Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold Falcao

       What do you get in case you mix the Hublot Aero Bang and the Classic Fusion? The Classic Fusion Aero Chronograph (Chrono), of work. For 2013, Hublot releases this new model relatives in both titanium and 18k red gold that is a pleasant combination of successful product lines. This might be the less intense modern-looking skeletonized chronograph watch that you are looking for.




      Speaking of skeletonized chronograph watches, how lots of are you able to think of? Right, not lots of. Six or so years ago Hublot debuted the Aero Bang version of the Large Bang that took a Large Bang case and skeletonized the dial and movement. It was a popular seller from the beginning and was released when skeletonized dials were all the range. To an extent they still are, and the trick to a nice skeletonized watch is that is beautiful but also legible. You'll find watches that do both to be rare. Hublot gets around the legibility issue (for the most part) by placing applied hour indicators and large hands on the dial. A lot of the time, the hands blend in with the exposed movement.

      The calibre 1155 has a 30 minute chronograph and the date in addition to the time. It may be difficult to tell, but the date is read at the 6 o'clock position. Hublot goes heavy on the grays and metal colors in this movement. I think the idea is going for a contemporary industrial look  which is the case with most Hublot movements. Hublot began skeletonizing the Classic Fusion recently with the Classic Fusion Extra-Thin Skeleton (hands-on). You'll notice there how much they take an angular and technical approach to skeletonization. Opting for a more contemporary look versus floral and Arabesque designs which other horology houses are known to engrave in to their skeletonized movements.

       Speaking of movement, the Classic Fusion Aero Chronograph contains the Hublot caliber 1155 automatic movement that looks lovely when cut up. Movements such as this appear to have been designed from the ground up to be exposed.Different finishes and materials help the movement elements pop out when you look through the dial. Having said that, the movement as seen through the back of the watch through the sapphire caseback window is standard with no skeletonization. The only matchless detail on the back of the movement is the custom Hublot automatic rotor.

      While the Classic Fusion Extra-Thin Skeleton is offered in both 45mm and 42mm wide case sizes, the Classic Fusion Aero Chronograph is only 45mm for now, and likely to stay that way. Hublot isn't keen on tiny chronographs. Recall that the original Large Bang was 44mm when it debuted and was thought about large. Nowadays 45 or 46mm is the new 44mm (assuming lug size is kept in check).

In going with the Classic Fusion theme, the Aero Chronograph case isn't wild looking like the King Power or newer 45mm-wide Large Bang. In lieu, you have mostly metal and graceful curves with only a few bezel screws and their composite resin between the bezel and the remainder of the case. It is nice to get that Hublot look without having to think about materials like carbon fiber and other exotics. a mostly metal watch, and something that is the way you like it. For 2013 the Classic Fusion Aero Chronograph is available in either titanium or 18k red gold, but I have a feeling that other materials might come later if the collection proves to be a success. I am thinking perhaps steel and ceramic might creep their way in.

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