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Hublot

King Biver

A unique titanium and ceramic carbon split-seconds chronograph wristwatch with foudroyante and rubber bracelet, made especially for Jean Claude Biver on the occasion of his 60th birthday

Estimate
CHF10,000 - 20,000
€9,200 - 18,400
$10,300 - 20,600
CHF62,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Hublot
Year
2009
Case No
840'342
Model Name
King Biver
Material
Titanium and Ceramic Carbon
Calibre
Automatic, cal. HUB 414, 40 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Rubber bracelet
Clasp/Buckle
Hublot folding clasp
Dimensions
48mm. Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
Catalogue Essay
This watch is unique! A variety of matte tones combine from the dial to the strap, and all the eye can see is…black! This King Power Foudroyante All Black was made especially for Jean Claude Biver by Hublot employees and presented to him on 20 September 2009 for his 60th birthday. Mr Biver then generously donated the watch to a charity auction where the hammer price was a multiple of the retail price of the standard model.

Engraved “Unique Piece N° 1/1” on the caseback, the present watch distinguishes itself by the unique “King Biver” inscription on the rotor. “King Power Foudroyante All Black” was designed under the unique Hublot “All Black” concept, also described as “invisible complete visibility”. This piece exemplifies the qualities of Hublot’s design and succeeds in combining tradition with the visionary creativity of the 21st century. The chronograph Rattrapante Foudroyante movement adds a special dynamic to this 48mm timepiece. Designed in matte black ceramic fitted with a rubber bracelet, the watch is comfortable, flexible and extremely resistant. Water resistant up to a depth of 100 meters.

Hublot

Swiss | 1980
Hublot was founded by Carlo Crocco in 1980 and named after the French word for "porthole," which resembles their iconic bezel design. Hublot's first watch followed three years of research and was the first wristwatch to be fitted with a natural rubber strap. The brand's most recognizable watch today is the 'Big Bang', which was first launched in 2005 upon the arrival of CEO and shareholder Jean-Claude Biver. Other noteworthy models are the 'Classic Fusion' and 'King Power'. 
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