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At the 6th edition of the Premier Middle East Watches, Jewelry & Pens Awards 2010 that took place on 26 October at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Hublot was honored with the prize of "Best High Jewelry Watch of 2010." The prize was awarded for the Big Bang One Million $ Lady 38 mm watch.

The ceremony was attended by more than 800 VIP guests. Mr. Jacques Tedeschi, Hublot’s representative in the Middle East, received the prize from HH Sheikh Mohamad Ben Abdallah Al Khalifa.

The Hublot Big Bang One Million $ Lady 38 mm, unveiled at Baselworld 2010, sparkles with a total of 880 baguette diamonds, with the weight of over 48 carats. The white gold case is paved with diamonds with help of the sophisticated "invisible setting" technique magnifying the brilliance of the diamonds. As the timepiece is extremely complex to produce, it is created exceptionally by special order.
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Hublot presents its new limited edition timepiece inspired by Dwyane Wade and his achievements. The NBA superstar is the brand’s ambassador.

Along with the presentation of the King Power Dwayne Wade watch, the brand is organizing its first international basketball event - “One Million RMB Basketball Chinese Charity Challenge.” Dwyane Wade will be part of the event to take place in Beijing.

The new Hublot watch demonstrates the star’s Miami Heat team colors. The 48mm case is rendered in micro-blasted ceramic, featuring a red chrono-pusher and a red outer bezel flange. The case is teamed with a leather strap embellished with basketball net-like stitching.

The heart of the timepiece is an automatic mechanical chronograph movement – Caliber HUB 4100, offering a 42-hour power-reserve.
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Hublot is pleased to reveal its latest Big Bang watch created in the most passionate color of red, as a symbol of eternal love. The new Hublot watch is best described as a dazzling, extremely feminine and elegant lady’s timepiece. It is a fine St. Valentine’s gift to be presented as a demonstration of true love.

The Hublot Big Bang in Red reflects the Art of Fusion with the same eloquence as all other members of the Big Bang collection.

The case of the Hublot watch, 38 mm in diameter, is sculptured in white ceramic. The crimson dial, completed with satin-finished appliques and numerals, is framed with a precious bezel sparkling with 126 diamonds. The bezel is secured with six H-shaped sunken, polished and blocked screws in titanium. The time is indicated by rhodium faceted, diamond-set hands provided with white luminous markings for great visibility in the dark. read more

The illustrious watchmaking house Hublot is delighted to announce its association with the world-famous band Depeche Mode, which is to perform a concert at London's Royal Albert Hall, on February 17th, 2010. All funds realized from this charity event will be donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust, an organization, founded to support young people suffering from cancer.

Appearing on the stage of the Royal Albert Hall will be a new experience for Depeche Mode. The musicians of the legendary group are extremely excited about this upcoming milestone in their career. The reason for that is not just the upscale venue, which will heartily welcome the band, but also the noble idea of supporting the association, which renders all possible assistance to adolescents with cancer. read more

Alex Rodriguez Receives Hublot Big Bang King Power Black Magic for His 600th Home Run
On September 22nd at Yankee stadium in New York City, Beatrice De Quervain, Hublot U.S. President, and Roberto Chiappelloni, owner of Manfredi Jewels, congratulated Alex Rodriguez on his remarkable achievement – at the age of 35, he became the youngest baseball player to ever hit 600 home runs.

The Yankee star joined the elite club of only six other Major League players who boast the same achievement. Alex Rodriguez was presented with a unique Hublot Big Bang King Power Black Magic watch to honor his record-breaking 600th home run. The Hublot watch demonstrates a black 48 mm ceramic case and bezel with a black dial and Superluminova-coated markers.

The watch, limited to 500 pieces, is equipped with a sophisticated split seconds chronograph mechanism with a power-reserve indicator. To commemorate the occasion, the timepiece is created in the Yankee colors and shows off the player’s signature on the sapphire glass case-back, as well as the Yankee logo, and a special commemorating inscription.  read more

The AIDES Foundation is the main French organization, involved in fighting AIDS: it carries out preventive measures and assists people, affected by the HIV virus.

To pay tribute to the association’s 25th anniversary, the horological company Hublot pledged its support to this noble activity: two of the brand’s exclusive watches were put up for an auction, conducted in the course of a Gala Dinner. The event was arranged under the Glass Window of the Paris School of Fine Arts on November 30th.

This remarkable event saw the attendance of important figures from the world of politics, arts, health and show business. Chaired by Mrs Simone Veil and Professor Francoise Barre-Sinoussi, under the auspices of Mrs Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, this special dinner welcomed 500 distinguished guests. read more

On September 29, legendary Argentinian football player Diego Maradona faced the challenge of the Hublot Million Dollar Wall. It was the first time that the living football legend accepted such a challenge, called by him - his "Russian challenge". The event took place on the roof terrace of the Tsum department store located right in the heart of Moscow.

The challenge was the following: a wall of the real size of a football goal, 10 balls, at 10 circular-hole targets from of different diameters, at the distance of 16 meters. Each ball represented a value of 25,000 to 300,000 US dollars. Maradona took a shot at each target in sequence, with each shot raising the total sum of the donation by the amount shown under the hole.

Maradona raised the total sum of 500,000 US dollars to support the Raisa Gorbacheva Memorial Institute for Children Hematology and Transplantation at the Pavlov State Medical University of Saint Petersburg. Professor Afanasiev, Director of the Institute, received the prize.
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The renowned watchmaking house Hublot has recently moved into a new building, which is currently housing both ateliers and offices of the brand. To mark this important step, which signifies a giant leap in the company’s development, the Hublot management has arranged an official celebration.

As suggested by the brand’s CEO Jean-Claude Biver, the opening ceremony is to be overseen by the LVMH Group Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault together with Philippe Pascal, President of the LVMH Timepieces and Jewellery division. This festive event will see the attendance of various celebrities, friends of the company, and important figures from the local authorities, as well as press representatives.

It took the company two years to complete the building, which sprawls out to cover 6,000 m2 and is designed to house 300 employees. Jean-Claude Biver is proudly stating the fact that the new Hublot manufacture is already running at full capacity. It is also in the plans of the company’s management to establish a training centre to welcome apprentice watchmakers into its ateliers. read more

Hublot has signed one of the most prestigious agreements in the history of watchmaking and football. The brand is to represent the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch for the forthcoming two FIFA World Cup events in 2010 and 2014.

Hublot is proud to become the first ever watchmaking brand in FIFA World Cup history to represent the Official FIFA Timekeeper and have a presence on the substitution board.
To celebrate this prestigious partnership, Hublot has created the official licensed timepiece of the FIFA World Cup.

The new Hublot watch reflects the gold of the highly coveted FIFA World Cup Trophy. The case, bezel and dial of the Hublot Official FIFA World Cup watch are sculptured from 5N pink gold. At 6 o’clock, the dial of the watch demonstrates a subtle tone-on-tone drawing of the FIFA World Cup Trophy. read more

In 2007, Hublot unveiled the Big Bang watch developed specially for the Mexican Football Federation. The timepiece enjoyed great success. This year, the brand created a new edition of the watch, marking a new stage in the brand’s partnership with the Mexican Football Federation.

The limited edition timepiece was recently presented by Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver to Javier Aguirre, the national team's trainer, on the pitch at the famous Estadio Azteca, the iconic stadium playing host to all the Mexico team matches.

Javier Aguirre is the one to lead the national team in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Jacky Bracamontes, a renowned Mexican actress and Hublot ambassador, has agreed to attend the celebration events for the launch of the new Hublot Big Bang.
The new Hublot Big Bang for the Mexican Football Federation features a number of distinctive details hinting at the brand’s association with the Federation. read more

Swiss luxury watch Hublot gala debut for the 'Euro 2008 Big Bang watch' ( created for the European soccer championship this summer) will donate the raised funds to the Fight against Racism. Hublot has devoted its entire billboard space at each stadium to Unite Against Racism, a pan-European campaign against racism in football read more

Bruno Senna, a young talented driver, has recently been appointed an ambassador for the Hublot brand. In 2010, the sportsman will join the Campos Meta team to take part in the F1 motor racing competition. Bruno earned his fame, conquering the GP2 circuits in 2008: he was ultimately conferred a title of the 2nd place winner.

Hublot made the acquaintance with the outstanding driver two years ago, when entering into a close partnership with the Ayrton Senna Institute, a foundation created and headed by his mother Viviane, who happened to be a sister of the late Ayrton Senna. At that time Bruno was already a very active sportsman, willing to reach new heights in motor racing. Since then, Hublot and Bruno Sienna have been enjoying a close bond of trust and friendship.

The gifted driver’s ambitions pushed him to participate in racing the F1 circuits. Therefore, he has become a member of the Spanish Campos Meta team. A worthy representative of the brand, Bruno embodies high standards, dynamism and excellence – the values deeply cherished by Hublot.

For his part, Bruno Senna is extremely honored to be an ambassador for this universally-famous Hublot watch company.



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This year, Hublot is participating in a festive event, arranged to mark the 100th anniversary of the Admiral Tuiga, together with the Yacht Club de Monaco, the brand enjoys a close bond of friendship and long lasting partnership with.

To be held on the Rock of Monaco and attended by HRH Prince Albert II of Monaco, the festivity in will offer the watch manufacturer a special opportunity to unveil its novel limited edition timepiece, which pays tribute to the legendary sailing ship.

The celebration, organized to honor the Admiral Tuiga, occurs within a framework of the 9th Monaco Classic Week. As an official timepiece of the Yacht Club de Monaco, Hublot manufactures watches, which pay homage to the sea and the superb traditional sailing ships.

Additionally, Hublot has produced a novel model, which echoes the colors of the famous Yacht Club. This timepiece, named Tuiga, features the special engraving of the dates 1909 and 2009. Indeed, a remarkable symbol of the Yacht Club de Monaco, this "15 Metre class" sailing ship was constructed by W. Fife in 1909 and restored in 1993.

Hublot has developed the watch in pink gold, ceramic and carbon. It is fitted with a rubber strap. The model represents an alluring combination of the Hublot masterful traditions and advanced technologies.

Impatiently expected by yachting and fine watch enthusiasts, this Classic Fusion watch affirms its character in sporty chic style. It exposes the flags of the Yacht Club at 9 o'clock position and features the name Tuiga at 6 o'clock position.

Hublot also participates in all the events, held in the course of the Classic Week. It bestows awards on winners in different categories: the Personality of the Sea – for remarkable activity in the domain of marine and environmental protection, and the Belle Classe Owner - for best yacht restoration with the commitment to maritime heritage. It also presents accolades to the winners of different Classic Week competitions.
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On August 28th, Jean-Claude Biver was very proud to introduce a distinctive, oversized Hublot clock, the company’s biggest creation in every sense of this word. The clock, boasting a height of 10 meters, was specially developed for the reigning English champions.

Its inauguration took place on the doorstep of the Old Trafford legendary stadium, in front of its East stand to be exact. It is an extremely honorable position, since this is a place for fans and television crews to gather.

The clock represents a 10-meter tower, manufactured in the shape of the letter H: the renowned logo of the Hublot brand.

It exposes four faces, set at the top of every side. Each of them measures two meters in diameter. Such structure enables a person to read the time from any angle.

This month the cooperation between the Swiss watch-making house and the English football club has given birth to exclusive developments as well as to important events, occurred in all parts of the world. It has become attainable due to the dynamism of both Hublot and the Red Devils.

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The Swiss watch-making house Hublot is continuously extending its activity in the Chinese market. This time the company arranged a showy and extremely generous event, aimed at supporting the Hope Foundation through one million dollar donation.

Other reasons for the event to be held were the opening of the brand’s store in Hang Zhou, as well as the release of the Red Devil Big Bang’s second edition together with Manchester United team.

The horological company Hublot invited some of the best Red Devils players to run the risk of taking part in the competition that was supposed to test even the most unrivalled shooting skills. This adventure occurred on that very day, when the company’s first shop was opened in Hang Zhou at the prestigious department store “Hang Zhou Tower” .

Paul Scholes, Ji-Sung Park, Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra were entrusted with a task of shooting the ball from the shore of the "West Lake" into a target located at a distance of 16 meters, on a boat.

Hublot promised that every goal scored by the players would be marked with a sum of 250,000 dollars to be transferred to the Hope Foundation. This is an organization, which obtains funds to assist children in China and Hong Kong through creating educational programs.

Jean-Claude Biver, Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill, CEO of Manchester United, were there to support the four players. The enthusiasts, however, taking up such a challenge, finally failed the task. The event was brought to a conclusion by Jean-Claude Biver’s boarding on a boat to bring symbolically the ball in the hole. This action was followed by offering the Foundation 10,000 dollars additionally. The cheque for 110,000 dollars was presented to the actress Miss Lee Xing Jie and the singer Miss Xu Ru Yun, the renowned founders and representatives of the Hope Foundation.

Hublot and the Red Devils, involved in a close cooperation during a season, took advantage of this event to introduce a novel edition of the Big Bang, performed in the colors of the reigning English champions. Sporty and simultaneously refined in its exterior, this novel model will be highly appreciated by fans of both Manchester United and Big Bang.

The watch case with the diameter equal to 44.5 mm is sculptured in 5N rose gold. It is fitted with a black, satin-polished ceramic bezel, demonstrating six titanium H-shaped screws. The timepiece case is assembled with a sapphire crystal, exposing anti-reflection treatment. The watch comes with an adjustable black gummy alligator strap.

The Big Bang Red Devil II watch reveals a matte black micro-blasted dial with red hour markers, yellow motion-work, a 45-minute sub-dial with yellow figures at 9 o’clock position and the "Red Devil" logo, located at 3 o'clock. The dial also demonstrates brilliant black hands coated with a yellow luminous compound. The chronograph hand is performed in red color.

Animated by the self-winding Hublot HUB45 calibre movement, this watch boasts 100-meter water-resistance and a power reserve of 42 hours.

The model is produced in limited series of 99 pieces.

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The Hublot-Zai skis have been named "Hublot All Black", after one of the Big Bang timepieces of the brand. Inspired by the legendary Big Bang watch collection, the skis in monochrome black symbolize Hublot's fusion of unusual materials. read more

Maintaining its pioneering spirit, Hublot, led by its CEO Jean-Claude Biver, have introduced watch displays into the 21st century.

On November 5, in Lausanne, Mr. Biver was proud to unveil the Fusion Explorer system, a one-of-a-kind high-tech watch display. The system allows fans of watchmaking view a particular watch model at different angles. The appearance of the system has marked the first time that Web 3.0 technology has been used within the watchmaking industry.

In the heart of the system there is a mechanized mini-camera, an innovative development of the Dietlin Artisans and FiveCo companies. Visitors of the Hublot website can access the unique mobile camera for two minutes, to get 360-degree views provided with help of a powerful zoom system of up to 40-power. Moreover, the system provides six programmable viewpoints, an option of automatic navigation, independent LED lighting and visitors' geographical analysis.

The Fusion Explorer system shows the product from every angle, focusing the viewer's attention on the tiniest details. This is a giant step forward as the most innovative way of demonstrating watchmaking savoir-faire.

According to Jean-Claude Biver, the Fusion Explorer system represents an exciting project, managed by real entrepreneurs. It will allow a greater number of watch enthusiasts to discover unique items via the Internet. This way, Hublot moves from the infinitely small to the infinitely large, sharing with everyone interested its deep passion for the beauty of the art of watchmaking.

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