Hublot and Jeff Koons, two visionary forces renowned for transforming the ordinary, unveil a revolutionary collaboration that seamlessly merges watchmaking art with contemporary art; objects, time and symbols – transforming them into cultural icons. Available in three editions – mirror-polished stainless steel, red or blue anodized aluminum – the Classic Fusion Balloon Dog by Jeff Koons turns form into presence and time into something tangible.

The Classic Fusion Balloon Dog, inspired by Koons’s iconic mirrored balloon sculptures, translates the emotional language of inflatables into a radical object of horology. This unprecedented collaboration, limited to 200 pieces per edition, breathes new life into the iconic forms of Koons’ beloved Balloon Dog, transforming the sculpture into a captivating series of timepieces that redefine the boundaries of wearable art.

Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog (1994-2000), from his Celebration series started in the mid-1990s, takes a universally familiar object, the balloon animal and transforms it into something permanent. What is fragile, temporary and playful becomes monumental, precise and enduring. A fleeting childhood gesture is fixed into industrial perfection. This transformation defines Koons’ practice: elevating the ephemeral into the iconic through absolute control of form, scale and finish.

This logic resonates directly with Hublot’s approach to watchmaking. Since its founding in 1980 and the introduction of the original gold-and-rubber concept, later reinterpreted through the Big Bang in 2005 and the Classic Fusion in 2008, Hublot has consistently worked with time as a material, shaping the momentary into something that lasts beyond it.

“Translating Balloon Dog into the language of the Classic Fusion required far more than fusing an artwork with an existing watch. The challenge was to fundamentally reinterpret the architecture of the Classic Fusion through the visual and sculptural language of inflatable forms. Traditionally defined by its sleek and relatively flat profile, the Classic Fusion was entirely re-engineered to create the illusion of inflated volume and tension, as though each component had been shaped by air pressure,” stated Jeff Koons.

“Working with Jeff Koons on this project was both an artistic and technical adventure. What appears effortless and playful is, in reality, an extraordinary exercise in engineering, craftsmanship and detail. We challenged every construction principle of the Classic Fusion to create the illusion of inflation and volume while preserving the integrity of fine watchmaking. Every component was reimagined, reshaped and refined; milled on 5-axis CNC for a distinctive puffed form, then meticulously finished by hand to perfection. This project perfectly expresses Hublot’s philosophy: using the full mastery of horology in the service of emotion, aesthetics and innovation,” stated Julien Tornare, Hublot CEO.

Every element of the 42mm Classic Fusion Balloon Dog was reengineered through Jeff Koons’ visual language. The traditionally sleek architecture of the Classic Fusion was transformed with inflated geometries, soft domed surfaces and convex lines to create the illusion of a watch shaped by air pressure. The result is playful, irreverent and technically highly sophisticated, where high horology and craftsmanship converge to achieve an aesthetic that feels effortless and self-evident in its execution.

Inspired by Koons’ iconic reflective Balloon Dog, the watch reinterprets the Classic Fusion through a continuous language of roundness and air-filled volume. To create this sensation of volume and tension, multiple elements have been domed and reshaped, from the sapphire crystal and titanium screw heads to the convex “puffy” dial construction and sculptural case architecture. Every surface is reworked to preserve the illusion of internal pressure, extending through the smooth, padded metallic leather strap and softened attachment points. As a nod to both the dog and the balloon, signature details include a balloon-inspired crown in rubber-molded aluminum, a flexible decorative “balloon tail” at 10:30, a Balloon Dog-shaped seconds hand counterweight and inflated Super-LumiNova indexes and hands.

Available in mirror-polished stainless steel or polished anodized aluminum in striking red and blue, aluminum has been specifically selected for its ability to reproduce the vivid, saturated tones associated with Koons’ work. The complexity continues within the movement itself. Powered by a manufacture automatic caliber, it integrates a custom-designed tungsten oscillating weight with rounded, voluminous forms echoing the visual language of the case.

The Classic Fusion Balloon Dog continues Hublot’s philosophy of fusion through material experimentation and technical innovation. Presented in Balloon Dog-inspired packaging, the piece extends the concept of inflatable softness. The inflated dog is rendered in a chromed finish, colour-matched to each watch variation. Its rubber-effect painted surfaces echo the same tactile, playful codes that define the watch itself.

From its sculptural, air-inflated case architecture to its manufacture automatic movement, the Classic Fusion Balloon Dog by Jeff Koons is a powerful expression of the innovation, mastery and boldness that define Hublot. Conceived, developed and assembled at the Manufacture in Nyon, it conveys the quality and reliability of every watch it creates. This confidence is demonstrated through Hublot’s 5+5 warranty program, extending coverage to up to ten years; a commitment rooted in the brand’s conviction in every manufacture-made watch and the expertise of the teams behind it.

Limited to 200 pieces per edition, the Classic Fusion Balloon Dog is available at selected Hublot points of sale. It will also be presented in selected galleries, reinforcing the dialogue between contemporary art and watchmaking.

Few artists have transformed popular culture into iconography as profoundly as Jeff Koons. For over forty years, he has redefined contemporary art by taking everyday objects and elevating them through scale, transformation of material, craftsmanship with great precision and care. Known for works such as Balloon Dog, Rabbit and Puppy, Koons turns the ordinary into the extraordinary, the ephemeral into the permanent and the playful into the monumental. Beneath the reflective surfaces and universally recognizable forms lies a discipline rooted in the experience of feelings and sensation and a commitment to realizing a vision through execution. Behind their playful appearance lies a profound connection to human experience and our communal history, along with a celebration of this moment in time. His work revolves around themes of self-acceptance, empowerment, and transcendence. Mirror-polished surfaces, industrial precision and attention to detail have become his signature, transforming ephemeral objects into timeless iconic symbols.

In 1980 and for the first time, a watch dared to put a gold case on a rubber strap, turning the luxury watch world upside down in the process. Named for the porthole-shaped bezel with its exposed screws, Hublot was born and with it, the Art of Fusion.

In 2005 the brand took this exercise in creative thinking to a new level with the Big Bang and its iconic design, size and layered construction case. That same year, Hublot received the Best Design award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Since then, spurred by this revolutionary mindset, the Big Bang has never stopped reinventing itself. The twenty-first century has its first watch Icon.

The concept of fusion is omnipresent, the guiding principle for every collection. Big Bang timepieces reshape the geometries of time; Classic Fusion balances boldness and restraint, while the Exceptional Timepieces overwrite expectations to create unprecedented horological objects. With its disruptive approach of challenging convention, Hublot’s DNA is transcribed in the Unico, Meca-10 and tourbillon in-house calibers, to add another tier of meaning to the Art of Fusion.

Since 2026, Hublot’s commitment to technical excellence has been backed by an evolved warranty structure for eligible timepieces purchased from January 1, 2026 onwards, featuring a 5-year basic warranty and the possibility of an additional 5-year extension for eligible timepieces through the Hublotista program, provided the basic warranty is still active at the time of registration. This would extend the coverage up to ten years.

Alchemy is ingrained into Hublot and not just at La Manufacture. Magic can take place on a football pitch, producing partnerships with major events (UEFA Champions League and UEFA Euro™). Sometimes it happens at a concert, a basketball match, an artistic performance or at a unique gastronomic experience with Hublot’s family of starred Chefs. And so, the Hublot Vibes come to life, through shared moments of exaltation amongst the Hublotistas, its very own community of proud Hublot owners. The Art of Fusion goes beyond the tangible. It is a way of being, the Hublot way of life.

Reference	:	542.UR.8170.NR.JKN26
Limited edition	:	XX/200
Case	:	Polished red anodized aluminum with aninflated design, featuring a red rubber “dogtail” decor at 10:30
Diameter	:	42 mm
Thickness	:	11 mm
Water resistance	:	5 ATM / 50 m
Screw	:	H-Shaped polished Titanium with aninflated domed head
Glass	:	Transparent Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment, featuring a raised domed surface and rounded edge
Crown	:	Polished red anodized aluminum and red rubber crown, designed like a balloon's inflation valve
Case-back	:	Polished red anodized aluminum with an inflated design
Hands	:	Polished rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with 3D white Super-LumiNova inserts, and a polished rhodium-plated seconds hand featuring a bas-relief balloon dog counterweight
Bezel	:	Polished red anodized aluminum with an inflated design
Dial	:	Full dial with an inflated, polished red anodized aluminum, featuring domed appliques with 3D white Superluminova inserts, and a silver powdered Jeff Koons signature decal at 6 o'clock
Movement	:	HUB1710 Self-winding movement featuringanthracite ruthenium-treated bridges and main plate, a date display at 3 o'clock with a black disc and white numerals, and a polished rhodium-plated oscillating weight with an inflated effect
Thickness	:	3.7 mm
Diameter	:	25.6
Date	:	Window at 3H
Frequency	:	4 Hz 28'800 A/H)
Power reserve	:	50 hours
Components	:	185
Jewels	:	27
Bracelet	:	Red rubber base with a debossed metallic red leather insert featuring an inflated effect and tone-on-tone red stitching
Clasp	:	Stainless steel deployant buckle with an inflated design, featuring a polished red anodized aluminum decor plate
Prices	:	20,800 CHF • 24,600 EUR • 19,700 GBP • 25,100 USD

Reference	:	5542.UB.5170.NR.JKN26
Limited edition	:	XX/200
Case	:	Polished blue anodized aluminium with aninflated design, featuring a blue rubber “dogtail” decor at 10:30
Diameter	:	42 mm
Thickness	:	11 mm
Water resistance	:	5 ATM / 50 m
Screw	:	H-Shaped polished Titanium with aninflated domed head
Glass	:	Transparent Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment, featuring a raised domed surface and rounded edge
Crown	:	Polished blue anodized aluminum and blue rubber crown, designed like a balloon's inflation valve
Case-back	:	Polished blue anodized aluminum with an inflated design
Hands	:	Polished rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with 3D white Super-LumiNova inserts, and a polished rhodium-plated seconds hand featuring a bas-relief balloon dog counterweight
Bezel	:	Polished blue anodized aluminum with an inflated design
Dial	:	Full dial with an inflated, polished blue anodized aluminum, featuring domed appliques with 3D white Superluminova inserts, and a silver powdered Jeff Koons signature decal at 6 o'clock
Movement	:	HUB1710 Self-winding movement featuringanthracite ruthenium-treated bridges and main plate, a date display at 3 o'clock with a black disc and white numerals, and a polished rhodium-plated oscillating weight with an inflated effect
Thickness	:	3.7 mm
Diameter	:	25.6
Date	:	Window at 3H
Frequency	:	4 Hz 28'800 A/H)
Power reserve	:	50 hours
Components	:	185
Jewels	:	27
Bracelet	:	Blue rubber base with a debossed metallic blue leather insert featuring an inflated effect and tone-on-tone blue stitching
Clasp	:	Stainless steel deployant buckle with an inflated design, featuring a polished blue anodized aluminum decor plate
Prices	:	20,800 CHF • 24,600 EUR • 19,700 GBP • 25,100 USD

Reference	:	542.SX.0820.NR.JKN26
Limited edition	:	XX/200
Case	:	Polished stainless steel with aninflated design, featuring a grey rubber “dogtail” decor at 10:30
Diameter	:	42 mm
Thickness	:	11 mm
Water resistance	:	5 ATM / 50 m
Screw	:	H-Shaped polished Titanium with aninflated domed head
Glass	:	Transparent Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment, featuring a raised domed surface and rounded edge
Crown	:	Polished stainless steel and grey rubber crown, designed like a balloon's inflation valve
Case-back	:	Polished stainless steel with an inflated design
Hands	:	Polished rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with 3D white Super-LumiNova inserts, and a polished rhodium-plated seconds hand featuring a bas-relief balloon dog counterweight
Bezel	:	Polished blue anodized aluminum with an inflated design
Dial	:	Full dial with an inflated, polished rhodium-plated finish, featuring domed appliques with 3D white Superluminova inserts, and a brilliant white Jeff Koons signature decal at 6 o'clock
Movement	:	HUB1710 Self-winding movement featuringanthracite ruthenium-treated bridges and main plate, a date display at 3 o'clock with a black disc and white numerals, and a polished rhodium-plated oscillating weight with an inflated effect
Thickness	:	3.7 mm
Diameter	:	25.6
Date	:	Window at 3H
Frequency	:	4 Hz 28'800 A/H)
Power reserve	:	50 hours
Components	:	185
Jewels	:	27
Bracelet	:	Grey rubber base with a debossed metallic silver polymer insert featuring an inflated effect and tone-on-tone grey stitching
Clasp	:	Stainless steel deployant buckle with an inflated design
Prices	:	20,800 CHF • 24,600 EUR • 19,700 GBP • 25,100 USD