Monaco, 12 September 2007 – As this summer draws to a close, Hublot positively reaffirms the links that it has constantly forged with the sea and yachting. As a long-standing partner and friend of the prestigious Yacht Club of Monaco, the Swiss watchmaker is participating from 12 to 16 September in the 8th Monaco Classic Week. This provides an occasion for the Swiss watchmaker and the Monaco Club to strengthen their relations and share moments dedicated to their common values.
Case | ||
“Big Bang” diameter 44.5 mm in tantalum, colourless PVD coating | ||
Bezel | : | Black ceramic, satin-finish surface, knurled edge, 6 titanium H-shaped screws, sunken, polished and blocked |
Crystal | : | Sapphire with interior anti-reflection treatment |
Bezel Lug | : | Black composite resin |
Lateral inserts | : | Black composite resin with YCM logo at 9 o’clock |
Back | : | Microblasted tantalum with sapphire crystal, interior anti-reflection treatment, reproduction of flagship yacht and MYC flags |
Crown | : | Satin-finish steel with natural black rubber insert |
Push-pieces | : | Satin-finish steel, rectangular with natural black rubber insert |
Screws | : | Titanium |
Water-resistance | : | 100 m or 10 ATM |
Dial | ||
Matt black with ruthenium numerals and appliqué index markers | ||
Hublot logo | : | at 12 o’clock |
“Yacht Club Monaco” logo | : | On counter at 9 o’clock |
Hands | : | Faceted, sand-blasted ruthenium with black luminescent feature, chronograph hand with H-shaped counterpoise |
Movement | : | Mechanical chronograph with automatic winding Hublot HUB44 calibre developed in conjunction with La Joux-Perret |
No. of components | : | 252 |
Rubies | : | 27 |
Bridges | : | Polished, satin-finished with chamfered edges |
Screws | : | Black PVD |
Calendar | : | Trapezoid aperture at 4.30 |
Oscillating weight | : | Tungsten carbide with dimpled surface treatment in black PVD |
Bottom plate | : | Sand-blasted rhodium-plated |
Barrel | : | With reinforced spring |
Escapement | : | Glucydur balance spring |
Power Reserve | : | 42 hours |
Strap | : | Adjustable natural black rubber strap, striped on outside edge with Hublot logo, MYC flags on inside surface of attachment between buckle and bracelet |
Clasp | : | Black PVD-coated steel, solid tantalum plate decoration |
Limited edition | : | 500 individually numbered pieces 01/500 – 500/500 |