To celebrate the 2011 F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hublot released the F1 King Power Abu Dhabi. Limited to just 250 pieces, this timepiece features a striking blue color palette as a tribute to the iconic blue tracks of the Yas Marina Circuit—one of the most technologically advanced circuits in the world.
Drawing direct inspiration from Formula 1, the watch is constructed from a suite of high-tech materials designed to mirror the performance and durability of the race track.
Technical Specifications
General Information
- Reference: 719.QM.1729.NR.FAD11
- Limited Edition: 250 pieces (numbered 01/250 to 250/250)
Case & Design
- Case: 48mm King Power case in carbon fiber.
- Bezel: Carbon fiber and black ceramic, “F1™ brake disc” style with six H-shaped black PVD titanium screws.
- Crystal: Sapphire (35.50×3.00 mm) with a colorless single-layer ART coating and white transfer minute track.
- Lugs & Crown: Black composite resin lugs; 8.40mm satin-finished black PVD titanium crown with rubber insert.
- Push-pieces: Blue and black rubber inserts for Start, Reset, and Split-Seconds functions.
- Case-back: Carbon fiber; water-resistant to 100 meters.
Dial & Hands
- Dial: Black indexes with blue SuperLuminova; power reserve indicator featuring green, white, and red SuperLuminova spots.
- Hands: Satin-finished black nickel with blue SuperLuminova.
Movement
- Caliber: Hublot HUB4247 mechanical chronograph with automatic winding.
- Functions: Split-seconds and power reserve indicator.
- Technical Details: 293 components, 31 jewels, and rhodium-plated bridges with black ruthenium coating.
- Power Reserve: Approximately 42 hours.
Strap & Buckle
- Strap: Adjustable black rubber and Nomex strap with contrasting blue stitching.
- Clasp: King Power micro-blasted black PVD titanium deployment buckle with a black ceramic decorative plate.
[ Source: Hublot]
