CLASSIC FUSION CHRONOGRAPH UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE
HUBLOT’S SPRINGBOARD FOR FOOTBALL’S AMBITIONS
UEFA I Nyon I 14 November 2017
Since 2015 Hublot has been part of the excitement as the Official Licensed Watch of the UEFA Europa League. Now Hublot presents its first watch in the UEFA Europa League colours at UEFA’s headquarters. This competition is considered as one of the most prestigious in the world. Since 2015 the winner automatically qualifies for the UEFA Champions League, making it a springboard for clubs.
Hublot first partnered with ‘Nati’ (the Swiss national football team) in 2006. This marked the beginning of a 10-year relationship between Hublot and the most prestigious clubs, star coaches, talented players as well as the most prominent competitions – the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.
Hublot brought together the footballing world at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon. Alongside Guy-Laurent Epstein, Marketing Director of UEFA, Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, unveiled the first official licensed watch of the UEFA Europa League – a Classic Fusion Chronograph UEFA Europa League. A thrilling competition, rich in history, that unites players and fans as they proudly represent their clubs across Europe, as they both strive together for European glory. Last year, Manchester United FC won its entrance ticket to the UEFA Champions League under the impetus of none other than José Mourinho—a Hublot ambassador.
Four clubs stand out for their results in the UEFA Europa League. Sevilla FC holds the record with five victories including three consecutive ones (2014-2015-2016). FC Internazionale Milano, Liverpool FC and the Bianconeri of Juventus all hold three victories each and are all supported by Hublot. The first Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph UEFA Europa League was worn on the wrist of David Trezeguet, the top scorer in the history of Juventus with 171 goals. It was a nod to the history of Vecchia Signora (Juventus) and the UEFA Europa League.
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE – Official Licensed Watch Hublot has been the Official Licensed Watch of the UEFA Europa League since 2015 and now presents its first watch in the competition’s signature colours. The Classic Fusion Chronograph UEFA Europa League, produced in a limited edition of 100 pieces, has a HUB1143 self-winding chronograph movement. Clad in shades of titanium grey, it mimics the sparkle and reflections of the silver trophy. Punctuated with orange—a symbol of strength and endurance—it evokes the golden hues that are found in the interior of the cup. Its 45-mm case displays the design of the trophy on the seconds counter at 3 o’clock. Enhanced with a carbon-fiber bezel, it sports a grey natural rubber strap.
Hublot will also be visible pitch side timing the UEFA Europa League matches with designed referee boards to indicate extra time and player changes.
HUBLOT INTERNATIONAL Switzerland www.hublot.com T +41 (0)22 990 90 00 International Media Relations Annabelle Galley [email protected]
HUBLOT LOVES FOOTBALL I Timeline
2006 I Hublot claims its place as the first luxury brand to commit itself to the beautiful game Sponsor of the Swiss football team
2008 I UEFA EURO 2008TM
2008 I Official timekeeper for Manchester United
2010 | FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa
2011 I Official timekeeper for AFC Ajax
2012 I Official timekeeper for Juventus
2012 I Official timekeeper for FC Bayern Munich
2013 I Official timekeeper for Paris Saint-Germain
2014 | FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil
2015 | FIFA Women's World Cup™ in Canada
2015 I Official timekeeper for Chelsea
2015 I "Official Licensed Watch" UEFA Champions LeagueTM and UEFA Europa LeagueTM (2015-2018)
2016 I UEFA EURO 2016TM in France
2017 I Official timekeeper for SL Benfica
2018 I FIFA World Cup™ in Russia
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CLASSIC FUSION CHRONOGRAPH UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE
Reference: 521.NQ.7029.RX.UEL17 – Limited to 100 pieces Diameter: 45 mm Thickness: 13.05 mm Water Resistance: 5 ATM (50m) Case: Polished and satin finished titanium Bezel: Polished titanium with black carbon fiber insert with 6 H-shaped polished titanium screws Glass: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment Case back: Polished titanium engraved "LIMITED EDITION 100NUM" Case back Glass: Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment with “UEFA” logo printed Dial: Grey sunray satin-finished, with "UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE" logo printed at 3.00 Polished rhodium-plated appliques Movement: HUB1143 caliber, manufactured and developed in-house self-winding chronograph movement Date: Window at 6.00 No of Components: 280 (59 rubies) Frequency: 4 Hz (28'800 A/h) Power reserve: 42 Hours Strap: Grey rubber strap Buckle: Stainless steel deployant buckle clasp
HUBLOT INTERNATIONAL Switzerland www.hublot.com T +41 (0)22 990 90 00 International Media Relations Annabelle Galley [email protected]