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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE World Boxing Council Honors Hublot ChairmanDecember 4, 2012 By 1 Comment  Not long after Hublot and the World Boxing Council (WBC) joined forces in September to auction off 12 watches signed by boxing legends, the WBC Board of Governors voted Hublot chairman Jean-Claude Biver "Man of the Year" at an event celebrating the WBC's 50th anniversary. Biver was given the award for his humanitarian efforts, including the auction of the 12 boxing legend watches, which raised … [Read more...] Hublot Auctions 12 Unique King Power Watches Signed by Boxing LegendsOctober 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment  On Saturday night, Las Vegas's Bellagio Hotel and Casino played host to an unprecedented gathering of legendary boxing champions, as they joined the World Boxing Council (WBC) and Swiss watch brand Hublot in auctioning off 12 unique Hublot timepieces to raise funds for boxing's less fortunate. … [Read more...] Football Fever: Hublot Launches New King Power FC Bayern MunichSeptember 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment  There is probably no greater soccer fan than Hublot chairman Jean-Claude Biver, and the brand has reflected it: in 2011 it introduced the King Power Red Devil Manchester United, a limited-edition collaboration with England's world-famous Manchester United team. This year, Hublot takes its horological talents to Germany, producing another limited model for one of Man U's European rivals, FC Bayern … [Read more...] Hublot Boutique in BudapestJune 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment  After openings in Aruba and Seoul in the past two months, Hublot has now opened a boutique in the Hungarian capital of Budapest. The boutique covers an area of 120 square metres, comprising a ground floor with a sales area and bar, as well as a mezzanine first floor with a VIP lounge and another, more exclusive bar. It was designed according to the Hublot "Art of Fusion Black" concept and has … [Read more...] Running Time: Olympic Hero Usain Bolt Gets His Own Hublot WatchMay 22, 2012 By 1 Comment  Jamaican sprinter Usain "Lightning" Bolt became known as the world's fastest man back in 2008, when he won a gold medal and set new Olympic records at the summer games in Beijing. Now, as Bolt prepares to defend his title this year in London, he will have his own personalized Hublot watch to record his lap times: the King Power Usain Bolt. … [Read more...] Hard Timers: How Hublot Conjured its Magic GoldMay 14, 2012 By 2 Comments  The Hublot brand is known for its use of unusual materials, including cermet (a mix of ceramic and metal), tungsten, and something the brand named “Hublonium” (an alloy of magnesium and aluminum). Now the company has unveiled one more: a very hard and therefore scratch-resistant alloy of gold Hublot has dubbed “Magic Gold.” Click here to read Gisbert Brunner's report on how Hublot creates … [Read more...] Dominique Loiseau on Girard-Perregaux: The WatchTime Q&AApril 26, 2012 By 3 Comments  French-born watchmaker Dominique Loiseau first caught the attention of watch collectors in the 1980s, the great wasteland years of the mechanical watch industry when quartz ruled the watch-world roost. His complex and creative inventions, such the Rose des Temps clock, the Blancpain 1735 wristwatch and the 1f4 models from his own independent atelier, have made him a legend among the collector … [Read more...] Power Play: Reviewing the Hublot King Power Unico All BlackApril 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment  With the launch of its Unico movement, Hublot became a manufacture. In the March-April issue of WatchTime, writer Martina Richter finds out how the Unico performs inside the brand's King Power Unico All Black. Read her in-depth review of the watch, with stunning visuals by Zuckerfabrik Fotodesign. Click on the pictures for wallpaper images. … [Read more...] Hublot Chosen as Swiss Watch Partner for World Expo 2012April 10, 2012 By 3 Comments Hublot has announced that it has been selected by Presence Switzerland in the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) to be the watch partner of the Swiss Pavilion at the World Expo 2012, which will take place over 3 months, between 12th May and 12th August 2012, in the South Korean coastal city of Yeosu. … [Read more...] Hublot Launches New Big Bang FerrariApril 10, 2012 By 1 Comment Hublot chairman Jean-Claude Biver’s appreciation for speed is evident not only in his choice of partner for the Swiss watch brand’s latest collaborative venture — the Italian sportscar icon Scuderia Ferrari — but in the astoundingly short time it has taken to produce the first Ferrari-branded Hublot wristwatch: the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Magic Gold. Wallpaper image inside. … [Read more...] Michael Margolis to be American President of Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichardFebruary 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment The Sowind Group, parent company of the Swiss luxury watch brands Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard, has announced the appointment of Michael Margolis to its team as the new President of America. Margolis will join Michele Sofisti, Sowind Group CEO, Stefano Macaluso, Girard-Perregaux Managing Director, and Massimo Macaluso, JeanRichard Managing Director, to oversee the U.S. expansion strategy. … [Read more...] Jean-Claude Biver Steps Down as Hublot CEO; Ricardo Guadalupe Named SuccessorJanuary 6, 2012 By 2 Comments Hublot has announced that Jean-Claude Biver stepped down as CEO effective January 1. Hublot Managing Director Ricardo Guadalupe was named Biver's successor. The transition has been planned for some time and is based on the significant accomplishments Guadalupe and Biver achieved together since 2005, and on the 20-year personal friendship the two men share. … [Read more...] Big Bang Baller: WatchTime Talks to NBA Star and Hublot Ambassador Dwyane WadeDecember 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment In November, shortly before the end of the NBA lockout, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade joined Hublot at the opening of the Swiss brand’s new boutique in Bal Harbor, Florida to introduce his own Hublot watch, the King Power Dwyane Wade, to the U.S. market. Wade is donating part of the proceeds from sales of the watch — a limited edition of 500 pieces — to his children’s charity, the Wade … [Read more...] Hublot Celebrates United States Liberty Medal AwardSeptember 23, 2011 By 1 Comment The Liberty Medal is given to men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure liberty to people around the globe. Past recipients include Nelson Mandela, Shimon Peres, Stephen Spielberg, Kofi Annan, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Bono. Hublot has partnered with The Constitution Center and the Liberty Medal to create a special limited edition timepiece to be presented to recipients … [Read more...] Hublot Oceanographic 4000June 9, 2011 By 2 Comments In association with the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, Hublot unveils the first diver's watch able to withstand the pressure exerted at a depth of 4,000 meters, or about 13,120 feet. Hublot describes it as a symbolic watch that pushes the limits of what is is rational and possible. The watch required 18 months of research, development and testing to complete. Find pricing and availability date … [Read more...] Hublot Opens Flagship Boutique in Beverly HillsMay 10, 2011 By 1 Comment Hublot has opened its first boutique in the Western United States in Beverly Hills, California. The boutique is located in the heart of the city’s most prestigious shopping district, on Brighton Way at Rodeo Drive. Experienced, multi-lingual staff members provide the highest level of customer service, and a VIP lounge within the boutique allows clients to shop in complete privacy. … [Read more...] WatchTime’s April App Now Available in iTunesMarch 18, 2011 By 1 Comment In this issue we test watches from Rolex, Omega and TAG Heuer, and we take you inside COSC. Our 27-page report on the Geneva Fairs includes business analysis and 55 new watches. We profile Roland Murphy and the new Hublot manufacture. In our interview, Jean-Claude Biver explains why "in-house" matters. PLUS: 11 videos, 62 image galleries and 43 Web links not found in the print edition. Download … [Read more...] Hublot Opens on Madison Avenue, and D-Wade Joins the FamilyFebruary 16, 2011 By 1 Comment It's only Wednesday and it has already been a busy week for Hublot. The brand's new boutique at 692 Madison Ave. in Manhattan is open for business, and Dwayne Wade has joined the brand as an ambassador. The boutique sports a prestigious address, as the premises are part of a historic Madison house dating from the 19th Century, situated in a block encompassing grand luxury houses. See more inside. … [Read more...] F1 President Bernie Ecclestone Mugged in London; Hublot Stolen From His WristDecember 8, 2010 By 2 Comments Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone suffered a black eye when he was attacked by four men outside his London office around 10:30 p.m. on November 25. His girlfriend was with him at the time. The robbers made off with jewelry - and Mr. Ecclestone's Hublot - together valued at $314,000. … [Read more...] Images from WatchTime’s NYC Hublot EventNovember 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment This past Tuesday night, a select group of WatchTime friends attended an invitation-only event with Hublot at the elegant Park Avenue Autumn restaurant in Manhattan. About 50 attendees enjoyed an evening of delicious food and wine, fabulous watches, and a chance to meet Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver, U.S. president Beatrice de Quervain, Hublot's Mike Margolis, and WatchTime editors Joe Thompson, … [Read more...] WATCHTIME BLOG Longines Official Timekeeper at Preakness StakesAt the conclusion of Oxbow's upset victory at last weekend's Preakness Stakes, Longines, the race's official timekeeper and watch, ceremoniously awarded Oxbow’s owner, trainer … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
WATCH TO WATCH Panerai Luminor 1950 Regatta 3 Days Chrono Flyback Titanio (Video)Panerai has been involved in the sport of yacht racing since 2005, when it became sponsor of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. So it was probably inevitable that the brand, best known for its distinctive divers' watches, would … [Read More...] More Watches To WatchFACETIME PHOTOS Facetime May 18Welcome to another installment of Facetime! Thanks to Pat Brennan, Vladimir Vakser, and Raef Wyatt for the great pictures! As … [Read More...] WATCH WALLPAPER Watch Wallpaper: Seven New IWC IngenieursAt this year's SIHH, IWC Schaffhausen introduced its revamped IWC Ingenieuer collection, with designs and materials inspired by the brand's new partnership with the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
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