Hublot presented lots of watches tribute to celebrites. And this Classic Fusion watch was tribute to an outstanding man-Mandela.
Mandela was revered as the father of today’s post-apartheid, multiracial South Africa and one of the world’s most influential advocates for the cause of human rights. In 1993, the man who friends and family knew as “Madiba” was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; the very next year, the longtime political prisoner became South Africa’s first black president. The watch made in his honor — the Hublot Classic Fusion House of Mandela.The watch has two version,one is only rose gold frame and another set in diamonds.
With a case constructed of Hublot’s proprietary King Gold , the Classic Fusion House of Mandela is available in either a 45-mm-diameter men’s model or a 42-mm-diameter women’s model; the latter has a bezel set with 35 diamonds . Both have satin-finished gold dials bearing the engraved totem of the Mandela family, a bee with outstretched, branched wings symbolizing the many branches of the Mandela family tree. The bee imagery takes its inspiration from Nelson Mandela’s name in his native Xhosa language, “Rolihlahla,” which translates as “he who is brave enough to fetch the honey from the honeycomb” or “challenge the status quo.” and also represents, in that culture, the values of “courage, sharing, and compassion.”
Other distinguishing characteristics of both House of Mandela watches include the engraved “Mandela” signature on the bezel, positioned in between Hublot’s trademark six H-shaped titanium screws; an engravings on the caseback reading “SPECIAL EDITION, XX OF 95” to denote the limited-edition number; and an illustration of the African continent and the motto “It’s In Our Hands” added to the caseback’s sapphire viewing window, which has an interior nonreflective coating. The Hublot watches are powered by Hublot automatic movements — Caliber HUB 1112 for the 45-mm model and the smaller HUB 1110 for the 42-mm — both of which hold a 42-hour power reserve. They are offered on semi-matte black alligator straps with black stitching and black rubber lining.
Hublot says that a portion of the profits generated by the sale of these very limited Classic Fusion watches will be donated to help the House of Mandela foundation in its charitable efforts, specifically its mission to aid in the education of South African children.
