Andreas Caminada, new chef in the Hublot brigade

Andreas Caminada likes simple and natural things. An international reference, he is the youngest chef in Europe to have won a third Michelin star, which he did 7 years ago, and his 19 Gault&Millau points and stars have launched him to the firmament of gastronomy. He skilfully combines audacity, innovation and tradition. Eating at his table is like sitting down at the family table, so convivial is the atmosphere he cultivates.

To announce this new partnership, Hublot Replica Watches went to Andreas Caminada’s castle in Fürstenau — a small village in the Grisons canton that lives and breathes the ‘Swissitude’ held dear by the watchmaker. A place that helps us understand who Andreas Caminada is. His castle in Fürstenau speaks volumes on the philosophy that preoccupies him. A building that retains all the assets of its history and finds new life through the features of its refined and highly contemporary interior. A little like his dishes — paced like the dial of a watch — where each ingredient has a specific function, each engaging with another to offer an explosion of unique tastes — mixing authenticity and innovation.

Working instinctively, Grison-born Andreas Caminada plays with textures and the senses without ever modifying the perception of the initial taste of the ingredients he uses. He preserves the original spirit of cuisine while applying limitless creativity to his dishes. His territory of creation reinvents the classics.

Hublot Joining Cathy Guetta

— Ibiza, Cathy Guetta’s safe heaven, is where Hublot made a summer stopover.  

   Early August, Hublot made a stopover in Ibiza. Its destination is the Villa Titanium, conceived and designed by Cathy Guetta. Carved out of glass and concrete, it is the most luxurious villa on The White Island and among the world’s 10 most expensive houses. A few minutes away from festive Ibiza Town, Villa Titanium is an interlude surrounded by nature. As brilliant and precious as titanium, it nestles among 3 hectares of gardens, perfectly integrated into its environment. All of its rooms enjoy exceptional views over the Mediterranean’s turquoise waters. Its succession of wide glass walls makes the interior and exterior spaces seem to merge together. One place, several faces, dotted with yoga tents, a mixing platform for DJs, and a spa.

Before opening its doors to the rich and famous that will stay in her house, Cathy Guetta has invited them to the most glittering party of the season. In this setting, time went by at the pace of the Hublot Big Bang murals that were meticulously hung like paintings, and revealed through the brand’s latest summer releases. A party sound-tracked by Black Coffee, the famous South African DJ.

 

Cathy Guetta. © Hublot Replica Watches

  

UEFA Euro 2016 Nicola Rizzoli: world’s best referee?

— Hublot brand ambassador Nicola Rizzoli is one of 18 football referees chosen to officiate at Euro 2016 Replica Watches.

Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli, who was selected with nine other footballing legends by photographer Fred Merz and Hublot to feature in the campaign “What is your Euro moment?”, is considered by many to be one of the best referees in the world. Instead of referring another France-England match in the quarter-finals, as some were hoping, after Iceland engineered England’s surprise exit from Euro 2016, Rizzoli will refer tonight the semi-final opposing France to Germany. The “moment” chosen by Nicola Rizzoli was the first European Championship match he refereed, between England and France.

He was selected by FIFA to officiate at the World Cup final between Argentina and Germany in 2014, which was the year the IFFHS (International Federation of Football History and Statistics) ranked him the world’s best referee. In 2013 he came second. As Nicola Rizzoli points out, “Mistakes can happen at any time. You do everything to prevent them, but they happen nevertheless. Do referees realise when they’ve made a mistake? No, not really. But sometimes you are aware that you’ve taken a decision without being in possession of all the elements necessary to judge the situation correctly.”
In the Fred Merz photo the international referees holds in his hands not his whistle, but one of the famous Hublot Replica Watches referee boards, designed to indicate player substitutions and extra time. These Hublot boards have been used at every international competition for the last ten years (e.g. the UEFA Champions League, or the UEFA Euro 2016), updated with the appropriate graphics, and are now part of Europe’s

Black watches from Baselworld Black is black

— ... sometimes even blacker than black. Watchmakers are increasingly turning to the dark side to create “total black” models. This is the first part of our mini-series on black watches replica.   

 
 
As we saw at Baselworld, black watches are in. And we’re not just talking about watches with a black dial and a black strap: no, watches are increasingly sporting ultra-black cases and even black movements, particularly in skeleton watches. So, following on from the automotive industry’s flirtation with black vehicles of every size and shape, watchmaking is going full black, and every style of watch is affected: sports watches, classic watches, haute horlogerie and the avant-garde, as well as women’s watches and jewellery watches.

The cases of these “total black” watches are generally made of stainless steel, titanium or ceramic. While ceramic is relatively easy to colour, this is not the case with steel. Two coating techniques are used to produce a jet-black finish: PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) and DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon). The majority of the timepieces presented here make use of these technologies.
Ultranero. The new Octo by Bulgari is defined by its colour. Produced in Finissimo Tourbillon, Solotempo and Velocissimo (chronograph) versions, it comes in a titanium (for the tourbillon) or DLC-treated steel case, and its dark looks are enhanced by a lacquered or polished dial and bezel, with matching alligator or rubber strap. The pink gold hands, indexes and crown – capped with a black ceramic insert – lift and lighten the total black look. Here, black provides a particularly elegant costume, particularly in the tourbillon version, driven by the BVL 268 calibre, the world’s thinnest tourbillon movement.

Octo Ultranero Finissimo Tourbillon, Solotempo and Velocissimo. © Bulgari

Raymond Weil also goes for the darkly sophisticated look in its new Freelander Squelette Black, whose black PVD-treated steel case, black crown, dial and leather strap are offset by the gilded indices and hands. The self-winding skeletonised mechanical movement, calibre RW4215, with its ruthenium finish, adds to the mystery of the piece.

Freelancer Squelette Black, Ref. 2715-BKC-20021. © Raymond Weil

Carl F. Bucherer puts a contemporary face on its famous GMT model, with a deep matt DLC-treated steel case and bracelet, driven by manufacture calibre CFB 1901.1, COSC-certified and capable of displaying three time zones simultaneously. The Patravi TravelTec Black provides optimum readability against its dark dial thanks to light-coloured hands, chronograph registers and indexes.

 

Patravi TravelTec Black. © Carl F. Bucherer

At Baselworld 2016 Chronoswiss unveiled two new models in its classic Sirius collection that are likely to appeal to the Lucerne-based watchmaker’s younger and more daring clients. The Sirius Flying Regulator and the Sirius Flying Regulator Jumping Hour, equipped with automatic manufacture calibres C.122 and C.283 respectively, feature a DLC-treated stainless steel case and galvanised black dial, giving the traditional regulator display and slim round case a very contemporary chic, amplified by a sporty red regulator hand and carmine stitching.

 

Sirius Flying Regulator and Flying Regulator Jumping-Hour. © Chronoswiss

The stunning Epic SF24 by Jacob & Co., with its vertical digital GMT movement, comes this year in a Racing version, available in several colours. The all black model has a DLC-treated grade 5 titanium case which is particularly good match for this powerful-looking timepiece. Dial, hands, indexes and, of course, strap – everything is black, except for the name of the time zone city, in the iconic split-flap display, and the charming jumping hour cam located between 1 and 2 o’clock.

 

Epic SF24 Racing black. © Jacob & Co

The new Academy Tourbillon Georges Favre-Jacot by Zenith has a 45 mm black ceramic case. The dial-less design features black faceted luminescent hands and indices, which stand out against the splendid movement: the new manually-wound El Primero 4805 with a tourbillon at 6 o’clock and a fusée-and-chain at 10.30 and 1.30. These are the lightest elements of the watch, standing out visually against the anthracite mainplate and bridges. The dark theme continues with a perforated rubber strap with PVD-treated titanium folding clasp.

 

Academy Tourbillon Georges Favre-Jacot. © Zenith

TAG Heuer has also chosen ceramic for its new Carrera-Heuer-01 model, which is also available in titanium and steel. The caseband, lugs, bezel and pushers on the 45 mm case are made of ceramic, while the black cutout dial and its registers open onto the Heuer 01 manufacture chronograph movement, whose black upper bridge is skeletonised.

Carrera Heuer-01, ceramic. © Cheap Replica TAG Heuer

Total black is not a new idea for Hublot: this year, it celebrates the tenth anniversary of its “All Black” concept, and it does so with a rather contradictory piece. The case of the Big Bang Unico Sapphire All Black, as its name suggests, is made of black smoked sapphire. Every other element of the watch is black: the dial is black translucent composite resin, and the screws, crown, pushers and clasp are manufactured from PVD-treated titanium, as are the components of the HUB 1242 UNICO movement. As a final touch of sophistication, even the luminous coating on the hands and indexes is black! The result is a transparent all-black watch.

Big Bang Unico Sapphire All Black. © Hublot Replica Watches

In addition to the models presented above, the photo gallery continues our exploration of black with timepieces by Hamilton, Czapek, Romain Gauthier, Seiko, Ulysse Nardin, Armin Strom, Girard-Perregaux and HYT. Click on the big image at the top of the page.

Hublot Video. Homage to Mexico!

— To celebrate the Grand Prix's hotly anticipated return to Mexico, Hublot has created a collection of 10 unique Big Bang Ferrari Tourbillon Mexico pieces.

On the eve of the Mexican Grand Prix, Hublot Replica Watches UK has invited clients and friends of the brand to come and exclusively discover this collection.

Fashion Lady Swiss watches For Sale

— Animal skins and marshmallow colors, rock studs and velvet materials, red and green, lame and sequins… that’s what we’ll be wearing this winter. From the podiums of the great couturiers to the wrists of fashion addicts, la mode is undergoing a chic metamorphosis. Watch out for essentials !

 The tomboy spirit

Chanel draws on masculine clothing and its watchmaking corollary to blur boundaries. We were already more than happy to wear boyfriend jeans, XXL sweaters, a trendy tux or a man’s shirt. This time the Boy.Friend watch is pushing the style combo right the way through to the wrist. An octagonal shape, generous dimensions, strong lines and highly contemporary sobriety outline the contours of this elegant watch offered in beige gold or white gold, with or without diamonds, in two sizes. To extend an androgynous look or lend a disruptive touch to a sensual aura, Boy.Friend embodies that which is feminine by drawing on masculine inspiration. There’s no longer any point in stealing your man’s possessions!

Boy.Friend © Chanel

Graphic geometry
Black, white, contrasts, straight lines, and shapes which echo each other in perfect symmetry… Between futurist aesthetics and graphic reminiscences of geometry classes delivered at school, clothing pays tribute to black and white combined through rigorous shapes. This chic trend is also influencing watchmaking, as elegantly illustrated by Tiffany & Co with a cocktail watch that beautifully offsets deep black with the white sparkle of diamonds. Eighty-six round and baguette cut diamonds frame the refined white mother-of-pearl dial. The linear precision is almost mathematical.

Cocktail Watch © Tiffany & Co.

Red passion
Red, everywhere, from head to toe… From stilettos to coats via stockings, this winter the color of passion is spilling over onto ladies’ wardrobes and making its way onto wrists with a plethora of watches complete with stylish straps. A single touch is enough to light up the moment and the feminine figure. At Vulcain, the guilloché dial and strap create a harmonious tone-ontone effect. A row of diamonds on the 42mm bezel illuminates this alarm watch featuring colors that give a delightful twist to its design and add a warm touch to winter days. To be paired with matching lipstick and nail polish…

50s Presidents’ Watch. © Vulcain

Brilliant in every sense of the term
Between strass, sequins and lame fabrics, fashion is draped in luster. Yet there is nothing bling about this hot trend that Patek Philippe interprets with all the discretion and classicism for which it is renowned. The Ladies’ Annual Calendar is complicated and brilliant in both literal and figurative senses of the term, enhancing its mechanical sophistication with a mother-of-pearl dial whose iridescent beauty reflects the sparkle of a circle of 361 diamonds. Robed in the warmth of pink gold, a moon phase, annual calendar and small seconds make themselves at home on the wrist. Golden, brilliant, and quintessentially elegant.

Ladies’ Annual Calendar © Patek Philippe

Animal finery
Tiger, zebra, leopard print, shearling, furs… The animal kingdom is an ongoing staple in feminine wardrobes, interpreted through all manner of colors and guises. In watchmaking, the same wild enthusiasm has taken hold of the passing of time. Harry Winston, having glorified feather art in subtle and sumptuous creations, has now moved on to butterfly wings. The Premier Precious Butterfly Automatic 36mm reveals an amazing miniature canvas consisting of iridescent pigments taken from the wings of the dainty insect. The result is fascinating : captured by Harry Winston, hours and minutes dance with endless grace across a kaleidoscope of bright colors…

Premier Precious Butterfly Automatic 36mm © Harry Winston

Lace and embroidery
Sometimes bohemian and precious, often poetic yet always traditional, embroidery asserts itself in a delicate and transparent manner on timepieces and timepieces. Far from being outdated, the art of embroidery and lacework is a vibrant skills to which Hublot pays tribute. To create the Big Broderie, Hublot worked with Bischhoff, a benchmark firm in the field of 100% Swiss Made embroidery. A skull motif embroidered on tulle was used before being encased and molded in carbon fiber like a stack of sheets. A new and exclusive process for a resolutely haute couture watch.

Big Bang Broderie © Hublot