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Hublot has launched a watch dedicated to 15 times NBA All star champion Kobe Bryant.
48MM Diameter Hublot King Power Black Mamba reflect’s the NBA star’s enigmatic aura. The dial is encircled by a black ceramic bezel. the insides are made with red gold. Kobe’s jersey number 24 is mentioned at 6 O’Clock. A powerful design with bold colours that compliment each other, well. A black and grey coloured snake is carved around 9 O’Clock, covering half of the watch dial. Bright purple number indications stand out in the matte background.
Hublot Kobe Bryant Watch comes in two versions. Both Limited edition. Only 15 pieces of Hublot King Power Black Mamba without diamonds have been produced and only 3 timepieces with diamond are made.
Back side is covered in black ceramic with NBA player Kobe Bryant’s signature on the sapphire glass portion.
Open micro-blasted black ceramic with Kobe Bryant signature on sapphire. Strap too is unlike most Hublot watches. It is made with Python snake strap sewed on black rubber.
Hublot Kobe Bryant Watch, King Power Black Mumba is powered by HUB 4248 Mechanical self-winding movement. The watch can store 42 hours of power reserve.
Hublot & Lakers guard – the partnership was first announced in March 2013 at an event on the rooftop of the London Hotel West Hollywood where the first limited edition King Power Black Mamba was released.
Hublot recently signed hip hop king Jay-Z to build one of the most stunning watches by the watchmaker. Shawn Carter Classic Fusion hit select stores in 2 limited editions. Yellow gold in 100 limited pieces and 250 of black ceramic version.
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