HUBLOT the Classic Fusion Chrono Aero PELE

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Hublot opens its first boutique in Latin America
and unveils its model dedicated to Pelé

Today, 5th February 2014, the "Cidade Maravilhosa" – or marvellous city – of Rio de Janeiro was selected by Hublot for its first Latin American address. A natural choice, considering that the Brazilian FIFA World Cup will use Hublot as its official timekeeper. 

The Rio boutique is the result of a long-standing friendship and partnership between the Zilberman family of the renowned SARA jewellery retailer and the high-end Swiss watchmaking brand since the arrival in 2004 of Hublot's Chairman, Jean Claude Biver, and CEO, Richard Guadalupe.

Hublot has been building a history with Brazil. It all started with the Senna family in support of the Ayrton Senna Institute and with the Club Regatas Flamengo (as Official Timekeeper). Recently, Guga Kuerten became a Hublot Brand Ambassador and now Pelé is Ambassador of the brand for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

The opening of the boutique in the Fashion Mall in Rio de Janeiro just 5 months before the start of the World Cup was the ideal moment to present the Pelé timepiece. The watch is a Classic Fusion Aero Chronograph limited to just 500 pieces, with 45 mm polished/satin-finished ceramic case, and an automatic mechanical Aero Hublot chronograph movement. The sapphire dial has faceted and polished indices and transfers in silver powder and yellow. Pelé's famous signature is found on the watch's case back.

At the opening ceremony for the Hublot boutique in Rio de Janeiro, Pelé, the international football legend, joined Hublot CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe, and the owners of SARA, Laja and David Zilberman, to present the Classic Fusion Chrono Aero Pelé.

The boutique, which covers 35 m2 and represents the famous "Art of Fusion" concept, is a space that showcases a blend of various elements: glass, metal, leather and wood combine to create a warm and intimate atmosphere which, in addition to a high level of customer service, responds to the increased demands of Hublot customers.   
Rio de Janeiro is now on the list of Hublot boutiques located at the world's most prestigious addresses: Place Vendôme in Paris, London, Moscow, New York, Miami, Orlando, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Palm Beach, Ginza, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing... 

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Ref.:  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