Introducing Hublot x Argentine Football Association, Three New Titanium Timepieces

Hublot has been the official timekeeper for FIFA since 2006. Their journey with the sport has seen numerous collaborations, but their partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) stands out. For football fans and supporters of the Argentine team, 2022 was a landmark year. On Sunday, December 18, 2022, Argentina and France battled to a thrilling 3-3 draw in the World Cup final. Ultimately, Argentina triumphed, securing their third World Cup title with a 4-2 victory in the penalty shootout.

Hublot's relationship with Argentina is well-established, having released various limited edition watches in tribute to the nation. In celebration of this enduring relationship and the monumental World Cup victory, Hublot is launching three new titanium timepieces: two Big Bang Unicos and one Classic Fusion, in partnership with the Argentine Football Association. 

The most exclusive of the three timepieces is the Big Bang Unico King Gold, limited to just 10 pieces. This watch measures 42 mm in diameter and 14.5 mm in thickness, featuring a sky blue ceramic bezel to match the official jersey of the Argentine national team. The case and pushers are crafted from King Gold, Hublot’s proprietary alloy that includes platinum and rose gold, offering a warmer hue than traditional 18K 5N gold. The indexes, hands, and counters on the transparent dial are also made of King Gold.

At the 9 o’clock position, the small seconds subdial is laser-engraved with a replica of the World Cup trophy, commemorating Argentina's 2022 victory. This same detail is also present on the Big Bang Unico Titanium, which is available in a limited edition of 25 pieces. It shares the sky blue ceramic bezel and strap.

The third variant is the Classic Fusion Chronograph Titanium, featuring a 45 mm by 13.05 mm case. It includes King Gold pushers, crown, and screws, while sporting the navy blue color of the team's away kit, which appears on the ceramic bezel, strap, and sunray dial. This edition is limited to 140 pieces and features silver-colored counters, a small seconds sub-dial at 3 o’clock with a laser-engraved World Cup trophy, a 30-minute chronograph counter at 9 o'clock, and a date window at 6 o'clock.

The two Big Bang models are powered by the latest-generation Unico Manufacture movement, the HUB1280 caliber, which operates at 28,800 vph (4Hz) and provides a 72-hour power reserve. Meanwhile, the Classic Fusion is equipped with the HUB1143 caliber, operating at the same frequency but offering a lower power reserve of 42 hours.

For more information please visit Hublot’s official website.