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Hublot is on a Limited Editions launch spree with its super brand partner Ferrari. After Hong Kong Big Bang Ferrari and Singapore Limited Edition of Big Bang Ferrari here’s the first ever select few pieces made by the swiss watch brand for Mexico. Here too, the handsome Big Bang genes are evident at first glance – just like with the other two limited editions.
Housed in Titanium or 18 carat King Gold case, the swiss watch has used Mexico flag colours – red and green in most fitting way.
There is so much to admire within the 45.5 mm diameter of creativity. Dials consist of the Mexico green hours. Seconds hand is painted in Mexico flag shades – green, white and red. Minutes counter-hand ticks bright in red colour, representing Mexico and Ferrari.
There is a lot more happening on this dial. The date is placed at 3 O’clock. A number series is engraved just below the hours.
Bezel is made of carbon fibre and fixed in the watch with 6 H-shaped Titanium Screws. There is one crown and two pushers. A red lacquered logo of ferrari – the prancing horse is placed on the stop pusher.
Straps are black rubber and Scedoni leather strap, styled in red and green stitching. The watch box will come packed with an interchangeable green strap. Back side encases the engineering protected by a sapphire glass. The Ferrari watch is powered by HUB 1241 Unico movement. The limited edition is an automatic flyback chronograph.
Only 25 of King Gold and 50 limited pieces of Titanium version are made.
*Images: Hublot
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