On the eve of the European Football Championship in France, for which Hublot is the Official Watch, the Swiss watchmaker brings together for the time of an anthology match two completely unprecedented teams. Two formations the likes of which football has never known and which fans have always dreamed of. In the words of Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, "We have all dreamed of forming an ideal team and seeing some of our favourite footballers play in the same colours. To see the two greatest opponents of all time come together for a legendary match and tremble with that same passion for football that drives us all is a real privilege. This match is one of the 'off the record' moments I could have chosen as my 'EURO moment'. A match that says a lot about the involvement and ties that Hublot has been weaving in the world of football for 10 years, combining its name with those of prestigious clubs, star coaches, football geniuses and top leagues". Hublot, which is known for its strong focus on football-related sponsorship, chose a prestigious location for this match. A few metres from the Louvre Museum, in the heart of the Palais Royal, next to the 'Buren columns', the gardens have seen their lawns trampled by two legendary teams. Take the two best players ever, ten legends and football stars; create two teams for an anthology friendly match that brings together footballers used to playing against each other. Telecast of an unprecedented event: the players enter the field, followed by Pelé and Maradona. After the first half, a penalty shoot-out in favour of the UEFA Foundation for the children. After 30 minutes of intense play, the match between Maradona's team (consisting of Trezeguet, Peruzzi, Ferrara, Materazzi and Seedorf) and Pelé's team (Ferdinand, Hierro, Dida, Crespo and Bebeto) ended in a draw, 8-8. In this European championship year, Hublot is a protagonist, marking time in all the matches. To this end, the House has created a watch that measures the duration of matches. Designed specifically for the world of football, the Big Bang Unico Retrograde Chronograph times the two regulation and extra time periods, indicates the real time, the elapsed time and the time of the match in progress. The Official Watch of UEFA Euro 201, it wears the colours of France, the country organising the 15th edition of this great event. All in red, white and blue, it is made in 100 pieces.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Big Bang Unico Retrograde Chronograph UEFA Euro 2016
Ref. 413.CX.7123.LR.EUR16 - Limited to 100 pieces
Big Bang Unico' case - diameter 45 mm, in polished and satin-finished black ceramic
Black ceramic bezel and satin finish with 'H' shaped titanium screws
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Side inserts in black composite resin
Black rubber and titanium crown with satin finish
Titanium push buttons with black and white rubber
Black ceramic back engraved with the limited series number
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inside and EURO 2016 logo
Blue and white multi-layered dial
Manufacture movement, Hublot UNICO calibre HUB1261, bi-retrograde, self-winding with central chronograph and column wheel
72-hour power reserve
Water resistance 10 ATM (100 m)
Black rubber and blue alligator strap with red and white stitching
Black treated titanium folding clasp
