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Framing the ICC Cricket World Cup in the hallowed legacy of chronographs, Hublot has crafted one of the best themed watches in the history of time. Here’s our throwback tribute to the stunner timepiece – ICC Cricket World Cup Official Watch from Hublot.
Cricket is far removed from the rough and tumble of soccer, a predominantly Club-driven mania for most men. The man who still has the patience to sit through a Test match is a true Cricket lover! The Hublot Classic Fusion Chrono Cricket Watch is such a suave style statement resonating with the laid-back style of the game of Cricket.
Think Quantum of Solace with a dash of Riviera chic? This is the sort of watch that may not create waves at a black tie event but turns heads at the Diner en Blanc. Paired to classy effect with a boxy blue leather jacket and white chinos, the Cricket Watch makes a rugged style statement tempered by a playful vibe. Much like the devoted cricket fan, it has a brooding feel tucked under layers of finesse. Unlike the ostentatious King Gold version, the titanium piece is glamour restrained. It errs on the side of casual and that’s one of the things that makes it stand out in a sea of self-importantly loaded timepieces. It says you’re a guy who likes a road trip, is fussy about his scotch and loves dogs. The timepiece is a natural accompaniment to breezy summer outfits and a sun hat (don’t shudder, it’s more effective than sunscreen) as well as the finishing touch to a brunch session. As a style statement we cannot imagine a more boldly distinctive piece or one that’s so rooted in a definitively sharp aesthetic.
Surrender your wrist to the mammoth dial of 45 mm and bask in the comforting feel of the calfskin strap stitched onto leather. The steely hue of titanium juxtaposed against the vivid shade of red is a nod to the game’s intrinsic dichotomy–disciplined force.
The open-worked movement is designed to elicit admiration. Intricate wheels and lugs perched in a semblance of controlled harmony. The Cricket world cup watch is powered by a movement of HUB 1155 Aero mechanical self-winding chrono feature. The white date disk at 6 o’clock is sheer grace, streamlined. It holds its own beauty in the red-rimmed dial, refusing to be intimidated by the dominating red colour. The triple appliqué at 12 o’clock is a deft stroke of genius, representing the stumps at the wicket. Cricket references are rife through the watch. From the hands in the counters that are very obviously cricket bat-shaped to the strap with triple saddle stitching to demonstrate the feel of a cricket ball, every detail is meticulously rendered. The red Hublot watch’s case-back holds a little surprise in the symbol of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 embossed on the sapphire crystal. The more impact-resistant titanium-version comes with the option of an on-trend white strap. Swap straps to switch your look to effortless cool from decidedly sexy.
The Australian cricket team earned these beauties but you could actually bask in the wicked pleasure of buying and hoarding a piece.
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