As the face of prestigious Swiss watchmaker Hublot, French footballer Kylian Mbappé owns some of the best timepieces on the planet. Here, we examine the finest tickers in his collection
By Joshua Hendren
When it comes to the watch world’s new, exciting, fashion-led horology, football royalty Kylian Mbappé is game. Recruited as an ambassador for Hublot in March of this year, the sporting sensation has already amassed an epic collection of the Swiss watch company’s most buzzy, blockbuster creations at the tender age of 23. So, let’s dip into Mbappé’s jewellery box and examine his most spectacular Hublot timepieces, from the gem-set Big Bang Unico Titanium Rainbow to skeletonized wrist candy in King Gold.
At the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
What better way to kick off a list than with this horological masterpiece? Following the FIFA World Cup Qatar match between France and Australia, the Paris Saint-Germain winger was photographed wearing his 42mm Hublot Spirit Of Big Bang King Gold, which features a skeletonized chronograph movement, sapphire dial and a satin-finished and polished 18K King Gold case.
At the Ballon D’Or in 2022
At this year’s Ballon D’Or, Mbappé opted for Hublot’s 41mm Big Bang Steel Diamonds ref. 341.SX.130.RX.114. Sculpted in stainless steel, the watch is highlighted by its glistening bezel, set with 126 diamonds.
At a UEFA Champions League press conference in 2022
Pictured here at a press conference ahead of a UEFA Champions League match against Juventus, Mbappé dons the 42mm Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium Rainbow.
Set with a twinkling spectrum of 170 gemstones, from tsavorites, rubies, amethysts and topaz to pink, blue, yellow and orange sapphires, the white gold creation sparkles in a kaleidoscope of colours.
At the 2022 NBA Draft
During the 2022 NBA draft, Mbappé captivated on the red carpet in his Big Bang Integrated King Gold featuring a polished and satin-finished 42 mm case.
Travelling in 2019
And, how could we forget this marvel? Here, Mbappé travels to Toulouse for the Ligue match between Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse FC wearing Hublot’s fiery Red Sapphire Big Bang Unico 45mm.
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