{"id":3273,"date":"2022-09-10T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-10T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aws.luxity.bdev.co.za\/blog\/fun-facts-about-hublot\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T14:58:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T14:58:04","slug":"fun-facts-about-hublot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/fun-facts-about-hublot\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Facts About Hublot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Unlike other <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/watches\/brands\">luxury watches<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/watches\/hublot\">Hublot<\/a> doesn\u2019t have age or tradition by its side, however, they make up for it in revolutionary innovation. Wondering what makes Hublot different to any other luxury timepiece brand? Keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO SEE: <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/fun-facts-about-longines\/\">FUN FACTS ABOUT LONGINES<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Meaning Behind The Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In french, Hublot means porthole. A porthole is a small window, outside of large travelling vessels, that has contributed to making Hublot so iconic. The bezel of a watch is a central part of its design, and it is exactly that, a porthole, that the bezel is meant to resemble. The iconic bezel design can be found on most Hublot watches and is an important design feature that makes them stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The World\u2019s First Rubber Strap Watch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rubber straps on luxury watches are the norm today, but before the 80\u2019s it was unheard of. If you know anything about Hublot, you\u2019ll know that they\u2019re renowned for experimenting with new materials, so it\u2019s not a surprise that they invented the rubber strap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite not selling a single watch at its debut in the 1980 Basel Watch Fair, the watch became a commercial success with sales in excess of $2m in its first year! The watch was even declared the \u2018watch of European Royalty\u2019 in its debut year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hublot &amp; Bernie Ecclestone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the former chief executive of Formula One Group, Bernie Ecclestone was robbed, Hublot made lemonade out of lemons by turning it into a campaign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the billionaire was mugged of his limited edition watch, he then photographed his injuries and contacted Hublot, suggesting that they use it in an ad called \u201cSee what people will do for a Hublot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO SEE: <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/8-tips-to-care-for-your-luxury-watch\/\">8 TIPS TO CARE FOR YOUR LUXURY WATCH<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hublot &amp; Sport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hublot is known for having a close relationship with football and cricket, but the brand hands in all kinds of sports. Hublot made a limited edition watch for 16-time NBA Champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, and also has partnerships with boxing, motorsports, skiers, and poker players amongst others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hublot Has over 90 Stores Over The Globe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hublot is loved and appreciated all around the world, and it has over 90 stores worldwide. Hublot\u2019s boutiques can be found in some of the most prestigious areas in the world, including Mykonos, in London, and on 5th avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentics Only<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With any renowned luxury brand, counterfeits are always an issue. That\u2019s why Hublot created an industry-revolutionary way of detecting fake watches. Hublot created a revolutionary smart card that allows people to authenticate their Hublot watch. This system was presented at BaselWorld in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where To Buy Hublot in South Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Luxity has got the ice that you\u2019ve been looking for. Choose from dozens of your favourite luxury timepiece brands, including <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/watches\/hublot\">Hublot<\/a>! So, what are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/brands\">Shop online<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/contact-us\">visit us in-store today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlike other luxury watches, Hublot doesn\u2019t have age or tradition by its side, however, they make up for it in revolutionary innovation. Wondering what makes Hublot different to any other luxury timepiece brand? Keep reading. ALSO SEE: FUN FACTS ABOUT LONGINES The Meaning Behind The Name In french, Hublot means porthole. 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