News On 8 June this year, the Yacht Club of Monaco (YCM), whose president is Prince Albert II, joined forces with Hublot in a unique watch partnership.
For Jean-Claude Biver, the General Manager of Hublot, "the Yacht Club of Monaco is synonymous the world over with prestige, luxury and glamour, but also sport, performance and all that is best in yachting. This image of fusion between essentially contradictory elements, entirely consistent with Hublot’s renaissance, is a unique opportunity for our company to strengthen its presence in the yachting world. With the Yacht Club of Monaco, we have found an ideal partner to express the concept of fusion, which today sees Hublot more dynamic than ever at an international level."
"Loyal to its tradition of excellence and exclusivity, the Yacht Club of Monaco does not seek multiple partnerships," explained Bernard d’Alessandri, its General Manager. "But the one we are celebrating today is special. Hublot is perfectly attuned to the quality sporting image of our club. We share common values and a resolute passion for the sea."
In an extension to the partnership, this year sees Hublot become the official timekeeper of the very popular Monaco Classic Week, a major event in the international calendar, which each year in September brings together off the coast of the Principality the finest vessels (yachts and motor cruisers) in the true spirit of traditional yachting. To celebrate the event, the Swiss watch manufacturer has designed a numbered limited edition of 250 models of its new Big Bang chronograph. On its black carbon dial, this timepiece features the red, white and gold emblem of the Yacht Club of Monaco, while the back cover shows an engraving of the YCM flagship, the Tuiga.
July 01, 2005
