Hublot Oceanographic Carbon 4000 vs 1000

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KIH conducts a side-by-side comparison of the Hublot Oceanographic Carbon 4000 and 1000, responding to a fellow Purist's request. This detailed review highlights the key differences in thickness, complications, and wearability between these two robust dive watches, offering valuable insights for collectors considering either model.

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By request of a fellow Purist, I visited the Hublot boutique and compared those two side-by-side. Thank you, sschew, for your request (he actually requested the close-up pics of 1000 carbon, but I dare compared 1000 and 4000)!

Side-by-side:

Left: 1000 Carbon - 732.QX.1140.RX

Right: 4000 Carbon - 731.QX.1140.RX

Both 48mm case, while 1000 has Chronograph and 4000 doesn't.

First, Oceanographic 1000 Carbon

Inner bezel rotator with the protector open.

Closed

I like the blue/ yellow dial - a good accent.

Now the comparison with 4000 - 4000 is much thicker.

A bit too thick on shore

And again, here is 1000 - thick, but not that bad. Could wear on shore day-off.

A bit big, but could wear on shore-leave

Hope you like it. I do prefer 1000, like you do.

Have a great weekend!

Ken

Key Points from the Discussion

The Hublot Oceanographic 4000 is significantly thicker than the 1000, making it less practical for everyday wear on shore.
The massive size and thickness of dive watches like the Oceanographic series are often driven by fashion trends rather than functional necessity, as smaller watches can achieve similar depth ratings.
The Oceanographic 1000, despite its thickness, is considered wearable for casual, off-duty occasions.
The 4000 model features a simpler dial compared to the 1000, which includes a chronograph complication.

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Spellbound

May 2, 2014

But only to wear over a wetsuit. And was the massive size and thickness necessary? With the pushers I suspect this watch is bordering 60mm. A small company like Pita Barcelona proved that serious dive watches do not need to be that big with their 43 mm Oceana line that is good to 5,000m. Dean

KIH

May 2, 2014

... Sure, it doesn't need to. But many brands make watches today needlessly big, don't they? It's fashion and trend.... people ask for the big ones - "necessary" doesn't matter. This is hobby. Hobby has little to do with "necessary". Besides, no one would dive 4000 or 5000m with these watches on and compare :-) HAGWE! Ken

andrewluff

May 2, 2014

I have had them both on but not side by side. I didnt realise the 4,000 was so much thicker. Cheers Andrew

sschew

May 2, 2014

May 2, 2014 Hi KIH, Thank You very much for taking the time to take these pictures as well as providing commentary on these 2 watches. It really is appreciated. Cheers my friend and thanks once again. Sean

KIH

May 2, 2014

I am just happy to be of help! Enjoy hunting and let us know if and when you pick one! Best, Ken

KIH

May 2, 2014

It was just fun. 4000 dial is so much simpler, and 1000 gas chronograph.... I was not paying much attention on it either. Thanks! Ken

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