20 Years of Collaboration: Hublot Unveils Classic Fusion Special Edition for Kapoor Watch Co.

When a brand’s partnership lasts two decades, it tends to move beyond business into something closer to creative alignment. Hublot and Kapoor Watch Co. have arrived at that point. To mark 20 years of collaboration, the Swiss manufacture has introduced a 30-piece India-exclusive edition: the Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic King Gold Special Edition.

At first glance, the watch sits comfortably within Hublot’s familiar design language: architectural and unmistakably bold. The 45mm case is rendered in satin-finished and polished black ceramic, its surface texture contrasting against 18K King Gold accents on the crown, pushers, and H-shaped bezel screws. In true Hublot fashion, the gold accents juxtaposed against a sporty silhouette lend the timepiece a feel of modernity while being grounded in classic proportions. The contrast is deliberate: gold against ceramic, an articulation of the brand’s ‘Art of Fusion’ philosophy. 

The openworked dial exposes the HUB1155 self-winding chronograph movement beneath a sapphire crystal. The calibre beats at 4Hz, with a 48-hour power reserve. In keeping with the Aerofusion line, the architecture of the dial remains clean despite its skeletonised construction — registers are sharply recessed, and the legibility remains uncompromised.

For Kapoor Watch Co., which first collaborated with Hublot on a limited edition in 2017, this release reflects the brand’s growing presence in India’s maturing luxury landscape. “Hublot has always held a special place for us as a brand, and whenever we mark a milestone at Kapoor Watch Co., it is only fitting for us to celebrate with Hublot,” said Raunaq and Prateik Kapoor, Directors at Kapoor Watch Co. “Our first collaboration with Hublot was in 2017, commemorating Kapoor Watch’s 50-year legacy, and today, this second special edition is not just symbolic of the partnership between Kapoor Watch and Hublot, but of the shared passion and commitment we both stand for.”

Julien Tornare, Hublot’s CEO, echoed the sentiment, “We believe in the power of collaboration to achieve excellence through innovative and creative solutions. This exclusive watch edition celebrates our longstanding relationship with Kapoor Watch Co. and is a continuation of the previous special edition launched in 2017. This timepiece celebrates our shared commitment to excellence and creativity.”

What makes this watch significant isn’t the scarcity, though only 30 exist, but what it represents: a chapter in the story of Indian watch collecting. David Tedeschi, Hublot Managing Director for Middle East & Africa, India, and Latin America, highlights India as a market defined by curiosity and discernment. “India is a country where passion for watchmaking is deeply felt, and where a new generation of collectors is emerging with great curiosity and appreciation for fine craftsmanship,” he added.

The Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Ceramic King Gold  captures what both brands have built together over two decades: a shared belief in innovation and an understanding that some partnerships, much like a finely made watch, are designed to stand the test of time.

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