Hublot

Guangzhou , 21 November 2011 - Swiss luxury watchmaking brand Hublot announced today, at this year's Guangzhou International Auto Show, that the brand has become the watchmaking partner of Ferrari. This is no simple agreement for creating a tie-in product, for licensing or sponsorship. It is a comprehensive agreement covering the full range of activities in terms of brand image and commercial activities including "Official Watch" of Ferrari, "Official Timekeeper" of Ferrari, "Official Timekeeper" of Scuderia Ferrari, "Official Watch" of Scuderia Ferrari, "Official Timekeeper" of the Ferrari Challenge, and partners in Ferrari special events with which Hublot will be closely associated.

A Legendary Alliance between Hublot and Ferrari

The Fusion of Two Luxury Brands Defining the Future

To celebrate, Hublot is proud to unveil in Guangzhou the first genuine Ferrari-Stamped Hublot watch – a pure collectors' item of just 20 pieces - in reference to the 20th anniversary of the first Ferrari in China.

As an ultra-exclusive symbol of the long-term partnership, Hublot is proud to unveil the first genuine Ferrari-stamped Hublot watch: A pure collectors' item which will be produced in a series of just 20, in reference to the 20th anniversary of the first Ferrari in China. It is also a sort of special preview – in exclusivity in China - for the new Ferrari-stamped watch series that will be unveiled by Hublot at the 2012 Basel Fair.

The named Big Bang Chrono Tourbillon Ferrari is a timepiece with a sophisticated mechanism chosen especially for the occasion, a single push-piece chrono movement, with a flying tourbillon to delight the eyes of the initiated. It comes to life in a case made entirely from carbon fiber, with titanium and rubber. The whole makes for a perfect illustration of "the Art of Fusion" between great watchmaking tradition and the technology of the future, so dear to Hublot. In another mark of distinction, the sapphire crystal is solid red tinted, a technically complex process, but one that provides exceptional colour stability. Finally, the Prorosus crocodile strap with its red stitching accentuates the nobility of the watch.

Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, President de Ferrari S.p.A, commented about the new partnership : "Exclusivity, technology, passion, style: Hublot and Ferrari share many core values and this new partnership between two such highly prestigious brands is an important milestone for both. Being here at Mugello with so many of our clients, tifosi and hundreds of stunning Ferraris has provided us with the perfect opportunity to announce the start of an all-round collaboration that will see Hublot flanking us in our activities in the coming years".

"This collaboration, rich in a host of synergies, gives Hublot a massive boost along the road," added Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot . "Ferrari is indeed one of the leading luxury brands on the Chinese market, and Hublot is very proud to become the exclusive strategic partner of Ferrari. The win-win agreement is a symbolic of a new beginning for our two brands, and will undoubtedly be a partnership filled with thrill and passion." Mr. Ricardo Guadalupe, Managing Director of Hublot declared in Guangzhou.

HUBLOT BIG BANG CHRONO TOURBILLON FERRARI

20th Anniversary of the First Ferrari in China

Technical details

Reference 308.QX.1110.HR.SCF11

Series 20 pieces numbered from 01/20 to 20/20

Unveiled in Guangzhou, China to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Ferrari in China

Case Big Bang - Diameter 44 mm, made from carbon fibre

Bezel Carbon fibre

Crystal Red sapphire with Hublot transfer

Bezel Lugs Black composite resin

Lateral inserts Black composite resin

Crown Ǿ 8.40 satin-finished, with black rubber insert

Screws Black PVD titanium

Push-pieces 2 o'clock satin-finished black with red lacquer

Case-back Carbon fibre with red inscriptions

Case-back crystal "20th Anniversary of Ferrari in China" transfer, with Ferrari Horse in the centre

Water resistance 10 ATM, i.e. approx 100 metres

Dial Matt black with black nickel indexes

Ferrari Horse in the centre of the Chrono minute counter at 2 o'clock

Hands Faceted & polished hands + red 60-min counter

Movement HUB 6300 Column-wheel chronograph, clutch Tourbillon escapement coupled directly to the cage, with power reserve indicator on the dial side

No. of components 269

Jewels 35

Bridges Carbon fibre

Screws Polished steel

Main plate Circular-grained black gold

Barrel Reinforced spring

Escapement Glucydur hairspring

Power reserve Approximately 120 hours

Strap Adjustable black rubber and black Porosus Hornback crocodile strap, with red stitching

Clasp Big Bang micro-blasted black PVD titanium deployant buckle, micro-blasted black PVD titanium cap, micro-blasted black ceramic decorative plate, black ink engraving and polished black PVD screws

About Hublot, the exclusive story of Fusion - Hublot made its name 30 years ago when it became the first Swiss watch luxury brand to fuse precious metals with functional rubber, sparking a revolution for material innovation and aesthetics. In 2004, Jean-Claude Biver – one of the few men to have genuinely made their mark on Swiss watchmaking – gave Hublot a refreshing new boost and revolutionized watchmaking with the creation of the "Big Bang." This multiple award-winning chronograph with a contemporary and elegant design marked the start of the spectacular success of the brand. Today, with the new high-tech Hublot watch manufacture near Geneva, building on the brand's impressive growth, he continues to write the story of the Art of Fusion. It is the pioneering combination of materials like ceramic, carbon, tantalum, tungsten, titanium, rubber…with traditional, time-tested materials such as gold, platinum, steel, diamonds and precious stones – remaining true to the Swiss tradition, yet enriched with the visionary creativity of the 21st Century.

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