Santa Clause returns to Nyon!
When it comes to good causes, I am an unapologetic pain the ass. And that it is why it is so fantastic to see the folks at Hublot bring Christmas a bit early, with perhaps the greatest gift of all, the gift of more time, possibly even the gift of life for some of the earth's most vulnerable, and therefore valuable animals. And to see that instead of the cynical value of death and trophies, Hublot and SORAI see the true value of these amazing animals, that they are far too valuable to be anything BUT alive.
This is the Big Bang SORAI From Hublot -
Okay, longtime readers of Tempus Fugit know that I love rhinos and elephants. I have a particular soft spot for organizations working to save them.
So BRAVO SORAI for the work you are doing to save rhinos, and BRAVO Hublot for your willingness to step up and support this very important venture.
Now for better or worse, I am an English Teaching Social Worker (yes, there is such a thing) so the closest I get to wearing an Hublot is during press visits at BaselWorld. But with this type of a partnership, with this type of stewardship of an important cause? Well for once I can say that if I had the means, I would be purchasing one of these right away! And those of you out there who know me, when it comes to rhino and elephant conservation, I am not given to false hyperbole.
The Big Bang Unico SORAI is limited to 100 pieces. My further understanding is a portion of each piece sold will go to help fund the efforts of SORAI.
Here are the pertinents on the watch:
PRICE (On 23rd of September 2019)
22’900 CHF 23’800 EUR 24’100 USD 19’900 GBP
Here is the rest of the info, straight from Hublot -
When it comes to good causes, I am an unapologetic pain the ass. And that it is why it is so fantastic to see the folks at Hublot bring Christmas a bit early, with perhaps the greatest gift of all, the gift of more time, possibly even the gift of life for some of the earth's most vulnerable, and therefore valuable animals. And to see that instead of the cynical value of death and trophies, Hublot and SORAI see the true value of these amazing animals, that they are far too valuable to be anything BUT alive.
This is the Big Bang SORAI From Hublot -
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| Courtesy of Hublot |
So BRAVO SORAI for the work you are doing to save rhinos, and BRAVO Hublot for your willingness to step up and support this very important venture.
Now for better or worse, I am an English Teaching Social Worker (yes, there is such a thing) so the closest I get to wearing an Hublot is during press visits at BaselWorld. But with this type of a partnership, with this type of stewardship of an important cause? Well for once I can say that if I had the means, I would be purchasing one of these right away! And those of you out there who know me, when it comes to rhino and elephant conservation, I am not given to false hyperbole.
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| Courtesy of Hub-lot |
Here are the pertinents on the watch:
REFERENCE
411.CZ.4620.NR.SOA19 Limited to 100 pieces
CASE
Microblasted beige ceramic Diameter: 45mm Thickness: 15.45mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM (100m)
CASE-BACK
Microblasted beige ceramic Engraved “LIMITED EDITION” XX/100
BEZEL
Microblasted beige ceramic
DIAL
Matte beige skeleton “LIYONGBO” applique at 9 o’clock
Beige lacquered appliques with white luminescent
411.CZ.4620.NR.SOA19 Limited to 100 pieces
CASE
Microblasted beige ceramic Diameter: 45mm Thickness: 15.45mm
Water resistance: 10 ATM (100m)
CASE-BACK
Microblasted beige ceramic Engraved “LIMITED EDITION” XX/100
BEZEL
Microblasted beige ceramic
DIAL
Matte beige skeleton “LIYONGBO” applique at 9 o’clock
Beige lacquered appliques with white luminescent
MOVEMENT
HUB1242: UNICO Manufacture self-winding chronograph
Frequency: 4 Hz (28'800 A/h) Power reserve: 72 Hours No.of Components: 330 Jewels: 38
HUB1242: UNICO Manufacture self-winding chronograph
Frequency: 4 Hz (28'800 A/h) Power reserve: 72 Hours No.of Components: 330 Jewels: 38
STRAPS & BUCKLE
Black rubber with camouflage décor or beige velcro strap
Black PVD titanium with black ceramic insert deployant buckle clasp
Black rubber with camouflage décor or beige velcro strap
Black PVD titanium with black ceramic insert deployant buckle clasp
PRICE (On 23rd of September 2019)
22’900 CHF 23’800 EUR 24’100 USD 19’900 GBP
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| Courtesy of HUBLOT |
Act with Hublot to conserve rhinoceroses,
a biodiversity emergency
Two-thirds of rhinoceros species may disappear in our lifetime, which would be an irreversible loss for our planet; and its main cause is poaching. Hublot has committed to a partnership with Kevin Pietersen and SORAI – Save Our Rhino Africa India – to conserve rhinoceroses threatened with extinction. This commitment takes the form of the Big Bang Unico SORAI, from which a large proportion of the funds raised from sales will be directly paid to Care for Wild for the care and conservation of orphaned baby rhinoceroses, and to the South African National Parks agency to reinforce their nocturnal surveillance capabilities using airborne thermal intelligence tools. In buying the time piece, 100 people will thus become involved in this initiative undertaken by Hublot on the recommendations of SORAI.
a biodiversity emergency
Two-thirds of rhinoceros species may disappear in our lifetime, which would be an irreversible loss for our planet; and its main cause is poaching. Hublot has committed to a partnership with Kevin Pietersen and SORAI – Save Our Rhino Africa India – to conserve rhinoceroses threatened with extinction. This commitment takes the form of the Big Bang Unico SORAI, from which a large proportion of the funds raised from sales will be directly paid to Care for Wild for the care and conservation of orphaned baby rhinoceroses, and to the South African National Parks agency to reinforce their nocturnal surveillance capabilities using airborne thermal intelligence tools. In buying the time piece, 100 people will thus become involved in this initiative undertaken by Hublot on the recommendations of SORAI.
"The illegal trade in rhino horn and poaching was one of the subjects debated in Geneva last August during the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), demonstrating the urgency with which action is now needed. Staying ahead of poachers is a race against time, every time. Using innovative technologies such as thermal intelligence, surveillance teams can stay ahead of the poachers. We are proud and delighted to support Kevin Pietersen’s SORAI organisation in this goal for our future generations and global biodiversity."
Ricardo Guadalupe CEO Hublot
Ricardo Guadalupe CEO Hublot
"This collaboration between Hublot and SORAI has allowed us a platform to give huge amounts of visibility to an incredible cause, on a global scale. By partnering, we are doubling the voices on this cause - and I'm so pleased that Hublot is now supporting the rhinos and their conservation quest. I’m looking forward to future and sharing the amazing story of SORAI with the world."
Kevin Pietersen Founder of SORAI
Kevin Pietersen Founder of SORAI
Big Bang Unico SORAI
Symbolic of the alliance, this 45-mm ceramic dial has donned the sandy tones of the sumptuous African bush and houses the image of a white rhinoceros. Strapped onto a matching NATO bracelet, the Big Bang Unico SORAI can express its commitment with personality by adopting the camouflage style of the second bracelet, made of rubber. The selective vulcanisation technology produces motifs in long-lasting colours that are perfectly drawn with an accuracy of a tenth of a millimetre, a first in the watchmaking world. This timepiece will be released as a special edition of 100 models.
The largest rhinoceros sanctuary in the world
Care for Wild, founded in 2001 by Petronel Nieuwoudt, is the largest rhino orphanage and sanctuary in the world. Its mission is to ensure the continued existence of these species for our future generations. When it is left alone because its parents have been killed by poachers, an orphaned baby rhinoceros has virtually no chance of survival. Care for Wild ensures their protection, growth and well-being in secured environments that are equipped with 24/7 video surveillance and communication networks, watched over by mobile units, dogs and their masters who are trained to counter poachers, and with aerial support.
South African National Parks
This body created in 1926 manages the 19 national parks in South Africa, including the most majestic, Kruger National Park, with its 20,000 km2 of animals roaming freely. Thanks to the funds obtained, South African National Parks will be able to acquire nocturnal airborne thermal intelligence technology, additional and efficient means to fight against poaching. Its teams will thus be able to localise rhinoceroses, intervene more rapidly, and protect the greatest number of these mammals sought after for their invaluable horns.
Symbolic of the alliance, this 45-mm ceramic dial has donned the sandy tones of the sumptuous African bush and houses the image of a white rhinoceros. Strapped onto a matching NATO bracelet, the Big Bang Unico SORAI can express its commitment with personality by adopting the camouflage style of the second bracelet, made of rubber. The selective vulcanisation technology produces motifs in long-lasting colours that are perfectly drawn with an accuracy of a tenth of a millimetre, a first in the watchmaking world. This timepiece will be released as a special edition of 100 models.
The largest rhinoceros sanctuary in the world
Care for Wild, founded in 2001 by Petronel Nieuwoudt, is the largest rhino orphanage and sanctuary in the world. Its mission is to ensure the continued existence of these species for our future generations. When it is left alone because its parents have been killed by poachers, an orphaned baby rhinoceros has virtually no chance of survival. Care for Wild ensures their protection, growth and well-being in secured environments that are equipped with 24/7 video surveillance and communication networks, watched over by mobile units, dogs and their masters who are trained to counter poachers, and with aerial support.
South African National Parks
This body created in 1926 manages the 19 national parks in South Africa, including the most majestic, Kruger National Park, with its 20,000 km2 of animals roaming freely. Thanks to the funds obtained, South African National Parks will be able to acquire nocturnal airborne thermal intelligence technology, additional and efficient means to fight against poaching. Its teams will thus be able to localise rhinoceroses, intervene more rapidly, and protect the greatest number of these mammals sought after for their invaluable horns.
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