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The Swiss industry has shown remarkable resilience in the face of the global pandemic, and despite both of its major annual events being cancelled, the novelties anticipated for springtime release have been introduced around the world via the power of social media and virtual presentations.
One that invites absolutely the required dose of fantasy and escapism is Hublot’s latest collaboration with artist Marc Ferrero, two watches that are irreverently playful yet absolutely underpin Hublot’s mastery of the art of fusion and top-end watchmaking.
One is black and one is white, and both riff on the idea of a female who is daring, assured, enigmatic and multifaceted.
“I love the power of black and white, Shade and light, Yin and Yang,” muses Ferrero, the artist behind the watch. “One is profound, unclassifiable, eternal. The other is subtle, ethereal, timeless. They symbolise antitheses and complementarity.
“Choosing black and white means getting straight to the point without an excess of tonalities. The black and white make ‘Lipstick’ even more graphic and its red lipstick—more magnetic.”
The white watch features a satin-finished and polished stainless steel 39mm case set with 42 diamonds, that houses the HUB1710 self-winding movement.
The strap is white calf leather or white alligator and white rubber; with a 50 hour power reserve and 100m water resistance, it underscores the watchmaking prowess of the brand alongside its commitment to artistry and experimentation – the true art of fusion.
The black version of the watch also comes with two strap versions, the case this time in polished black ceramic and satin-finished ceramic, likewise set with 42 diamonds.
Featuring a graphical depiction of a female face with a bold dash of red lipstick, the watches pick up where Ferrero’s previous colab with Hublot left off – exploring the idea of a woman empowered by her freedom.
At a time when many female watch lovers are quarantined at home, this may be the perfect way to express a latent desire to escape and express herself.