With the most prestigious agreement with FIFA, Swiss watchmaker Hublot will serve as the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch for World Cup 2010 and 2014 (more information here). While the great event comes next month, Hublot is pleased to release the inaugural, official FIFA World Cup Watch. Only 100 numbered pieces are made available for the watch.

Almost sculptured entirely from 18K pink gold, the FIFA World Cup Watch features the brand’s newly introduced “Classic Fusion” case measuring 45mm. The satin-finished dial is protected by a sapphire crystal with inner AR-coating, in line with the monotone theme. At the 6 o’clock is a subtle tone-on-tone illustration of the prestigious FIFA World Cup Trophy, along with a date window at 3 o’clock. The Trophy is also in a larger drawing engraved on the solid-gold caseback. The new watch with no doubt demonstrates a perfect blend of sport and luxury.

The classic gold case houses an automatic-winding HUB1112 caliber. The 21-jewel movement beats at 28,800 vph and offers a power reserve of 42 hours. The bridges are satin-finished, bevelled & polished, with black PVD titanium screws and a rotor done in tungsten carbide with black PVD treated dimpled surface. The main plate sandblasted and rhodium-plated. An adjustable black Alligator Gummy strap adds the final touch to the watch.

Finally, I am surprised about the simplicity and understatement expressed by the new Hublot World Cup timepiece. However, no one can deny it is a good prelude for the coming World Cup 2010.