Hublot

Yes, it really was a crazy move. An action to match a WIS. 🙄 Last Thursday I discovered this watch in an internet report and was immediately hooked. The Hublot Limited Edition Big Bang Unico Essential Grey is limited to 200 pieces and only available onlin...  

For those willing to look beyond the hype they have some interesting things on offer. Can you remind me, Is this a flyback and what's the size?

At the heart of the Big Bang Unico Essential Grey beats the manufacture HUB1280 calibre, a “simple” column-wheel chronograph movement, not a Rattrapante. The case size is 42 mm.

Flyback on board. Grtz,Dom

Just checked it! ☺️

Just my humble opinion, but I think it is awesome. There is room in any collection for a watch like this - as long as it suits your tastes! I think history will be kinder to Hublot than watch enthusiasts currently are.

I love to move off the beaten paths and discover what I like. An eternal learning and development process that is a lot of fun and always exciting. I can't say much about HUBLOT yet, except that everything has been more than perfect so far and my impressi... 

Looks fantastic - thanks for your story and your enthusiasm! Cheers Marc

I just can't help it. 100% or not at all (this does not only apply to watches ;-)). That's where my enthusiasm comes from when I've finally decided on something. Cordially Thomas ...  

that's something to live by. Cannot claim compliance myself at all times but I'm definitely trying. Again, a stunning watch and a ballsy move. Cheers Marc

For me it was a development over many years. I just realized that everything else just means getting bogged down and ultimately doesn't make you happy. Too much of the wrong versus too little of the right. I'd rather choose the second. Thank you for your ... 

ultimately very good decision. Thanks a lot for your kind wishes, my friend. 🙏

What a stunner! I really like the greyed out look of this one.

It’s definitely a stunner and looks very impressive in real. Best Thomas

That came fast. I'm digging the all grey vibes. If they come with a non chrono that would be tempting.

What about this non-chrono-iteration? Also a Titanium case, here the size is 40mm. Cheers Thomas ...  

I received the same email and was, and am, so tempted. I would say this is Hublot's best effort on a a Big Bang the past few years. And it evokes the early days under Biver when they released the monochromatic models. Enjoy it and keep posting photos!

I myself am very happy to have given in to the temptation and do not regret it for a second. I'm not as knowledgeable about Hublot as you are. The brand is completely new to me. But after the short experience I already have, I don't understand the many cr...  

Looks great on your wrist!

For it’s a keeper for sure. All the best Thomas

Congratulations

Not a MB Exo Tourbillon, but for sure a very good decision. Sometimes you look for something special for weeks and months. It is even often difficult to define properly what you are searching for. And then suddenly you see it and it gives you a Big Bang. ...  

Thanks a lot, dear Clueless_Collector! ☺️🙏🥂 ...  

And you've tastefully arranged your "ensemble" in accordance to the watch.

Thanks a lot, Blansky. Somehow I had a strong and secure feeling that the watch would come on that very day, which – at least in my subconscious 😎 – influenced my clothing choices. And I'm (almost) like you. I WAS no Hublot fan, either, and had absolutely... 

I like it a lot! Congratulations on following through on the impulse. Cazalea

I have to say that the color shading of the case and the dial are difficult to describe. Sometimes the watch looks silvery, but then again exactly as you would imagine a titanium case to be. Simply fascinating! Best Thomas ...  

My good impression has not changed until now. Everything fits. The quality seems great. The watch runs flawlessly. A really exciting piece, and I'm only slowly beginning to discover all its facets. Cheers Thomas ...  

It is fascinating that you can hardly grasp this watch in its (various!) beauty. It looks different from every perspective. Playing with the different lighting conditions is also exciting. Cordially Thomas ...  

Have you been able to see what kind of rate accuracy this movement can provides? I actually went on their website today to see this reference…BEAUTIFUL

I can't say anything solid about rate accuracy yet. I've been wearing the watch all the time since it was delivered 4 days ago. My first impression is that it was going a bit too fast at the beginning (3 sec in 8 hours) but that the watch is now gradually...  

Too much. I went to the Hublot Boutique two days ago. The shop manager was very friendly and solution-oriented. He assumes that a strong tremor or vibration during transport could have led to being too fast. Anyhow their watchmaker will adjust the watch a... 

I had a similar situation with my Panerai once where I bought one and it was running +10 sec per day, the store manager had it adjusted by its local watch maker (local panerai service center) and I could not believe how well they had regulated it! They ma... 

I think he is very ok. He just tried to find an explanation when I asked about the quality assurance for watches leaving the manufacturer. He meant that normally a watch with this kind of deviation would not leave the manufacturer. He also suggested that ... 

As for sending a watch to watch maker brand new I agree with you…however after my own story I shared previously for one Panerai, for the next two Panerai I bought from that boutique i was so pleased with the regulation of the first one that in agreement w... 

…everything has its limits…. LOL Just got the watch back. It has now been observed for one week and then been adjusted accordingly. It feels good to wear her on my wrist again. By the way: the watchmaker of the Hublot Boutique now states an accuracy of +3...  

I am really happy for you and hope you enjoy it for a long time! Cheers!

After observing the watch for more than a week now, we're up to a rate of +2 to +3 seconds per 24 hours depending on how I put the watch down in the evening. I can live with that. 😎 Cordially and of course: CHEERS Thomas

But clearly this reference is on my list now! Cheers!

And I am very happy that I yielded. 😎🙏 Thanks for looking, dear nacelle! Thomas

Congratd. Grtz,Dom

Your name reminds me somehow of Asterix. 😁 All the best Thomas

love how it looks in person, congrats again!

I was and am very positively surprised. The watch looks far better in reality than I had hoped. The marketing photos look rather … flat. All the best Thomas

Looks amazingly. I like some Big Bangs, and yours is a fabulous choice. I like the black and white model from white ceramic in 42mm case size. I just found a grey white Bulova, a few clicks away, almost ready to order. My character is hesitate oriented, s... 

You are definitely a true enthusiast who is open minded and not just focused on always the same brands. I admire that very much! It’s not a bad thing to be “hesitate oriented” but you definitely should kill your “?” if your “feeling pendulum” clearly defl... 

What i like from Hublot is it’s modern spirit and the details their watches have. The quick strap release and the sandwich case construction just perfect. The older big bangs differ from the new series. The fusion of materials is interesting. The only dis... 

And yes, I am still VERY exited. Cheers Thomas

I just recently acquired this one… … and really enjoying it ...  

Your black version looks very intriguing. Is the case made of ceramic or is it PVD coated? Cheers Thomas

… but it’s not high gloss on the bezel, more of a satin finish. High gloss on the rim and the integral bracelet (hence the name of the watch). Really loving it. I’ve owned number of Hublots over the years but this one is by far the most understated. I do ... 

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It is a stunner and gets tons of compliments. I am thinking about getting another Hublot. This one because I prefer Hublot on rubber straps:

Have yet to see in person. Would you say the colour in person is close to how you see them presented online?

the various color shades and shapes and light games are much better and more exciting in reality than presented online. See the different photos that I have already published in this thread. And thank you so much for your kind reply, Jay! Thomas

You wear it very well!

What‘s your wrist size?

My wrist size is 16,5 - 17 cm. ...  

No worries about being spontanious A Hublot BB should be in every watch collection! (I know what I'm talking about ) Wear it always in good health. stere

Hublot I've always been interested and I've read about this brand again and again and also studied the display in the brandstore in Vienna. But so far I haven't bothered to buy one of the good pieces. My conclusion now: I should have done this much earlie... 

It was the first sentence what came into my mind when I saw your first photo! Huge congratulations, Thomas, it is a teriffic watch which fits perfect for your wrist! I find the watch even better in your real pictures as in the AD’s! Wear it in the best of... 

read your posts and I also like your taste when it comes to watches (and watch winders 😁). “A crazy man and his beautiful watch” perhaps would fit even better. Hahahaha Thank you so much for your very nice comment which I appreciate very much. Cordially T... 

you are welcome! You will see other watch-post from me soon…

which is not cheap. But compared with many well-known brands it is a matter of fact that the value for money seems to be very good. The movement seems to be excellent, the chrono buttons work buttery smooth, the finishing of the case is top. And it is dea... 

Congrats again, your impulse seems to have been vindicated! Let’s see some more pictures and hear more thoughts over the next while.

Accurate, buttons buttery smooth. A wonderful shine of the case and 1,000 shades of gray. Wonderful und very easy to wear. Thanks for your friendly comment and for looking. ☺️🙏 Cheers Thomas ...  

What did Thomas get this time ;-) The brand choice certainly didn’t disappoint as you’re quite brand-agnostic based on your other pieces. Glad to see horological passion is alive and well on your wrist! And yeah, as others have chimed in, I’d wear that ... 

Thanks a lot, dear Ecchi! 😁🙏 „Brand agnostic”… What an original description! I have to admit that I've actually done very well up until now by just relying on my own, personal feelings. Trends often ebb quickly, tastes change just as quickly. And it's rea...  

I’m quite ok with what i have.. for now hahaha!

I never imagined where I would end up. 😎 Cheers Thomas

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... can sometimes be rather .... dangerous. LOLL

And it looks fantastic on your wrist. There's something about titanium on grey that is ultra modern, industrial, understated, yet elegant. Well done! I noticed you changed the strap from the other stock photos? Cheers Peter

No, I didn’t change the strap. It’s the same ridged rubber strap that was on the watch when it was delivered. Included in delivery there’s also a silvery fabric and Velcro strap that almost looks like a Milanese bracelet. I haven’t tried it yet. Cordially...  

at 42mm I will have to take a look at this one