For the love of cricket: Hublot’s special ‘Ashes Edition’ chronograph

For the love of cricket: Hublot’s special ‘Ashes Edition’ chronograph

Hublot which has been associated with the International Cricket Council for three years now, has just unveiled the limited edition Classic Fusion Chronograph that is the perfect symbol of an undying passion for cricket. Dubbed ‘The Ashes’ edition, this timepiece celebrates the extension of Hublot’s association with ICC further upto 2020 and was unveiled by former Australian Captain Michael Clarke during an exclusive event held at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. The watch has a unique dial that has cricket symbolism stamped all over it, in the form of hands of shaped like a bat the shape of a bat and, at 12 o’clock, a triple applique referring to the stumps. The sapphire glass caseback carries the Ashes Series logo while the leather strap flaunts triple white saddle stitching as a nod to the cricket ball. Twin oversized chronograph counters reside at the 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock markers whilst a subtle date window can be found at the 6 o’clock mark. Only 32 units of this unique limited edition chronograph will be created, each carrying a price tag of AUD 16,200 (approximately $12,300).