So, I’ve been seeing a lot of those Hublot watches lately. They’re pretty flashy, and I got curious about who’s behind them. Like, who owns this brand?
First, I did a simple search to get the basic idea. I found out that Hublot is a Swiss watch company, which makes sense, right? The Swiss are known for their watches. It was started by a guy named Carlo Crocco back in 1980. What’s interesting is that he was Italian, not Swiss. And the name “Hublot” is actually French, meaning “porthole”. Kind of a mix of cultures there.
Digging Deeper
Then, I wanted to know more about this Carlo Crocco dude. Turns out, he came from a family that was already in the watch business, the Binda group, making Breil watches. So, he wasn’t new to this whole watchmaking thing. Then I learned that Hublot isn’t independent anymore. It’s owned by this huge French luxury group called LVMH. They own a bunch of fancy brands, so it makes sense that they’d want a luxury watch brand in their collection. They bought it in 2008.
Who Runs the Show?
Of course, I got curious about who’s running Hublot now. I found out the CEO is a guy named Ricardo Guadalupe. He’s been in the watch industry for like 30 years, so he’s definitely not a newbie. I read somewhere that he was into Swiss watches since he was a kid. Cool, right?
What Makes Hublot Tick?
I also looked into what makes Hublot watches special. I saw that they make these fancy “Big Bang” chronographs that are a big hit. They’re made in this big factory near Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Pretty impressive, huh? Also, these watches are not cheap. The price is a bit lower than Rolex’s.
Putting It All Together
- Hublot was started by an Italian guy, Carlo Crocco, in 1980.
- It’s now owned by the French luxury group LVMH.
- The CEO is Ricardo Guadalupe, a guy with a long history in the watch industry.
- They make these fancy watches in Switzerland, and they’re known for their “Big Bang” collection.
So, there you have it. That’s what I found out about who owns Hublot. It’s a mix of Italian design, Swiss craftsmanship, and French business, all wrapped up in a luxury watch brand. Pretty interesting journey, right?
