The past year has been a big one for Hublot, from opening its new manufacturing facility to sponsoring defender Alinghi in the 33rd America’s Cup and hiring 30 watchmakers from the bankrupt complications house BNB, it wouldn’t be surprising if there was nothing new from Hublot on the watch side – after all, they were awfully busy.
Thankfully, that’s not the case for BaselWorld, as the brand is introducing two new watches: The Gold King Power Tourbillon GMT and the Big Bang Tutti Frutti Rose, and more.
GOLD KING POWER TOURBILLON GMT
The King Power Tourbillon GMT is the first Hublot tourbillon watch to feature a dual time zone indicator with a two-colour dial, which is set at the two o'clock position to allow the traveller to see the time in the place of his or her choice. The second introduction, The King Power Tourbillon GMT, has a retrograde date display at nine o'clock.
The gold colour of this watch is completely unique, the result of a newly developed alloy made especially for this timepiece. The alloy is known as ‘King Gold’, and is created by adding 5 per cent platinum, distinguishing it from all other currently known alloys and making it all the more precious. The alloy’s microstructure is perfectly stable, making it durable and ensuring the long-lasting intense red colour.
BIG BANG TUTTI FRUTTI ROSE
In a different shade of red, the new Big Bang Tutti Frutti features a mother-of-pearl dial, with a satin-finished case surrounded by pink sapphires and a matching pink alligator strap.
After such a busy 2009, you can expect much more from Hublot in 2010.
Source: Europa Star April - May 2010 Magazine Issue
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