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Old 11 August 2011, 02:20 PM   #1
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And, Hublot wins, by 100m? :)

Has anyone seen this new Hublot 4000m diver? This monstrosity makes the DeepSea look svelte and graceful! :)

I have to believe the 4000m WR rating is a pretty direct shot at the DeepSea.

But my god, while the DeepSea may be a little tall and chunky, at least it still looks like a freaking watch! I'm not sure exactly what the Hublot resembles, my first take was it looks like a high end G-Shock. :) At second glance, I'm seeing the Millenium Falcon. I'm expecting to see Chewbaca's head pop out of that ridiculous hatch looking crown guard.

Don't know what it'll list at, but I'm
guessing you could buy a few Deepseas instead, hey, even if you get 2, that's 7800m! :)


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Old 11 August 2011, 02:31 PM   #2
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i agree...it does looks a lil bit too 'futuristic' for me too...but the lock down notch on top looks good tho..
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Old 11 August 2011, 02:35 PM   #3
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Would never buy hublot with my own dough.
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Old 11 August 2011, 02:38 PM   #4
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the last thing you're thinking about at 4,000m is what date is it today....
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Old 11 August 2011, 03:09 PM   #5
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Eeeeeek something doesnt look right :/
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Old 11 August 2011, 03:12 PM   #6
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Maybe for JayZ's snorkeling vacay.
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Old 11 August 2011, 03:22 PM   #7
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As Norton might say: "and the pro-feel"...

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Old 11 August 2011, 03:27 PM   #8
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I read somewhere that Rolex gave the Deep Sea the 3900m rating was so it wouldn't be confused with the 4000 ft of the original sea dweller. I don't know this as fact though. I just remember reading it when I purchased my DSSD.
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Old 11 August 2011, 03:34 PM   #9
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Price is $19900 or $25k depending on what version WOW
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Old 11 August 2011, 03:57 PM   #10
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Price is $19900 or $25k depending on what version WOW
yup...wow...i know watch collecting is an expensive hobby...but damn...
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Old 11 August 2011, 04:40 PM   #11
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The deep sea can go deeper than the stamp on its dial. Id put my money on the deep sea being over engineered than this "watch"
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Old 11 August 2011, 04:44 PM   #12
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At least it doesn't have "original ring lock system" all over the dial
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Old 11 August 2011, 05:56 PM   #13
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I'd be about just as likely to wear this as a DSSD. :-)
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Old 11 August 2011, 06:00 PM   #14
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All this now depth rating stuff now is just mine is bigger than yours.
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Old 11 August 2011, 06:13 PM   #15
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According to Watchtime magazine, DSSD has 4.000 m WR normally, but 4.000 m equals 13.000 ft. Some say that the number 13 brings bad luck in Eastern belief. Far East is a big market for Rolex, so Rolex avoid to use the number 13 on the dial.
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Old 11 August 2011, 06:44 PM   #16
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...the horror...

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Old 11 August 2011, 11:13 PM   #17
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At 3900 or 4000 you're still dead. The good news is that if you're dead you don't have to kick yourself for paying 20-25K for that thing. The bad news is you'd have to float around the briny deep with that thing on your wrist.
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:18 PM   #18
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Does remind me of a lot of watches which cost a lot less. Not a look I would pay that much money for.
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Old 12 August 2011, 12:26 AM   #19
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Looks like it should be worn by the incredible Hulk!
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Old 12 August 2011, 12:37 AM   #20
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Old 12 August 2011, 01:27 AM   #21
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How many inch wrist should I have then to fit this beast?
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Old 12 August 2011, 06:30 AM   #22
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I like it but i would never pay that much cake for it!
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Old 12 August 2011, 12:30 PM   #23
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For 4000 m depth watch... It has to be bulky
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