What to know | Hublot Classic Fusion Tributo: a 38mm case, black rubber strap and HUB1711 automatic movement

Hublot launches the Classic Fusion Tributo, with a 38mm case, black rubber strap and MDM lettering, revisiting the original design of the brand in 1980. The series is available in gold and platinum versions, equipped with HUB1711 self-winding movement and a power reserve of approximately 50 hours. The highlight is not the stacking of features, but how the metal, black surfaces and rubber create a clear contrast.

Gold case and rubber, extending from the starting point of the brand to the present

In 1980, Hublot used a gold case with a rubber strap, establishing a fusion vocabulary that has continued to develop since. The new work is not a re-sale of the original watch, but a re-production in terms of size, movement and details, allowing the historical outline to continue to exist as a contemporary product.

For those who are not familiar with the brand, you can first understand it from the material relationship: metal provides luster and clear boundaries, while black rubber pulls the outline in a more sporty direction. The two materials put together constitute the focus of this design. It cannot be regarded as just a gold formal watch.

MDM words leave historical clues on the dial

The new work presents MDM at six o’clock, echoing the signature of founder Carlo Crocco and early MDM Genève. Compared with a large number of text, scales and complex displays, this arrangement allows the dial to maintain a simpler vision while retaining details that are connected to the origin of the brand.

It should be noted that the official introduction of the gold model describes the dial with black paint and carbon effect. The specifications also list the black surface, not directly marked with black onyx. When reading different reviews, you should confirm the material with the specific model and official specifications. Do not infer that it is the same stone just because the color is dark black and shiny.

38mm and HUB1711, answer appearance and mechanical questions respectively

The Tributo watch has a diameter of 38 mm, which is different from the early starting point of 36 mm. Whether the size is suitable still needs to be considered together with the lugs, thickness and strap curvature; the same 38mm watch may have a different presence on the wrist in different case shapes.

HUB1711 is based on the Zenith Elite architecture. It is officially announced to be self-winding, with a power reserve of about 50 hours, and the H-shaped hollow rotor can be viewed through the sapphire caseback. These are movement and structural information and should not be confused with the quartz movement used in the early 1980s, nor should the energy storage hours be regarded as a guarantee of daily timekeeping accuracy.

Pay tribute to history, but also return to today’s usage methods

The gold model officially lists an 18K gold case, 100-meter water resistance and a black rubber strap. Actual maintenance and use should still follow the brand's instructions. The appearance, weight and market supply of different metal versions need to be confirmed one by one. The selling price or spot stock in Taiwan cannot be estimated just by using the series name.

You can read it firstHublot official Tributo specifications, and then compare the size with your usual clothing. The observational value of this watch is how a relatively simple outline preserves material contrast and brand memory; those who like minimalist dials can see the difference between it and other Classic Fusion versions from the white space, MDM and strap relationship.