Baselworld 2012: Hublot Classic Fusion Extra-Thin Skeleton Watch

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Baselworld 2012: Hublot Classic Fusion Extra-Thin Skeleton Watch
by Kyle Stults on February 14, 2012

For 2012 Hublot will broaden its “Classic Fusion” collection with a new extra-thin, skeleton dial watch — available in a couple different metals. In recent years I really like what Hublot has done with the Classic fusion line — recall last year’s Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph or 2010′s Classic Fusion “FIFA” edition, both outstanding looking watches. But, while this new piece is impressive with its nice thin profile and clean movement lines (seen from the back-side), the dial side lacks that “wow” factor for me (the skeletonization work is too generic & lacking character) and is instead hard to read. Priced at £12,200 and £25,000. Check out both the stock photos and some live pics that I have. And tell me what you think — yay or nay on this one?

Hublot Classic Fusion Extra-Thin Skeleton Watch

1,000 pieces in titanium and 500 pieces in King Gold (red gold)

45mm satin-finished titanium or King Gold case, manual-wind skeleton movement (90 hrs power reserve), small seconds at 7 o’clock

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I find them elegant but they would be expensive if those numbers were dollars!
And I’m not so sure about those movements. They don’t look as though a lot of handwork was applied…