CEO Rick Dela Croix provides insight on the state of the watchmaking industry, Bomberg’s role in it, and his recent partnership with Harley Davidson. Revolution Mexico takes advantage of his visit to present the Bomberg Skull Rider to get this exclusive interview. Read the full translated article here.
On May 29 and 30 in Boston, MA, Hublot joins together with Best Buddies and Super
Bowl MVP Tom Brady to support this weekend’s Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port
event. The annual walk, run and biking fundraiser raises money for Best Buddies
International, a volunteer program that creates friendship and employment
opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
On May 29, Hublot kicked off the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port two-day
event with a football game at Harvard Field, where New England Patriots
Quarterback, Super Bowl MVP, and Best Buddies Global Ambassador Tom Brady served
as quarterback for both teams in his first media appearance since the Super Bowl.
The stadium welcomed thousands of fans to watch the game, featuring TEAM Hublot,
as supporters and sponsors of Best Buddies coached the game from the sidelines.
Attendees included New England Patriot Julian Edelman, Congressman Joseph Kennedy
III, Dane Cook and more.
During halftime, Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe, Hublot JV President Rick de La
Croix, and Hublot US Managing Director Jean-Francois Sberro, joined Best Buddies
Founder Anthony Shriver, Tom Brady, and professional cyclists George Hincapie and
Christian Venda Velde, to unveil the innovative Hublot Best Buddies Cycling
timepiece – the Classic Fusion Chrono Aero Carbon. This 100-piece, limited
edition and ultra-lightweight watch is made completely of carbon fiber, designed
for cyclists, with a portion of proceeds benefitting the organization. The Best
Buddies logo, illustrated by iconic “graffiti” artist Keith Haring, is printed on
the case-back and is reflected in the red stitching on the strap and the colorful
ticks on the dial. The chronograph function allows a cyclist to time a race with
the push of a fingertip. It is a timepiece that perfectly complements the sport
of cycling.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
