Hublot

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 Car...  

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 Oc... 

... 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... 

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

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

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

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

Nice comparison and vivid pics Ken!

It was fun to find the differences and also find another good aspects on each. Thank you! HAGWE! Ken