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A cornerstone model reinterpreted in Yamamoto's all-black design language.
While Hublot’s Classic Fusion model might look tame in comparison to the brand’s muscular Big Bang quarterbacks, in 1980 it sent shockwaves through the industry. With its unorthodox combination of a gold 37mm porthole-shaped case with exposed screws in the bezel paired with a black rubber strap, Carlo Crocco’s Hublot (French for porthole) watch was such a hit that the name was adopted for the brand. Now known as the Classic Fusion, this cornerstone collection releases a new collaboration with Japanese fashion guru Yohji Yamamoto. The aptly named All Black Camo is a monochromatic black Classic Fusion rippling with textures and contrasts.
Yohji Yamamoto’s fashion brand made its debut in 1981, and his asymmetrical, androgynous black clothes with raw edges made a powerful statement against the colourful, over-the-top glamour of the day. Marking the fourth collaboration with the designer, Hublot applies the “all black” philosophy to its Classic Fusion.
A fusion of different materials and textures, the All Black Camo 42mm case with a thickness of 10.4mm is sheathed in matte microblasted ceramic, a sleek, high-tech material that absorbs light. The hallmark H-shaped screws have also succumbed to the monochromatic palette, now black-plated.
The black and dark grey mottled camouflage pattern on the dial is embossed for relief, with matte black faceted indices and black-plated hands. Even the date window has succumbed to the watch’s dark mood, with a black background and dark grey numerals. Inscribed in the lower half of the dial is Yohji Yamamoto’s signature.
A smoked sapphire caseback reveals glimpses of the MHUB1110 automatic calibre with its openworked rotor. Based on the Sellita SW300-1, this foolproof movement runs at 28,800vph and delivers a power reserve of 48 hours.
As you would expect, the rubber and fabric strap is black, as is the deployant buckle. A limited edition of 300 pieces, the Classic Fusion Yohji Yamamoto All Black Camo retails for CHF 10,500 / EUR 12,000 / USD 12,100 / GBP 9,900. More information at hublot.com.
