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Hublot brings back its original timepiece from 1980

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January 2023


Hublot brings back its original timepiece from 1980

The Classic Fusion Original is a re-edition of the watch that shook up conventions in 1980. Echoes of Carlo Crocco’s original design are recognizable in the rubber strap, the purity of the polished black lacquered dial that is only distracted by time, embodied by the facetted hands; the yellow gold and Hublot’s hallmark signature.

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ublot brings back the watch that shook up conventions in 1980. Both refined and sporty, this precious gold case strapped on a simple rubber strap, unthinkable at the time, sent huge shock waves through the world of fine watchmaking. By winning over an audience of connoisseurs who were searching for different watch products, so began a tireless visionary momentum, impelled by audacity. The Classic Fusion Original celebrates this youthful maturity with timeless simplicity.

Hublot appears in Europa Star in 1980
Hublot appears in Europa Star in 1980

Hublot brings back its original timepiece from 1980

Echoes of Carlo Crocco’s original design are recognizable in the rubber strap, the purity of the polished black lacquered dial that is only distracted by time, embodied by the facetted hands; the yellow gold and the Maison’s hallmark signature. At first sight, seemingly similar to the original, the logo has become more modern and contemporary over time. A past tense conjugated in the present.

The Classic Original 36mm (from the 1980s) on the left, with the new Classic Fusion Original 33mm, 38mm, 42 mm.
The Classic Original 36mm (from the 1980s) on the left, with the new Classic Fusion Original 33mm, 38mm, 42 mm.

Today, the Classic Fusion Original is available in yellow gold, titanium and ceramic; the cases are available in 42, 38 and 33mm. Like the seals, the 6 famous screws place their hallmark on the bezels; their sapphire case backs reveal the mechanical parts. Hublot’s iconic details bring the original watch up-to-date, to undoubtedly make it a new timeless, classic.

Hublot brings back its original timepiece from 1980

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