HUBLOT CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF LIMITED EDITION WATCH WITH THE PRINCE ’ S TRUST AT KENSINGTON PALACE ORANGERY
Swiss Haute Horology specialist Hublot revealed the new limited edition timepiece the ‘ Classic Fusion Chronograph Prince ’ s Trust ’ - a distinctive yet understated collectors timepiece featuring a 45mm case in polished and satin-finished titanium and blue sun-ray satin finished chronograph dial powered by the self-winding movement featuring a 42 hour power reserve .
The on-trend blue theme continues with the rubber and alcantara strap . The timepiece is completed by The Prince ’ s Trust logo shown at 12 o ’ clock .
Hublot has limited this timepiece to just 100 pieces available exclusively in the United Kingdom , with a portionofproceed sfromthesaleofeachonegoingdirectlytothePrince ’ sTrustcharity . Harrodswilllaunch the collection with exclusivity for 1 month from April 27th 2017 .
" We are delighted to partner with The Prince ' s Trust on this special project which strives to recognise and advance the full potential of disadvantaged young people in the UK and Ireland . As a leading yet relatively new Swiss watch manufacture , Hublot values the need to constantly invest in advancing innovation and securing a promising future , and we see the United Kingdom and Ireland as the perfect territory to put this vision in to practice with the important charitable work of The Prince ' s Trust ."
Ricardo Guadalupe , Hublot CEO
To mark the occasion of more than 40 years of supporting disadvantaged young people in the United Kingdom , Hublot has partnered with The Prince ’ s Trust to create a Special Edition charity timepiece the ‘ Classic Fusion Chronograph Prince ’ s Trust ’.
“ We are really excited to be working with Hublot on this unique partnership . The fundraising through this innovative collaboration will change the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable young people across the UK .”
Paul Brown , Director of Marketing and Communications
In recognition of this prestigious new philanthropic partnership haute horology watch brand Hublot hosted anex clusiveeveningatLondon ’ shistoricKensingtonPalaceGardens . Guestswereinvitedtoattendaprivate tour of the grandeur of The King ’ s Apartments , followed by a seasonal gala dinner held in the magnificent surroundings of The Orangery .
The exclusive Prince ’ s Trust edition was showcased inside the iconic Orangery framed by the Hublot “ H ” sculpted from blue hydrangeas , paying homage to the beauty of the grounds at Kensington Palace .
Hublot CEO , Ricardo Guadalupe , hosted the evening and was joined by special guests Paul Brown , The Prince ’ s Trust Marketing Director and Helen David , Harrods Chief Merchant . The event was compered by the charming and accomplished broadcast journalist and presenter Natasha Kaplinksy .
Also in attendance at the event was former England Football superstar Rio Ferdinand and Chelsea FC legends Nemanja Matic and Asmir Begovic . Hublot brand ambassador Maxime Büchi , creative designer and artist who worked on Hublot Sang Bleu watches , also joined the charitable event .
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