Wednesday, March 7, 2018

HUBLOT – CLASSIC FUSION Chronograph Edition “JOSE BAUTISTA”



















HUBLOTCLASSIC FUSION Chronograph Black Ceramic Special EditionJOSE BAUTISTA

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HUBLOT CREATES LIMITED EDITION 
TIMEPIECE WITH BASEBALL LEGEND JOSE BAUTISTA

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Hublot revealed exclusive timepiece designed with Jose Bautista, former outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays at an intimate dinner in Toronto

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January 30, 2018 [Toronto, ON] – Tonight, luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot revealed an exclusive timepiece designed with baseball legend Jose Bautista, former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder, titled Classic Fusion Chronograph Special Edition “Jose Bautista”.

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To celebrate the new watch, Jean-François Sberro, Managing Director, Hublot North America, hosted an intimate cocktail reception and seated dinner at the luxurious Adelaide Hotel which towers over Toronto’s Financial District.

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Clients, friends of the brand, and select media were invited to mingle with Jose Bautista and witness the reveal of the exclusive timepiece.

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Jose Bautista, noted, “I am proud to join Hublots family of greats, especially since I have always been such an admirer of their timepieces. The visit to the Swiss watch Manufacture HQ to work on the design with my favorite watchmaker was incredibly special and a unique experience and I hope my friends and fans love the final product as much as I do.”

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Jean-François Sberro, Managing Director, Hublot North America, commented, “We are excited to reveal a special timepiece we created exclusively for legendary baseball player Jose Bautista, formerly of the Toronto Blue Jays. He is yet another athletic powerhouse to add to Hublots long-standing history with the world of professional sports. Another “Legend” in the Hublot family. Canada is an important market for us and we are hoping to excite Bautista’s local fans.

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This marks Hublot’s first official brand event in Toronto and second in Canada, following a successful grand opening of the Swiss watchmaker boutique in Vancouver with brand ambassador Lang Lang in September of 2017. That also marked the debut of the Classic Fusion Chronograph Canada timepiece.

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The Classic Fusion Chronograph Special Edition “Jose Bautista” is a sleek, all black timepiece designed with and inspired by Jose Bautista and his illustrious career as a right fielder for the Toronto Blue Jays. The dial features his baseball number, “19” at the noon marker with 21 black diamonds and polished black plated appliques.

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The case is black ceramic on a black rubber alligator strap with grey stitching, and the right-hand chronograph function is designed in the likeness of a baseball. The star’s autograph is visible on the sapphire case back.

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Technical Specifications

Reference: 521.CM.1490.LR.JBA17

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LimitationSPECIAL EDITION XX/19

Case
Satin-finished and polished black ceramic
Diameter:  45 mm
Thickness:  13.05 mm
Water Resistant:  5 ATM (50m)
Bezel:  Satin-finished and polished black ceramic
Bezel Lug:  Grey composite resin
Screws « H »:  Polished black PVD titanium
Glass:  Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Crown:  Polished black ceramic with HUBLOT logo
Pushers:  Polished black ceramic
Case back:  Polished black ceramic engraved "SPECIAL EDITION" + “XX/19
Case back Glass:  Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment + "JBA17" logo
Dial
Black sunray satin-finished
Index n°19 set with 21 black diamonds
Polished black plated appliques
Hands: Polished Black plated hands
Movement
Caliber Hublot HUB1143
Type:  Self-winding Chronograph movement
Dimensions:  Dia. 30 mm (13 1/4 ’’’); Thickness 6.9 mm
Date:  Window at 6.00
No of Components:  280
Jewels:  59
Frequency:  4 Hz (28'800 A/h)
Power reserve:  42 Hours
Strap
Black rubber and black alligator with grey stitching
Buckle: Black PVD stainless steel deployant buckle clasp

Presentation case: SM.KWBOX.006.JBA17.01

Special Limited to 19 pieces

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