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50hz · 2 September 2013, 05:31 AM

I'd be lying if I said I didn't like the smaller 38mm Classic Fusion models because I think they're cool/interesting/less in your face but I really can't stand how flashy and self-indulgent the company seems to portray itself as and their pricing does seem to be a bit extreme. Granted, Hublot has the right to charge what the market will bear and they seem to have had great success either way and despite the greater WIS community being less than thrilled with them overall so fair game to them.

The size thing isn't so black and white for me either as some watches look good larger and some smaller. I think it has more to do with the design than simply saying "This is over 39mm, I can't wear it." but personally some of these monster Hublots do strike me as a bit massive, which again, that seems to be the appeal, so cheers having some variety in life.

DreambreaX · 2 September 2013, 03:21 PM

Awesome Hublot All Black

AWA · 2 September 2013, 05:55 PM

Agree

AWA · 2 September 2013, 05:56 PM

Awesome ferrari too

Thurnau · 3 September 2013, 01:28 AM

That is a watch company I want to like but can't. I like the marketing, I even find the style interesting. Hublot has an innovative scratch resistant gold (unfortunately matte finish only) which is why I spent time in the boutique. They are very expensive and uncomfortable to me. In it's price rang there are several other watches I'd prefer. I'd gladly try one on again.

DreambreaX · 5 September 2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Thurnau

That is a watch company I want to like but can't. I like the marketing, I even find the style interesting. Hublot has an innovative scratch resistant gold (unfortunately matte finish only) which is why I spent time in the boutique. They are very expensive and uncomfortable to me. In it's price rang there are several other watches I'd prefer. I'd gladly try one on again.

I think hublot price is not high. Its standard. Their design is amazing imo. I pay for their impressive design.

Watch become boring if keep producing the same thing over and over again. Classic is good, but life need variations

benlee · 5 September 2013, 08:06 PM

I am not a Hublot fan. I find most of their watches too fancy for my taste and the names kind of silly, bang this and bang that... But I have to confess I really dig this model which I saw at Harrods in London recently. Very well made and finished.

DreambreaX · 5 September 2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by benlee

I am a Hublot fan. I find most of their watches too fancy for my taste and the names kind of silly, bang this and bang that... But I have to confess I really dig this model which I saw at Harrods in London recently. Very well made and finished.

Loving the gold one. From what i know, hubloy choose big bang because big bang is universal language. In english, chinese and most of any language say it big bang.

Muchi2000 · 30 September 2013, 03:12 PM

Wrong post.

tavv160 · 13 October 2013, 12:00 AM

I cannot say I love Hublot, nor can I say I hate it. Some of their models are rather nice, like the gold one in the previous posts, but now they have really pushed it one step too far. A jeans Hublot with a jeans dial? Really?!

This particular piece is more reminiscent of a fashion brand than a watch company...

mgent · 16 October 2013, 04:14 AM

Like many companies, there are Hublot's that I love and others that I'm not a huge fan of... I do think they do way to many LEs, but there are more than one BB LE that I would buy today.

I personally don't compare them to AP, but can easily understand the comparison due to style/aesthetics of the ROO/BB lines... They're not really the same league pricing wise or movement wise, but to most they would be similar...

I've never really understood the whole 'heritage' argument - not just for watches, but generally. All companies at some point have NO heritage. Porsche 356 was basically a modified beetle, with no predecessors, and now Porsche is praised for their heritage. The first Rolex watches had no heritage, look at them today. Same for Breguet, PP, AP, etc... All companies need to start somewhere. In 20/30/40yrs we may be talking about vintage BB's and praising Hublot's heritage - who knows... Richard Mille has no real heritage. Are they not a respected watch company as a result? I'm fully aware of in-house movements vs not, but Hublot is going down that path...

mike@ec · 16 October 2013, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tavv160

I cannot say I love Hublot, nor can I say I hate it. Some of their models are rather nice, like the gold one in the previous posts, but now they have really pushed it one step too far. A jeans Hublot with a jeans dial? Really?!

This particular piece is more reminiscent of a fashion brand than a watch company...

reminds me of a swatch

DreambreaX · 16 October 2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mgent

I've never really understood the whole 'heritage' argument - not just for watches, but generally. All companies at some point have NO heritage. Porsche 356 was basically a modified beetle, with no predecessors, and now Porsche is praised for their heritage. The first Rolex watches had no heritage, look at them today. Same for Breguet, PP, AP, etc... All companies need to start somewhere. In 20/30/40yrs we may be talking about vintage BB's and praising Hublot's heritage - who knows... Richard Mille has no real heritage. Are they not a respected watch company as a result? I'm fully aware of in-house movements vs not, but Hublot is going down that path...

agree.

richard mille is not fully in house too. but their pricing is insane

5 September 2013, 08:06 PM	#97
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	I am not a Hublot fan. I find most of their watches too fancy for my taste and the names kind of silly, bang this and bang that... But I have to confess I really dig this model which I saw at Harrods in London recently. Very well made and finished. Last edited by benlee; 5 September 2013 at 09:05 PM.. Reason: typo...

30 September 2013, 03:12 PM	#99
Muchi2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 22	Wrong post. Last edited by Muchi2000; 30 September 2013 at 03:23 PM.. Reason: wrong post.

2 September 2013, 05:31 AM	#91
50hz "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: usa Posts: 140	I'd be lying if I said I didn't like the smaller 38mm Classic Fusion models because I think they're cool/interesting/less in your face but I really can't stand how flashy and self-indulgent the company seems to portray itself as and their pricing does seem to be a bit extreme. Granted, Hublot has the right to charge what the market will bear and they seem to have had great success either way and despite the greater WIS community being less than thrilled with them overall so fair game to them. The size thing isn't so black and white for me either as some watches look good larger and some smaller. I think it has more to do with the design than simply saying "This is over 39mm, I can't wear it." but personally some of these monster Hublots do strike me as a bit massive, which again, that seems to be the appeal, so cheers having some variety in life.

2 September 2013, 05:55 PM	#93
AWA Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: it Posts: 118	Agree

2 September 2013, 05:56 PM	#94
AWA Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: it Posts: 118	Awesome ferrari too

3 September 2013, 01:28 AM	#95
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	That is a watch company I want to like but can't. I like the marketing, I even find the style interesting. Hublot has an innovative scratch resistant gold (unfortunately matte finish only) which is why I spent time in the boutique. They are very expensive and uncomfortable to me. In it's price rang there are several other watches I'd prefer. I'd gladly try one on again.

16 October 2013, 04:14 AM	#101
mgent "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago / Boca Posts: 361	Like many companies, there are Hublot's that I love and others that I'm not a huge fan of... I do think they do way to many LEs, but there are more than one BB LE that I would buy today. I personally don't compare them to AP, but can easily understand the comparison due to style/aesthetics of the ROO/BB lines... They're not really the same league pricing wise or movement wise, but to most they would be similar... I've never really understood the whole 'heritage' argument - not just for watches, but generally. All companies at some point have NO heritage. Porsche 356 was basically a modified beetle, with no predecessors, and now Porsche is praised for their heritage. The first Rolex watches had no heritage, look at them today. Same for Breguet, PP, AP, etc... All companies need to start somewhere. In 20/30/40yrs we may be talking about vintage BB's and praising Hublot's heritage - who knows... Richard Mille has no real heritage. Are they not a respected watch company as a result? I'm fully aware of in-house movements vs not, but Hublot is going down that path...

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