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A Giant Partnership: Hublot Partners with Giants’ Quarter Back Eli Manning
Hublot
A Giant Partnership: Hublot Partners with Giants’ Quarter Back Eli Manning
At a dinner at the private Metropolitan Club, Jean-François Sberro, managing director of Hublot North America, announced the partnership and unveiled a new timepiece, the Classic Fusion Chronograph New York, inspired by Eli Manning and Hublot’s second timepiece promoted with the New York Giants. Giants blue colors the case, dial and pebbled “pigskin” football-inspired strap.
“I am proud to join Hublot’s family of greats,” said Manning. “Hublot’s motto of being ‘first, different and unique’ resonates with me, and I’m happy to support the brand’s strong partnership with the New York Giants.”
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the iconic New York Giants, an extension to our long-standing history with the world of professional sports, especially global football,” said Hublot’s Sberro. “We were the first luxury watch brand to partner with the New York Giants, which commenced last season with Victor Cruz, and we are excited to reveal Eli Manning as our newest ambassador with the Classic Fusion New York to symbolize the partnership.”
The Giants are struggling this season (2-12 and eliminated from the playoffs), but they are one of the storied franchises in the NFL and Manning is a perennial All-Pro.
“Hublot’s commitment to aligning with the best sports properties and athletes around the world made this a natural connection for us,” said Mike Stevens, SVP & CMO, the New York Giants. “We share many attributes with Hublot including the fusion of precision and toughness. Hublot is truly one of the world’s highest quality brands and we are honored to continue our relationship with Hublot as our Official Watch and Timekeeper, and have Eli Manning join with the brand.”