Hublot Miami Archives - Pieric Rick De La Croix

President Rick De La Croix and Hublot’s Exclusive Viewing of UNICO

September 23, 2014admin

UNICO, the latest addition to the Big Bang Collection, was released recently in the Atlanta Market at an exclusive party at the Hublot Atlanta boutique, which is located in the Phipps Plaza.

Special guests at this viewing included Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe, Hublot President of the Americas Rick de la Croix, Atlanta Councilman Kwanza Hall, and NBC’s ‘Biggest Loser’ Dolvette Quince. Guests sipped cocktails offered by Moet & Chandon and they enjoyed food from Davio’s.

UNICCO’s iconic design features a column wheel chronograph and a dual horizontal coupling which is visible on the dial side. It was designed and produced completely within Hublot’s workshops. The UNICO is available with the arresting beauty of King Gold, King Gold Ceramic, Titanium, and Titanium Ceramic.

The exquisite collections, from the sporty Big Bang to the elegant Classic Fusion timepieces, are sold at The Hublot Boutique in Atlanta– just in time for the holiday season!

President Rick de la Croix at Lea & Roy Black’s Annual Charity Gala

September 23, 2014admin

The Blacks’ Annual Gala, Roy and Lea Black’s star-studded philanthropy event, returned for a nineteenth year this last weekend. With red carpet arrivals followed by a Grey Goose Vodka cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and silent and live auctions, this gala benefits The Consequences Charity and their Teach for America, Breakthrough Miami and Big Dreams for kids. It raised more than $12 million.

The auction items included Jeffrey Rackover jewelry, a walk-on role in an upcoming Michael Bay movie, a 2013 Range Rover (one-year lease), a Hublot Watch that was donated by Pieric Rick de la Croix, and his wife, and much more. Guests enjoyed performances by Flo Rida and the American Idol winner Taylor Hicks,DJ Trouble and Whi5ker5 with the Illbots.

“This year’s gala was one of our best,” beamed Lea Black. “The performances were over the top. We are very grateful to the guests for their support of a cause that benefits so many teens that have so little.”

Celebrity guests included Helio Castroneves, Jonathan Cheban, Bernard Hopkins, Joanna Krupa & Romain Zago, Sammy Sosa, Dennis Rodman, Sofia Milos. Gabrielle Anwar, Lance Bass, Karent Sierra, Inés Rivero, and Lisa & Lenny Hochstein.

High Charity: Re-launch of The Mourning Family Foundation

September 22, 2014admin

Yesterday in Miami Beach, MFF board members, donors, fellow haute philanthropists gathered for a luncheon at Prime 112 to announce the new name, new website www.mourningfamilyfoundation.org, rebranding and stellar board of The Mourning Family Foundation, formerly Alonzo Mourning Charities.

Board members include Stephen Boucher, Shakim Compere, Ralph Patino, Linda Coll, Salo Grosfeld, Michael Fux, Allen Furst, Albert Dotson Jr, Rick De La Croix, Ron Book, Jerry Powers and Tracy and Alonzo Mourning who have all undertaken the fiduciary responsibility of raising 3.4 million dollars a year to fund all MFF programs which include the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine Program.

Guests were treated to a very special menu curated by Myles Cheftz, owner of Prime 112 and delicious cocktails by Xante. BMW was also on hand with their latest 750Li and 760 Series, who transported the Mourning’s to the event.

Next up for the Mourning Family Foundation: the 11th Annual Hats Off Luncheon on May 7th, 2013 at Parrot Jungle in Miami Beach. You are all invited to attend!

Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber & Rick De La Croix in Haute Living

September 22, 2014admin

New cover of Haute Living featuring an interview with Pieric Rick De La Croix.

Life is a beach for former supermodel Cindy Crawford and her enterprising husband, Rande Gerber. The couple sat down with Haute Living to discuss their passions and successes.

Though blessed with superstar friends and successful businesses, this couple stays grounded. “She’s still a small town girl at heart. The most important thing to Cindy is her family and making sure that we’re all happy,” Cindy’s husband Gerber said.

In this issue we also talk with Pieric “Rick” de la Croix, the man who brought Hublot, HYT and other premium watches, known for arresting beauty, to the Americas and Miami. We also get to know Jessica Goldman, the daughter of the late Tony Goldman (Goldman Properties) who made South Beach and Soho what they are today.

Pieric De La Croix at the HUBLOT ‘305’ Launch in Miami

September 22, 2014admin

Picture of Pieric Rick De La Croix at the 305 Hublot release party. — Pieric Rick De La Croix and Co.

On September 26, Swiss watch brand Hublot arrived at the West South Beach Hotel to launch the new “305” timepiece, a model whose arresting beauty is dedicated to Miami.

And to celebrate the occasion, CEO Ricardo Guadalupe and President of Latin America Pieric Rick de la Croix were joined by Miami HEAT stars Juwan Howard, Dwyane Wade, James Jones, Udonis Haslem, Mario Chalmers, Norris Cole, Joel Anthony, former teammate Alonzo Mourning, music producer Rico Love, Rick Ross, HEAT resident DJ Irie, Gabrielle Union, Romero Britto, Lisa Hochstein of The Real Housewives of Miami and her husband Lenny, and many more.

Event Recap: Hublot and Rick De La Croix Launch ‘305’ Timepiece at W South Beach

September 19, 2014May 27, 2021admin

Last night, Swiss watch brand Hublot came to the W South Beach Hotel and Residences for the launch of the arresting new ‘305’ timepiece, a model dedicated to the city of Miami.

And to celebrate the occasion, CEO Ricardo Guadalupe and President of Latin America Rick de la Croix were joined by HEAT resident DJ Irie, music producer Rico Love, Gabrielle Union, Rick Ross, Romero Britto, The Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein and her husband Lenny, Miami HEAT stars Dwyane Wade, Juwan Howard, Udonis Haslem, Mario Chalmers, Joel Anthony, James Jones, Norris Cole, former teammate Alonzo Mourning, and more.

Rick De La Croix Presents the HEAT with Congratulatory White Hot Big Bang Timepieces

September 19, 2014admin

Picture of Congratulatory White Hot Big Bang Timepiece with Rick De La Croix — Congratulatory White Hot Big Bang Timepiece

Since the Miami HEAT earned the title of 2012 NBA Champions, we’ve revealed everything from where the players celebrate to what they drink, and a lot more.

Now we’re showing you the White Hot Big Bang timepiece that Rick de la Croix, President of Hublot Latin America gave to the HEAT players and franchise members to honor their victory.

Dwyane Wade, the Hublot Brand Ambassador, joined Pieric “Rick” de la Croix during the event. He shared with owner Micky Arison kind words for his HEAT family: “When it came down to choosing where I wanted to play for the rest of my career, for me it came down to being a part of a family.” Wade added, “When I sat down and thought about it, Miami is my family. Thank you for making me a part of your family.”

Close Up: Hublot Big Bang Unico FIFA WC Official

September 19, 2014admin

Rick_De_La_Croix_Pele — Pelé showcases the Hublot Big Bang Unico FIFA WC Official Watch.

With just over a week to go till the World Cup kicks off, we look at the official watch of soccer’s biggest event!

The Big Bang Unico Bi-Retrograde Chrono by Hublot is The Official Timekeeper Watch of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

The arresting ceramic version of the FIFA WC Official Watch, the Big Bang Unico Bi-Retrograde Chrono Ceramic Carbon with Pele and Rick De La Croix. — The ceramic version of the FIFA WC Official Watch, the Big Bang Unico Bi-Retrograde Chrono Ceramic Carbon.

This watch, known as the Big Bang Unico FIFA WC Official, is produced in two limited editions: 200 in ceramic and 100 in King Gold. The caseback is stamped with the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, commented, “Hublot is very proud to be the Official Timekeeper of the FIFA World Cup. This is the most important event on the planet, and its official watch is a Hublot Big Bang! All the fooball fans on all the continents will now recognize this timepiece as the symbol of the World Cup Brazil!”

The one and only Pelé, known as the King of Football, added, “I’m so thrilled to see how Hublot has managed to put together the passion for football and the fervor of Brazil into such an extraordinary piece. I can’t wait for World Cup competition to start!”

Yes, the arresting beauty of the Hublot watches beat the beauty below with (not the wife of) Hublot President Pieric Rick De La Croix.

Picture of Rick De La Croix, Pelé and Ricardo Guadalupe pose with Carnival-themed dancers at a Hublot Loves Football event. — Rick De La Croix, Pelé and Ricardo Guadalupe pose with Carnival-themed dancers at a Hublot Loves Football event.

Haute 100

September 19, 2014admin

Rick de la Croix
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
Company: Hublot
Industry: Watch
What Makes Them Haute:
Hublot Americas’ exclusive partner, Pieric “Rick” de la Croix, opened the Hublot Boutique in Bal Harbour. This high-end store has become the best-selling watch boutique in that upscale mall. Hublot is the official watch of choice for the Miami Heat, with the Dwyane Wade-inspired King Power 305 and 3 Ray Allen-inspired watches to support diabetes research. The de La Croix worked for The Dixie Group and Tag Heuer in Geneva before launching his own distribution firm that distributes such renowned brands as Hublot, HYT, Zenith, and Graham.

Hublot and Rick De La Croix Raise 500G for Diabetes Research

September 19, 2014admin

Picture of Ray Allen and the Hublot Team and Pieric Rick De La Croix — Ray Allen and the Hublot Team pose with the Miami Heat’s NBA Championship trophies

Hublot’s exclusive partner in the Americas, Rick de la Croix, said, “I am honored to be a part of this collaboration with Ray Allen. Not only is Hublot able to raise funds for a worthy cause, but we are able to collaborate with a great man, father, athlete and partner. I couldn’t be more proud of the timepieces we created together and am thrilled to be a part of finding a cure for this disease that effects Walker Allen and so many others everyday.”

Shannon also remarked, “We are elated that our inaugural Ray Allen Golf Classic and Ray of Hope Ladies Luncheon, our first event in Miami, was such an enormous success. The support that we received from our presenting sponsor and partner, Hublot, exceeded every expectation. Grateful, thankful, honored… these words do not accurately express our gratitude for their commitment to raising awareness and funds for the JDRF and DRIF in honor of our son, Walker.”