Introducing the Hublot Classic Fusion Ferrari GT

Thanks to Mr Manzoni's vision of pure, unfettered design, it's meant the opportunity to create the "Perfect expression of the human-machine interface" in a series of high-performance, limited-series timepieces produced in partnership with Hublot - the latest of which is evocatively dubbed the Classic Fusion Ferrari GT.According to the accompanying brochure, "Driving long distances at high speed in comfort and with style is what the gran turismo spirit is all about." So, which would you rather, a ticking weight-bomb under the bonnet, or a supremely ergonomic, one-of-a-kind case design strapped to your elegantly bronzed wrist? Advertisement No contest, as the Tifosi might say.Each founded by an Italian with a reputation for both daring and delivering, supported by the necessary crafts and technologies to allow for genuine autonomy, it's a wonder it took Hublot and Ferrari so long to form a mutually beneficial relationship Advertisement With the help of Ferrari heir and Hublot fan Lapo Elkann an innovative deal was struck, which sees the watch brand offering a range of branded timepieces under licence as well as sponsoring its F1 team, the Ferrari Challenge series and numerous other national car and racing clubs Marking 70 years of Ferrari, it also represented the first time the Ferrari Styling Centre had worked on all elements of a watch's design.

Advertisement Now comes the latest expression of the two companies' category-defining ambitions in the new Grand Fusion Ferrari GT - a limited-to-2,000 series in titanium, 3dCarbon and "King Gold" that benefits from a no less novel, intricately constructed case Whereas the Techframe re-created the complex system of struts and rods that underpin a Ferrari sports car, the new GT model resembles more closely the smooth lines and ineffable elegance of the Prancing Horse at play - the natural environment for the gentleman "Grand tourist" and an important marker in what can be achieved in terms of modern, as opposed to merely heritage-inspired, design "They are complementary.

The inspiration of the Techframe comes from our La Ferrari hyper car, which is why I suggested we look under the skin of a Ferrari, at what I would call its 'intrinsic beauty', hidden aspects that add to the richness Here the idea was to arrive at a design without compromises So this a GT - gran turismo - interpretation, so it's more elegant, more sophisticated, but still a combination between elegant and sporty". Source