Back to the City: Hublot Classic Fusion Concrete Jungle Limited Edition
New York City is as important a market as any for many luxury watchmakers, and this is especially true for metropolitan-focused Hublot. This month, the Swiss brand unveiled a new model paying tribute to the iconic city which has helped contribute it its success, unveiling the new Classic Fusion Concrete Jungle? the second iteration of the Concrete Jungle model, whose first version was released in 2016.
The Classic Fusion Concrete Jungle, as its name implies, is constructed in line with Hublot?s Art of Fusion principle, bringing together concrete, epoxy resin, fiberglass, titanium, and ceramic within a single watch to produce something special. The combination of materials finds its primary inspiration from the “concrete jungle” many know so well, the city where Hublot currently has its largest flagship boutique, located on Fifth Avenue. ?Concrete as an industrious material is noteworthy for its strength and endurance,? says Hublot, adding that New York is built upon these same ideals.
The 45-mm by 13.85-mm case, similar in structure and appearance to those of previous Classic Fusion chronograph models in Hublot’s catalog, is primarily constructed from 65-75% fine cement, 25-30% epoxy resin (replacing the water in standard concrete), and 5-10% fiberglass (replacing the steel used to reinforce concrete). According to Hublot, the case and its matching dial have been upgraded with an anti-UV additive to prevent color change over time, as well as ...
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