# Hublot Revives 1980 Gold-Rubber Watch

> Hublot launches classic 1980 gold-rubber watch after 45 years.
- Title: Hublot Revives 1980 Gold-Rubber Watch · Robb Report | Shortify
- Summary: Hublot launches classic 1980 gold-rubber watch after 45 years. Hublot reintroduces its original 1980 gold-and-rubber watch as the Classic Fusion Tributo.
- Keywords: hublot, classic fusion tributo, gold and rubber watch, 1980, reintroduction, watch collection, Revives, Gold-Rubber, Watch, Robb Report
- Source: Robb Report — https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/hublot-revives-original-watch-in-new-classic-fusion-tributo-1238760659
- Author: Simon de Burton
- Published: 2026-10-15T23:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hublot, classic fusion tributo, gold and rubber watch, 1980, reintroduction, watch collection
## Hublot's 1980 Watch
Hublot revives its original 1980 gold-and-rubber watch with the Classic Fusion Tributo.
## Why This Watch Matters
The watch was created by Carlo Crocco's MDM brand in 1980 and later became a disruptive model.
## Hublot's New Approach
Hublot's Big Bang line gained popularity after Jean-Claude Biver launched it in 2005.
## Key takeaway

Hublot reintroduces its original 1980 gold-and-rubber watch as the Classic Fusion Tributo.