onzenuub 311 Posted December 11, 2009 The "BODE BANG", a Big Bang created for Bode Miller Hublot's partnership with the American skier Bode Miller is being sealed today with the launch of the "Bode Bang" in New York, in the presence of the legendary champion of the skiing world. The bad boy of skiing, and world champion in all disciplines in 2008, now has a Big Bang named after him! The partnership between the watchmaking brand and Bode Miller came about when the skier visited the manufacture's workshops for a photo shoot for the Kjus catalogue. Fascinated by the know-how and meticulousness of the watchmakers, he set out to craft his own watch. His meeting with Jean-Claude Biver, the CEO of Hublot, led to an immediate mutual understanding. Both passionate, direct men with an expressive and unconventional manner of speech, they quickly found a host of shared values. The talented, feisty and determined skier, and the inventive, exceptionally energetic boss both demonstrate great generosity through their involvement in supporting humanitarian causes. The creation of the Bode Bang presented today is the fruit of this bond: together, they decided to divert some of the watch's royalties to the Turtle Ridge Foundation, founded by Bode Miller and his family in 2005 (www.turtleridgefoundation.org) to share his success with those less fortunate in life, an ambition equally dear to Jean-Claude Biver and Bode Miller. “BODE BANG†technical specifications Case “Big Bang†diameter 44.5 mm in sandblasted black ceramic Bezel Sandblasted black ceramic with 6 H-shaped steel black PVD screws, sunken, polished and blocked Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflection treatment and Bode Miller’s signature at 9 o’clock Bezel lug Black composite resin Lateral inserts Black composite resin Back Sandblasted black ceramic with sapphire crystal Crown Steel black PVD, with natural black rubber insert Push-pieces Steel black PVD, rectangular, with natural black rubber insert Water-resistance 100 m or 10 ATM Dial White with black nickel applique indices and numerals Hands Faceted matt black Movement HUB4100 Mechanical chronograph with automatic winding Calendar Trapezoid aperture at 4.30, white background, shiny black numeral Power Reserve 42 hours Strap Adjustable black rubber with clasp in steel black PVD Clasp Steel black PVD Limited Edition 250 numbered pieces 01/250 – 250/250 Press Release 7th December 2009 Bode Miller & Celebrity Friends Participate in Hublot “Tennis Fusion†Celebrity Challenge To support Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program On Monday, December 7th 4-time World Champion skier Bode Miller launched the new Hublot limited edition Bode Bang watch through a celebrity tennis match at Sutton East Tennis Club in New York City. The Hublot “Tennis Fusion†Celebrity Challenge featured Bode Miller, 2-time tennis Grand Slam winner Justin Gimelstob, actor Sebastian Stan of TV’s Gossip Girl and Olympic fencing silver medalist Tim Morehouse in a doubles tennis match, with Hublot Managing Director Ricardo Guadalupe as umpire. The crowd was impressed with Bode’s well-honed tennis skills and when asked how he got so good he responded, “My family played a lot when I was growing up. If I wasn’t skiing professionally I think I’d be playing tennis.†The Gimelstob-Morehouse team won the match. The players gathered to support Bode’s relationship with the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program. Following the Hublot “Tennis Fusion†Celebrity Challenge, Bode led a basic tennis clinic with 50+ kids and then, on behalf of Hublot and The Turtle Ridge Foundation, donated $10,000 to the organization. Bode Miller and his family started The Turtle Ridge Foundation in 2005. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting health, diversity, and sustainable living through sports. In February 2009 Bode joined forces with Hublot to collaborate on design and development of the new Hublot Bode Bang limited edition watch. A portion of sales from the watch will go to The Turtle Ridge Foundation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted December 11, 2009 Looks like a white-dialed Hublot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 86 Posted December 12, 2009 Yet another overpriced fashion watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted December 14, 2009 that thing is hideous. yeesh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) that thing is hideous. yeesh! I don't think that thing will BODE well at all. Edited December 15, 2009 by ebzen02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kurcina 0 Posted December 29, 2009 that thing is hideous. yeesh! i concure ludicrously looking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted December 29, 2009 even oscar does not like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedzmaster 0 Posted April 13, 2010 Why are these BB watches so popular? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted April 13, 2010 What 'name' have they put on the dial this time? Who is Bode Miller? A skier, ahhhh, I see, well that makes a difference! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
