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threesixty said:
I'd much rather and AP, similar design but abit more subtle, the brand has much more history, they're made completely in house (not sure about hublot on that) and do seem to be more exclusive.
Oh and hublot just sponsored Man U...
Have you seen the limited addtion watch with the Man U logo.Oh and hublot just sponsored Man U...
f
king horrible. I'm a Newcastle fan, and not just because we are s
t at the moment, I would never dream about wanting to have our bagde on an expensive watch or any watch.threesixty said:
I'd much rather an AP, similar design but abit more subtle, the brand has much more history, they're made completely in house (not sure about hublot on that) and do seem to be more exclusive.
Oh and hublot just sponsored Man U...
At least one Hublot (the Big Bang) has a Valjoux 7750 movement. Nowt wrong with that, of course, but it does make you wonder where your £5K+ is going.Oh and hublot just sponsored Man U...
Hublot are great watches with a great history.
Taken from the web....
When many watch companies today tout the idea of using rubber on every possible (and impossible) part of their watches and try to sell it as the innovation of the year, one man just sits back with a satisfied smile on his face. This man began using rubber straps on his watches in the 1980s, long before anyone else had ever dreamed of doing it: Carlo Crocco, founder of the brand with the meaningful name MDM - Montre des Montres (watch of all watches). The Hublot (French for porthole) watch line resulted from a refusal to be like everyone else. Carlo Crocco, born into a Milanese watchmaking family, had the opportunity to study and compare the collections of countless brands for many years. He noticed that even among the more exclusive brands (or particularly so) caution and conformity were generally the rule. And so it was that the aesthete, beginning with the simple principle of "nothing unnecessary, no repetition, but beyond the fickle trends of fashion," started off on his quest.
It was not easy to find a form that, on the one hand, broke with old traditions, and on the other would be seen in a favorable light when judged on the basis of classical criteria. The nature of the watch, after all, was to be unobtrusive and suitable for all occasions and any wardrobe.
In the end, the watch became a porthole; or did the porthole become the watch? Twelve screws through the bezel not only ensured that the watch was completely watertight, but they also replaced the need for hour markers on the dial, which now stood out round and plain as the main focus of attention. The more the project took shape, the more it became clear that a watch of unparalleled aesthetic beauty had been created: the Hublot.
Only the strap remained to be designed, which, in Carlo Crocco's opinion, could be made neither of leather (too short-lived) nor of metal (too common). One day the solution hit him in the eye. A sketch he was looking at depicted the Hublot with a simple matte black strap. In the end, the rubber material that unfolded after three years of development was simple, black, flexible, and corrosion-, sweat-, abrasion-, and waterproof. In addition to all this, it was extremely tear-resistant because of the steel fibers woven into the material. The most simple is not always the most obvious. But it is often the most long-lasting. Even if some realize that much later than others.
Taken from the web....
When many watch companies today tout the idea of using rubber on every possible (and impossible) part of their watches and try to sell it as the innovation of the year, one man just sits back with a satisfied smile on his face. This man began using rubber straps on his watches in the 1980s, long before anyone else had ever dreamed of doing it: Carlo Crocco, founder of the brand with the meaningful name MDM - Montre des Montres (watch of all watches). The Hublot (French for porthole) watch line resulted from a refusal to be like everyone else. Carlo Crocco, born into a Milanese watchmaking family, had the opportunity to study and compare the collections of countless brands for many years. He noticed that even among the more exclusive brands (or particularly so) caution and conformity were generally the rule. And so it was that the aesthete, beginning with the simple principle of "nothing unnecessary, no repetition, but beyond the fickle trends of fashion," started off on his quest.
It was not easy to find a form that, on the one hand, broke with old traditions, and on the other would be seen in a favorable light when judged on the basis of classical criteria. The nature of the watch, after all, was to be unobtrusive and suitable for all occasions and any wardrobe.
In the end, the watch became a porthole; or did the porthole become the watch? Twelve screws through the bezel not only ensured that the watch was completely watertight, but they also replaced the need for hour markers on the dial, which now stood out round and plain as the main focus of attention. The more the project took shape, the more it became clear that a watch of unparalleled aesthetic beauty had been created: the Hublot.
Only the strap remained to be designed, which, in Carlo Crocco's opinion, could be made neither of leather (too short-lived) nor of metal (too common). One day the solution hit him in the eye. A sketch he was looking at depicted the Hublot with a simple matte black strap. In the end, the rubber material that unfolded after three years of development was simple, black, flexible, and corrosion-, sweat-, abrasion-, and waterproof. In addition to all this, it was extremely tear-resistant because of the steel fibers woven into the material. The most simple is not always the most obvious. But it is often the most long-lasting. Even if some realize that much later than others.
I've been a big fan of Hublot since they were first introduced about 25 years ago. I used to have a 'Navy Chronograph' shown here, until it was lost in a burglary.
A very well designed watch with a beautifully detailed dial, I'd have one again in a blink.
I replaced it with a 'SuperB Chrono', which I am wearing today. It's an evolution of the Navy Chrono.
I'm not the biggest fan of the Big Bang, I think the purity of the design has been lost.
A very well designed watch with a beautifully detailed dial, I'd have one again in a blink.
I replaced it with a 'SuperB Chrono', which I am wearing today. It's an evolution of the Navy Chrono.
I'm not the biggest fan of the Big Bang, I think the purity of the design has been lost.
Edited by Dominic H on Saturday 7th February 11:32
I think the Hublot BB looks great. If I had the money spare to blow on a new watch, I'd go for one with the carbon face with the black ceramic bezel. Not sure about that rubber strap - I'd have to see it in the flesh, although I've seen a few pics of a rather nice stainless steel strap with carbon inlays that looks good (in my view!). Let us know what you decide alhtough Personally, I think the ROO appeals to the more traditional fan more so than the BB.
Cheers, James.
Cheers, James.
Hi, as a proud owner of a BB in stainless with ceramic bezel I should perhaps, if one were to listen to most of the above, hide my head (or at least my wrist) in the sand.
However thankfully it is all a matter of taste.
I am a big fan of the watch and it is my daily wear. It is very large, but so am I so that doesn't matter. Before all the replicas and copycat brands it was almost impossible to see something similar, and even now (I have owned the watch over 3 years) I have only ever seen one other on someones wrist.
Keeps great time (but so do most 2.99 garage watches), looks great (to my eyes), feels fabulous and even now makes me feel special when worn..
You can read many, many threads about buying an AP or BB, I prefer the BB. I like to think in terms of a ferrari and lamborghini debate, both great but different and there are die hard fans of both.
Just one other thing, after buying the watch I spent some time on the Hublot forum on timezone, where I was surprised to find the boss (J C Biver) of Hublot was a regular contributor. He answered owners questions and concerns quickly, and after emailing him I received a handwritten letter and extended guarantee on my timepiece, not too many brands with that level of service. He still contributes to the forum.
Anyway hope that answers your original question
best regards
simon
However thankfully it is all a matter of taste.
I am a big fan of the watch and it is my daily wear. It is very large, but so am I so that doesn't matter. Before all the replicas and copycat brands it was almost impossible to see something similar, and even now (I have owned the watch over 3 years) I have only ever seen one other on someones wrist.
Keeps great time (but so do most 2.99 garage watches), looks great (to my eyes), feels fabulous and even now makes me feel special when worn..
You can read many, many threads about buying an AP or BB, I prefer the BB. I like to think in terms of a ferrari and lamborghini debate, both great but different and there are die hard fans of both.
Just one other thing, after buying the watch I spent some time on the Hublot forum on timezone, where I was surprised to find the boss (J C Biver) of Hublot was a regular contributor. He answered owners questions and concerns quickly, and after emailing him I received a handwritten letter and extended guarantee on my timepiece, not too many brands with that level of service. He still contributes to the forum.
Anyway hope that answers your original question
best regards
simon
TKH said:
Always fancied one very individual not a football fan but what a way to destroy a prestige brand
Google : hublot man utd
And just look at that dreadfull watch with logo
Bentley: breitling. Yes
Hublot :man utd. No
But I guess the whole team and directors all got a new free watch
There is an interview on youtube with that smug kid who crashes in tunnels gushing about them.Google : hublot man utd
And just look at that dreadfull watch with logo
Bentley: breitling. Yes
Hublot :man utd. No
But I guess the whole team and directors all got a new free watch
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