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HUBLOT is known for its unique design of a round bezel held in place with screws. It is also known as “the watch that successful men wear,” and many royalty, athletes, and celebrities have worn the brand’s watches. In this issue, we will introduce the fascination of Hublot, which is admired not only by successful men but also by men who aspire to success!
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What is Hublot?
Hublot was founded in 1979 by Italian Carlo Crocco. In 1980, this newcomer to the Swiss watchmaking industry made its Basel debut with a wristwatch that defied conventional wisdom by combining a gold case with a rubber strap.
With its innovative and forward-looking designs, Hublot is credited with rescuing the Swiss watchmaking industry from the brink of death after the quartz shock. However, the company’s unorthodox designs were regarded as heretical and were the subject of criticism from established brands.
At the time, it was the Italian fashion industry, not Switzerland, that actively welcomed Hublot’s stylish and modern sensibilities. The brand was supported by designers such as Giorgio Armani and Luciano Benetton, and steadily gained recognition from Europe to the rest of the world.
A major turning point came in 2004 with the appointment of Jean-Claude Biver, a watchmaking legend, as CEO. The following year, in 2005, the company released the “Big Bang” under the concept of “fusion,” a fusion of traditional Swiss design and cutting-edge design. It was a record-breaking success.
The Big Bang has been the official timekeeper for numerous sporting events, including the Formula 1 in 2012 and the FIFA World Cup in 2014, and its design and practicality are recognized around the world. Hublot was once called “heretical. Today, Hublot has grown to become one of the top brands in the watch industry, but its style remains unchanged, always looking a quarter of a century ahead of the times.
The appeal of Hublot ” Creative Design
Innovative and creative design is one of Hublot’s greatest attractions.
The brand name “HUBLOT” means “porthole” in French. The small windows on the sides of a ship for lighting are the source of Hublot’s design.
The style of the Hublot watch, with its round bezel screwed on like a porthole, is original, yet not eccentric, and blends curiously with the wristwatch as an item. Hublot watches are also known as “King’s Watches” because of the elegance they exude, and many royalty in Europe are patrons of Hublot watches.
Hublot offers a wide range of attractive models, such as its signature “Big Bang,” the functionally beautiful “King Power,” and the “Classic Fusion,” which is a reconstruction of a model from the time of the company’s founding. The porthole design concept used in most of these representative models is instantly recognizable as a “Hublot watch” and at the same time a proof of its high status.
The Hublot rubber strap, which has been synonymous with the brand since its inception, was adopted to reduce the luxuriousness of the gold case. The rubber strap, which was a sensational feature at the time, is still used today, and its discreetness maximizes the presence of the luxurious case. The rubber strap used on the pre-2004 models was also known for its vanilla scent. *Except for a limited number of products, the current models are not scented. Note that vanilla-scented products are likely to be fakes!
The fascination of Hublot: “”Steve Jobs” of the watch world, Jean-Claude Biver and his Big Bang
You can’t talk about Hublot without mentioning Jean-Claude Biver, the “Steve Jobs of the watch world”. Jean-Claude Biver has contributed so much to Hublot’s success.
Known as “the charismatic Swiss watchmaker” and “the Steve Jobs of the watchmaking world,” Biver worked his way up through the ranks at Audemars Piguet in the late 1970s before becoming product manager at Omega, and then in 1982 he joined Blancpain. In 1982, he bought the Blancpain name and revived the long-dormant brand, and after returning to OMEGA after a 10-year absence, he has been instrumental in the brand’s revival from the doldrums, developing new products and recruiting celebrities such as Michael Schumacher and Pierce Brosnan.
Mr. Biver arrived as CEO of Hublot in 2004. Prior to his arrival, Hublot had gained some fans for its fashionable designs, but as a watch brand, it was an outlier. It was a small, niche brand. Mr. Biver came up with a concept to make the most of Hublot’s original appeal. The Art of Fusion.
Only a year after becoming CEO, the ” Big Bang ” unveiled at Baselworld in 2005 was a true fusion. With a case made of a fusion of different materials – stainless steel, gold, ceramic and titanium – it was an instant success, winning numerous awards. It remains the flagship model of Hublot to this day.
In 2012, after leading Hublot to the top, Mr. Biver entrusted his right-hand man, Riccardo Guadalupe, with the CEO position, and assumed his own position as Chairman. He has now been appointed head of the LVMH Group Watch division, responsible for TAG Heuer, Hublot, and Zenith.
The appeal of Hublot: “A favorite of many athletes and celebrities
Hublot’s marketing strategy has also been successful: in 2008, Hublot was the ” Official Timekeeper ” of the European Championships, in 2010 it was the ” Official Watch ” and ” Official Timekeeper ” of Ferrari, and in 2014 it was the ” Official Watch ” of the FIFA World Cup and the ” Official Timekeeper ” of the FIFA World Cup. Official Watch” and “Official Timekeeper” of the FIFA World Cup in 2010, and the “Official Watch” and “Official Timekeeper” of the FIFA World Cup in 2014. In addition, the company was an official sponsor of the EURO (Euro), the pinnacle of European soccer, and the WBSC Premier 12 in 2015. By supporting many sporting events, the company has gained worldwide recognition.
He has also collaborated with such famous personalities as Diego Maradona, Usain Bolt, and Shinji Kagawa in the name of “fusion”. The brand’s ambassadors and many celebrities from all walks of life use the brand. Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Mayweather, Kobe Bryant, JAY-Z, 50 Cent, to name a few. The brand has succeeded in creating an image as “the watch worn by the successful” (in fact, a book titled ” Why Successful People Are Attracted to Hublot Watches. ).
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Hublot’s original design. Hublot’s original design had the risk of becoming an “oddity” that would appeal only to a few enthusiasts. However, thanks to a genius brand strategy and the support of successful people, Hublot has not only avoided this danger, but has succeeded in establishing its image as a “symbol of the highest status”.
▶︎Introduction to Hublot’s classic models
Hublot “Big Bang Evolution
The watch is made of 18K red gold with a ceramic bezel, a real carbon dial, and black glass fiber on the side of the case. The rubber strap accentuates these materials to the fullest. The Big Bang is a fusion of traditional technical expertise and a variety of materials, and is a true symbol of the “Fusion” collection. The Big Bang is available in a wide range of materials, including a luxurious model with a frame filled with diamonds priced in excess of 5 million yen.
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Hublot “King Power Unico Black Magic
The black model of the ” King Power “, which is considered an evolution of the Big Bang. It is equipped with a GMT function through the use of the “UNICO” movement made in-house. The large 48mm case is not only thick, but also has a three-dimensional form that is unique to Hublot, giving the watch an outstanding presence.
Hublot “Classic Fusion Titanium
This model was inspired by the very first timepieces produced in the early 1980s. The concept of “fusion” that began with the Big Bang has now reached a point where the past meets the future with the “Classic Fusion”. The new model is a supreme design that retains the contemporary and avant-garde silhouette of Hublot, while at the same time showing a subtle and classic look.
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