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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: davidtth on January 17, 2015, 12:54:30 PM
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for the pass few months i've been searching for a higher end watch such AP, Lange, PP and etc. Compared with the price, trying out on those model within my budget range, did research around the internet and hear comments from friend who owned those watch, i've finally made a decision on something that i never though i would buy, Hublot :o
I've owned many different watches and appreciated on every single brand iconic, till today i realize that i should buy something that i really want not something that everyone likes, buying watch is the matter if you really love the watch not because it has a long history, strong brand name or even ppl praise it like a god. I've read thru many though on ppl comparing AP and Hublot which one with longer history and one without. AP no doubt they made good watch but there are many thing to be consider especially comes to the price. I do agree everyone has their own valued watch brand in mind, but today i had break my rules not to follow what other ppl think but what i wish to put on my hand
Consider my first most expensive watch purchase ever as i always try to keep my watches below 30k, Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium + ceramic 45mm, was first announce in year 2013, i've never really though of getting one since its far away from my budget. Only recently i started to learn thru each brand especially Hublot, which has similar looking to AP and RM, like a combination of AP sporty look case and RM semi-skeleton design, plus their very own in-house UNICO movement with flyback chrono, 72 hours power reserve movement, with the price of similar to only AP diver, why not give a try on Hublot, result ? no regret at all !
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/DavidNikon/Hublot/DSC05148_zps2fd21d60.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/DavidNikon/media/Hublot/DSC05148_zps2fd21d60.jpg.html)
the watch itself could stand ! and thanks to the wide deployant buckle design which helps to sit the watch position on my wrist very well
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/DavidNikon/Hublot/DSC05159_zps6c6b21d8.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/DavidNikon/media/Hublot/DSC05159_zps6c6b21d8.jpg.html)
the 3D-ness of the watch, which fascinated me the most !
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/DavidNikon/Hublot/DSC05164_zpsf3acc4f0.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/DavidNikon/media/Hublot/DSC05164_zpsf3acc4f0.jpg.html)
flyback chrono, smooth swing hand and very nice cotton soft click on the pusher
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/DavidNikon/Hublot/DSC05166_zps772c07d0.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/DavidNikon/media/Hublot/DSC05166_zps772c07d0.jpg.html)
the Unico movement with so many details and superb finishing, you can see lots of gears moving around
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/DavidNikon/Hublot/DSC05173_zps15ac141d.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/DavidNikon/media/Hublot/DSC05173_zps15ac141d.jpg.html)
Balance wheel on HUB1214 movement design
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/DavidNikon/Hublot/DSC05176_zpsdcd9a726.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/DavidNikon/media/Hublot/DSC05176_zpsdcd9a726.jpg.html)
floating second hand with gears below
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/DavidNikon/Hublot/DSC05183_zpsf3e76a71.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/DavidNikon/media/Hublot/DSC05183_zpsf3e76a71.jpg.html)
layer and layers !
below are just my personal opinion:
Hublot VS AP diver SS (at similar price range)
Design -Hublot have many spectaculars details on the watch compare to AP Diver, busy looking but still easy to read time, movement are well decorated, AP diver are not able to see the movement although their movement looks nicer especially the golden rotor. Why was it important to me ? because i can admire my watch while I'm waiting or nothing better to do :p
Fitting - Hublot original rubber strap fits my hand well, especially the wide deployment bucket helps a lot on positioning the watch on my hand. AP straps are long unless you get it change to XS size, doesn't really sit well and comes with tang buckle only
Time reading - AP are easier to read compare to Hublot i must admit, i'm quite particular in easy time reading especially spending so much on watches. but i found the way to read the Hublot which the index and hands reflect in certain angle makes thing easier to read out
Reliability - I've yet heard any unico with problems, perhaps there are too little who owned them ? in fact i heard many complaints on AP newer model movement, and comes to long terms ownership, Hublot service is a lot cheaper compare to AP, which is the huge PLUS for me :)
I'm not trying to say AP are not a good watch, in fact i've been always wanted to owned one, only thing is after compare to many factor i end up with Hublot especially this model, I must say that not every Hublot watch are attracted to me but this is something real superb for me.
I hope to put a big full stop for my watch collection for now, but i do know it is impossible, because there is no cure for it till date :Mad:
AP PP and Lange, soon but not so soon..... :Praying:
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wow, good catch David. Congratulations... :thumbsup:
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Congrats on the new piece!
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Congratz and wear in good health. :thumbsup:
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Congrats, and wear in good health!
Like you mentioned, I never imagined being even the least interested... until I saw wristshots of it on this forum. Definitely a very interesting piece. Please, please, please share more pictures!
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Where is the 'like' button for this?
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David,
Thanks for sharing the pics... :thumbsup:
Enjoy your new Hublot. His brother says "Hi!!".... :laugh:
(http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg574/loochunboon/20150118_092304_zps05f9fc52.jpg) (http://s1244.photobucket.com/user/loochunboon/media/20150118_092304_zps05f9fc52.jpg.html)
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I am not usually a fan of Hublot but this piece is indeed very interesting with a very nice movement. At least they have put more thought into their in house movement vs. the famous brand that starts with P. Wear in good health bro. :Cheers:
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Congrats and good hunt
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I can't believe that u and enkidu bought the unico. :thumbsup:
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sounds like a bargain !
how much Hublot charge for basic service on its chronograph ?
hublot will give u wear their quartz watch while waiting for your watch to be serviced right?
congrats to both of you, ithy itchy itchy !
your photo is poisonous !
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sounds like a bargain !
how much Hublot charge for basic service on its chronograph ?
hublot will give u wear their quartz watch while waiting for your watch to be serviced right?
congrats to both of you, ithy itchy itchy !
your photo is poisonous !
Chris,
Just take a short walk to Pavilion during lunch today. Bring along your credit card.
Resistance is futile. Get one quick before the price goes up (higher swiss francs, lower RM, gst.....).
Good luck!! :thumbsup:
(http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg574/loochunboon/20150120_113231_zpsbc91587e.jpg) (http://s1244.photobucket.com/user/loochunboon/media/20150120_113231_zpsbc91587e.jpg.html)
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David, this is an impressive piece. Very masculine and industrial looking, with so many working parts exposed to be admired. You and Enkidu both have good taste. I am not a fan of Hublot but this gets the thumbs up.
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thanks Alvin, watzisname, JeepWH, r3kahsttub, Lurch, femann and dennis :)
Chris, i did heard about but not sure the consignment quartz watch will be given in the period of your Hublot watch under service is still available, good thing was cost for the normal service is similar to a roc sub price, which i think very reasonable for in house movement watch :-*
it was Loo who poisoned me euclidorus :'( Yikkie, me either and i still wonder why :-\
say hi to his brother too ;D
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/DavidNikon/001_zps571dc365.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/DavidNikon/media/001_zps571dc365.jpg.html)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/DavidNikon/06bc27e8-ff9a-44a9-a028-84f1d2257fce_zps323d452a.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/DavidNikon/media/06bc27e8-ff9a-44a9-a028-84f1d2257fce_zps323d452a.jpg.html)
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thanks Alvin, watzisname, JeepWH, r3kahsttub, Lurch, femann and dennis :)
Chris, i did heard about but not sure the consignment quartz watch will be given in the period of your Hublot watch under service is still available, good thing was cost for the normal service is similar to a roc sub price, which i think very reasonable for in house movement watch :-*
it was Loo who poisoned me euclidorus :'( Yikkie, me either and i still wonder why :-\
say hi to his brother too ;D
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/DavidNikon/001_zps571dc365.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/DavidNikon/media/001_zps571dc365.jpg.html)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/DavidNikon/06bc27e8-ff9a-44a9-a028-84f1d2257fce_zps323d452a.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/DavidNikon/media/06bc27e8-ff9a-44a9-a028-84f1d2257fce_zps323d452a.jpg.html)
was not a big fan of Hublot until i see this model, excellent choice :thumbsup:
and wow, your cufflinks ;D
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The cost of servicing a unico is like servicing a sub?
Wow, that's cheap.
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Itchy liao huh? their workmanship and qc are on par to AP but ownership cost are cheaper thn AP so why AP? ;D
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The cost of servicing a unico is like servicing a sub?
Wow, that's cheap.
Hanz,
Time to get one. Don't procrastinate. Fortune favours the bold. :laugh: :laugh:
(http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg574/loochunboon/20150120_211249_zps51ebc7fe.jpg) (http://s1244.photobucket.com/user/loochunboon/media/20150120_211249_zps51ebc7fe.jpg.html)
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So hardcore :o :o :o :o
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So hardcore :o :o :o :o
No laaa...I am just sharing. Sharing is caring maa.. ;D ;D
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wow, :Startled:
look impressive.
And the cost of service seems reasonable. Can anyone confirm?
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So hardcore :o :o :o :o
No laaa...I am just sharing. Sharing is caring maa.. ;D ;D
Sounds familiar ::)
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where did u get those cuff links? :o
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Congrats, and well done!
You followed your heart and did not let popular opinions influence you. Good thing too, otherwise we'd be all wearing the same watches!
Thanks for sharing! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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such a sexy looking watch..
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First of all congratulations on a marvellous piece..
to quote u.. 'today i realize that i should buy something that i really want not something that everyone likes, buying watch is the matter if you really love the watch not because it has a long history, strong brand name or even ppl praise it like a god'..
i say u got it bigbang on..
the feeling when i got my hublot comparative to my famous brand 'lolly'.. it sorta completes me, well at least until i can afford my grail - AP Kayu DiRaja.
Enjoy ur new purchase n regards...
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haven't visited MWF for a while...been real busy.
first post i read and here you're...a new proud Hublot owner....congrats!!!
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thanks everyone :) till today i'm still wearing it and all my other watches has been sleeping for nearly two weeks :Laughing_on_floor:
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thanks everyone :) till today i'm still wearing it and all my other watches has been sleeping for nearly two weeks :Laughing_on_floor:
Until you got a 5513 :P
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thanks everyone :) till today i'm still wearing it and all my other watches has been sleeping for nearly two weeks :Laughing_on_floor:
Until you got a 5513 :P
ops, you got me ;D
had a patina pam, now looking for a patina roc :)