When
Carlo Crocco, founder of distinguished Swiss watch brand
Hublot, created the first gold watch fitted with a natural black rubber strap, it was a pretty bold move. The watch's 1980 debut laid the base for the brand's current multi-million dollar global operation and changed watch manufacturing forever. Hubolt has continuously supported nonprofit sport-oriented organizations through limited edition timepieces including the
Manchester United and
Ayrton Senna Foundations, and this year, the 30-year-old company debuted yet another collaboration with the world of sports. Their latest, a partnership with America's most successful alpine ski racer,
Bode Miller, features a mechanical chronograph in sandblasted black ceramic casing accented with a white dial, black nickel appliqué numerals and their signature adjustable rubber strap. Most important, a portion of sales from the watch will go to the
Turtle Ridge Foundation, a non-profit organization created by the Miller family dedicated to supporting environmental initiatives and youth athletic programs. The 250 numbered pieces are available for special order at
Cellini New York.
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