June 8, 2017 [Montreal, Canada] – Hublot hosted legendary driver Kimi Räikkönen and Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal Maurizio Arrivabene at the Château d’Ivoire boutique in Montreal, for the debut of the Big Bang Ferrari collection in Canada. Select media, clients, and friends of Ferrari, Château d’Ivoire, and Hublot joined Hublot of North America Managing Director, Jean-François Sberro, for comments on the newest collection from the partnership between the automotive and horological giants.
Guests were introduced to Kimi by hostess Mariam Khan, and were treated to a question-and-answer segment in anticipation of the prestigious Canadian Grand Prix occurring this weekend.
Jean-François Sberro, Managing Director, Hublot of America, commented, “It is an honor to be joined by Kimi and to be hosted by Mariam Khan and Messrs. Suhail and Mounzer Kaidbey at the Château d’Ivoire boutique, in the continuation of a partnership that reflects both Hublot and Ferrari’s dedication to innovation and excellency through the development of a truly standout collection: The Big Bang Ferrari.”
The latest timepieces, stemming from the successful collaboration between Hublot and Ferrari since November 2011, which includes Hublot being the Official Timekeeper of Ferrari & Official Watch of the Scuderia Ferrari, incorporates inspiration and design cues from the most recent Ferrari models. Hublot has completely transformed the contours of its iconic Big Bang to incorporate many key Ferrari elements down to the smallest details, while retaining its much praised UNICO manufacture self-winding flyback chronograph movement.
Key features include a 3-dimensional dial minute counter and date window at 3 o’clock closely resembles a tachometer and the style of the date is a close replica of Ferrari’s signature speedometer. The Prancing Horse logo features discreetly at 6 o’clock. At 9 o’clock, the seconds counter is in the shape of an air extractor. A red line detail along the case appears like the groove on a LeFerrari, and elongated push-buttons are fixed to a rotating staff like the pedals on a car. The patented one-click deployant strap system allows the wearer to personalize the timepiece himself, with a selection of straps referencing Ferrari’s interiors, including those made of black alcantara on black rubber, with red over-stitching, as well as a classic black Schedoni leather version. The limited-edition collection, is available in unidirectional carbon, titanium, and the brand’s proprietary King Gold.
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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.
BIG BANG FERRARI
References: 402.NX.0123.WR – 1000 pieces limited edition (Titanium)
402.OX.0138.WR – 500 pieces limited edition (King Gold)
402.QU.0113.WR – 500 pieces limited edition (Carbon)
Case: 45 mm diameter in Titanium or 18K King Gold or Carbon
Bezel: Titanium, or King Gold or unidirectional Carbon
Crystal: Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective coating
Bezel lugs: Black and red composite resin
Lateral inserts: Black and red composite resin
Crown: Black PVD titanium, microblasted
Push-pieces: Black PVD titanium, microblasted
Case-back: Titanium or King Gold or black coated Titanium
Water resistance: 10 ATM, i.e. approx. 100 metres
Dial: Sapphire, Ferrari appliqué, rhodium–plated (Titanium) or 5N gold-plated (King Gold) or rhodium-plated (Carbon)
Hands: Faceted polished, rhodium–plated, aluminum APS, microblasted, black nickel (Titanium)
Faceted polished, 5N Gold, aluminum APS, microblasted, black nickel (King Gold)
Faceted polished, black nickel, aluminum APS, microblasted, black nickel (Carbon)
Movement: Manufactured in-house by Hublot, automatic flyback chronograph with column wheel
Date: Sapphire disk, yellow window at 3 o’clock
Power reserve: Approximately 72 hours
Strap: Black Alcantara – red sewing – black rubber
Clasp: Satin-finished Titanium (Titanium) or black PVD Titanium and King Gold (King Gold) or black PVD
Titanium and matte carbon (Carbon)
