Hublot reinterprets its original watch with the Classic Fusion Tributo 

In 1980, a gold watch paired with a black rubber strap challenged the conventions of Swiss watchmaking. Designed by Carlo Crocco, it marked the birth of Hublot and introduced an approach that would become the Maison’s signature Art of Fusion, bringing together materials in unexpected ways. Forty-six years later, Hublot returns to that founding design with the Classic Fusion Tributo, available in yellow or white gold. The new editions stay true to the original’s distinctive lines while incorporating the Maison's advances in watchmaking.

Created by Carlo Crocco under the Hublot name through his company MDM Genève, the original watch stood out for its porthole-inspired bezel, twelve exposed screws and pared-back dial. The Classic Fusion Tributo retains these defining features, along with the contrast between gold and black rubber that made the original so distinctive. 

The most significant change lies inside the case. While the 1980 model was powered by quartz, the new edition features an automatic calibre developed by Hublot, with a power reserve of approximately 60 hours. Visible through the sapphire caseback, the oscillating weight takes the shape of the Maison’s signature “H”. 

The two versions offer different interpretations of the original design. The yellow-gold model, paired with a black dial, stays closest to the 1980 watch, even retaining the MDM signature at six o’clock. The white-gold version, with its black onyx dial, takes a more understated approach, with an almost sartorial elegance. 

To mark the launch, Hublot is donating CHF 100,000 to the Main Dans la Main Foundation, established by Carlo Crocco in 1998 to support humanitarian and educational projects for vulnerable children and communities in need. The donation pays tribute to the Maison’s founder, connecting the watch’s origins with his wider philanthropic legacy.