Conceptualising the immensity of the sky, the earth and the sea is an inspiring challenge for these pioneers of style and performance that are Garage Italia and Hublot. Who better to evoke the theme of the elements than Lapo Elkann, his team and their ideas lab, a custom shop where style meets the transcendence of movement in the ceaseless pursuit of perfection. Exploration, innovation and technological feats attune the innate passion of these two partners driven by the challenges they constantly address.
"The conquest of the infinite Sky, Earth and Sea... the ultimate adventurer's dream is brought to life in Lapo Elkann's workshop. Perfectly interpreting Garage Italia's codes to make them our own is a principle that underpins all of our developments, and none more so than this one. The bezel in sky blue ceramic is an exclusive marker of this approach," said Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot.
Born from the artistic collaboration between Garage Italia and Hublot, the Classic Fusion Chronograph Garage Italia marks the start of a brand new collaboration with no shortage of projects for the future. In this first of a three-part concept entitled "Sky, Earth, Sea", enthusiasts will recognise the idiosyncratic style of Lapo Elkann and the innovative approach of Hublot, fused within this 45mm timepiece.
"Garage Italia marries traditional expertise with Italian excellence in a contemporary style which is often ground-breaking – my vision of la Dolce Vita. Pushing the limits of possibility – a freedom and a mindset that align us with Hublot," said Lapo Elkann, Founder and Artistic Director of Garage Italia.
Hublot and the Italian design team have completely revamped the chronograph movement, adorning it with the signature symbols of the Milanese brand. Encircled by the first ever bezel in sky blue ceramic, the dial wraps the Italian logo in undulating shades of azure that recall the deep waters of far-flung archipelagos. The ceramic case, decked out entirely in Garage Italia blue, complements the full rubber strap finely patterned with imaginary ocean waves.
This collector's timepiece will be available from May 2019 in a limited edition of just 100 pieces.
