Hublot - Pre-Basel 2012: Hublot Classic Fusion Extra Thin Skeleton

Pre-Basel 2012: Hublot Classic Fusion Extra Thin Skeleton - in-house hand wind movement!

CLASSIC FUSION EXTRA–THIN SKELETON

Something completely new for the Hublot brand: an extra-thin skeleton watch, a Classic Fusion whose design has been refined, while retaining the dynamic and modern codes immediately recognisable as Hublot.

With a 45 mm diameter, this watch is equipped with a new movement just 2.90 mm thick, developed by Hublot. It comes in a fully skeleton worked version, made to a resolutely graphic design, which enables expert eyes to admire the watch's regulating part, the balance and the escapement… The dial side features the small seconds at 7 o'clock and the hands that match the design of the very first Hublot watches, as a nice nod to the brand's history. With a 90-hour power reserve and 50-metre water resistance, this piece is available in two versions, one in titanium, limited to 1000 pieces, and the other in 18K King Gold, with just 500 pieces.

Exhibiting a marvellous balance between the classic extra-thin look, a symbol of watchmaking art, and Hubot's trademark dynamic and modern design, this piece is a fine exercise in style, providing a wonderful demonstration of the principle of fusion between Tradition and Modernity.

TECHNICAL DETAILS
References                     515.NX.0170.LR - Titanium, 1000-piece limited series
                                      515.OX.0180.LR - 18K King Gold, 500-piece limited series
Case                              "Classic Fusion" - Diameter 45 mm
                                      Titanium or 18K King Gold, polished and satin-finished
Bezel                              Titanium or 18K King Gold, with vertical satin finish
                                      6 H-shaped countersunk, polished & locked titanium screws
Crystal                            Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective coating
Bezel Lug                        Black composite resin
Crown                             Polished titanium or 18K King Gold, with Hublot logo
Case-back                       Satin-finished titanium or satin-finished 18K King Gold with sapphire crystal,
                                        interior anti-reflective coating
Water resistance              5 ATM, i.e. approx 50 metres
Dial                                 Sapphire with silvered or red gold Hublot logo transfer
                                       Anti-reflective coating on topside/underside
                                       Polished & rhodium-plated or red gold-plated indexes
Hands                              Polished & rhodium-plated or red gold-plated
Movement                         HUB1300 hand-wound skeleton
                                       Small seconds at 7 o'clock
Thickness                        2.90 mm
Components                    123
Jewels                             23
Frequency                       3 Hz (21,600 Vib/h)
Power reserve                  Approximately 90 hours
Wristlet                            Black alligator strap stitched onto black rubber
Clasp                               Deployant buckle in black PVD steel or 18K red gold

Press Release

This message has been edited by KIH on 2012-02-07 19:16:02 This message has been edited by KIH on 2012-02-22 13:11:09

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Here it comes! MANUAL WINDING! Now this is really cool...

By: KIH : February 7th, 2012-13:17

I am very much excited to see the actual one in fresh. Totally different approach, and the classic thin line is a very attractive new line-up. Best, Ken

Wow... They finally did it!

By: Vinontre : February 7th, 2012-15:10

This is the very first modern Hublot that's exactly my cup of tea! Looks incredible! C

Exactly.

By: KIH : February 7th, 2012-19:00

They now enter the new dimension Manual winding, in-house movement. Fantastic evolution. Ken

I think the Ti version would look very cool in real.

By: れい : February 7th, 2012-18:46

Bravo Hublot! Can't wait for more new watches...

You da man!

By: KIH : February 7th, 2012-18:59

I am with you. I am a white metal guy anyway Ken

Its a beauty!

By: andrewluff : February 8th, 2012-03:56

Ken, Just one amendment to make is that it is not an inhouse developed movement like Unico :-( but hey its still one cool watch! It fits the wrist really well but it is only available (I think) in the 45mm version which may be too big for some people, but...

MSRP Plz~

By: lien : February 7th, 2012-19:57

i want one , enough said Cheers, Ed~

I will check and get back to you as soon as I find out! [nt]

By: KIH : February 7th, 2012-20:03

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It is not finalized, but...

By: KIH : February 10th, 2012-06:06

... the talk now indicates for Ti version in the CHF11K area.... Will be finalized by the time of Basel. Stay tuned! Best, Ken

cc thx

By: lien : February 10th, 2012-08:00

looking forward cheers, Ed~

Any mentioning of ...

By: Kong : February 7th, 2012-20:24

how thick (or thin) is the case, Ken? Kong

8.6mm...

By: KIH : February 10th, 2012-06:04

Thin enough for Hublot Ken

Thanks Ken ...

By: Kong : February 10th, 2012-07:09

for manual wind without the automatic module & rotor, could reduce somemore Kong

Maybe :-)

By: KIH : February 10th, 2012-07:51

But for Hublot, this is very thin Maybe not Ultra-Thin, but deserves the name "Extra-Thin"! I am really looking forward to seeing it in person - Ti version would be my pick. Ken

having seen the watch in the flesh I can say that it is a fantastic watch!!

By: alex : February 8th, 2012-05:12

Of course I trust you :-)

By: KIH : February 10th, 2012-07:53

Thank you for encouraging words! I am anxious to see it in fresh. Ken

Hate the name, like the watch.

By: MichaelC : February 8th, 2012-05:55

Missed opportunity IMO. Why not the Sleek, or Contour, or something different than "extra thin". Maybe even Magic Thin. Rant aside, the design looks good. The titanium model appears a better result in these photos. 90 hour power reserve manual wind? Excel...

MC, not sure if Contour is the best....

By: njoy : February 8th, 2012-14:28

name for this great looking piece, but, I agree it should not be called extra-thin. I do enjoy the very industrial look that makes it different than an AP Jumbo Skelet .

So you see it and understand too. Before I even opened the thread...

By: MichaelC : February 8th, 2012-15:53

I thought of AP's new line of novelties which bear the "extra thin" name. That's not a good correlation for Hublot. The names I threw out were what very first popped into my mind. Honestly they can call it anything they want, but "extra thin" was a bad ch...

That must be a magic skeleton ala Hublot.

By: amanico : March 4th, 2012-01:30

Sorry, but I don't see the dial as a skeleton, but as an open dial. Nothing less, nothing more. A skeleton plays on transparency. Here, this is not the case, by far. The ( con) Fusion is often made between the open dial and the skeleton. Here is an exampl...