HUBLOT – Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Edition 2016 Bol d’Or Mirabaud

HUBLOT – Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph 2016 Bol d’Or Mirabaud Limited Edition

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78 th edition of the Bol d’Or Mirabaud: Hublot congratulates the
Spindrift Racing crew, winner of the regatta, and unveils its new
Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph 2016 Bol d’Or Mirabaud

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June 12 th , Geneva. As Official Timekeeper of the 2016 Bol d’Or Mirabaud for the fourth
consecutive year, Hublot is confirming its passion for sailing and its fondness for the Lake
Geneva region. An event packed with positive energy, and waves of excitement and passion,
supporting the Bol d’Or Mirabaud is a perfect match for Hublot's philosophy, as a firm proud of
its record of encouraging passionate and ambitious yachtsmen.

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The swiss watchmaking brand congratulates the 428 sailboats that finished the 78th edition of
Bol d’Or Mirabaud, won Saturday evening by catamaran, Ladycat powered by Spindrift Racing,
helmed by Xavier Revil by overshadowing Alinghi (Ernesto Bertarelli) and Mobimo (Christian
Wahl).

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Every year, more than 500 boats (520 this year) take their place at the starting line of the
famous Port Noir in Geneva, ready to race the 66.5 nautical miles, facing the whims of the
winds. This spectacular start to the race, which each year brings together professional
yachtsmen and amateurs, as well as 100 volunteers and 20 boats from the Société Nautique
de Genève to manage the competing multihulls and monohulls.

To delight the thousands of spectators, the iconic race begun on Saturday 11 June 2016 at
10:00 and the first crew arrived 15 hours and 28 minutes later at the Port Noir.

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To celebrate this 78 th edition, Hublot is unveiling a 78-piece numbered limited watch. Inspired
by the codes of sailing and showcasing the blue colours of Lake Geneva, the Classic Fusion
Aerofusion Chronograph 2016 Bol d’Or Mirabaud will be sure to win over sportspeople looking
for a touch of chic, with its skeleton dial and its carbon fibre bezel.

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This high-tech material is particularly prized by sportspeople, renowned for its lightness, impact resistance and instantly
recognisable design. The case of this Classic Fusion is made from black ceramic, and the
technical fabric strap is stitched onto blue rubber. The use of the materials carbon fibre,
ceramic, technical fabric and rubber embodies the principle of the Art of Fusion, which is so
dear to Hublot.

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Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, made the following statement: "For the fourth consecutive
year, Hublot has the honour and pleasure of partnering the Bol d’Or Mirabaud as Official
Timekeeper. Supporting a regatta of such stature seems to us an obvious choice. Hublot and
the Bol d’Or share similar values, such as passion and innovation. We wish all the competitors
the best, and hope that the elements will be with them this weekend!"

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Technical specifications

References:  525.CQ.1770.NR.BOM16  - Limited edition of 75 pieces

Movement
Calibre HUB1155
Number of jewels:  60
Number of components:  207
Frequency:  21,600 Vib/h (3 Hz)
Power reserve:  42days
WATCH TECHNICAL DETAILS
Case:
Diameter: 45 mm, made from polished and satin-finished black ceramic
Bezel:  Black PVD titanium and blue carbon fibre
Crown:  Polished black ceramic with Hublot logo
Crystal:  Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective coating
Case-back: Polished black ceramic with special engraving "LIMITED EDITION + ‘‘xx/78’’" 
Dial:  Skeleton with carbon fibre, polished rhodium hands
Water resistance:  5 ATM or approximately 50 metres
Strap/Buckle:
Blue technical fabric stitched onto blue rubber with black PVD steel deployant buckle
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