September 18, 2017 [Las Vegas, NV] – Yesterday, Hublot celebrated the opening of its second Las Vegas boutique – at The Shops at Crystals – with a ribbon cutting ceremony, cocktail reception, and special appearance by brand ambassador Gennady “GGG” Golovkin following this weekend’s match versus Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez at the TMobile Arena. Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, professional Kazakh boxer is currently the middleweight world champion in four different federations: WBA, WBC, IBO, and IBF. His record includes 37 victories in 38 fights, 33 by K.O., marking another memorable moment in his career with Hublot across his fight night trunks! This was GGG’s second fight sporting the brand name – the first was his March 18, 2017 bout versus American boxer Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Yesterday’s store opening event kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Hublot of America Managing Director Jean-François Sberro, was followed by a tequila bar cocktail reception and meet-and-greet with GGG. The boutique was adorned with Kazakh and Mexican décor, in honor of the match and Mexican Independence Day, and GGG’s gloves, robe, and champion belts were on display for guests to peruse. Also on display was the limited-edition Classic Fusion 45mm Chronograph “Gennady Golovkin” created in honor the middleweight world champion and brand ambassador.
Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, shared: “We are back in Las Vegas to celebrate the opening of our second boutique during yet another exciting weekend, this time with our brand ambassador Gennady “GGG” Golovkin! We were proud to have GGG, a remarkable champion, wear the brand across his trunks last night in such an incredible fight and are thrilled to have him by our side today while we officially open our new space in Crystals.”
The new Hublot boutique at Crystals showcases a more modern, luxurious design with private lounge seating throughout and a full bar in the back of the store to be enjoyed by customers. The Crystals store will also house the limited-edition All Black and black diamond Big Bang Las Vegas special edition pieces, exclusive to the Las Vegas market, launched last month.
The CLASSIC FUSION 45MM CHRONOGRAPH “GENNADY GOLOVKIN”, that launched yesterday, was created in a limited run of 100 pieces to commemorate the partnership with the great boxer and Hublot. The watch is housed in a polished black ceramic 45mm case and contains a self-winding movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. Yellow gold subdials, hands, and screws pop against the black background, with Gennady Golovkin’s initials standing proudly at 12 o’clock and his logo – two gloves banging together – positioned at 3 o’clock. The straps are black alligator stitched to black rubber – an Hublot signature – and feature yellow and blue stitching symbolic of both GGG’s native Kazakhstan and the colors he uses in his uniform.
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ABOUT HUBLOT
Hublot, meaning, “A different way to progress,” say those who know this unique Swiss luxury watch company, where each and every moment moves forward to create the future at breathtaking speed. A dream initiated and developed by Hublot’s Chairman Jean-Claude Biver with CEO Ricardo Guadalupe when they took control of the brand in 2004. These two men are responsible for turning the Hublot brand into a genuine success story in which the Big Bang, Classic Fusion, and MP Manufacture Pieces Collection represent the symbols of a constantly evolving tradition.
From in-house watch complications, including award-winning minute repeaters and tourbillons, to revolutionary materials such as patented and scratch resistant Magic Gold, colored Texalium carbon fiber, and transparent and colored sapphire cases to world class collaborations such as Ferrari, FIFA™ World Cup, and Italia Independent, Hublot characterizes itself through the “Art of Fusion” philosophy, bringing tradition into the future.
CLASSIC FUSION 45MM CHRONOGRAPH SPECIAL EDITION “GENNADY GOLOVKIN”
Reference: 525.CM.0189.LR.GGO17
Limitation: SPECIAL EDITION N°XXX/100
Diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 13.40 mm
Water Resistant: 5 ATM (50m)
Case: Satin-finished and polished black ceramic
Bezel: Satin-finished and polished black ceramic
Bezel Lug: Black composite resin
Screws « H »: Polished yellow gold 3N
Glass: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Crown: Polished black ceramic
Pushers: Polished black ceramic
Case back: Polished black ceramic engraved “SPECIAL EDITION” + “N°XXX/100”
Case back Glass: Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment + “GGO17” logo
Dial: Sapphire dial
Polished gold-plated appliques + “GGO17” logo at 3.00
Hands: Polished gold-plated hands
Polished gold-plated and blue lacquered chronograph second hand
Movement: Caliber Hublot HUB1155
Type: Self-winding Chronograph movement
Dimensions: Dia. 30 mm (131/4’’’); Thickness 6.9 mm
Date: Window at 6.00
No of Components: 207
Jewels: 60
Frequency: 4 Hz (28’800 A/h)
Power reserve: 42 Hours
Strap: Black rubber and black alligator with yellow and blue stitching
Buckle: Black PVD stainless steel deployant buckle clasp
