27 Rare Hublot Watches We Spotted in the Dominican Republic
During a visit to the Dominican Republic with Hublot and Arturo Fuente cigars recently—from which we reported on a fabulous collaboration watch—we spent a fantastic day and evening with cigar-making genius Carlito Fuente, former Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe, and the brand’s new CEO Julien Tornare (who recently moved over from TAG Heuer where he was previously CEO). While those three big wigs were fun to hang with—and Carlito was exceptionally generous with the delicious OpusX cigars—the Hublot collectors gathered there brought the horological heat to the sweltering Dominican air.
Collectors tend to bring out their finest at watch gatherings, of course, but the amount of Hublots brought in for this Caribbean jaunt seemed to surpass previous events, including a recent Hublot gathering at Mugello raceway in Tuscany. The range of models on hand, from Big Bang collabs to diamond-studded chronographs and orange ceramic models, was truly impressive. The passion of the collectors brought a certain romance to the brand that I’ll confess I’d missed before—the avant-garde designs and materials of Hublot watches have always felt so futuristic and high-tech. But passion is passion.
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Let’s get into the many Hublots of the Dominican Republic.
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Hublot x Arturo Fuente Classic Fusion Chronograph 42 mm in King Gold
The Hublot x Arturo Fuente Classic Fusion Chronograph was launched in the Dominican Republic at the Arturo Fuente factory. It’s a stunning tribute to the 25th anniversary of the Fuente Fuente OpusX (FFOX) cigar line.
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Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic 42 mm
This watch needs little introduction. It’s been around the block many times on the wrist of the top-ranked tennis player. Seen here on Hublot CEO Julien Tornare, it’s a fitting tribute to the sport of tennis with that neon yellow pusher.
Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Chronograph in Black Titanium on Rubber
Blacked out to perfection with the skeletonized dial, the Essential line remains exactly that for Hublot.
Hublot x Arturo Fuente OpusX 20th Anniversary
More than a few of the (now) 12 collaboration watches between Fuente and Hublot were on display in the Dominican Republic. This one shows off the cigar band style on its bezel and case.
Hublot Big Bang Integrated Titanium Chronograph
This is Hublot’s take on the now ubiquituous integrated-bracelet watch. Handsome, lightweight, and loaded with hrological innovation.
Hublot Square Bang
The Square Bang is not a watch you see often, and it is one of Hublot’s “shaped” watches, along with the tonneau Spirit of Big Bang.
Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph in Yellow Gold
It’s a beautiful thing to see a shining piece of yellow gold in the Dominican sun against a fresh white linen shirt. This is where the romance of Hublot began to shine—literally and figuratively.
Hublot Classic Fusion Titanium Blue with Diamonds (Dubai Edition) 38 mm
This is a rare watch spotted on a woman sporting it with gold jewelry. It is not available outside Dubai, we believe—if it’s available at all anymore.
Hublot Classic Fusion Titanium Green with Crocodile Strap
This is a 42 mm version of the lovely olive green Classic Fusion in titanium.
Hublot Big Bang Unico 44 mm in Stainless Steel
Here is a lovely example of how to wear a Hublot: pair it tonally with simple blue chinos and a white shirt.
Hublot Big Bang King Power 48 mm Arturo Fuente Limited Edition
This is an earlier collab watch between Fuente and Hublot and at 48 mm it is large and in charge.
AdF Creative Agency x Hublot Limited Edition Big Bang
Angola-based creative agency, AdF has had a long-standing relationship with Hublot, and this watch commemorates the relationship.
Hublot Big Bang Unico 44 mm
Another almost-blacked-out Big Bang looking the business. That spot of red is the thing, right?
Hublot Classic Fusion Time-Only
Women can rock a Hublot and come of as entirely demure, as was the case here. The 38 mm versions of the Classic Fusion are sleek and comfortable.
Hublot Classic Fusion with Diamond Bezel
Summery, bright, and fun—this timepiece with white accents was perfect in the Dominican.
Hublot Big Bang in Orange Ceramic 42 mm
Hublot was an early purveyor of ceramic timepieces and is often far ahead of the curve in exploring innovative material in Swiss watches. Now, it seems, everyone is doing it—but not often as boldly or brightly.
Hublot Classic Fusion Time-Only in Rose Gold
This straightforward Hublot is warm in rose gold, handsome with its dark dial, sophisticated in its form factor and inner technology, and nicely paired with a diamond bracelet.
Hublot Classic Fusion with Diamonds in Steel with Rubber
The woman wearing this watch carried herself with a classic grace that made this sporty rubber-strapped piece feel elegant.
Hublot Big Bang Chronograph in Titanium
Another classic from the Hublot catalog, this timekeeper looks tough and technical but is light on the wrist.
Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold and Ceramic
The gentleman wearing this watch was a long-time reader of Robb Report and a subscriber for the past 19 years. He chose a confident combination of cobalt ceramic mixed with Hublot’s proprietary and ultra-durable King Gold.
Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Shaped Meca-10
Here is another Hublot that is rarely seen in the wild. Currently, there are only three versions of this watch, and this isn’t one of them. Good stuff.
Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 in King Gold
This is one of Hublot’s more impressive watches, with its wild horizontal power gauge, which tracks 10 days’ worth of stored energy in the mainspring.
Hublot Big Bang Chronograph in Black with King Gold Accents
This gentleman chose a serious all-black chrono and paired it with these colorful and chill friendship bracelets.
Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Blacked Out
One of Hublot’s more sophisticated and—dare we say it—mellow watches, this Classic Fusion chronograph is 42 mm and sports a titanium case.
Hublot Big Bang King Power 48mm Arturo Fuente Limited Edition
We were at a meet-up of Hublot collectors who love Fuente cigars, so naturally previous editions of Hublot collaborations with Arturo Fuente were on hand.
Hublot Double-Wristing with Arturo Fuente and Big Bang Models
And why not wear one on each wrist?
Hublot Classic Fusion Time-Only
A daily-worn watch, by the signs of the well-loved bezel, this was a fitting end to our Hublot tour—one that lives on the owner’s wrist.
