HUBLOT | A Collaboration Model with the Legendary Maradona

HUBLOT

Two New Collections Usher in a Fresh Vision

During the SIHH, Geneva becomes a hub for watch buyers and journalists from around the globe. Beyond the main event, various other watch exhibitions take place. This year, particular attention was drawn to three brands under the LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) group: TAG Heuer, Zenith, and Hublot, each hosting their own showcases. Here, we introduce a selection of their newly unveiled timepieces.Louis VuittonHere, we introduce a selection of their newly unveiled timepieces.

Text & Event Photographs by SHIBUYA Yasuhito

Hublot, a premium sports watch brand, consistently delivers exciting news. Their involvement in football, in particular, has been extensive since serving as the Official Timekeeper for the 2011 FIFA World Cup South Africa. Many football fans will recall the presentation of Hublot timepieces as prizes to Japan Women's National Team coach Norio Sasaki and player Homare Sawa at the FIFA Ballon d'Or awards ceremony in January 2012, as well as the release of a special model commemorating the Japanese women's team's World Cup victory.

This year in Geneva, Hublot unveiled the latest collaboration model with legendary football player Diego Maradona, the "King Power Maradona." Additionally, numerous other models were introduced, including one commemorating UEFA Euro 2012 and collaborations with Chinese actor Jet Li.

King Power Maradona
Equipped with a 45-minute counter for halftime measurement
This marks the third collaboration model between Maradona and Hublot, a partnership that began in 2010. To measure football match times, a 45-minute chronograph counter is integrated coaxially with the hour, minute, and second hands, and a 45-minute scale is displayed on the inner bezel. Maradona's lucky number '10' adorns the dial at the 3 o'clock position, with his signature appearing at 6 o'clock. The black ceramic case shown is a limited edition of 500 pieces. The pink gold case model, limited to 200 pieces, is scheduled for release in September.

Self-winding, black ceramic case, rubber strap, case diameter 48mm. Price ¥2,142,000 (preliminary), scheduled for release this summer.

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