Hublot and Arturo Fuente Cigars

Hublot and Arturo Fuente Cigars Unveiled Its Limited-Edition Collector’s Timepiece Series for the First Time in Florida

In October, Hublot Recognized Arturo Fuente’s 100-Year Anniversary with a Custom Timepiece Designed for Watch and Cigar Enthusiasts

Luxury Swiss watchmaker, Hublot, unveiled and presented the Hublot King Power “Arturo Fuente” collector’s timepiece series for the first time in Florida on Thursday, March 21, at the rooftop of The Betsy South Beach Hotel. The limited edition timepiece was originally unveiled in Dominican Republic on November 2, 2012. During this time, Hublot partnered with the world’s leading cigar brand, Arturo Fuente Cigars, to create a custom timepiece in honor of Fuente’s 100-year anniversary.

Arturo Fuente cigars

The event, which was co-hosted by Fraser Yachts, included complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a variety of cigars for guests to experience and enjoy, including one of the rarest cigars in the world, Opus X. Carlos Fuente Jr., president with Arturo Fuente Cigars, was in attendance to mix and mingle with guests throughout the evening.

Manny Iriarte, of Iriarte Photography & Design, Carlos Fuente Jr, president of Arturo Fuente Cigars & Michael Bulnes, of Selecta Magazine.

Only a few hundred of these custom watches are available, and depending on the exact model, they range in price from $20,000 – $40,000. What’s most appealing to cigar connoisseurs is that the watch comes in a cigar humidor along with 25 of the best, and rarest, cigars in the world, OpusX. While the majority of cigars are comprised of five tobacco leaves (wrapper, binder and three more leaves for filler), the Opus X has 9 leaves. Carlos Fuente Jr.’s explanation for the extra layers is simple, “So that in every puff, you will discover a surprise.”

King Power Arturo Fuente Limited Edition Collection Set.

Hublot’s last unveiling in Miami celebrated the brand’s limited edition Hublot King Power “305” timepiece, which took place in September at W South Beach Hotel & Residences. The King Power “305” Collection is a special edition timepiece, limited to just 40 pieces, and developed to honor “The Gateway to the Americas.”

The King Power “305” Collection. © hublot.com

The introduction and unveiling of Hublot’s masterpiece of technology, art and fusion was experienced by Miami’s top influencers and tastemakers, celebrities and special Hublot clients, including: Heat players; Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning, Mario Chalmers, Udonis Haslem, Joel Anthony, Norris Cole, Juwan Howard, James Jones; actress Gabrielle Union, Lisa Hochstein, Real Housewives of Miami; NFL’s Jeremy Shockey; musical artists Rico Love and Rick Ross; DJ Irie; and more.

About Hublot, the exclusive story of Fusion

“Hublot? A different way to progress” say those who know this unique Swiss watch company, where each and every moment moves forward to create the future at breathtaking speed. A dream, initiated and developed by Hublot’s Chairman Jean-Claude Biver with CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe, these two men are responsible for turning the Hublot brand into a genuine success story in which the Big Bang, King Power, Classic Fusion and Masterpieces represent the symbols of a constantly evolving tradition. From watch complications and revolutionary materials to world class collaborations such as FIFA World Cup™, Formula One™, Ferrari and the Miami HEAT with its captain Dwyane Wade, Hublot characterizes itself through the “Art of Fusion” philosophy, bringing tradition into the future. On a commercial level, the network of approved retailers has grown rapidly and currently stands at 800 points of sale and 58 exclusive boutiques around the world (Bal Harbour, Atlanta, Boca Raton New York/Madison, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Geneva, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Paris, London, Berlin, Moscow, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur, Ginza…). For more information, visit hublot.com.