Hublot has just announced a marketing partnership with the New York Giants making the Swiss luxury watch brand the Official Watch and Timekeeper of America’s famed football team.
Hublot unveiled the Classic Fusion Aerofusion Limited New York Edition in Titanium and King Gold references – Hublot’s first timepieces co-designed by Victor Cruz and promoted with the New York Giants.
Inspired by vintage football player imagery within the NYC skyline, the watches feature embellishments of blue throughout the dial, case back, and pebbled “pigskin” football-inspired strap. The limited-edition watches come encased in a full size authentic New York Giants helmet signed by Victor himself fully integrating the spirit of both brands.
This Classic Fusion Aerofusion is limited to 40 pieces, and the King Gold reference is limited to 10 pieces, initially available for purchase at Hublot New York locations on Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue.
Technical details
Model: CLASSIC FUSION AEROFUSION TITANIUM LIMITED NEW YORK EDITION
Reference: 525.NX.0123.VR.NYG16
Limitation: XX/40
Case
Satin-finished and polished titanium
Diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 13.40 mm
Water Resistant: 5 ATM (50m)
Bezel: Satin-finished and polished titanium
Bezel Lug: Blue composite resin
Screws: Polished titanium
Glass: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Crown: Polished titanium with engraved Hublot logo
Pushers: Polished titanium
Case back: Satin-finished titanium engraved with “SPECIAL” + “EDITION” + “XX/40”
Case back Glass: Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment + vintage imagery
Dial
Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment; Blue lacquered appliques
Hands: Blue lacquered hands; Blue and red lacquered second hands
Movement
Caliber Hublot HUB1155
Type: Self-winding skeleton Chronograph
Dimensions: Dia. 30 mm (131/4’’’); Thickness 7.10 mm
Date: Skeleton day-disc, window at 6.00
No of Components: 207
Jewels: 60
Frequency: 4 Hz (28’800 A/h)
Power reserve: 42 Hours
Strap
Blue rubber and blue calf with blue stitching
Buckle: Stainless steel deployant buckle clasp
Model: CLASSIC FUSION AEROFUSION KING GOLD LIMITED NEW YORK EDITION
Reference: 525.OX.0123.VR.NYG16
Limitation: XX/10
Case
Satin-finished and polished king gold
Diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 13.40 mm
Bezel: Satin-finished and polished king gold
Bezel Lug: Blue composite resin
Screws « H »: Polished titanium
Glass: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Crown: Polished king gold with engraved Hublot logo
Pushers: Polished king gold
Water Resistant: 5 ATM (50m)
Case back: Satin-finished titanium engraved with “SPECIAL” + “EDITION” + “XX/10”
Case back Glass: Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment + vintage imagery
Dial
Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment; Blue lacquered appliques
Hands: Blue lacquered hands; Blue and red lacquered second hands
Movement
Caliber Hublot HUB1155
Type: Self-winding skeleton Chronograph
Dimensions: Dia. 30 mm (131/4’’’); Thickness 7.10 mm
Date: Skeleton day-disc, window at 6.00
No of Components: 207
Jewels: 60
Frequency: 4 Hz (28’800 A/h)
Power reserve: 42 Hours
Strap
Blue rubber and blue calf with blue stitching
Buckle: 18K red gold and black-plated stainless steel deployant buckle clasp