Download the WatchCrunch app! Now available for IOS and Android 🚀
Am I wrong to like this Hublot?
I was browsing a magazine today and came across a picture of this watch. That’s nice I thought to myself. Then I found out it was a Hublot. Now I’ve never understood the hate this brand attracts, but I’ve never personally been attracted to any Hublot design I’ve seen. I know very little of them from a horological point of view, but have always believed them to be very overpriced, even getting over the aesthetics. However, this Hublot Classic Fusion Ceramic Chronograph looks fantastic. I can’t speak to its intrinsic value, but I love its looks. Thoughts people?
40 comments
·
Sort by
Sort by
Well…it’s black
You are doing this wrong. Watch nerds don't like watches that look good. They value silly stories, technical claims, and other things that have no bearing on their enjoyment of a watch. If you wish to be a normal person, you are free to like Hublot, but if you start realizing how ugly many esteemed watches are, you may be in danger.
That's a great looking watch.
A lot of people bash Hublot because it's a way to establish that they are part of the "in-group" in watch enthusiasm.
You are not wrong. Granted they have over the top designs on models, but everyone does. The classic port hole designs are really well done.
I don’t have a bias again Hublot. All I remember is scoreboards with the brand name. I find the rivets on the bezel unappealing.
You like what you like. Period.
I like it. I just think they are way too overpriced
Nothing wrong with that 😊 What is the size?
IMHO, a Tudor Black Bay Ceramic would be a better buy! Just my 2 cents. 🤷🏽♂️🤭 BTW, I almost bought a Hublot once, phew! No regrets here. 😅
I find their designs attractive, but due to the way they are constructed, finished and the movements that they choose to use(there are some exceptions) I can't personally justify the price. Even on the secondary market they still seem too much for where I would put my money. My background is in industrial design so I have that filter in terms of cost of manufacturing, etc...But in the end it's your money and your choice. No Judgment here!
I don't think most people have problem with Hublot designs (design is personal preference). I share opinion Hublot is greatly overpriced. True, any high-end watch is overpriced to some extent, but at least they would have proper in-house movements, exceptional finishing and watchmaking techniques, heritage, limited editions, etc. that might justify price. From my perspective, Hublot is using Sellita movements with minor finishing and markets it as in-house, no heritage. This specific watch (if not mistaken) retails at 11.8K USD in 42mm case...
I would rather opt for new TAG Carrera Chronograph released this year that retails for 6.4K USD. Yes - TAG has it's own issues, but at least I don't have feeling of being robbed.
I love it! If I had the cash, I'd be all over it like a fat bird over the last saveloy in a chip shop.
It actually looks pretty good, I had this on my wrist at the store. I don't like the movement but that's probably a me issue and not a movement issue.
I got a chance to handle a Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Titanium in person some time ago. I never liked the brand and that hasn't changed much. I certainly don't hate them. In my review here I gave my thoughts on it. I quite like their designs and that ceramic really complements the "dark" look.
Most people just bash Hublot for the sake of bashing, that's all there is to it.
Ask Nico Leonard 😂😂😂