Hublot and Arturo Fuente, famend for its premium cigars, have had a fruitful partnership since 2012. Collectively, they’ve launched a number of watch editions and supported charitable initiatives within the Dominican Republic by means of the Fuente Household Basis. At present, on the Arturo Fuente Cigar Manufacturing facility, Hublot unveiled its newest collaborative piece, the Hublot Traditional Fusion Chronograph Arturo Fuente King Gold, which celebrates the twenty fifth anniversary of OpusX, a cigar thought-about to be one of many best on the earth. This sixth Hublot and Arturo Fuente particular version watch is impressed by Carlito Fuente, creator of the Fuente Fuente OpusX model. It’s designed with intricate tobacco-themed accents, subtly reflecting the wealthy, aroma-filled ardour of the Fuente legacy.
The brand new Hublot Traditional Fusion Chronograph Arturo Fuente is introduced in a 42mm x 11.9mm case crafted from 18K King Gold, a platinum-enriched gold alloy developed by Hublot. True to the design language of the Traditional Fusion Chronograph, the case and bezel characteristic an interaction of satin-finished and polished surfaces. The lateral protectors, the oblong chronograph pushers, the fluted crown, and the signature screws ship a well-recognized aesthetic. Including a novel contact to this particular version, the bezel is adorned with laser-engraved tobacco leaves.
The gradient inexperienced dial of the Hublot Traditional Fusion Chronograph Arturo Fuente contains a sunray-patterned end. Positioned at 3 and 9 o’clock are two subdials – one for the operating seconds and the opposite for chronograph minutes – every with a black centre, encircled by golden outer rings and complemented by small gold-toned arms.
The operating seconds subdial hosts the anniversary version of the OpusX emblem in gold and inexperienced, set in opposition to a black background. Faceted hour and minute arms align with the utilized, faceted indices, whereas the chronograph’s central seconds hand bears Hublot’s distinctive counterweight. A date aperture is situated at 6 o’clock, and the minutes/seconds observe alongside the dial’s edge contrasts with its darker half created by the fumé impact, including depth to the design.
Flip the watch to disclose its strong satin-finished and microblasted caseback, crafted from 18K King Gold. Secured by six signature screws, the caseback options an engraved and lacquered design commemorating the twenty fifth Anniversary of OpusX. The art work consists of Carlito Fuente’s signature on the base, and the picture is topped by a Panama hat – a refined tribute. The brand new Hublot Traditional Fusion Chronograph Arturo Fuente is powered by the HUB1153 self-winding chronograph calibre (ETA 2892 A2 base), which operates at 28,800 vibrations/hour and gives 48 hours of energy reserve.
The watch is paired with a inexperienced alligator leather-based strap, backed with black rubber for added consolation, and secured by a folding clasp. This Traditional Fusion Chronograph timepiece is a restricted version of fifty, and the worth is CHF 36,900 or EUR 42,200. It’s introduced in a inexperienced lacquered watch field, which doubles as a cigar humidor. For extra, go to Hublot.com.
