Watch & Jewelry
November 19, 2014
HUBLOT | Limited Edition Watch Supporting "Charity: Water"
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Hublot and British Band Depeche Mode Forge a Powerful Partnership
Announcing a Limited Edition Watch to Support Charity: Water
Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot and popular British band Depeche Mode have launched a collaboration watch, limited to 250 pieces, to support Charity: Water, an NPO dedicated to providing safe drinking water to developing countries. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Charity: Water.
Text by Yuzu Kuromiya
A Charitable Partnership to Support Water Initiatives
Hublot has previously engaged in joint charity projects with Depeche Mode. Recognizing that approximately 800 million people worldwide, or one in every nine individuals, face difficulties in accessing safe drinking water, the brand has once again stepped forward to support the band's efforts.
This initiative is part of Depeche Mode's "Delta Machine" tour, which runs from 2013 to 2014. In anticipation, Hublot has unveiled the "Aero Bang Depeche Mode" timepiece, an interpretation of the band's aesthetic through the brand's "Fusion" concept. This stylish yet substantial model, featuring a pyramid motif on a predominantly black design, is limited to 250 pieces worldwide and is priced at ¥2,110,500 (tax included). It is scheduled for release at the end of May 2013. A portion of the sales will be directly donated by Hublot to Charity: Water.
Regarding this partnership, Martin Gore of Depeche Mode commented, "I have personally supported Charity: Water for some time. I am deeply moved to be able to expand our support as a band and assist regions struggling with a lack of safe drinking water."
Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot, added, "There is no life without water. Sharing water is sharing life, and it is nothing less than sharing love. This is why Hublot has become involved."
The collaboration between Hublot, renowned for its blend of tradition and innovation, and Depeche Mode, a highly influential force in the global electro-pop music scene, promises to significantly raise global awareness of drinking water issues through their advocacy for Charity: Water's mission.
Aero Bang Depeche Mode
Movement | Automatic Mechanical Chronograph
Water Resistance | 10 ATM (100m Water Resistance)
Price | ¥2,110,500
Scheduled Release Date | End of May
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