Swiss manufacturer Hublot opened its first boutique in Latin America in Rio de Janeiro, and unveiled a new limited edition watch dedicated to Pelé. The international football legend Pelé is also Hublot Ambassador for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Limited to just 500 pieces, the watch is a Classic Fusion Aero Chronograph with a 45 mm polished/satin-finished ceramic case, featuring a stylish soccer/football for the chrono counter at 3 o’clock. Pelé’s famous signature is found on the watch’s case back. Inside the case is the automatic mechanical Aero Hublot chronograph movement with 60 jewels, and a power reserve of 42 hours. The novelty is completed by a Black calfskin strap, embossed with football pattern, yellow stitching, and a Black PVD steel deployant buckle.
Technical Details:
Reference 525.CM.0179.VR.PEL14
Limited series of 500 numbered pieces
Case Classic Fusion – Diameter 45 mm
Ceramic, polished/satin-finished
Bezel Ceramic, polished/satin-finished
6 H-shaped titanium screws – Black PVD titanium, polished and
blocked
Crystal Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective coating
Crown Polished ceramic with Hublot logo
Push-buttons Polished ceramic
Case-back Polished/satin-finished ceramic
Sapphire crystal with interior anti-reflective treatment
Dial Sapphire with faceted, polished ruthenium indexes
Transfers in yellow and silver powder
Hands Faceted, polished ruthenium
Movement HUB 1155 Automatic mechanical Aero Hublot chronograph
Date disc with a yellow lacquered number 10
Components 207
Jewels 60
Power reserve Approximately 42 hours
Water resistance 10 ATM, i.e. approx 100 metres
Strap Black calfskin – embossed football, yellow stitching, black rubber
Clasp Black PVD steel deployant buckle
Photos Courtesy of Hublot
