Month: May 2015

Hublot and Floyd Mayweather score a “knockout” partnership for the fight of the century

Today, luxury Swiss replica watches brand Hublot had the honor of hosting a press gathering with 10-Time World Champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather to announce their sponsorship of the future Hall of Famer for his highly anticipated match-up against Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

To mark the occasion,Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe presented a King Power WBC Full Pavé with Emeralds to the undefeated champion, who will also wear the Hublot brand name on his boxing trunks on Saturday night. In line with Hublot’s “First, Different, Unique” brand ethos, Mayweather has previously never had a brand adorn his boxing shorts. The Presentation took place minutes before the boxer took the stage for the highly touted Weigh In.

“Everyone knows I am a big fan of luxury Hublot replica watches and Hublot is one of them,” said Mayweather. “I am extremely grateful for their support and I look forward to adding the King Power WBC Full Pavé with Emeralds to my collection.”

Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, shared: “We are proud to be a part of the World Boxing Council since we partnered with them in 2012. It is with honor and privilege that we stand beside Mayweather in what will be the biggest fight of his career. His astounding achievements through his perseverance and commitment to his celebrated career have made him a great fit for Hublot – we will lay witness to greatness tomorrow.”

In addition to the presentation and sponsorship of Mayweather, and to celebrate this weekend’s much anticipated fight, Hublot is also hosting a one-of-a-kind boxing experience at the Hublot Boutique in Caesar’s Palace. In an official Hublot interactive ‘boxing ring’ and carpet, guests were invited to take a photo with Hublot-branded boxing props, including a robe, boxing gloves and championship belt.

Floyd “Money” Mayweather, undefeated in 47 fights, and having bestowed upon himself the acronym ‘TBE’ – ‘The Best Ever’ will square off with Manny Pacquiao on May 2 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas in what has been hailed the biggest event in the history of the sport. The 11- time world champion, who has not lost a fight since capturing his first world title in 1998, brings an unparalleled, tactical brilliance to the ring that sets him apart from the rest. Outside of the boxing world, Mayweather is a personal fan of Hublot and sits courtside at games of the Miami Heat—a longstanding Hublot partner.

Hublot’s legendary relationship with the World Boxing Council, the governing body of the global sport, began in 2012 when Hublot took the fervor and art of the sport and fused it with the passion and history of the replica watches for sale world. This synergy resulted in the creation of 12 unique watches, dedicated and signed by twelve legendary boxers. These timepieces were auctioned and raised over $1 million for the charitable initiatives of the World Boxing Council, including the beginning of the retired boxer’s pension and emergency fund in over 40 countries around the world.

Vulcain – The 50s Presidents’ Watch collection and its graphic codes

1947 will forever be an exceptional date in the history of watchmaking, marked by Vulcain’s auspicious entry into the field of alarm Cartier replica watches uk. That was the year the brand unveiled its first mechanical alarm wristwatch, equipped with what would become the legendary Cricket Calibre. This innovative movement would feature on numerous Vulcain wristwatches. It marked the start of a new era. The success of the Cricket watch spread rapidly; amongst its notable wearers were Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Nixon and Johnson, earning it the nickname of «the Presidents’ watch».

«Vulcain for Heiner Lauterbach», manual cricket alarm wristwatch, pink gold and steel, 42 mm, mother of pearl dial, pink indices

The destiny of the Vulcain 50s Presidents’ Watch has developed aesthetically and mechanically throughout the history of the manufacture.

THE REBIRTH OF AN ICON

A contemporary model with a fifties spirit: such was the guiding theme behind the creation of the 50s Presidents’ Watch collection. An alarm watch inspired by the models of the 1950s, but which meets today’s most exacting standards.

Right from its launch in 2010, with the first models marketed in 2011, this range seduced fake watches store connoisseurs and collectors the world over. Equipped with Vulcain’s now legendary Cricket Calibre, this collection was quickly made available in manual and automatic versions.

Manual cricket alarm wristwatch, steel, date, 42 mm, raspberry sunray dial, stone-set bezel, rhodium-plated indices

Every year since then, the Le Locle manufacture has added to this range, which has gradually become known as the brand’s icon.

GRAPHIC INSPIRATIONS

Remaining faithful to the graphic codes of the 1950s, the first cricket watches quickly gained worldwide success, laying the foundations for what, fifty years later, would become the 50s Presidents’ Swiss replica watches uk collection.

NEW FOR 2015: NEW GUILLOCHÉ FINISH

For the Baselworld fair, the brand decided to promote this iconic collection with a new-look dial combining elegance and refinement.

Remaining faithful to the brand’s codes, the new manual range, which is available in numerous colour options, features a subtle guilloché decoration and a strap specially designed to match the dial.