Hublot
Introducing the Hublot Classic Fusion 40mm Orlinski Edition
Hublot
Introducing the Hublot Classic Fusion 40mm Orlinski Edition
Now a life-long Ronny Jordan fan, his fusion innovation was key in my own guitar playing. Fusion is also key to Hublot as originally articulated by Jean-Claude Biver’s “The Art of Fusion”.
The fusion of utilitarian rubber straps with luxury gold cases or the fusion of natural materials in case designs. The brand also fuses itself with contemporary culture, be it sport, art or fashion design. A personal favourite of mine from 2020 was the Big Bang Camo Yohji Yamamoto, that was a stunning fusion of the now-classic Big Bang with the signature camo of Yamamoto on the dial and strap. When it comes to contemporary art, since 2017 Hublot has collaborated with French artist Richard Olinski and today unveiled the latest watches born out of this marriage.
Orlinski Style
Says Orlinski, “I’m delighted to unveil two new versions of the Classic Fusion Orlinski. These two monochrome editions are perfectly in line with the DNA of the fusion of our two worlds, that of the House of Hublot, which shapes precious materials and dreams up extraordinary products, and mine, a world of pop and colour.”
Chromatic Ceramic
The self-styled masters of materials, Hublot places particular emphasis on its research and development into case manufacturing; the two biggest stars being ceramic and sapphire. The new 40mm watch is made from faceted ceramic for both the case and the dial. The two components are executed in the exact same hue and so the dial and case seemingly meld into one, blurring where when ends and the other begins. In fact, it is only the rubber strap and crown that aren’t ceramic. The end result is a watch that is literally a wrist-mounted work of art that is unmistakably Hublot in execution. Maybe the perfect fusion!
Movement
HUB1100 Self-winding Movement. Jewels 25. Frequency (Hz) 4 (28’800 A/h). Power Reserve 42 Hours.
Case & Dial
40mm polished ceramic; blue and black options. 50m water resistant. Polished ceramic dial.
Strap
Smooth rubber strap with steel deployment clasp.
Pricing and Availability
CHF 12’900/EUR 13’400/USD 13’600/GBP 11’200[/td_block_text_with_title]