The new Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Taupe might be my favourite Hublot… ever
Available in two sizes – 42mm and 45mm – this online-exclusive drop is the fourth instalment in Hublot's Essential series, which spotlights single-colour watches in strictly limited runs. It could be one of the brand's best watches.
Following the sell-out success of the grey editions, Hublot has now gone taupe. A moody, modern blend of grey and brown that's suddenly everywhere in the watch world.
We've seen similar shades on recent releases from Rolex, Seiko and A. Lange & Söhne, and it makes perfect sense. Taupe pairs beautifully with everything, and Hublot's take feels totally on trend without trying too hard. It's genderless, seasonless, and most importantly, easy to wear.
The watch itself keeps things classic. You get the usual polished and satin-finished titanium case, a six-screw bezel, sunray taupe dial, and that signature fabric-and-rubber strap in matching tones.
It's powered by a self-winding movement with a 48-hour power reserve and offers 5ATM of water resistance. Nothing wild – just clean, pure watchmaking.
And that's what makes this one special. Hublot can do flashy – we know that – but the Classic Fusion Essential Taupe shows it can also do refined. It's sleek without being boring, stylish without being shouty. Basically, if you've ever liked the idea of a Hublot but not the attention that comes with wearing one, this might be the watch for you.
Quietly confident, thoughtfully designed and just a bit different, the Classic Fusion Essential Taupe might be my favourite Hublot to date.
At $8900 in the US and £7300 in the UK, it's not exactly an impulse buy, but for a limited edition Hublot in titanium, it's surprisingly reasonable. And as with all Essential editions, it's only available through Hublot's website, which keeps things exclusive without making you chase a boutique allocation.
Liked this? Tudor's latest limited edition chronograph is built for pro cycling
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Forbes
16 minutes ago
- Forbes
Another Look: Shanghai Henlius Shares Hit A Near Five-Year High
Investigators and global collaborators gathered at the Henlius reception during the annual meeting ... More of the American Society of Clinical Oncology held in Chicago May 30-June 3 this year. Last Tuesday I posted an interview by Forbes China with Jason Zhu, the CEO of Shanghai Henlius Biotech. Zhu said he sees more growth ahead for the drug maker based on a pipeline of cancer and ophthalmologic drugs, as well as expanded international partnerships. The company has had a good stretch since. Its Hong Kong-trade shares soared by almost 7% on Thursday from a day earlier to HK$55.95, their highest close in nearly five years. They eased back to HK$55.90 on Friday, but have risen 145% in the past year. This past week, the company announced EU GMP certification for the production lines of two drug candidates, accelerating their market entry prospects there; it also unveiled a new licensing partnership with HanchorBio. On June 27, Henlius's board approved a package of stock options and restricted stock units for Zhu and other key staff. Hong Kong-traded shares in Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical – which owns more than 60% of Shanghai Henlius – have trended upwards along with the Zhu-led company. They closed at HK$17.08 on Friday, compared with HK$15.92 on June 24.
New York Post
16 minutes ago
- New York Post
Shannon Sharpe still hasn't legally responded to bombshell sexual assault lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe's legal team has not filed a response to the sexual assault lawsuit filed earlier this year, which created national headlines for days. The complaint had been filed in court in Nevada in April and alleged that Sharpe had assaulted, sexually assaulted, committed battery, sexual battery and had intentionally inflicted emotional distress on a woman in her 20s with whom he had a nearly two-year relationship. Sharpe, 57, has denied the claims and called the lawsuit a 'shakedown' in a statement released shortly after the suit had been filed. Advertisement Since the initial blitz of headlines, the case has gone quiet, but Pro Football Talk reported on Sunday that Sharpe has not filed a response to the civil complaint and that a hearing on three different motions would take place on July 9. Shannon Sharpe attends Netflix & WWE 'Monday Night RAW' Brunch at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 21, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images for Netflix It's scheduled for 10 a.m. local time and had originally been set to take place on June 30. Advertisement The report noted that responses are usually due within 30 days of being served and that extensions can be granted out of courtesy among lawyers. Reps for Sharpe's legal team did not immediately return The Post's request for comment. Shannon Sharpe at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Variety via Getty Images Sharpe's lawyer, Lanny Davis, had told reporters during a press conference in April that Sharpe would file a counterclaim against the woman, who Sharpe's legal team identified, but who The Post has not named. Advertisement Davis had also said at the time that Sharpe had offered the woman 'at least $10 million' in a settlement and called it a 'big surprise' when the case was filed. The plaintiff alleged that several times at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, Sharpe had assaulted her. Davis claimed that the woman had been trying to commit 'a classic definition of blackmail' by filing the suit before Sharpe signed a massive podcast network deal that had been reported to be for more than $100 million. The plaintiff is being represented by Tony Buzzbee, who represented more than 20 women against Deshaun Watson during his extensive sexual assault case in 2021.
CBS News
17 minutes ago
- CBS News
Maywood man charged with carjacking, hitting taxi driver with car, attacking woman in the Loop
A man was charged with carjacking and hitting a taxi driver with their own car before crashing it and attacking a woman in downtown Chicago on Friday. Maurice McDowell, 43, of Maywood, was charged with three felonies, including attempted murder, vehicular hijacking, and aggravated battery to a peace officer. He was also charged with five misdemeanors, including assault, battery, and three counts of resisting a peace officer. Police said on Friday, just before midnight, a carjacker [McDowell] forcefully pulled a 36-year-old man out of his vehicle near Madison and Wabash. He then hit the victim with the taxi before crashing it. McDowell also hit a 53-year-old woman in the face after crashing the vehicle, according to police. Officers found the suspect blocking the street on Wabash a short time later, and he began fighting with police and resisting arrest. The taxi driver was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in serious condition. The woman suffered minor abrasions and was also taken to Northwestern for treatment. McDowell is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Monday. The video above is from a previous report.
