The Gentleman Magazine Issue 15 | June 2019 | Page 11

HUBLOT LAUNCHES THE OFFICIAL ICC CRICKET WORLD
CUP 2019 WATCH AND ANNOUNCES CRICKETING LEGEND
PAT CUMMINS AS A NEW FRIEND OF THE BRAND
Famous Swiss Watchmaker, Hublot proudly welcomes
Australian sporting icon, Pat Cummins, as a new Friend of
the Brand for Australia and New Zealand.Representing a new
era of Australian sports people, Patrick Cummins was quickly
identified as a future star, becoming the youngest player ever
to earn a central contract with Cricket Australia at aged just
17. Through hard work, skill and determination, Pat Cummins
strived to victory throughout his career and was this year
named winner of the 2019 Allan Border Medal (Cricketer
of the Year) and is the first Australian bowler to top the ICC
Test bowling rankings in 13 years. Cummins is welcomed into
the prestigious Australian Hublot family, alongside former
National Australian Cricket Team Captain, Michael Clarke
and former Australian professional footballer, Tim Cahill -
representing the brand both globally and locally. The Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph ICC Cricket World
Cup 2019 timepiece is the second cricket watch created by
Hublot. The first was produced in limited series for the ICC
Cricket World Cup 2015, which was won by Australia. The
timepiece features a number of characterful design touches to
mark the association.
I am proud to partner with such a prestigious brand as Hublot,
who celebrate and support cricket globally. I am honoured
to be in the company of international sporting legends that
the brand recognise and share similar values of being bold
and brave. Pat Cummins - CO VICE-CAPTAIN OF THE
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CRICKET TEAM The Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph ICC Cricket World
Cup 2019 timepiece is limited to 100 pieces, available now in
Australia. Hublot is the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch
of this summer’s festival of cricket, which begins on May 30
when the tournament hosts and top-ranked side England take
on South Africa. During the tournament’s six-week schedule
this summer, the 10 qualifying teams will all play each other
in a round-robin format. In total, there will be 48 matches. The
final will be played on July 14 at Lord’s in London, the iconic
home of cricket. Hublot will time each 50-over match.
This announcement closely follows the unveiling of Hublot’s
limited edition Classic Fusion Chronograph ICC Cricket
World Cup 2019 timepiece and announcement of former
England captain Kevin Pietersen as a Friend of the Brand at
Baselworld 2019 - officially cementing Hublot’s position as the
official Timekeeper and Official Watch of this summer’s ICC
Cricket World Cup 2019, taking place in England and Wales
later this May.
The grey and red detailing found in the dial, satin-finished
and polished ceramic bezel and leather and rubber strap are
inspired by the colour palette of this year’s event logo; the
hands of the twin counters for the chronograph minutes and
small seconds are shaped like cricket bats; the triple appliqué
hour marker at 12 o’clock mirrors the three wooden stumps
guarded by a batsman; and the sapphire case back is decorated
with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 logo.
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