UK watch retailer, The Watch Gallery has recently introduced its latest limited edition partnership, this time with Hublot. Following successful TWG limited edition pieces from brands like Zenith and Bremont, Hublot Classic Fusion Arturo Fuente Replica has produced two limited Classic Fusion models, a chronograph and an automatic three hander. Both models will feature the TWG signature blue on their seconds hands as well as the inclusion of blue tinted case back sapphire crystals. In addition to this distinctive use of color, this is also the first time that Hublot has produced 45mm Classic Fusion models in titanium with ceramic bezels.

The partnership of Hublot and Italia Independent Isn’t brand new. Both firms first surfaced in 2014, and these brand new Hublot Classic Fusion Italia Independent watches would be the third set to be produced from this marriage. For the uninitiated, Italia Independent is a design company based in Italy and based on the exceptionally trendy but somewhat bizarre Lapo Elkann of Italy’s strong Agnelli family. Most recently, Hublot and Italia Independent worked together to provide us the Big Bang Unico Italia Independent watches in Texalium. And today, Hublot and Italia Independent are employing the exact same aesthetic cues into the more elegant Classic Fusion watches, but this time with real fabric.Let’s start with the simple recipe of those watches. The Classic Fusion Italia Independent watches are located on Hublot’s Classic Fusion Chronograph. Case size is 45mm and they will be provided in three different materials: ceramic, ceramic, and King Gold. Water resistance for many watches in this collection is a fairly decent 50 meters.So what makes these fresh Hublot Classic Fusion Italia Independent watches unique? Founded in the early Thirties, the design meisters at Rubinacci have dressed luminaries like the Duke of Kent and the Agnelli family, also have a set of more than 60,000 square yards of exquisite houndstooth, tweeds, and several other expensive cloths.



Both of the TWG and Hublot models measure 45mm across and feature satin-finished titanium cases, black ceramic bezels and anti-reflective sapphire crystals up front. The three hand model is powered by the HUB1112 automatic movement, which is based on the Sellita SW300 movement and provides a date display (at three) and 42 hours of power reserve.

The chronograph is largely a similar affair, also 45mm wide in titanium and ceramic with the addition of a 30 minute chronograph. Functionality is provided by the HUB1143 automatic chronograph movement which is derived from an ETA base and a Dubois Depraz module offering 42 hours of power reserve.

While the Classic Fusion is easily my favourite line from Hublot, I much prefer the 42mm versions. The combination of titanium and ceramic should make the larger case size more wrist friendly, but no matter the materials both of these models are on the larger size of the spectrum. The TWG connection is also of some note, as they seem to understand the difficult balance one must strike when designing a limited edition model for a second brand. Unlike other cross collaborations we all try to forget, the watches made for TWG (Hublot or otherwise) are fairly reserved and generally just offer the addition of a specially coloured element, like the lovely blue middle barrel on the Bremont MBII/TWG.

These two models from Hublot Classic Fusion Visions 2 Limited Edition Price Replica are indeed limited editions, with only 15 of each version being produced. The three-hander will retail for £7,500 ( ~12,330 USD) with the chronograph commanding a £9,600 (~15,785 USD) price tag. Certainly not entry level offerings but the combination of the titanium and ceramic construction along with the very limited production will likely have some Hublot fans reaching for their wallets. Hublot.com thewatchgallery.com