Hublot has unveiled a limited edition watch to benefit the foundation of renowned Hongkong American martial artist, Bruce Lee who turned 75 this year. In conjunction with Bruce Lee foundation, the “Spirit of Big Bang for Bruce Lee” was presented in Hong Kong during the “Legend Never Dies: Bruce Lee 75th anniversary Memorial Exhibition.”
The exhibition which held from Nov 23rd to 29th was divided into two themes, “Retrospective of Movies” and “Treasures of Bruce Lee,” the latter containing an original collection of Lee’s most iconic pieces, including his tang-style kung fu jacket, a genuine copy of the “Way of the Dragon” script, and the name card of Bruce Lee Martial Art Studio.
The “Spirit of Big Bang for Bruce Lee” watch features a cylindrical glass photo frame featuring Bruce Lee’s classic kung fu postures. A tonneau-shape case in all-black micro blasted ceramic contains the in-house HUB4700, automatic winding skeletonized movement. The watch comes with a 50-hour power reserve, and is limited to 75 pieces worldwide. At 4:30, the date display window is visible, while the chronograph displays seconds at 9 o’clock, minutes at 3 o’clock and hours at 6 o’clock. Black and gold alligator leather sewn on natural rubber forms the unique strap of the watch, calling to mind the iconic colours of the legendary martial artist.
Bruce Lee through the innovation of different martial art styles created a new spirit : Jeet Kune Do. Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot said Hublot has built a memorial exhibition and created a watch as a tribute to the pioneer of an era, an immortal legend,”
This memorial piece for his 75th Anniversary was inspired by the dragon pattern on Bruce Lee’s desk.
Watch a piece of the action in the video below.
