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marcinthemiddle · 28 April 2011, 09:47 AM

Nope.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 28 April 2011, 09:57 AM

Colors maybe. But, no.

The ceramic bezel on the new Daytona looks like a magnet for damage.

RICARDOVASCO · 28 April 2011, 10:22 AM

Will they replace the old steel one as well or the new Daytona comes only in gold and they will keep the steel style?

www777 · 28 April 2011, 10:32 AM

No way...they are bringing back the older black insert daytona models. Yeah!

brownbear · 28 April 2011, 10:38 AM

that's a big negatory, good buddy.

RICARDOVASCO · 28 April 2011, 10:44 AM

I can not imagine how horrible would be the traditional steel style with that colored bezel. I will keep my V serial ; )

Bulltrapper · 28 April 2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passionata

no,hublot is an AP copy, daytona is superb chronograph.

hublot isn t more than marketing bubble wouldn t even touch it.

You must not know much about the watch industry or collecting for that matter if that is your true opinion.

Atomant · 28 April 2011, 11:09 AM

U r talkin about the new ceramic bezel on the Daytona but the big bang got flatter surfaces.

horseco · 28 April 2011, 11:11 AM

they look the same, the way a Chrysler 300 & a Bentley look the same... they really dont...

Bigboss · 28 April 2011, 01:59 PM

Don't get me wrong. I don't like Hublots...but i also can't ignore the color/materials similarities.

I do think that the Daytona is the ultimate chronograph and that's why I own a SS version and just purchased a WG one.

LAJM · 28 April 2011, 02:35 PM

Don't see it....

TheVTCGuy · 28 April 2011, 02:44 PM

No, not even close. The Hublot is an excellent watch, but there are so many differences between it and the Daytona. Like, the screw down pushers, the band, the dial etc.

Jake B · 28 April 2011, 02:50 PM

aside from being Rose and black, no....not at all. Sorta like saying a Rolls Royce and a Volkswagen look alike because they're both black with chrome.

layne · 28 April 2011, 03:36 PM

The daytona has nice smooth curves and is not "blocky" like the hublot or AP.

I don't think they look alike at all.

Passionata · 28 April 2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulltrapper

You must not know much about the watch industry or collecting for that matter if that is your true opinion.

i definetly know much more than you are.

rms · 28 April 2011, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

I do agree there are some similarities

Yep, they are both watches. Other than that.......no!

Singslinger · 28 April 2011, 06:46 PM

Apart from the fact that they are both chronos, no I don't think they look alike.

But I have to say I like both - the Hublot Big Bang is a handsome watch and the new Daytona with ceramic bezel certainly looks great!

chrono1g · 28 April 2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passionata

i definetly know much more than you are.

sure.

to say you dislike hublot is one thing, but to say that it is a copy of AP is ridiculous. If you look at hublot's history, it is clear that the watch evolved very naturally. ignorant bashers will always look down on brands they know nothing of.

Starwalker · 28 April 2011, 07:42 PM

I think a Hublot looks better than the new ceramic daytona....

travisb · 28 April 2011, 07:48 PM

But that's about it..

ExpII · 28 April 2011, 09:46 PM

No way, the new Daytona has class and charm whilst that thing is gaudy.

versusone · 28 April 2011, 09:55 PM

The Hublot looks more like a AP RO wannabe. The new rose gold Daytona is beautiful.

speedo · 28 April 2011, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrono1g

sure.

to say you dislike hublot is one thing, but to say that it is a copy of AP is ridiculous. If you look at hublot's history, it is clear that the watch evolved very naturally. ignorant bashers will always look down on brands they know nothing of.

i guess that talking about history and natural evolving in case of a company founded in 1980, 7 years after the creation of the ap ro is a bit of an exaggeration.

but i am more than curious what is there to know about the hublot brand?

Cru Jones · 28 April 2011, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarSovereign

The colors are the same, but no, they do not look that much alike...

this.

padi56 · 28 April 2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigboss

Do you agree?

Might I suggest you make a appointment to see a optician as soon as possible

roleyrolz · 28 April 2011, 10:59 PM

While I don't have a Roo or a daytona or a Hublot let's face it the big bang is a copy of th Roo. Hublot is IMHO a ridiculous brand apart from is age which doesn't really matter considering one of the best watch makers in the world fp journey is younger. It's age doesn't bother so much a its lack of any kind of in-house movement as well as the ridicous prices they charge for non precious metal watches and it's ridious marketing. It reminds me some what of suitmakers like Armani they charge as much as Brioni or kiton but there really nothing more then a Brooks Brothers or hickey freeman. They are a gimmick plan and simple while there a good company for it lime Armani there not good watches.(disclaimer I hope no one gets offended especially if u wasted ur money buying this watch we all make mistakes and I make most of them.)

speedo · 28 April 2011, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roleyrolz

While I don't have a Roo or a daytona or a Hublot let's face it the big bang is a copy of th Roo. Hublot is IMHO a ridiculous brand apart from is age which doesn't really matter considering one of the best watch makers in the world fp journey is younger. It's age doesn't bother so much a its lack of any kind of in-house movement as well as the ridicous prices they charge for non precious metal watches and it's ridious marketing. It reminds me some what of suitmakers like Armani they charge as much as Brioni or kiton but there really nothing more then a Brooks Brothers or hickey freeman. They are a gimmick plan and simple while there a good company for it lime Armani there not good watches.(disclaimer I hope no one gets offended especially if u wasted ur money buying this watch we all make mistakes and I make most of them.)

you are right, age does not matter but here some learned fellow trf members mentioned 'history', 'evolving' and hublot in one sentence.
otherwise i agree with you.
the problem in case of hublot is not the lack of engineering or fantasy as there are many mediocre watchmakers lacking those qualities, it is mainly the marketing gimmick and the price which make people believe they buy a timepiece comparable to ap, jlc, patek and co.

Bulltrapper · 28 April 2011, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passionata

i definetly know much more than you are.

Well your grammar is certainly better. I can count numerous Hublot's that sell for over list retail price. I can only think of one Rolex that does that, and those days are over. I love Rolex, but I only wear one...the deep sea. The Daytona in my opinion is too small but is a very beautiful watch. My wife wears a YG Day date II, and the daytona is next on her list.....but she is 120 pounds.

Bulltrapper · 28 April 2011, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roleyrolz

While I don't have a Roo or a daytona or a Hublot let's face it the big bang is a copy of th Roo. Hublot is IMHO a ridiculous brand apart from is age which doesn't really matter considering one of the best watch makers in the world fp journey is younger. It's age doesn't bother so much a its lack of any kind of in-house movement as well as the ridicous prices they charge for non precious metal watches and it's ridious marketing. It reminds me some what of suitmakers like Armani they charge as much as Brioni or kiton but there really nothing more then a Brooks Brothers or hickey freeman. They are a gimmick plan and simple while there a good company for it lime Armani there not good watches.(disclaimer I hope no one gets offended especially if u wasted ur money buying this watch we all make mistakes and I make most of them.)

Again, there are many watches that Hublot makes that sell for over retail list price and they retain that value. How many Rolex's do that? None, now that the daytona has lost a lot of interest. Rolex makes over 1 million watches per year. Hublot makes about 25k. But you're right, the price point is higher than most Rolex owners can afford.

People who say it's a "marketing gimmick" clearly don't understand marketing either....How do you think Rolex got to selling 1 million watches per year?

roleyrolz · 28 April 2011, 11:31 PM

Speedo I agree with u completely. You can not be a relatively new brand ry on gimmicks and celebrities to sell ur watches. While there are gimmicky marketing brands like AP and Rolex they have a histroy which Hublot doesn't they have a history a continuing one I fact of innovation Hublot doesn't and unlike AP or Rolex or anyother quality brand they only have one watchs the big bang. WHAT A BIG JOKE.

28 April 2011, 09:47 AM	#31
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Nope. __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

28 April 2011, 11:09 AM	#38
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	U r talkin about the new ceramic bezel on the Daytona but the big bang got flatter surfaces. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

28 April 2011, 01:59 PM	#40
Bigboss "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: W Location: The answer is 42 Watch: Out! Posts: 524	Don't get me wrong. I don't like Hublots...but i also can't ignore the color/materials similarities. I do think that the Daytona is the ultimate chronograph and that's why I own a SS version and just purchased a WG one. __________________ Cheers, Walter

28 April 2011, 07:42 PM	#49
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	I think a Hublot looks better than the new ceramic daytona.... __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

28 April 2011, 07:48 PM	#50
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	I see the RG and black But that's about it..

28 April 2011, 09:57 AM	#32
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Colors maybe. But, no. The ceramic bezel on the new Daytona looks like a magnet for damage.

28 April 2011, 10:22 AM	#33
RICARDOVASCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Brasil Posts: 248	Will they replace the old steel one as well or the new Daytona comes only in gold and they will keep the steel style?

28 April 2011, 10:32 AM	#34
www777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At Home Posts: 1,285	No way...they are bringing back the older black insert daytona models. Yeah!

28 April 2011, 10:38 AM	#35
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	that's a big negatory, good buddy.

28 April 2011, 10:44 AM	#36
RICARDOVASCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Brasil Posts: 248	I can not imagine how horrible would be the traditional steel style with that colored bezel. I will keep my V serial ; )

28 April 2011, 11:11 AM	#39
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	they look the same, the way a Chrysler 300 & a Bentley look the same... they really dont...

28 April 2011, 02:35 PM	#41
LAJM "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Larry Location: Canada Watch: Explorer II Posts: 270	Don't see it....

28 April 2011, 02:44 PM	#42
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	No, not even close. The Hublot is an excellent watch, but there are so many differences between it and the Daytona. Like, the screw down pushers, the band, the dial etc.

28 April 2011, 02:50 PM	#43
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	aside from being Rose and black, no....not at all. Sorta like saying a Rolls Royce and a Volkswagen look alike because they're both black with chrome.

28 April 2011, 03:36 PM	#44
layne "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 253	The daytona has nice smooth curves and is not "blocky" like the hublot or AP. I don't think they look alike at all.

28 April 2011, 06:46 PM	#47
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Apart from the fact that they are both chronos, no I don't think they look alike. But I have to say I like both - the Hublot Big Bang is a handsome watch and the new Daytona with ceramic bezel certainly looks great!

28 April 2011, 09:46 PM	#51
ExpII Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: Milgauss, PAM 359 Posts: 390	No way, the new Daytona has class and charm whilst that thing is gaudy.

28 April 2011, 09:55 PM	#52
versusone "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Vince Location: NY/SG Watch: The Throne Posts: 37	The Hublot looks more like a AP RO wannabe. The new rose gold Daytona is beautiful.

28 April 2011, 10:59 PM	#56
roleyrolz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: us Posts: 144	While I don't have a Roo or a daytona or a Hublot let's face it the big bang is a copy of th Roo. Hublot is IMHO a ridiculous brand apart from is age which doesn't really matter considering one of the best watch makers in the world fp journey is younger. It's age doesn't bother so much a its lack of any kind of in-house movement as well as the ridicous prices they charge for non precious metal watches and it's ridious marketing. It reminds me some what of suitmakers like Armani they charge as much as Brioni or kiton but there really nothing more then a Brooks Brothers or hickey freeman. They are a gimmick plan and simple while there a good company for it lime Armani there not good watches.(disclaimer I hope no one gets offended especially if u wasted ur money buying this watch we all make mistakes and I make most of them.)

28 April 2011, 11:31 PM	#60
roleyrolz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: us Posts: 144	Speedo I agree with u completely. You can not be a relatively new brand ry on gimmicks and celebrities to sell ur watches. While there are gimmicky marketing brands like AP and Rolex they have a histroy which Hublot doesn't they have a history a continuing one I fact of innovation Hublot doesn't and unlike AP or Rolex or anyother quality brand they only have one watchs the big bang. WHAT A BIG JOKE.

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