The 28th edition of the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad took place this week, attracting international polo players and spectators to the Swiss Alpine town. The tournament, held in Gstaad, is regarded as one of the most prestigious polo events in the Alps.
Four international teams, each comprising four players, competed in the tournament. Matches were played across three rounds with four chukkers of seven minutes each. Hublot, the event’s official timekeeper since 2007, ensured precise match timing. Team Hublot drew attention this year with its petrol blue and mint green kit, inspired by the brand’s recent Big Bang Unico 42 mm and Big Bang One Click 33 mm watches.
The Big Bang Unico 42 mm houses Hublot’s MHUB1280 chronograph movement with a flyback function and column wheel. Developed entirely in-house and protected by five patents, the calibre reinterprets traditional watchmaking to improve performance and reliability. The Big Bang One Click 33 mm is distinguished by its smaller case and a bezel set with 36 diamonds, offering a feminine design. Both models are available in Petrol Blue and Mint Green ceramic.
After three days of competition, the Gstaad Palace team emerged victorious. Markus Graeff, Tommy Graeff, Francisco Fucci and Martín Podestá were each awarded a Hublot watch engraved with “Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad Winner.”
The event also featured Hublot brand ambassadors and guests including actors Cyril Metzger and Giuseppe Maggio, as well as entrepreneur Xenia Tchoumi. Attendees joined the traditional divot stomping between chukkers, helping repair the field by replacing clumps of turf displaced during play.
Julien Tornare, CEO of Hublot, highlighted the long-standing partnership between the brand and the tournament. “For 17 years, the partnership between Hublot and the Gstaad Polo has reflected common values that have fostered a deep and vibrant connection, driven by passion, friendship and trust. More than just a partnership, this relationship born of a shared vision has enabled the creation of experiences blending tradition and innovation, beyond sport and watchmaking. A true embodiment of the Art of Fusion, a notion shared by both this formidable event and the Hublot Manufacture,” he said.
