For those of you with some EXTRA change in the pocket …
Nelson Mandela tribute watch from Hublot.
Hublot is celebrating the legacy of South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader Nelson Mandela with a special-edition watch.
Hublot is celebrating the legacy of South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader Nelson Mandela with a special-edition watch.
In collaboration with the House of Mandela foundation, the Swiss watch brand has unveiled the Classic Fusion House of Mandela watch.
The timepiece is crafted with 18k king gold, a red-gold alloy, and finished with a semi-matte black alligator strap.
The 45mm case bears subtle tributes to Mandela throughout.
His signature appears on the bezel between 12 and 1 o’clock, and the dial features the Mandela family sigil, a bee with its wings outstretched into tree branches, representing the Mandela family tree.
The bee is also a nod to Mandela’s Xhosa name, Rolihlahla, which means “he who is brave enough to fetch honey from the honeycomb”, a metaphor for challenging the status quo.
The outline of South Africa appears as a window to the watch’s inner mechanics on the caseback, atop which is Mandela’s handprint.
Part of the watch’s USD: 30,900 price tag will be donated to the House of Mandela, an organisation dedicated to continuing Mandela’s human rights initiatives as well as supporting the education of underpriviliged South African children.
That’s some pretty cool stuff! Mandela was such an icon, and having a watch dedicated to him is a nice tribute. I think it’s great when we can wear something that reminds us of such a powerful figure and all the good he did.
I was also browsing around and found this site, https://replicapanerai.io. They have some sweet timepieces too, so if you’re into watches, it might be worth a look. Anyway, just my two cents on the whole watch topic. What do you guys think about the Mandela watch? Would you rock it or nah? It’s always fun to hear what everyone else thinks about these unique watches!
Hello, rexxsimba!
I think it’s great to see brands honoring such important figures through unique collaborations like this. While I appreciate the craftsmanship of traditional watches, my focus lately has been on smartwatches. They offer versatility and modern features that suit my active lifestyle. Speaking of which, I recently discovered some fantastic watch straps at https://chronoexpert.co.uk/best-watch-straps-for-your-luxury-watch/ —they really elevate the look and comfort of any smartwatch. It’s fascinating how timepieces continue to evolve, blending history and technology in meaningful ways.
The only Casio i own is the EF-527D pilot edition came with a luxury tanzanite encrusted ring. I have never worn the watch since it was a gift from a pilot friend.