Hublot and Manchester United Raise Funds for UNICEF

Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver teamed up with players from Manchester United in New York City recently for the Hublot Million Dollar Challenge. The event, staged between the Flatiron and Empire State buildings, drew over 1500 people and raised funds for United for UNICEF, the English club’s charity. … [Read more...]

Usain Bolt is Hublot’s Newest Ambassador

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Hublot has announced that Jamaican sprint star and 3 time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has joined the ranks of the exceptional sportsmen and women who are members of the Hublot family. Bolt electrified the world with his performances at the 2008 Summer Olympics and he currently hold world records in the 100 and 200 meters, and with his teammates the 4x100 meter relay. … [Read more...]

Hublot Celebrates FIFA World Cup Timekeeper Role With Official World Cup Watch

Hublot FIFA World Cup Watch

Hublot has announced the signing of one of the most prestigious agreements in its history. The brand will serve as the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch for the next two FIFA World Cup events in 2010 and 2014. This is the first time in FIFA World Cup history that a watchmaking brand will serve as the Official FIFA Timekeeper and have a presence on the substitution board. … [Read more...]

Hublot and Bode Miller Team Up for World Cup 2011 Season

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After signing sponsorship deals with FIFA World Cup and Formula 1 racing, Hublot announces the renewal of its partnership with skiing star Bode Miller who became the most decorated U.S. skier in Olympic history with 3 medals in Vancouver. Hublot's relationship extends through the 2011 World Championships, where it will be the official timekeeper. … [Read more...]

Big Bang Depeche Mode Auction Benefits Teenage Cancer Trust

Depeche Mode, Hublot, Patrizzi & Co. and Liveauctioneers.com are teaming up to offer twelve unique collector timepieces in an online auction with the full proceeds to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust. Each timepiece bears the artwork of one of Depeche Mode’s legendary studio albums. Bidding opened yesterday and closes February 24. A sampling of the timepieces appears below. … [Read more...]

BNB: RIP

Matthias Buttet

Movement maker BNB Concept is out of business. But its founder, and many of its watchmakers, have found a new gig. … [Read more...]

Basel Preview: Hublot Gold King Power Tourbillon GMT

Hublot Gold King Power Tourbillon GMT

The King Power Tourbillon GMT is Hublot's first tourbillon with a dual time zone indicator. The red and blue GMT dial located at 1 o'clock displays a second time zone of the traveler's choosing. A retrograde date is located at 9 o'clock. This piece also stands apart because its gold color is unique. The watch is crafted from a new gold alloy containing 5% platinum called "King Gold." Only 28 … [Read more...]

Basel Preview: Hublot Big Bang Steel Tutti Frutti Rose

Hublot Big Bang Steel Tutti Frutti Rose

The new Big Bang Steel Tutti Frutti Rose features a fine mother of pearl dial which adds a touch of elegance. The satin-finished case is surrounded by 48 baguette-cut pink sapphires, with an alligator strap to match. The case measures 41mm in diameter and is water resistant to 100 meters. The movement is a mechanical auto-winding Hublot caliber HUB4300. … [Read more...]

Hublot Launches Bode Bang With Charity Tennis Event

Bode Miller and friends

Four-time World Champion skier Bode Miller recently launched the new Hublot limited edition Bode Bang watch with a celebrity tennis match at Sutton East Tennis Club in New York City. The participants gathered to support Bode’s relationship with the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program. Following the Celebrity Challenge, Bode led a basic tennis clinic with 50+ kids and then, along with … [Read more...]

Hublot Manufacture Officially Inaugurated

Hublot's New Manufacture

Yesterday Hublot officially inaugurated is new manufacture and offices. Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver welcomed LVMH Group Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault and Philippe Pascal, President of the LVMH Timepieces and Jewellery division. Various celebrities, friends of the brand, partners, as well as representatives from local authorities and the press attended the celebration. … [Read more...]

Hublot Big Bang Gold for the Holidays

Hublot Big Bang Gold

This holiday season, Hublot suggests the Big Bang Gold. The 5N red gold case measures 44.5mm in diameter and features a bezel wearing a vertical satin finish with 6 titanium H-shaped countersunk, polished screws. The anti-reflective sapphire crystal covers a matte black dial with red gold indexes that match the color of the case. The crown and push-pieces are similarly 5N red gold, with rubber … [Read more...]

Hublot Joins Team Alinghi for 2010 America’s Cup Defense

Ernesto Bertarelli & Jean-Claude Biver

Hublot and Alinghi announced yesterday that Hublot has committed to support Alinghi's campaign in the 33rd America’s Cup. Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver (photo right) joined Alinghi team president Ernesto Bertarelli at Alinghi's training base in Genoa, Italy for the announcement. Alinghi will defend against the challenger, Larry Ellison's BMW Oracle yacht, in the waters off Ras al-Khaimah, UAE, … [Read more...]

Hublot Big Bang Black Lemon

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Just in time for the steamy days of summer, Hublot offers up some lemon refreshment in the form of this Big Bang Black Lemon. 48 yellow sapphire baguettes weighing 2.2 carats surround the black dial. The bright yellow alligator strap is lined with rubber. The ceramic case measures 41mm and offers 100 meter water resistance. Complete specs appear below. … [Read more...]

Hublot Launches Aero Bang Morgan

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On the anniversary of the first century of the Morgan Motor Company, Hublot has produced a special Big Bang inspired by Morgan's AeroMax car: the Aero Bang Morgan. Jean-Claude Biver presented it in Malvern (GB), at the jubilee firm’s headquarters, in the presence of Charles Morgan. … [Read more...]

Hublot Big Bang Rose

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This bezel of this 41mm Hublot Big Bang ladies chronograph is decorated with 48 pink sapphire baguettes totaling more than 2.2 carats. The case is a "fusion" of 5N gold, composite resin, rubber, and titanium. The movement is a 37 jewel Hublot HUB41 caliber with a variety of aesthetic enhancements including black PVD screws and a tungsten carbide rotor, also coated with black PVD. The strap is pink … [Read more...]