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India Today
|January 13, 2025
Big names, brighter wrists. Legends meet luxury with clockwork precision.

What happens when two worlds collude in the realm of haute horology? Pure magic. Our watchlist proves that great collaborations aren't just marketing stunts, but catalysts for creativity. When a cigar maker and a Swiss watch brand join forces, you get a gilded tribute to a legendary smoke. When a football club's signature pink finds its way onto a classic chronograph, you get a bold, pitch-perfect statement piece. And when moonlit seas, rocket-fuelled races, and pop art panache inspire watch dials, bezels, and straps, you get wearable stories that push the limits of design. We've handpicked these stunning cobranded models because they remind us that, in the right partnerships, one plus one doesn't just make two, it makes for unforgettable style.

Hublot's latest masterpiece, the Classic Fusion Chronograph Arturo Fuente King Gold, is a shimmering tribute to the storied Fuente Fuente OpusX cigar as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. This collaboration combines Hublot's watchmaking prowess with Arturo Fuente's legendary craftsmanship, resulting in a 42mm timepiece that is bold, elegant, and distinctive. Crafted in Hublot's proprietary 18-carat King Gold, its bezel is adorned with engraved tobacco leaves, nodding playfully to the Dominican landscapes where these coveted cigars are born. The rich green fumé dial, sporting the OpusX 25th anniversary logo, conjures imagery of lush forests and meticulous cigar-rolling traditions, making it a fitting homage to this famed cigar. Limited to just 50 pieces and housed in a lacquered humidor-style presentation box, the timepiece merges two worlds of luxurious indulgence. On your wrist, it offers a whisper of fine tobacco and a sparkle of gold that feels refreshingly original.
This story is from the January 13, 2025 edition of India Today.
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