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Jfbhd4 · 19 July 2015, 01:44 AM

Pretty much the universal concensus that Hublot has the least respect on this forum?

Mostly stemming from attempts to be like ap?

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GB-man · 19 July 2015, 02:03 AM

This should be in the non-rolex section. That said, we have some members who have and love thier hublots.

It's a dead horse but yeah the derivative styling, oversized cases, foolish names like King bang boom, initial use of eta movements in expensive watches and such have become reason for many to dislike the brand.

bayerische · 19 July 2015, 02:40 AM

IMHO Hublot isn't a high-end brand. High-end priced yes.

texex91 · 19 July 2015, 02:41 AM

TimeOnHand · 19 July 2015, 03:05 AM

Hub who?

yjfang · 19 July 2015, 03:33 AM

They sucked me in once. But only once. Luckily I got out whole.

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locutus49 · 19 July 2015, 03:43 AM

No interest in that cartoonish brand. But I respect those who like Hublot. there is room for all watch lovers.

Cru Jones · 19 July 2015, 03:51 AM

It's just watches.... I don't understand the "hate". Different strokes for different folks.

Hairdude1 · 19 July 2015, 04:09 AM

I am not a fan of hublot, I don't hate however they won't get my money

yjfang · 19 July 2015, 04:15 AM

It's funny that this topic comes up like at least once a month.

Galion · 19 July 2015, 04:27 AM

I love my SS/ceramic Big Bang, fantastic looking and very well made watch that gets a lot of compliments. Bought it used for $6000 (msrp $13,000), I would never buy one new though, they dont hold their value like a PP, Rolex or AP.
I see Hublot as a -design brand- that makes good watches, but there are others with better history, movements, and steady value. They are having a moment in the spotlight because of the way they're marketing themselves as a brand, huge marketing machine behind, but ultimately it's going to take a lot more than flashy watches and athlete endorsements for them to stay relevant in the long run.

Left wrist · 19 July 2015, 04:47 AM

I had a hublot big bang that i purchased used, wore for about a year and a half then sold. it did not hold its value, and i grew tired of it rather quickly..

masterserg · 19 July 2015, 04:49 AM

Hublot is a fashion brand, not a high end brand.

RUK · 19 July 2015, 05:10 AM

Agree Hublot lost respect /never gained. They try too hard and every other watch was dedicated to this or that sports star/event.
The sad thing is that AP too is heading that way

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GarageBMW · 19 July 2015, 05:28 AM

To each their own. It is a matter of taste but they do not offer anything that I would wear.

Jfbhd4 · 19 July 2015, 06:10 AM

I did notice it seemed like every other player in the British open was wearing an ap logo.

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texex91 · 19 July 2015, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jfbhd4

I did notice it seemed like every other player in the British open was wearing an ap logo.

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benlee · 19 July 2015, 08:20 AM

I do not like Hublot watches, at least most of them. However, I think there is nothing wrong if someone likes them. Watches are personal. Just like food. One man's meat is another man's poison.

Urosfan · 19 July 2015, 08:57 AM

To each his/her own, not my cup of tea. To pricey for what they are

Snow-Dweller · 19 July 2015, 09:39 AM

Simply not my thing.

zama · 19 July 2015, 10:11 AM

I like their most plain models, have never owned one and unlikely to, buying new from an AD, would be one brave call for mine.

Jakx · 19 July 2015, 11:13 AM

To his/her own on this but you can't expect favorable reviews in an AP forum on this question! The one fascinating part of Hublot is the business end of it because J.-C. Biver turned it around for them in a big way when he took over.

simongpaez · 19 July 2015, 12:31 PM

I don't own one but I won't bash them, I see some watches here that I don't like and not everyone should like my watches, just lovingn watches is enough for me.

daytonaTBR · 19 July 2015, 12:41 PM

Not a fan at all

srvrf · 19 July 2015, 03:10 PM

Really a watch company comes down to a few things, and certainly some of it is subjective.

1. History - Hublot was founded in 1980 (Wikipedia) so that can't come close to competing with the likes of Rolex (1905) and AP (1875).

2. Innovation - Hublot was the first company to put a rubber strap on a luxury watch which I applaud. They also have made some innovations with materials and do offer in-house movements on some of their watches. But largely, they have used modified ETA movements, and their designs are largely knock-offs of AP. If that's not enough, compare their Spirit of Big Bang line with Richard Mille and you'll see what I mean. Plus, their "out there" designs of a lot of the Big Bangs will not appeal to the masses.

3. Price/value - this is probably the biggest knock on Hublot that I can see. Look at MSRP and resale value and Hublot takes a huge hit on the secondary market. They aren't unique, but it shows you what many people think of Hublot.

So like a lot of watches, if you can get one for a good price, the equation changes. Plus, for those of use with smaller wrists who can't pull off an Offshore, a smaller 41mm Big Bang or an older Super B may do the trick. Given its better WR rating compared to my AP (50m AP vs. 100m H), mine is a keeper unless I consolidate my collection.

HL65 · 19 July 2015, 09:37 PM

To each his own.

brandrea · 19 July 2015, 10:56 PM

Not for me, but that doesn't mean they aren't nice.

improviz · 20 July 2015, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srvrf

Really a watch company comes down to a few things, and certainly some of it is subjective.

1. History - Hublot was founded in 1980 (Wikipedia) so that can't come close to competing with the likes of Rolex (1905) and AP (1875).

2. Innovation - Hublot was the first company to put a rubber strap on a luxury watch which I applaud. .

Actually they really can't claim that title either: Rolex sold what were called "Tropic straps", which were rubber, back in the 1960's. This page has some photos of one on a 5513:
http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showt...x-Tropic-strap

http://thewatchlounge.com/vintagewat...al-circa-1987/

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f130/ex...nd-896262.html

speedfighter · 20 July 2015, 03:46 PM

Perhaps rubber strap with gold as well as using different materials for watch construction. I recall Hublot being derided for using rubber straps on 'supposed' high end watch years ago before anyone tried doing that on a large or at least regular basis, not as a niche ephemeral experiment. However now that it's being accepted mainstream by the established watch houses it's being lauded as a cool look even on expensive timepieces-funny how that works.

waisoserious · 20 July 2015, 03:53 PM

hublot is pretty adventurous in their designs. you gotta give them that much. it almost like a parody of a luxury sports watch that became so popular that it became its own genre

19 July 2015, 01:44 AM	#1
Jfbhd4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St louis Posts: 347	Of all the high end brands... Pretty much the universal concensus that Hublot has the least respect on this forum? Mostly stemming from attempts to be like ap? Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

19 July 2015, 02:40 AM	#3
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	IMHO Hublot isn't a high-end brand. High-end priced yes. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

19 July 2015, 03:05 AM	#5
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Hub who? __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

19 July 2015, 04:09 AM	#9
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I am not a fan of hublot, I don't hate however they won't get my money __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

19 July 2015, 04:49 AM	#13
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Hublot is a fashion brand, not a high end brand. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

19 July 2015, 02:03 AM	#2
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,617	This should be in the non-rolex section. That said, we have some members who have and love thier hublots. It's a dead horse but yeah the derivative styling, oversized cases, foolish names like King bang boom, initial use of eta movements in expensive watches and such have become reason for many to dislike the brand.

19 July 2015, 02:41 AM	#4
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19 July 2015, 03:43 AM	#7
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	No interest in that cartoonish brand. But I respect those who like Hublot. there is room for all watch lovers.

19 July 2015, 03:51 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,589	It's just watches.... I don't understand the "hate". Different strokes for different folks.

19 July 2015, 04:15 AM	#10
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	It's funny that this topic comes up like at least once a month.

19 July 2015, 04:27 AM	#11
Galion "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PE - BR Posts: 558	I love my SS/ceramic Big Bang, fantastic looking and very well made watch that gets a lot of compliments. Bought it used for $6000 (msrp $13,000), I would never buy one new though, they dont hold their value like a PP, Rolex or AP. I see Hublot as a -design brand- that makes good watches, but there are others with better history, movements, and steady value. They are having a moment in the spotlight because of the way they're marketing themselves as a brand, huge marketing machine behind, but ultimately it's going to take a lot more than flashy watches and athlete endorsements for them to stay relevant in the long run.

19 July 2015, 04:47 AM	#12
Left wrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: NYC Watch: AP PATEK PAM ROLEX Posts: 523	I had a hublot big bang that i purchased used, wore for about a year and a half then sold. it did not hold its value, and i grew tired of it rather quickly..

19 July 2015, 05:10 AM	#14
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	Agree Hublot lost respect /never gained. They try too hard and every other watch was dedicated to this or that sports star/event. The sad thing is that AP too is heading that way Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

19 July 2015, 05:28 AM	#15
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,901	To each their own. It is a matter of taste but they do not offer anything that I would wear.

19 July 2015, 06:10 AM	#16
Jfbhd4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St louis Posts: 347	I did notice it seemed like every other player in the British open was wearing an ap logo. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

19 July 2015, 08:20 AM	#18
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	I do not like Hublot watches, at least most of them. However, I think there is nothing wrong if someone likes them. Watches are personal. Just like food. One man's meat is another man's poison.

19 July 2015, 08:57 AM	#19
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,412	To each his/her own, not my cup of tea. To pricey for what they are

19 July 2015, 09:39 AM	#20
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19 July 2015, 10:11 AM	#21
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	I like their most plain models, have never owned one and unlikely to, buying new from an AD, would be one brave call for mine. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

19 July 2015, 11:13 AM	#22
Jakx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: US Posts: 596	To his/her own on this but you can't expect favorable reviews in an AP forum on this question! The one fascinating part of Hublot is the business end of it because J.-C. Biver turned it around for them in a big way when he took over.

19 July 2015, 12:31 PM	#23
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	I don't own one but I won't bash them, I see some watches here that I don't like and not everyone should like my watches, just lovingn watches is enough for me.

19 July 2015, 12:41 PM	#24
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	Not a fan at all

19 July 2015, 03:10 PM	#25
srvrf 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,179	Really a watch company comes down to a few things, and certainly some of it is subjective. 1. History - Hublot was founded in 1980 (Wikipedia) so that can't come close to competing with the likes of Rolex (1905) and AP (1875). 2. Innovation - Hublot was the first company to put a rubber strap on a luxury watch which I applaud. They also have made some innovations with materials and do offer in-house movements on some of their watches. But largely, they have used modified ETA movements, and their designs are largely knock-offs of AP. If that's not enough, compare their Spirit of Big Bang line with Richard Mille and you'll see what I mean. Plus, their "out there" designs of a lot of the Big Bangs will not appeal to the masses. 3. Price/value - this is probably the biggest knock on Hublot that I can see. Look at MSRP and resale value and Hublot takes a huge hit on the secondary market. They aren't unique, but it shows you what many people think of Hublot. So like a lot of watches, if you can get one for a good price, the equation changes. Plus, for those of use with smaller wrists who can't pull off an Offshore, a smaller 41mm Big Bang or an older Super B may do the trick. Given its better WR rating compared to my AP (50m AP vs. 100m H), mine is a keeper unless I consolidate my collection. Attached Images

19 July 2015, 09:37 PM	#26
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,221	To each his own. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 July 2015, 10:56 PM	#27
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,517	Not for me, but that doesn't mean they aren't nice.

20 July 2015, 03:46 PM	#29
speedfighter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 203	Perhaps rubber strap with gold as well as using different materials for watch construction. I recall Hublot being derided for using rubber straps on 'supposed' high end watch years ago before anyone tried doing that on a large or at least regular basis, not as a niche ephemeral experiment. However now that it's being accepted mainstream by the established watch houses it's being lauded as a cool look even on expensive timepieces-funny how that works.

20 July 2015, 03:53 PM	#30
waisoserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: 116515LN, 126621 Posts: 180	hublot is pretty adventurous in their designs. you gotta give them that much. it almost like a parody of a luxury sports watch that became so popular that it became its own genre

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