Hublot has created the Classic Fusion House of Mandela model, created in partnership with the foundation of the illustrious human rights defender's family, The House of Mandela. A tribute to this exceptional character, who died in 2013 at the age of 95, the watch is made in King Gold in two versions: a 45 mm male model and a 42 mm female model set with 35 diamonds (totalling 1.15 carats) on the bezel. A special series limited to just 95 pieces, like Nelson Mandela's age at his death. The dial is engraved with the Mandela family icon, the bee and its forked wings, symbolising the many branches of the Mandela family tree.
Part of the proceeds from the sale of the watches will be donated to the foundation to contribute to the education of children in South Africa, one of the charitable projects of The House of Mandela.
Classic Fusion House of Mandela
References 511.OX.0200.LR.MDL15 (45 mm version)
511.OX.0200.LR.1204.MDL15 (42 mm version with diamonds)
Limited editions of 95 in total
Classic Fusion' case - Diameter 45 or 42 mm. 18K King Gold, polished and satin-finished
18K King Gold bezel engraved with 'Mandela's' signature, 6 mirror-polished titanium screws, over 35 diamonds (1.15 carats) for the 42 mm version
Polished 18K King Gold crown with Hublot logo
18K satin-finished King Gold dial with engraved 'House of Mandela' logo
Sapphire crystal with interior/exterior anti-reflective treatment
Satin-brushed 18-carat King Gold back with engraved 'Special Edition, 1 OF 95' and African continent as well as 'It's in our hands' on the sapphire crystal with interior anti-reflective treatment
Water resistance 5 ATM or approx. 50 metres
18K King Gold and polished and facetted 5N Gold hourmarkers and hands
Movement
HUB 1112 Self-winding mechanical movement (45 mm)
HUB 1110 Self-winding mechanical movement (42 mm)
Date at 3 o'clock
Power reserve approx. 42 hours
Semi-matt black alligator strap with black stitching and black 5N Gold polished and satin-finished rubber