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Old 22 November 2024, 04:03 PM   #1
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You see these two across the room…

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Old 22 November 2024, 05:00 PM   #2
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At least that Hublot is not as big and bulky
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Old 22 November 2024, 06:50 PM   #3
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I think the AP looks better, however it’s so much harder for me to see the actual time on it and surely that should be fundamental to any watch.


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Old 22 November 2024, 07:33 PM   #4
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That Hublot is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better. That ball sack hanging off that creature's chin looks stupid. The case is nice though
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Old 22 November 2024, 07:59 PM   #5
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The AP Kaws is aimed at Kaws fans and no one else I feel. He does have a large cult following and it’s more of a publicity/marketing move to garner more interest from the younger gen for the future. So it will be a very polarising piece.

I’m a fan of that piece and would definitely be impressed if I saw it across the room! No comment on the Hublot.


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Old 22 November 2024, 10:06 PM   #6
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Not often would I choose a Hublot over an AP but in this scenario I would do so in a heartbeat.
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Old 22 November 2024, 10:30 PM   #7
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Old 22 November 2024, 10:37 PM   #8
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I think … what time is it
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Old 22 November 2024, 11:23 PM   #9
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Old 23 November 2024, 01:05 AM   #10
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I would think the hublot wearer is tacky, too loud, but at least the person tried to buy a nice watch and likely loves it.

The Kaws is whimsical, fun and the best part, it pisses off watch nerds that think watch companies can only produce watches that they would personally purchase and that everyone in the world should share their opinion.
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Old 23 November 2024, 01:10 AM   #11
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I think those are two watches that I wouldn’t want, but each to his own.

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Old 23 November 2024, 03:48 AM   #12
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I would think the hublot wearer is tacky, too loud, but at least the person tried to buy a nice watch and likely loves it.

The Kaws is whimsical, fun and the best part, it pisses off watch nerds that think watch companies can only produce watches that they would personally purchase and that everyone in the world should share their opinion.
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Old 23 November 2024, 04:33 AM   #13
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Hublot for me, no doubt
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Old 23 November 2024, 04:51 AM   #14
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At least they didn’t get pulled into a Cubitus! I’m not a fan of the concept case at all, but the movement, no hands and dial execution on the AP is awesome and well done.
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Old 23 November 2024, 05:16 AM   #15
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You see these two across the room…

I dont see either of them as a viable daily
but the AP makes for a significantly better conversation piece IMO.


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Old 23 November 2024, 05:16 AM   #16
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The AP Kaws is aimed at Kaws fans and no one else I feel. He does have a large cult following and it’s more of a publicity/marketing move to garner more interest from the younger gen for the future. So it will be a very polarising piece.

I’m a fan of that piece and would definitely be impressed if I saw it across the room! No comment on the Hublot.


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Old 23 November 2024, 05:44 AM   #17
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Old 23 November 2024, 06:06 AM   #18
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I dont see either of them as a viable daily
but the AP makes for a significantly better conversation piece IMO.


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And this matters because? I would venture to say almost no one is purchasing a $200K AP Concept to be their daily watch. In fact, it being time only helps with not wearing it everyday.
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Old 23 November 2024, 06:53 AM   #19
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And this matters because? I would venture to say almost no one is purchasing a $200K AP Concept to be their daily watch. In fact, it being time only helps with not wearing it everyday.
One man’s perspective.
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Old 23 November 2024, 07:36 AM   #20
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And this matters because? I would venture to say almost no one is purchasing a $200K AP Concept to be their daily watch. In fact, it being time only helps with not wearing it everyday.


Why not?


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Old 23 November 2024, 08:09 AM   #21
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Ok….tou can wear it as a daily but it is likely not your only watch.
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Old 23 November 2024, 12:05 PM   #22
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Old 23 November 2024, 12:35 PM   #23
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I would think the hublot wearer is tacky, too loud, but at least the person tried to buy a nice watch and likely loves it.

The Kaws is whimsical, fun and the best part, it pisses off watch nerds that think watch companies can only produce watches that they would personally purchase and that everyone in the world should share their opinion.
This comment hits harder than Tyson’s punch.
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Old 23 November 2024, 02:09 PM   #24
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I would think the hublot wearer is tacky, too loud, but at least the person tried to buy a nice watch and likely loves it.

The Kaws is whimsical, fun and the best part, it pisses off watch nerds that think watch companies can only produce watches that they would personally purchase and that everyone in the world should share their opinion.
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Old 23 November 2024, 02:37 PM   #25
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I wouldn’t care at all if I saw that hublot. If I saw that concept it would be the most exciting watch I’d seen all year and would probably be a memory for me.


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Old 24 November 2024, 02:02 AM   #26
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Both nice in their own way!
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Old 24 November 2024, 03:09 AM   #27
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Hublot had some missteps, but not all watches should be viewed with the same lens...
Some Hublot are also good watches, like the recent Hublot BB Unico Novak Djokovic...
I for one think this is a very beautiful watch....

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Old 24 November 2024, 03:13 AM   #28
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If I was a Kaws collector that also happened

to collect AP, it’s a win! I personally have never heard of Kaws prior to this release. As others have previously said, I’m not the target market. I prefer a watch be designed and function based on something creative that the manufacturer did. Not some clown figurine. Oops, I think I just realized Im getting old and closed minded! 😂
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Old 24 November 2024, 09:32 AM   #30
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This comment hits harder than Tyson’s punch.

28 or 58 year old Tyson?


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