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Old 28 October 2017, 08:40 AM   #3
JorgeCCW
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This might help , posted by a friend in another forum :



The Company…

- Hublot is a relatively young brand (30+ years) and some value historic brands
- Hublot really “broke out” ~ 10 years ago under JC Biver’s leadership & later LVMH capitalization
- Hublot is the king of the constant cycle “limited editions” differentiated by marketing/fashion
- Hublot is the king of events, celebrity/corporate endorsements and hype which offends some

The Products…

- Hublot is known for combining case/bracelet materials and not movements
- Hublot is associated with the “Big Bang” many of which feel is a APRO homage
- Hublot makes many large, “showy” pieces which puts off some
- Hublot uses ETA 7750/2892-A2 in much of their lines which offends some at the price-point

So you have a nexus of a flamboyant, marketing driven company, with little history, who produces large, showy watches associated with fashion/popular culture; many of which have very little horological value but are material and case driven. All of the Unico caliber based pieces are quite large (45.5-48 mm) and the movement is still relatively young (<5-years). This combination of elements, together with who they are competing against at their various price points offends the sensibilities of many WIS.

Contrary to WIS opinion, they are well managed, industry success story. They are also quite popular among customers of luxury brands, their quality of their products is excellent and so is their level of service. If someone likes a Hublot watch, I see no reason not to get it. In the end, it’s a piece of “Man-Jewelry”. If it makes you happy, by all means get it.




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