We’re proud to be official stockists of a range of luxury watch brands here at Banks Lyon. One of these brands is Hublot, a well-known and popular industry name. Today we are delving into all the brand has to offer, providing insight into the company and its incredible range of stunning timepieces.
A Brief History of Hublot
Hublot is a Swiss luxury watch brand founded in 1980 by Carlo Crocco. The brand made waves in the watch industry by introducing the world’s first luxury sports watch with a natural rubber strap. The unique combination of rubber and gold brought a fresh, modern aesthetic to the luxury watch world, and Hublot quickly gained a reputation for innovation and bold design.
In 2004, the brand was acquired by luxury goods conglomerate LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy), which provided the brand with a greater global reach and resources for further development. In the following years, Hublot continued to push the boundaries of watchmaking with new materials and technologies, including ceramics, carbon fibre, and sapphire crystals.
Under the leadership of CEO Jean-Claude Biver, Hublot became known for its high-profile collaborations and sponsorships with a range of celebrities and sports teams. The brand also expanded its collections with new models, including the Big Bang, Classic Fusion, and King Power lines.
Here at Banks Lyon, we’re proud to offer Hublot watches. The brand is recognised as one of the most innovative and daring brands in the luxury watch industry, with a strong focus on both design and engineering. As a result, the brand’s watches are highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts. Hublot continues to explore new materials and techniques to create aesthetically striking and technically impressive timepieces.
What Makes Hublot So Special?
Hublot is a special brand in the luxury watch industry for several reasons:
- Innovative materials. Hublot has always been at the forefront of innovation in using materials for its watches. The brand has introduced ceramic, carbon fibre, sapphire crystal, and gold alloys to create lightweight, durable watches.
- Unique design. Hublot is known for its bold and distinctive design language. Its watches feature a signature “fusion” of materials, combining rubber, ceramic, and metals in unconventional ways. This gives the watches a modern, sporty aesthetic that distinguishes them from other luxury watch brands.
- Precision engineering. Hublot watches are engineered to the highest standards of precision and accuracy. The brand has invested heavily in research and development to create proprietary movements and complications unique to Hublot watches.
- Limited editions. Hublot produces a range of limited-edition watches each year featuring unique materials, designs, and compilations. These watches are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts and often command high prices at auction. For example, the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Red Magic Limited Edition watch is pictured above. With only 250 pieces available, this is a highly limited watch that collectors can get their hands on for £29,900 from Banks Lyon.
Who Does Hublot Make Watches For?
Hublot makes watches for individuals who appreciate luxury, innovation, and high-quality craftsmanship. The brand is particularly popular among those who value bold and distinctive design with technical innovation and precision engineering. Hublot watches are also favoured by athletes and sports enthusiasts due to their lightweight construction, durability, and water resistance features. The brand has partnerships with various sports teams and athletes, including Usain Bolt, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and the Miami Heat basketball team.
At Banks Lyon, we stock both men’s Hublot watches and women’s Hublot watches, meaning you’re certain to find the watch that’s right for you with us.
Hublot Products in the Spotlight
We’re proud to stock an extensive range of Hublot watches both on our website and in our Lancaster and Kendal showrooms. For example, pictured on the left is the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Titanium Green 45mm watch. This piece from the Hublot Classic Fusion range combines contemporary materials and the latest timekeeping technology while maintaining the brand’s signature Porthole design. An exquisite illustration of luxury timekeeping, this Classic Fusion Timepiece features a remarkable 45mm titanium case that is both satin-finished and polished. The matte black dial boasts two chronograph sub-dials, a date display, and a sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective treatment for protection. The bezel is also satin-finished and polished titanium, adorned with six H-shaped titanium screws. Fastened with a black rubber strap with a secure stainless steel deployment buckle clasp, this high-performance watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters and powered by the Hublot HUB1143 Self-winding Chronograph Movement, providing a 42-hour power reserve.
Alternatively, have the Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold Ceramic 44mm pictured on the right. This innovative timepiece is powered by the Unico chronograph flyback movement with a Column Wheel, which is made up of 330 components. In terms of design, the display of time is achieved through the luminescent hour, minute, and seconds hands shaped like swords and finished with micro-blasting and satin techniques. The hour markers also feature a similar stylised design to match the hands. This piece is available for £34,400.
If this has sparked some inspiration for your next timepiece, we’re here for you. Get in touch today to enquire about any of our Hublot watches, or visit our showrooms to see our collection in person.