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Hublot Oceanographic 4000 Cheval Blanc Randheli Special Edition, is a divers watch. This is the first watch from Hublot in 2014 and what a spectacular piece of Horology it is. Secured with synthetic sapphire crystal of 6.5mm thickness, Hublot diver watch will remain water proof even in 4000 meter, under water pressure. The swiss watch company spent 18 months of research and repeated tests to finalise production of this outstanding piece of chronometer.
Hublot Diver watch Oceanographic 4000 Cheval Blanc is priced at $26’000 USD or 19078 Euro, Rupees 1,61,7200. Only 20 pieces made.
Hublot diver watch Cheval Blanc was tested in Roxer Tank creating pressure equivalent to 5000 meter under water. 48MM Diameter watch case is crafted in Titanium making it light in weight. Legibility of Hublot Diver watch in darkness is ascertained with a coating of luminescent material on Hands, flange and dial of watch. This luminescent material is called SuperLuminova. It emits yellow light in darkness and is clearly visible from distance of 25 cms.
Hublot diver watch also has a minute scale with the highlights. At 2 O’Clock is the crown that sets dive time. It is protected with by a crown-guard. There is another crown that is used to set date and time. Both are placed in a manner to not obstruct each other’s operation specially while in deep water.
Case of Hublot Oceanographic 4000 is fixed together with two screwdown buttons. The Hublot diver watch can be fastened around the wrist with white rubber straps and a buckle.
Hublot diver watch Oceanographic 4000 has a helium valve. This feature of of utmost importance while diving in diving chambers. It helps emit gases that the watch might inhale while diving under water. This valve, is on left hand side and is attached at 10 O’clock.
Design and colours of Hublot Diver watch are inspired by the new second Cheval Blanc Maison, in Maldives.
Hublot Diver watch Oceanographic Cheval Blanc 4000’s price is $26’000 USD or 19078 Euro, Rupees 1,61,7200. Take a look at other new watches 2014
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