Check out the $5,800 Hublot watch that referees are wearing at the World Cup
Published on Dec 01, 2022 at 4:57 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Dec 01, 2022 at 4:57 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This is the Hublot Big Bang E FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
As the long and slightly convoluted name suggests, it is the World Cup’s official timepiece.
And that means you’ll see it in every single World Cup game.
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Based on the Hublot Big Bang E, the brand’s first smartwatch, it is powered by Google’s Wear OS, which means it incorporates Google Play and Google Wallet.
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The watch will be worn by all 129 match officials officiating games for the entire length of the 2022 World Cup.
The list includes 36 referees, 69 assistant referees and 24 video officials.
By the way, for the first time World Cup’s history, there will be six female referees.
This particular timepiece is adorned with the color of Qatar’s flag.
Qataris call it ‘Al Adam’ and it is basically a deep, rich shade of maroon.
But don’t worry if maroon’s not your favorite color because Hublot allows you to customize it with the colors of any flag you like.
The bad news is the watch is not exactly cheap, it costs $5,800.
About Hublot
Founded in 1980 in Switzerland by an Italian businessman, Hublot is now part of the LVMH family.
The same company that also owns Givenchy, Fendi, TAG Heuer, Bulgari and Tiffany & Co. among others.
The brand is mostly known for the Big Bang chronograph, by far the brand’s best-seller.
In addition to the World Cup, Hublot is also the official ‘timekeeping’ partner of the English Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.
About the 2022 World Cup
The 22nd FIFA World Cup is taking place in Qatar.
It began with the inaugural Qatar vs Ecuador game on November 20, and it will end on December 18.
The final will be played at Lusail.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
