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h999r · 1 August 2011, 01:06 PM

So, I visited Hublot AD in Las Vegas today, and the shop keeper showing me Hublot Alinghi limited 333 pcs. They even gave me a good deal $ 24,900. Is it worth it to buy this watch ? Any opinion ?

http://www.watches24seven.com/galler...2_itemId=21606

Thanks.

Mockingbird · 1 August 2011, 03:37 PM

No.

Mar122 · 1 August 2011, 04:32 PM

It looks like a cool watch to have but the price is important. If it has an in house movement and you are willing to pay for it.... Then go for it!

aussiewatchnut · 1 August 2011, 06:41 PM

If you like it.....buy it. It's a great looking watch.

rolexsweep · 2 August 2011, 12:34 AM

I like it, though I personally am not ready for hublot yet... I've heard great thing about them

watchdaddy1 · 2 August 2011, 01:06 AM

Go for it , damn but you buy a home for that, well almost....Baller in the house

L-16610 · 2 August 2011, 02:18 AM

if the listprice would be 50% of what they ask, I might consider it

but Hublot is imo way too expensive

I still think they want to be AP and they almost ask the same price
Hublot are nice watches but the finishing is not even close to AP movement finishing. So for half the price...yes

TonyD · 2 August 2011, 03:07 AM

I am pretty biased I guess, but I don't like the dial. For me:

A watch like that should be classy, not trendy.
A $25k watch should be on bracelet with a rubber strap thrown in for free.
I don't like black watches. Don't like the look and no matter what it will get scratched, even DLC.
Dial nearly impossible to read.

Hublot makes some stunning watches, I just somehow don't love that one. BUT this is a watch for you so I am sorry to say bad things about it. Normally I say if you don't have anything nice to say then shut up.... Guess I should shut up!

h999r · 2 August 2011, 03:37 AM

NO, I didnt buy it yet. But ALinghi limited edition, 48MM , very hard to get right now. Sold out anywhere. Selling one on ebay $ 30K . so tempting to get this watch.
My concern is, will I spend this much on Hublot watch ?
If its AP then I will buy it without think twice.
Here is the picture from my Iphone yesterday. They also have The F1 limited edition in Rose gold , awesome but cost $ 35K for this one.

TSW · 2 August 2011, 03:43 AM

Not a fan of the brand.
I'd say save your money and spend it on another piece from AP

TSW · 2 August 2011, 03:43 AM

Not a fan of the brand.
I'd say save your money and spend it on another piece from AP

h999r · 2 August 2011, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Not a fan of the brand.
I'd say save your money and spend it on another piece from AP

I know you will say that Thomas ! lol ...
Im not so sure about Hublot , Im only beginner for this collecting watches.
I was about to ask you , should I get Ap Shaq edition instead ?

Smokeytreats · 2 August 2011, 05:46 AM

I cant recommend it because I am sort of a part of the BMW-Oracle team ;)

TSW · 2 August 2011, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h999r

I know you will say that Thomas ! lol ...
Im not so sure about Hublot , Im only beginner for this collecting watches.
I was about to ask you , should I get Ap Shaq edition instead ?

I know that you have mentioned the Shaq earlier and that one is a STUNNER! Love the color scheme on that one.

Have you tried the new models showed at SIHH in Geneva earlier this year?
Or if you are able to find a Don Ramon one of my GRAILS among the LE

h999r · 2 August 2011, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

I know that you have mentioned the Shaq earlier and that one is a STUNNER! Love the color scheme on that one.

Have you tried the new models showed at SIHH in Geneva earlier this year?
Or if you are able to find a Don Ramon one of my GRAILS among the LE

Wow, that Don Ramon looks amazing ! Yes the price is on the roof as well.
I can not afford another Rose gold right now , I will only keep 1 rose gold the rubber clad, Im affraid the rose gold trend will be over.

Joey_V · 2 August 2011, 10:26 AM

Definitely a one of a kind looking watch... but 25K is a lot of scratch.

Be careful.

Aivas47a · 2 August 2011, 10:34 AM

My 2 cents: for that price there are many, many better watches than Hublot.

h999r · 2 August 2011, 11:17 AM

Thanks Joey and Aivas , you guys absolutely correct.

Ranfni · 3 August 2011, 10:24 AM

I would go with an AP for that price. AP in the his house.

B. Doggy · 3 August 2011, 01:31 PM

Not for me, unless I had an existing collection in excess of 20 or 30 watches..

rosspanics · 3 August 2011, 02:39 PM

For that kind of money, I'd be looking at either an AP RO/ ROO or Patek Nautilus.

chazha · 3 August 2011, 11:53 PM

A big bang shouldnt cost more than 10k:)

25k darn!!! Not worth it!!!!!

s14roller · 4 August 2011, 12:50 AM

No, definitely not...unless you have records of it selling for more than what you are buying it for...but it's a catch 22 because you would never have the chance to buy it in that case.

I'd much rather have the $35K RG one. The one on the left doesn't look cool IMO.

Like others have said, $20K+ I'd easily go to AP. My AP ROO Panda is a better watch imo...

speedo · 4 August 2011, 12:58 AM

if it was 20k cheaper it would be still overpriced in my opinion.
i wouldn't give a penny for an hublot personally.

h999r · 4 August 2011, 01:45 AM

Thanks for the opinion guys, so far there is no positive opinion about taking this watch. I wont buy it for sure.

WatchTimes · 4 August 2011, 03:23 AM

I just got that watch for a collector I deal with.
He has had AP, Rolex etc and now only collects
Hublot. They have a die hard following, some limited
edition pieces really hold their value and others just
don't....
They are nice watches, they have GREAT customer
service. I would not hesitate to buy it if you like it.
Hublot is a little more under the radar than AP and
I have found most wearing a Hublot know about watches
somewhat while I have encountered many who buy AP
because of the name and their friend told them to.

It really comes down to personal choice.
While I do not own either a ROO or Hublot anymore
I used to have each and I found the Hublot more
comfortable but both were too big for my 6.85 in wrist.

1 August 2011, 01:06 PM	#1
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Hublot limited edition alinghi So, I visited Hublot AD in Las Vegas today, and the shop keeper showing me Hublot Alinghi limited 333 pcs. They even gave me a good deal $ 24,900. Is it worth it to buy this watch ? Any opinion ? http://www.watches24seven.com/galler...2_itemId=21606 Thanks.

1 August 2011, 04:32 PM	#3
Mar122 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 373	It looks like a cool watch to have but the price is important. If it has an in house movement and you are willing to pay for it.... Then go for it! Last edited by Mar122; 1 August 2011 at 04:34 PM.. Reason: More info

2 August 2011, 12:34 AM	#5
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	I like it, though I personally am not ready for hublot yet... I've heard great thing about them __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

2 August 2011, 03:07 AM	#8
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,468	I am pretty biased I guess, but I don't like the dial. For me: A watch like that should be classy, not trendy. A $25k watch should be on bracelet with a rubber strap thrown in for free. I don't like black watches. Don't like the look and no matter what it will get scratched, even DLC. Dial nearly impossible to read. Hublot makes some stunning watches, I just somehow don't love that one. BUT this is a watch for you so I am sorry to say bad things about it. Normally I say if you don't have anything nice to say then shut up.... Guess I should shut up! __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

2 August 2011, 03:43 AM	#10
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Not a fan of the brand. I'd say save your money and spend it on another piece from AP __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

1 August 2011, 03:37 PM	#2
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	No.

1 August 2011, 06:41 PM	#4
aussiewatchnut Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: mark pearce Location: australia Watch: PO, 20000ft Diver Posts: 170	If you like it.....buy it. It's a great looking watch.

2 August 2011, 01:06 AM	#6
watchdaddy1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: William Location: Az Watch: strap whore Posts: 1,194	Go for it , damn but you buy a home for that, well almost....Baller in the house

2 August 2011, 02:18 AM	#7
L-16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 825	if the listprice would be 50% of what they ask, I might consider it but Hublot is imo way too expensive I still think they want to be AP and they almost ask the same price Hublot are nice watches but the finishing is not even close to AP movement finishing. So for half the price...yes

2 August 2011, 05:46 AM	#13
Smokeytreats Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Milgauss White Posts: 155	I cant recommend it because I am sort of a part of the BMW-Oracle team ;)

2 August 2011, 10:26 AM	#16
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Definitely a one of a kind looking watch... but 25K is a lot of scratch. Be careful. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

2 August 2011, 10:34 AM	#17
Aivas47a Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Dallas Watch: Love them all Posts: 225	My 2 cents: for that price there are many, many better watches than Hublot.

2 August 2011, 11:17 AM	#18
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Thanks Joey and Aivas , you guys absolutely correct.

3 August 2011, 10:24 AM	#19
Ranfni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Panerai AP Posts: 433	I would go with an AP for that price. AP in the his house.

3 August 2011, 01:31 PM	#20
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Not for me, unless I had an existing collection in excess of 20 or 30 watches.. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

3 August 2011, 02:39 PM	#21
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	For that kind of money, I'd be looking at either an AP RO/ ROO or Patek Nautilus.

3 August 2011, 11:53 PM	#22
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	A big bang shouldnt cost more than 10k:) 25k darn!!! Not worth it!!!!! __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

4 August 2011, 12:50 AM	#23
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	No, definitely not...unless you have records of it selling for more than what you are buying it for...but it's a catch 22 because you would never have the chance to buy it in that case. I'd much rather have the $35K RG one. The one on the left doesn't look cool IMO. Like others have said, $20K+ I'd easily go to AP. My AP ROO Panda is a better watch imo...

4 August 2011, 12:58 AM	#24
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	if it was 20k cheaper it would be still overpriced in my opinion. i wouldn't give a penny for an hublot personally. __________________ *16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman* instagram: modus_horologicus

4 August 2011, 01:45 AM	#25
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Thanks for the opinion guys, so far there is no positive opinion about taking this watch. I wont buy it for sure.

4 August 2011, 03:23 AM	#26
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I just got that watch for a collector I deal with. He has had AP, Rolex etc and now only collects Hublot. They have a die hard following, some limited edition pieces really hold their value and others just don't.... They are nice watches, they have GREAT customer service. I would not hesitate to buy it if you like it. Hublot is a little more under the radar than AP and I have found most wearing a Hublot know about watches somewhat while I have encountered many who buy AP because of the name and their friend told them to. It really comes down to personal choice. While I do not own either a ROO or Hublot anymore I used to have each and I found the Hublot more comfortable but both were too big for my 6.85 in wrist. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

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