Hublot presents Classic Fusion Italia Independent collection

The Classic Fusion Italia Independent Collection is the result of mixing the horlogerie of Hublot, the creativity of Italia Independent’s Lapo Elkann, and the treasures of the Italian tailor Rubinacci

This new project was an extraordinary experience that put Hublot’s capacity for technical innovation and willingness to experiment to the service of the House of Rubinacci—a monument to Italian elegance—and the incomparable style of Lapo Elkann.

Since 2014, two collections have been born from the partnership between Hublot and Italia Independent and its founder Lapo Elkann. Although both were based on the legendary Big Bang Unico model, this time the magic of this wildly creative team was unleashed on the Classic Fusion model.

A task that was made-to-measure (no pun intended) for Lapo Elkann – frequently named “the most elegant man in the world”. The “sartoria Rubinacci” was not chosen at random: since 1932, three generations of Rubinacci have been at the reins of this institution of good taste and masculine refinement: Gennaro, the founding grandfather; Mariano, the father who now manages the house from Naples; and, of course Luca, master of the store in Milan – and one of the most photographed men on the planet thanks to his unique style. Between them they have dressed everybody from the Duke of Kent to singer Bryan Ferry, not to mention the Agnelli family, of which Lapo Elkann is the worthy successor.

The House of Rubinacci holds the most beautiful collection of fabrics in its archives. It was here, in the more than 60,000 square metres of precious houndstooth, tweeds, and other cloths that Hublot and Lapo Elkann found a collection of tartans – squared coloured wool weaves from the seventies – that they brought back to life by including them in the Classic Fusion as a chronograph. The dial and straps have therefore been made using these precious fabrics to offer this range of 45 MM timekeepers an end result that is the epitome of elegance.

All watches in the collection are powered by the HUB1143 calibre, automatic chronograph movement, beating at a frequency of 28,800 Al/h, and enjoy a power reserve of 42 hours. The Classic Fusion Chronograph Italia Independent Titanium has a case of satin-finished and polished titanium and a dial made of authentic fabric either from a Rubinacci “Houndstooth” suit and black counters or from a Rubinacci “Prince of Wales” suit and blue counters, with complementary straps.

The Classic Fusion Chronograph Italia Independent Ceramic has a case of satin-finish and polished black ceramic; a dial made of authentic fabric either from a Rubinacci “Tartan” suit and blue counters or from a Rubinacci “Prince of Wales” suit and black counters, with complementary straps.

The Classic Fusion Chronograph Italia Independent King Gold’s case is made of satin-finish and polished 18 K King Gold; has a dial made of authentic fabric either from a Rubinacci “Tartan” suit and black counters or a Rubinacci “Prince of Wales” suit and blue counters, with complementing straps.