HUBLOT | Collaboration Watch Between Shinji Kagawa and HUBLOT Debuts
WATCH & JEWELRY / WATCH NEWS
March 30, 2015

HUBLOT | Collaboration Watch Between Shinji Kagawa and HUBLOT Debuts


HUBLOT Aero Bang Red Devil 26│


HUBLOT Aero Bang Red Devil 26


Inspired by Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa


Special Collaboration Watch Announced with HUBLOT


HUBLOT has announced the "Aero Bang Red Devil 26," a special model named after the jersey number of Shinji Kagawa, the first Japanese player for the prestigious Manchester United and a representative star player in Japan. This watch is inspired by Kagawa himself.



Text by YANAKA Tomomi




Kagawa's Jersey Number "26" and Signature Printed on Case Back






HUBLOT serves as the official timekeeper and official watchmaker for Manchester United, a prestigious football team with over 100 years of history. The collaboration models born from this deep connection are all named "Red Devil" and are met with fervent enthusiasm by fans. The newly introduced "Aero Bang Red Devil 26," inspired by Kagawa, is a highly anticipated, rare piece, produced in a limited edition of just 50 units worldwide.

Reflecting Kagawa's flexibility and strength, the watch features a robust 44mm black carbon fiber case paired with red sapphire crystal. The combination of HUBLOT's signature black and Manchester United's team color, red, is striking. The strap, crafted from high-quality alligator leather with a rubber lining, offers superior comfort and elegance, accented by red stitching.

Furthermore, the skeleton case back is printed with Kagawa's jersey number "26" and his signature. While embodying individuality and fashion, the watch is meticulously detailed with HUBLOT's advanced craftsmanship.


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Helping Children's Dreams Come True Through Charity Shoot




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To commemorate the launch of the "Aero Bang Red Devil 26," Kagawa participated in a charity event, "HUBLOT Charity Shoot," aiming to help realize children's dreams with a potential donation of up to 10 million yen. In this event, Kagawa took shots at eight circular goals of varying sizes, each marked with a different monetary value based on difficulty. If all shots were successful, HUBLOT would donate a total of 10 million yen to charity.

Kagawa successfully won 3 million yen this time. At Kagawa's earnest request, the prize money will be allocated to a fund that supports children's dreams through initiatives such as football clinics.

Having transferred to Manchester United last year and demonstrating his prowess, Kagawa has now officially joined the ranks of star players with the creation of his own special model by HUBLOT. Attention is increasingly focused on Kagawa's future endeavors.




HUBLOT Aero Bang Red Devil 26
Movement│Automatic MechanicalChronographHUB4214
Power Reserve│Approx. 42 Hours
Jewels│27
Case│44mm diameter, Black Carbon Fiber
Water Resistance│10 ATM
Limited Edition│50 pieces worldwide
Price│¥2,656,500 (tentative)

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