Hublot - Got my first Hublot!

Got my first Hublot!

Jun 23, 2018,02:08 AM

After the announcement of the first Sapphire cased models by Hublot, I was really intrigued to consider my first Hublot. Much to my dismay, the timepieces were too big for my wrist 45mm - so I passed on both the Unico and Spirit.

Fast forward to this year - I was walking around The Hour Glass in Singapore and noticed a Spirit and Unico Sapphire in the case. I tried the Spirit on my wrist - and I was first shocked as the watch seemed smaller than I remembered! How did my wrist get bigger - Did I get fatter or something else?

Little did I know they announced the 42mm version of the Spirit. Holy cow! I was hooked.

A few hours later, here it is!

Hope to share more impressions as the journey continues, but this watch is absolutely incredible!

Cheers all! Looking forward to joining the Hublot family.

Peter

Wow, congrats for this great catch!

By: foversta : June 23rd, 2018-02:40

I'm not usually a big fan of the "Spirit" but this version is really awesome. Congrats! Fx

Many thanks - really like it so far.

By: pfang56 : June 23rd, 2018-03:53

Cheers

Looks fantastic. Congratulations! [nt]

By: quattro69 : June 23rd, 2018-04:23

Many thanks Quattro...nt

By: pfang56 : June 23rd, 2018-14:58

Congratulations. I think like you I'd only seen and tried the larger model.

By: Jay (Eire) : June 23rd, 2018-08:21

This looks good on your wrist. Definitely interesting and different with this case. Do you know anything about the durability of these cases? How do you think it will show signs of wear/age over time?

Thanks...

By: pfang56 : June 23rd, 2018-15:12

In terms of durability I can’t say much given the limited real world experience of watches with sapphire cases - except that what we do have is experience with watches with a large protuding sapphire crystal like those on Panerai. Experience seems positiv...

Thanks Peter. Those pesky diamonds need to be kept far far away for sure.

By: Jay (Eire) : June 23rd, 2018-17:04

Perhaps no different than ceramic regarding unintentional dropping' let's just hope that doesn't happen. Enjoy it!

Yes indeed...

By: pfang56 : June 23rd, 2018-19:02

Hopefully no major drops - but having dropped platinum and steel watches in the past - never issues with the crystal so far. Also helps sapphire is much stronger than ceramic - but will see after a few years use! Cheers, Peter

Congratulations Peter!

By: andrewluff : June 23rd, 2018-08:43

My favourite version of the spirit and one I considered buying myself! Welcome to the Hublot family. Love it! Cheers Andrew

Many thanks Andrew...

By: pfang56 : June 23rd, 2018-15:14

And thanks for welcoming me to the family. I really like the watch box that comes with the watch - 100pct clear! I will take a picture of it later. Hublot is pretty smart with marketing! Cheers, Peter

Congrats 👍

By: Ambiorix : June 23rd, 2018-09:16

A superb piece, enjoy! Grtz, Dom

Thanks Don...nt

By: pfang56 : June 23rd, 2018-15:14

Clearly....good things come to those who wait

By: MTF : June 23rd, 2018-18:09

pfang56, Slowly slowly...catch your monkey...er...I meant Hublot! Spooky that I was just looking at the big brother in Hublot store at Harrods, London only last week. Only looking.... Regards, MTF ...

Wondering...

By: pfang56 : June 23rd, 2018-19:14

If Hublot is that good with listening to their customers and updating their new range quickly? I heard others having similar feedback to have a smaller sapphire model. In any case patience pays off! Curious to see what other watch brands take on sapphire ...