Luggage lothario Rimowa has teamed up with Swiss watch brand Hublot and acclaimed band Depeche Mode to release Big Bang Depeche Mode “The Singles” Limited Edition, a creative collaboration that supports charity: water’s efforts to bring clean water to the developing world.
One of the best-selling musical acts of all time, Depeche Mode have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have played to more than 30 million fans since their formation in 1981.
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In tribute to their achievement, Hublot has unveiled a collection of 55 unique pieces – one for each Depeche Mode single – of its Big Bang Unico model, which will be presented in a Rimowa customised cabin size Topas Stealth suitcase in anodized black aluminum, complete with a Depeche Mode vinyl single and certificate of authenticity signed by the band.
Each of the Hubolt timepieces will boast on its dial a disc that partially shows the image of the record cover it represents, which is reminiscent of the very first model produced by the partnership between Hublot and Depeche Mode.
The back of each watch features the entire cover of the single as well as the charity: water logo. These two elements are imprinted on the sapphire of the glass opening onto the famous automatic UNICO movement. Produced by the Hublot manufacture, it provides a power reserve of 72 hours.
Each piece will be fitted with a strap in a colour specific to each model, completed with cuff straps in the same hue, and rock-and-roll-inspired rubber studs. This accessory is perforated on its back, so as to showcase the glass on the back of the watch and its movement.
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A Roland JP-08 synthesiser will also accompany each timepiece. The Roland JP-08 is a limited-edition synth module from the Roland Boutique series, paying homage to and recreating the sounds of the legendary Roland Jupiter 8 synth, used by Depeche Mode throughout the years.
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