The breathtaking crystalline beauty of the Blue Grotto inspires Hublot to renew its tribute to Capri
“Symbolising “la dolce vita”, Capri is dotted with secret coves, sunny lanes to be discovered, clifftop flower gardens and balconies lined with pine, lemon and olive trees. Boasting dizzying views over the sumptuous Bay of Naples, the pearl of Southern Italy is a veritable treasure trove which inspired Hublot to set up its boutique there in 2017. We think it deserves to be celebrated again.” -Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of HUBLOT
The design of the Classic Fusion Chronograph Special Edition Capri was inspired by the striking aesthetic of the Blue Grotto, where breathtakingly beautiful contrasts are created as light is refracted by the crystal-clear waters onto the rocky walls of the cave. The 45-mm case is made of polished black ceramic with a satin finish, surrounded by a bezel which is machined from ceramic in a vivid turquoise blue. The same wave of blue is seen lapping around the striated rubber strap and brings the dial of the chronograph to life with its chiaroscuro effect.
This timepiece contains the HUB1143 self-winding chronograph movement with a power reserve of 42 hours.
The summery feel and contemporary design of this unisex model is perfect for the longest, hottest days of the year, especially as it features ceramic: a lightweight, hypoallergenic material which warms to body temperature.
HUBLOT
Founded in Switzerland in 1980, HUBLOT is defined by its innovation, which began with the highly original combination of gold and rubber. This “Art of Fusion” stems from the imagination of its visionary Chairman, Jean-Claude Biver, and has been driven forward by CEO Ricardo Guadalupe since 2012.
The release of the iconic, multi-award-winning Big Bang in 2005 paved the way for new flagship collections (Classic Fusion, Spirit of Big Bang), with complications ranging from the simple to the highly sophisticated, establishing the extraordinary DNA of the Swiss watchmaking house and ensuring its impressive growth.
Keen to preserve its traditional and cutting-edge expertise, and guided by its philosophy to “Be First, Different and Unique”, the Swiss watchmaker is consistently ahead of the curve, through its innovations in materials (scratch-resistant Magic Gold, ceramics in vibrant colours, sapphire), and the creation of Manufacture movements (Unico, Meca-10, Tourbillon).
HUBLOT is fully committed to creating a Haute Horlogerie brand with a visionary future: a future which is fused with the key events of our times (FIFA World CupTM, UEFA Champions League, UEFA EUROTM) and the finest ambassadors our era has to offer (Chiara Ferragni, Pelé, Kylian Mbappé, Usain Bolt, Novak Djokovic).
Discover the HUBLOT universe at our network of boutiques located in key cities across the globe: Geneva, Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong, Dubai, Tokyo, Singapore, Zurich and at HUBLOT.com
CLASSIC FUSION CHRONOGRAPH SPECIAL EDITION CAPRI
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
REFERENCE
521.CE.1191.RX.CAP20
Limited to 30 pieces
CASE
Satin-finished and polished black
Ceramic
Diameter: 45mm
Thickness: 13.05mm
Water resistance: 5 ATM (50m)
CASE-BACK
Polished black Ceramic
Engraved “CAPRI EDITION”
XX/30
BEZEL
Satin-finished and polished
blue Ceramic 549C
DIAL
Black matt finished and blue
549C counters
Polished ruthenium-plated
appliques
MOVEMENT
HUB1143
Self-winding Chronograph movement
Frequency: 4Hz (28’800 A/h)
Power reserve: 42 hours
No. of Components: 280
Jewels: 59
STRAP & BUCKLE
Lined blue 549C Rubber strap
Black PVD stainless Steel
deployant buckle clasp
PRICE
12’900 CHF
13’400 EUR
13’600 USD
11’200 GBP