Hublot is owned by LVMH (France, EPA: MC), which acquired the brand on 19 May 2008.[1][2] Hublot was founded in 1980 in Nyon and was independent until 2008.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Hublot was the first house to pair a gold case with a rubber strap, which was considered close to vandalism in 1980 and is now common. LVMH acquired it in 2008, and its name is French for porthole. LVMH owns it, and its Big Bang model, launched in 2005, mixed gold, ceramic, carbon fibre and rubber in a single case in a way the industry had avoided.
LVMH acquired Hublot, the first house to pair a gold case with a rubber strap, which was considered close to vandalism when it did so in 1980. Its name is French for porthole. The price was not disclosed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Hublot?
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The parent company of Hublot is LVMH, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Hublot Swiss or French?
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Hublot originated in Switzerland in 1980, but it is owned today by LVMH, which is headquartered in France. So Hublot is a Swiss-origin brand under French ownership.
When did LVMH buy Hublot?
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LVMH completed its acquisition of Hublot on 19 May 2008, after announcing the deal on 1 April 2008.
Who owned Hublot before LVMH?
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Hublot was an independent company from its founding in 1980 in Nyon until LVMH acquired it in 2008.
Is Hublot still owned by LVMH?
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Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Hublot is still owned by LVMH. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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