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PJ S · 5 March 2019, 10:33 AM

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Nice one, Steve — hope it proves irresistable over the long term too.

PattayaHammerTime · 5 March 2019, 08:08 PM

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I'm getting the Titanium Classic Fusion 45mm Chrono delivered tomorrow. tried on again and couldn't resist.

that's a fantastic piece! Enjoy and lets see some pics

andresrrcf · 5 March 2019, 11:42 PM

As some members have mentioned, Hublots are fun pieces to keep around ( I do), as long as you get them pre-owned, and at a substantial discount. I like my APs very much, but my BB Unico Carbon gets a lot of wrist time, specially when I’m playing sports as it is very light.

Star Ferry · 6 March 2019, 04:37 PM

Hublot's market is not watch nerds. Their customers don't know -- or don't care -- about the resale value. They also don't know or care which brand originated the bezel/case design.

wow445 · 6 March 2019, 05:29 PM

I recently went to the boutique in Vegas cause my coworker really likes them, and I gotta say, checking out all the pieces, it's starting to make me think twice. I've always though of Hublot watches to be for the "bros" but like many said, a lot of them are just fun. Some uses some pretty crazy materials. If I was really into flashy watches, the all sapphire case is pretty damn amazing.

walds11 · 6 March 2019, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wow445

I recently went to the boutique in Vegas cause my coworker really likes them, and I gotta say, checking out all the pieces, it's starting to make me think twice. I've always though of Hublot watches to be for the "bros" but like many said, a lot of them are just fun. Some uses some pretty crazy materials. If I was really into flashy watches, the all sapphire case is pretty damn amazing.

Agreed. Hublot's strength is design and materials execution. Check out their ceramic models. Pretty cool stuff!

RRGHOST1 · 6 March 2019, 10:09 PM

They had a deal with Manchester United at one time but I think United have moved to Tag Heuer.

kunlun · 6 March 2019, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RRGHOST1

They had a deal with Manchester United at one time but I think United have moved to Tag Heuer.

Tag and Hublot are owned by the same group, so likely a move to shore up Tag sales.

dmb359 · 7 March 2019, 12:04 AM

I wouldn't say they're hated, probably just less people love them. For the most part, a lot of their watches are on the large and bulky side, and quite flashy, and that style has less of a following in the WIS community. They have some nice watches that are more basic and smaller though too.

Luckily I buy watches I like, not what the masses think has the best resale value.

I have a 42mm classic fusion, base black dial, that I picked up used for a good price, and I like a lot, it's a good style. It wears a little large, but is pretty thin, so it sits comfortably on my 7" wrist. Wears slightly larger than my 41mm APRO. (i have a comparison shot on my Instagram if you're interested)

stevec0 · 8 March 2019, 08:27 AM

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stevec0 · 8 March 2019, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PattayaHammerTime

that's a fantastic piece! Enjoy and lets see some pics

still trying to figure out to post pics here

ChrisInCharlotte · 9 March 2019, 07:55 AM

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still trying to figure out to post pics here

I have your watch in Gray & love it, congrats!

PattayaHammerTime · 11 March 2019, 07:26 PM

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looks superb

Horolojust · 23 March 2019, 10:12 PM

I’ve never considered hublot ever, and then this showed up. Man; I’m tempted.

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walds11 · 23 March 2019, 10:51 PM

^Nice. I’ve always been a big fan of the SOBB. What is the case size?

Horolojust · 24 March 2019, 12:51 PM

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^Nice. I’ve always been a big fan of the SOBB. What is the case size?

That’s 42mm. And I am seriously considering it. The tonneau case is really very unique and has something to it.

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Sulituan · 24 March 2019, 01:46 PM

On the SOBB here: While I am wanting to like Hublot, when I then see their new models with a case shape and a crown like this, I am like, wait a minute, which brand again does this model remind me again?

Wesley Crusher · 24 March 2019, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Hublot's market is not watch nerds. Their customers don't know -- or don't care -- about the resale value. They also don't know or care which brand originated the bezel/case design.

The whole case/bezel design argument is poor. All watch companies take inspiration or copy each other to an extent. Wrist watches have been around for over 100 years. There is only so much you can innovate before you start “copying” others.

Hublot was the first to mix precious metal with rubber straps. Now all the companies do it and nobody complains. People say that Hublot copies AP with the screws/bezel bolts, yet the RO wasn’t even the first watch to have screws/bezel bolts lol.

Hublot has become popular with sports stars just as AP/PP/RM is popular with rappers. Yea, I’m sure those guys know about watches and care about resale.

The truth is that Hublot is the brand that people love to hate.

Rolex Essex · 24 March 2019, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Horolojust

I’ve never considered hublot ever, and then this showed up. Man; I’m tempted

Spirit of Big Bang range are the only Hublots I might consider looking into.
That’s a nice looking one.

walds11 · 24 March 2019, 08:00 PM

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That’s 42mm. And I am seriously considering it. The tonneau case is really very unique and has something to it.

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42mm is where it’s at

What is your wrist size?

This is my favorite SOBB model:

https://www.hublot.com/en/collection...-blue?serie=55

Horolojust · 24 March 2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by walds11

42mm is where it’s at

What is your wrist size?

This is my favorite SOBB model:

https://www.hublot.com/en/collection...-blue?serie=55

Mate, I’ll admit I’ve always been the one to look at hublot as homage and didn’t regard them as high enough.

But this SOBB has me drooling all over it now and I’m likely to pull the trigger on this one.

I’ve pretty small wrists ie 6.5” (16.5cm) only yet it wears so elegant.

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Horolojust · 24 March 2019, 08:03 PM

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Mate, I’ll admit I’ve always been the one to look at hublot as homage and didn’t regard them as high enough.

But this SOBB has me drooling all over it now and I’m likely to pull the trigger on this one.

I’ve pretty small wrists ie 6.5” (16.5cm) only yet it wears so elegant.

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Was meant to post this one.

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Wesley Crusher · 26 March 2019, 01:38 AM

The new Classic Fusion Ferrari GT is quite nice. Pretty quirky, but in a cool way, imo.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hu...rari-gt-photos

FTX I · 26 March 2019, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

The whole case/bezel design argument is poor. All watch companies take inspiration or copy each other to an extent. Wrist watches have been around for over 100 years. There is only so much you can innovate before you start “copying” others.

Hublot was the first to mix precious metal with rubber straps. Now all the companies do it and nobody complains. People say that Hublot copies AP with the screws/bezel bolts, yet the RO wasn’t even the first watch to have screws/bezel bolts lol.

Hublot has become popular with sports stars just as AP/PP/RM is popular with rappers. Yea, I’m sure those guys know about watches and care about resale.

The truth is that Hublot is the brand that people love to hate.

Excellent post my friend

tudorbaja27 · 26 March 2019, 02:20 AM

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Was meant to post this one.

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Nice

Though not sure "Hublot" and "elegant" go in the same sentence, at least not for me

RolyMoly · 26 July 2019, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

The whole case/bezel design argument is poor. All watch companies take inspiration or copy each other to an extent. Wrist watches have been around for over 100 years. There is only so much you can innovate before you start “copying” others.

Hublot was the first to mix precious metal with rubber straps. Now all the companies do it and nobody complains. People say that Hublot copies AP with the screws/bezel bolts, yet the RO wasn’t even the first watch to have screws/bezel bolts lol.

Hublot has become popular with sports stars just as AP/PP/RM is popular with rappers. Yea, I’m sure those guys know about watches and care about resale.

The truth is that Hublot is the brand that people love to hate.

Yep, this. They were the first ones getting the rose gold on rubber look popularized that now even Rolex produces (of which I have the Daytona version of lol). Hublot is legit. Breitling and many other luxury brands use other movements, resale on every single watch minus Rolex/AP/Patek is the same. Hublot is not for the “Vintage recreation” market, which is tired now anyways. Hublot, Richard Mille and AP are really carving new paths for watch making and I, for one, love it.

improviz · 28 July 2019, 02:42 AM

Correction: Rolex would fit their own rubber Tropical straps to their sports watches--including precious metal--on request in the 60's and 70's, so Hublot was by no measure the first manufacturer to fit rubber straps to PM watches. Also Omega and Blancpain, others were offering rubber straps on their watches during this period, and AP fit rubber straps and exotic materials on their timepieces before Hublot:

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...)-strap-thread

http://www.primermagazine.com/2016/s...o-watch-straps

https://www.professionalwatches.com/...fifty-fathoms/

Exotic materials: Carbon-wise, AP had full carbon case watches out in 2007, on a rubber strap, well before Hublot brought out their first, which if I'm not mistaken was within the last few years.

And indeed, AP was no stranger to using exotic materials in their watches/cases years before the introduction of the Big Bang in late 2005, as can be seen by reading this:
https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...on-cases-by-ap

PPFANBOY · 28 July 2019, 03:01 AM

I think they're largely frowned on by the...."more mature" crowd.

Younger guys love them. Hublot also has massive brand recognition.

Personally I prefer AP, but I get the appeal of Hublot at the same time.

Clinton Ave · 28 July 2019, 11:51 AM

Hublot SoBB is a dope watch. The moonphase joint will be copped at some point.

superstarmar · 28 July 2019, 11:55 AM

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Even more frowned upon is posting about hublot in the Rolex discussion

6 March 2019, 10:09 PM	#67
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,897	They had a deal with Manchester United at one time but I think United have moved to Tag Heuer. __________________ RRGHOST1

7 March 2019, 12:04 AM	#69
dmb359 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Darren Location: Minneapolis Posts: 637	I wouldn't say they're hated, probably just less people love them. For the most part, a lot of their watches are on the large and bulky side, and quite flashy, and that style has less of a following in the WIS community. They have some nice watches that are more basic and smaller though too. Luckily I buy watches I like, not what the masses think has the best resale value. I have a 42mm classic fusion, base black dial, that I picked up used for a good price, and I like a lot, it's a good style. It wears a little large, but is pretty thin, so it sits comfortably on my 7" wrist. Wears slightly larger than my 41mm APRO. (i have a comparison shot on my Instagram if you're interested) __________________ @dmb359

23 March 2019, 10:51 PM	#75
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	^Nice. I’ve always been a big fan of the SOBB. What is the case size? __________________ Adam

28 July 2019, 02:42 AM	#87
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Correction: Rolex would fit their own rubber Tropical straps to their sports watches--including precious metal--on request in the 60's and 70's, so Hublot was by no measure the first manufacturer to fit rubber straps to PM watches. Also Omega and Blancpain, others were offering rubber straps on their watches during this period, and AP fit rubber straps and exotic materials on their timepieces before Hublot: http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...)-strap-thread http://www.primermagazine.com/2016/s...o-watch-straps https://www.professionalwatches.com/...fifty-fathoms/ Exotic materials: Carbon-wise, AP had full carbon case watches out in 2007, on a rubber strap, well before Hublot brought out their first, which if I'm not mistaken was within the last few years. And indeed, AP was no stranger to using exotic materials in their watches/cases years before the introduction of the Big Bang in late 2005, as can be seen by reading this: https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...on-cases-by-ap __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

5 March 2019, 10:33 AM	#61
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ Nice one, Steve — hope it proves irresistable over the long term too.

6 March 2019, 04:37 PM	#64
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	Hublot's market is not watch nerds. Their customers don't know -- or don't care -- about the resale value. They also don't know or care which brand originated the bezel/case design.

6 March 2019, 05:29 PM	#65
wow445 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Speedy Tuesday Posts: 15	I recently went to the boutique in Vegas cause my coworker really likes them, and I gotta say, checking out all the pieces, it's starting to make me think twice. I've always though of Hublot watches to be for the "bros" but like many said, a lot of them are just fun. Some uses some pretty crazy materials. If I was really into flashy watches, the all sapphire case is pretty damn amazing.

8 March 2019, 08:27 AM	#70
stevec0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: ny Posts: 13	IMG_0901.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 March 2019, 10:12 PM	#74
Horolojust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 259	I’ve never considered hublot ever, and then this showed up. Man; I’m tempted. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 March 2019, 01:46 PM	#77
Sulituan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Clould 9 Posts: 122	On the SOBB here: While I am wanting to like Hublot, when I then see their new models with a case shape and a crown like this, I am like, wait a minute, which brand again does this model remind me again?

26 March 2019, 01:38 AM	#83
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	The new Classic Fusion Ferrari GT is quite nice. Pretty quirky, but in a cool way, imo. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hu...rari-gt-photos

28 July 2019, 03:01 AM	#88
PPFANBOY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Posts: 324	I think they're largely frowned on by the...."more mature" crowd. Younger guys love them. Hublot also has massive brand recognition. Personally I prefer AP, but I get the appeal of Hublot at the same time.

28 July 2019, 11:51 AM	#89
Clinton Ave Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Posts: 79	Hublot SoBB is a dope watch. The moonphase joint will be copped at some point.

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