pfang56
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Jun 23, 2018,15:12 PM
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 positive so far but I did ask around the last few years whilst researching whether there was any feedback or issues from owners.
I expect the biggest potential risks are - my wife’s diamond rings - and dropping the watch on a hard stone surface. Both of these I think we all try our best to mitigate
Maybe others can chime in?
Cheers,
Peter
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Got my first Hublot!
By: pfang56 : June 23rd, 2018-02:08
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...
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...
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
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 ...