The Official Watch of Chelsea FC

HUBLOT AND CHELSEA FC HOST A “LONDON MEETS LOS ANGELES” NIGHT! 
CELEBRATING THE FIRST TIMEPIECE WITH THE FAMED FOOTBALL TEAM 

Hublot unveils the Classic Fusion Chronograph Chelsea Football Club 
Hublot joined together with the world renowned Chelsea FC to celebrate the team’s arrival in Los Angeles, and the unveiling of the Classic Fusion Chronograph Chelsea FC – the Official Watch of Chelsea FC. Following the UEFA EURO 2016TM games, for which Hublot served as the Official Watch, this day marks yet another extension of Hublot’s deeply invested interest in global football and ongoing support of the Hublot Loves Football campaign. 

On July 28, Hublot U.S. Managing Director Jean-François Sberro hosted an exclusive event with the team, who is visiting Los Angeles as part of their North America tour – where they took on Liverpool 1 to 0 – to commemorate the partnership and the launch of the Classic Fusion Chronograph Chelsea FC timepiece in the U.S. The event took place at the Sony Pictures Studios, an iconic Hollywood space, as Hublot welcomed friends of the brand and media to celebrate the evening. The full squad attended the event alongside the team’s new head coach, Antonio Conte. The night brought numerous British elements to Hollywood – in addition to the team itself – including iconic red phone booths and black taxicabs, mini fish & chips with honey vinegar, artisanal ice cream in clever British flavors, posh London ladies in fascinators serving Moet & Chandon “Minis”, Belvedere martinis in “Chelsea” blue, and interactive photo opportunities with London icons and Chelsea’s famous Stamford Bridge stadium. The team itself kicked off the event arriving in a customized blue London double-decker bus before greeting Angeleno fans and media. Notable attendees included Jeremy Piven, Nigel Lythgoe, and Dontaye Draper. 

For an only in Hollywood twist, however, the team honored their visit by leaving their footprints – and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’ handprints – in a cement cast (ala Hollywood Walk of Fame) which will be sent to the Chelsea FC museum in London. Music was provided by DJ Kiss, sponsored by Chelsea FC partner Beats by Dre, which kept the crowd and players engaged until it was time for the team to get back on the bus to continue for their summer series of matches in the U.S. 

Jean-François Sberro, Managing Director, Hublot of America, shared: “Hublot is thrilled to welcome the Chelsea FC to Los Angeles as we show our support for this great team and our dedication to the sport of football. The new timepiece perfectly encapsulates the quality, tradition and pursuit of excellence that flows through both of our organizations. We look forward to continuing our fruitful partnership as it has been a source of great excitement to see these two great names come together.” 

The event also served to unveil the Classic Fusion Chronograph Chelsea FC – Hublot’s first timepiece with the football team. This watch features a 45mm titanium case with a sapphire anti-reflective treatment and the Chelsea FC lion logo situated at 12’o clock and also printed on the case-back glass so that the Chelsea lion is truly close to the heart of the wearer as it literally touches the pulse. Inspired by the iconic team colors, embellishments of blue are visible throughout the sunray satin-finished dial and straps. The timepiece is powered by HUB1143, an in-house automatic chronograph movement that provides the watch with twin counters at 3 and 9 o’clock, a date window at 6 o’clock and a 42-hour power reserve. The Classic Fusion Chronograph Chelsea FC is limited to 200 pieces and available for purchase globally at Hublot boutiques. 

ABOUT HUBLOT 
Hublot – A different way to progress» say those who know this unique Swiss luxury watch company, where each and every moment moves forward to create the future at breathtaking speed. A dream initiated and developed by Hublot’s Chairman Jean-Claude Biver with CEO Ricardo Guadalupe when they took control of the brand in 2004. These two men are responsible for turning the Hublot brand into a genuine success story in which the Big Bang, Classic Fusion, and MP Masterpiece Collection represent the symbols of a constantly evolving tradition. This year marks the 10th Anniversary of ALL BLACK, a concept created by Hublot to create a watch with blackened hands, indexes, dial and date, rendering a timepiece not explicitly about telling time. 

From in-house watch complications, including award-winning minute repeaters and tourbillons, to revolutionary materials such as patented and scratch resistant Magic Gold, colored Texalium carbon fiber, and transparent sapphire cases to world class collaborations such as Ferrari, FIFA™ World Cup, and Italia Independent, Hublot characterizes itself through the «Art of Fusion» philosophy, bringing tradition into the future. 

ABOUT CHELSEA FC 
Chelsea Football Club is one of the world’s top football clubs. Chelsea were UEFA Champions League winners in 2012, following that success by lifting the UEFA Europa League trophy in 2013. Founded in 1905, Chelsea is London’s most central football club, based at the iconic 42,000-capacity Stamford Bridge stadium. 

Nicknamed ‘The Blues’, Chelsea are four-time English Premier League champions and have also lifted the FA Cup seven times, the Football League Cup five times, the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup twice, the UEFA Super Cup once and the Football League Championship once, in 1955. The Europa League triumph saw Chelsea become the first English club to win all three major UEFA competitions, and the first club ever to hold both the Champions League and Europa League at the same time. 

In addition to possessing some of the world’s most recognisable players and head coach Antonio Conte, Chelsea has also invested in its future with a state-of-the-art Academy and training centre in Cobham, Surrey. Since its opening in 2007, the club has lifted the FA Youth Cup trophy five times and the UEFA Youth League twice. The Chelsea Ladies team also won the FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Cup double in 2015. 

Additionally, the Chelsea Foundation boasts one of the most extensive community initiatives in sport, working in 30 countries around the world, helping improve the lives of more than 900,000 children and young people each year. 

ABOUT THE CLASSIC FUSION CHRONOGRAPH CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB 
Reference 521.NX.7119.LR.CFC16 – Limited to 200 numbered pieces globally 
Case Titanium 
Bezel Satin-finished and Polished Titanium with 6 H-shaped Titanium Screws 
Crystal Sapphire with Anti-reflective Treatment 
Case back Satin-finished Titanium with Sapphire Crystal and Chelsea Printed Logo 
Dial Blue Sunray Satin-finished Dial with Chelsea Football Club Lion Applique at 12.00 
Movement HUB1143 Self-winding Chronograph Movement 
Components 280 
Power Reserve 42 Hours 
Water Resistance 50m or 5 ATM 
Strap Black Alligator Straps sewn to Blue Rubber 
Buckle Stainless Steel Deployant Buckle Clasp