We are in the midst of auction season and auction is a great place to buy a watch. Since I work at Christie’s, I’m going to give you the lowdown on how the process works here, but it’s probably similar at the other auction houses. You might be intimidated ... Read more
Chairman of Hublot Jean-Claude Biver may have coined the phrase the “Art of Fusion” as the guiding principle for Hublot when he was CEO, but the company already had its roots in this philosophy. Born in 1980, Hublot was the first watch company to mix a precious metal watchcase with ... Read more
We continue our conversation with the ever popular and entertaining Chairman of Hublot, Jean-Claude Biver. In his typically candid fashion, he gets down and dirty, answering all questions off the cuff and honestly. While most brand representatives take the 5th on their favorite watches or what can become collectible, Biver reveals ... Read more
The dynamic and sometimes controversial Chairman of Hublot, Jean-Claude Biver, sat down with us when we were in Switzerland. He tells us his favorite watch outside of the Hublot kingdom and also which Hublot model he believes is the most collectible. Biver is the guy that turned OMEGA into a ... Read more
In the Chinese zodiac, there is a 12-year cycle of animals. This is the year of the Snake, most specifically the Water Snake. Though a feared reptilian with sneaky and dangerous characteristics in Western culture, the snake is actually a positive symbol in Eastern culture. The watch brands pull ... Read more
It might be the week of the Richemont dominated SIHH, but Hublot is in on the game, setting up shop at the devine Kempinski hotel. Love them or hate them, Hublot know who they are and they are unabashed in their approach to watchmaking. In fact they have a ... Read more
Hublot takes the art of fusion very seriously. It’s not just a motto for the brand, it’s an ethos and way of life. They come up with new materials and alloys constantly, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible not just because they can, but in the service of making better ... Read more
Cars and luxury watches have a long history, starting with auto clocks in the early 1900′s and spanning to today. Not only is there a common male demographic, but there is also a kinship: both are machines of varying complexity. Like watches, cars, depending upon their price range, demonstrate varying ... Read more
Hublot is best known for their Big Bang series and there’s no doubt that this watch dominates the wrists of fans and the pens of the media, sometimes overshadowing the brand’s other accomplishments. Hublot definitely practices their motto “Art of Fusion” as exampled by the cool Magic Gold, a scratch-resistant ... Read more