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... I will check with Hublot and get back to you.... But when it comes to MR, more important is the material of the hammer and the gong - has been my understanding..... Some say, SS is the best. Now, what the case material does to the sound is something I have to dig deeper. Some are still precious metal, particularly because MR is supposed to be the expensive model and some think it should look and feel expensive, too. Will report back what Hublot R&D team says.
Thanks, Art!
Ken
PS: Wilson Benesch? Oh, man, I have to come back to that world someday soon! My vote went to Harbeth (also UK) way back when.....
The sound is outstanding....
very impressive, clear, and a nice speed to the chime...very very nice indeed. Thanks for the pics and video. Yours, Andy.
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Dear forumners, Some time back, we opened a Hublot forum here on PuristSPro to one or two quizzical eyebrows raised. Remember this was when the most discussion was what colour of dial and hands the next Big Bang would be What people may not know is that P...
Thank you, MTF!
It's been a year and a half and the progress Hublot has made is just staggering. There are always both-side opinions, but this MR is really well done. Sure, there are also always things to improve (for any brand!), and Hublot is going for the right direct...
A true foray into haute horlogerie.
Great sound. Waterproof. Very interesting aesthetic looks. Great sound, good speed, good tone. Carbon fiber case sounds pretty good. Thanks for the video Ken!
Well, well, well... I have mixed emotions with this one.
Yes the sound is loud but I didn't find it that pure. I should have to listen to it again. And asthetically speaking, it is not my cup of tea. Actually, I found the case too "crude" while the dial is much more convincing. Thanks a lot for the presentation...
I will do another recording if and when I have time....
... hopefully comparing with other MRs. But it may all come down to his/her taste Pardon the case - there are other versions. It is Big Bang! Ken (Sp. typo edit) ...
Thank you so much for posting this !
I saw one picture of it at Basel 2012 and was wondering if they would ever produce it....They DID !!! I love the whole concept of it !! Now I just need to find the money to get it ..... :-)
You are one the same boat :-)
It feels particularly slow to replenish the bank account when these things are found.... Thanks, squadra! Ken.
Thanks Ken!
I have seen this watch a couple of times but never the production model. Thanks for sharing and with a video too! Cheers Andrew
It does
Sound pretty good already from your clip. Thanks Ken. I can only imagine a minute repeater only version w/ more transparent dial and even better sound quality.
Yes, it appears that...
... the space inside the watch is very important! Thanks, Jester! Ken
Could the carbon fiber case contribute . . .
. . . to the acoustic signature, Ken? There's at least one loudspeaker manufacturer, Wilson Benesch in the U K, that produces enclosures with carbon fiber for purely acoustic considerations.
Carbon Fiber Acoustics
I am almost positive Hublot used the carbon fiber to enhance the acoustic characteristics. They know what they are doing! :)
Could...
... I will check with Hublot and get back to you.... But when it comes to MR, more important is the material of the hammer and the gong - has been my understanding..... Some say, SS is the best. Now, what the case material does to the sound is something I...
There is no difference in the movement among...
.. Platinum or Gold versions. But, like you said, the low density of carbon case make it sound louder (not necessarily better, though) - Hublot R&D team. Ken
You are right Art..
I have 1 enclosure in carbon fiber and it really sounds great. It may be the same for accoustic in MR. Kind regards, Francois