion to mark the anniversary of that innovative moment in history.
“These Classic Fusion models embody 40 years packed with technological advances and breaking with convention. Not content with simply reissuing the 1980 Classic Original, we have reinterpreted it to reflect the Hublot of today. One model with a mechanical movement in a 45 mm format for men. A brand-new contemporary version that celebrates Hublot’s innovative approach of the last forty years,” Ricardo Guadalupe says of this latest collection.
The new Classic Fusion models capture the elegance and timeless refinement of the 1980 Classic Original, as well as four decades of ceaseless exploration and innovation. The black lacquered and polished dial is ultra-understated, featuring only faceted hands, an applique Hublot and H logo. The 45 mm case, made from yellow gold, titanium or black ceramic, includes the famous screws on the bezel and a sapphire crystal case back, and sit on a timeless, easily adjustable rubber strap with a triple deployant clasp for added comfort. These signature details add a contemporary touch to the first Hublot watch, lending these models a beautifully timeless character.
The 40th Anniversary Classic Fusion models are limited to only 100 examples for the gold case and just 200 for both the titanium and ceramic cases. They can be purchased on Hublot’s website.
Source: Hublot