Hublot unveiled the official ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 limited edition watch with only 100 pieces, in the presence of Rohit Sharma, at Time Avenue in Mumbai.
Rohit Sharma – Friend of the Brand, Hublot with its retailer partner Time Avenue unveiled the special Classic Fusion Chronograph ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 England & Wales watch to elite audiences including Hublotistas, select media and dignitories at the Time Avenue, Bandra. This limited-edition timepiece marks Hublot’s role as the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of this summer’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England and Wales.
Talking about the newly launched timepiece, Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO Hublot has said, “Timing is vital in cricket. Cricket is a skillful, passionate game that brings people together all over the world. Hublot shares this global passion and is proud and excited to unveil the official ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 watch.” Sharing his excitement about launching this iconic timepiece, Rohit Sharma said, “I am so glad to launch the new Hublot cricket watch and am excited to sport it on my wrist during the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019”
The Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 is the second cricket watch created by Hublot. The first was produced in limited series for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, which was won by Australia.
The new watch is a celebration of cricket and picks up from the original Hublot Cricket World Cup watch produced four years ago. It features a number of characterful design touches to mark the association. The grey and red detailing found in the dial, satin-finished and polished ceramic bezel and leather and rubber strap are inspired by the colour palette of this year’s event logo; the hands of the twin counters for the chronograph minutes and small seconds are shaped like cricket bats; the triple appliqué hour marker at 12 o’clock mirrors the three wooden stumps guarded by a batsman; and the sapphire case back is decorated with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 logo. The 45mm satin-finished and polished titanium case houses HUB1155, a skeletonised automatic chronograph calibre with a date at 6 o’clock. Only 100 pieces will be made.
Hublot has been working in cricket since it partnered with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Today, the Swiss Watchmaker counts Australian cricketing legend Michael Clarke as an official ambassador and Indian limited overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma as a friend of the brand. In February, Hublot announced former England Ashes-winning captain and international cricket commentator Michael Vaughn as a friend of the brand.
