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LostinNihon · 7 May 2015, 11:23 PM

Is it just me, or does the New Hublot Big Bang Torbillon look like a funky mashup of a Nautilus (with the ears) and a Royal Oak with the screws on the bezel?
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RUK · 7 May 2015, 11:43 PM

More like a clone of the two watches made with just enough changes to not get sued

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Hamish · 8 May 2015, 12:08 AM

fugly

GB-man · 8 May 2015, 12:21 AM

It is not just you. They are an ugly derivative brand in general. The only thing good about hublot is JCB

thomaspp · 8 May 2015, 01:00 AM

an abomination.... IMHO.... genta must be rolling over in his grave

Chaos · 8 May 2015, 01:33 AM

well, HUBLOT means PORTHOLE, so it's made on purpose to resemble it, as it happened to Royal Oak.

In fact, Nautilus was considered a copy of Royal Oak because the same idea, before Hublot made that.

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RUK · 8 May 2015, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaos

well, HUBLOT means PORTHOLE, so it's made on purpose to resemble it, as it happened to Royal Oak.

In fact, Nautilus was considered a copy of Royal Oak because the same idea, before Hublot made that.

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It's the spin that JCB used when explaining it. Won't fool me :)

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GB-man · 8 May 2015, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaos

well, HUBLOT means PORTHOLE, so it's made on purpose to resemble it, as it happened to Royal Oak.

In fact, Nautilus was considered a copy of Royal Oak because the same idea, before Hublot made that.

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Nautilus was designed by genta. This hublot is derivative because it was not. Even JCB collects patek.

AK797 · 8 May 2015, 03:37 AM

I don't like the logo on the crystal, Chopard do that too.

subtona · 8 May 2015, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RUK

It's the spin that JCB used when explaining it. Won't fool me :)

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Well done, what a reach of a spin imho:)

Hublot is not a royal oak nor a nautilus.

Many Hublot have similar traits with the ears and screws, not seeing how this one stands out?

iazrollie · 8 May 2015, 06:39 AM

I believe the guy who designed the Big Bang used to work for AP. He copied the RO design because AP had so much success with it.

RussW · 8 May 2015, 07:19 AM

I really dislike Hublot and how they look like cheap APs. Although I heard / read they were the first to do rubber straps. Did AP (and Patek for that matter) copy that idea?

bayerische · 8 May 2015, 08:09 AM

For the price they charge (and the slightly modified ETA's on some extremely expensive models) they could at least try and get the bezel screw's straight or in an organized pattern.

Oh, did I mention I'm not a fan?

WAK4 · 8 May 2015, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

For the price they charge (and the slightly modified ETA's on some extremely expensive models) they could at least try and get the bezel screw's straight or in an organized pattern.

Oh, did I mention I'm not a fan?

Me either. The Nautilus and RO should have used a condom...

lapince · 8 May 2015, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RUK

More like a clone of the two watches made with just enough changes to not get sued

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

It is not just you. They are an ugly derivative brand in general. The only thing good about hublot is JCB

what's/who's JCB?

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

an abomination.... IMHO.... genta must be rolling over in his grave

I've seen much worse from Hublot so no particularly shocked

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Nautilus was designed by genta. This hublot is derivative because it was not. Even JCB collects patek.

Nautilus and RO are incredible iconic pieces that people love even 40 years after they were invented

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

For the price they charge (and the slightly modified ETA's on some extremely expensive models) they could at least try and get the bezel screw's straight or in an organized pattern.

Oh, did I mention I'm not a fan?

I don't mind ETA's on some cheaper watches, Pams, Omega, but when you pay fortunes for watches which house ETA movements something's wrong

GB-man · 8 May 2015, 01:31 PM

Arnaud...JCB = Jean-claude Biver is the ceo of tag, as well as the ceo, board member and part owner of hublot. He has a history running AP as well as working at other brands in the industry. Well respected man for good reason, killer Patek collection. Can't follow his bs spew about why we should like hublot though

malarky_hk · 9 May 2015, 12:48 PM

It's not just this particular Hublot but the entire Hublot line up looks like a cross between the RO and the Nautilus.

AMCK87 · 9 May 2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

For the price they charge (and the slightly modified ETA's on some extremely expensive models) they could at least try and get the bezel screw's straight or in an organized pattern.

Oh, did I mention I'm not a fan?

+1 Of all the things I dislike about this watch, the haphazard screws on the case just drive me insane! 😖

psv · 9 May 2015, 01:35 PM

I have nothing positive to say about Hublot. Let's leave it at that.

rangercadre · 9 May 2015, 01:51 PM

Hublot is a AP wannabe, a poor cousin of AP and PP. they should have their own identity like richard mille. oh and speaking of Richard mille, some of Hublot pieces copy the design of Richard mille as well. pathetic brand imo. ( i think its abit harsh when i say that, but thats what i genuinely feel.)

Vipes · 9 May 2015, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WAK4

Me either. The Nautilus and RO should have used a condom...

Cabaiguan · 10 May 2015, 04:07 AM

Check out the Biver video on Hodinkee. They all share similar DNA. Design-wise at least.

SMD · 10 May 2015, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Cabaiguan

Check out the Biver video on Hodinkee. They all share similar DNA. Design-wise at least.

What genta DNA is in a Hublot? More like they took Genta DNA but mistakenly added an extra chromosome. Voila, Big Bang!

subtona · 10 May 2015, 04:41 AM

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What genta DNA is in a Hublot? More like they took Genta DNA but mistakenly added an extra chromosome. Voila, Big Bang!

thomaspp · 10 May 2015, 04:47 AM

Let's shut this thread down out of respect for this man!

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Cabaiguan · 10 May 2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabaiguan

Check out the Biver video on Hodinkee. They all share similar DNA. Design-wise at least.

I could have phrased that better. Lol. There are many design cues of both in the Hublot mostly because of Biver's influence on the brand. I agree that the Hublot is a derivative design but they're not the only ones who do this.

lapince · 11 May 2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Arnaud...JCB = Jean-claude Biver is the ceo of tag, as well as the ceo, board member and part owner of hublot. He has a history running AP as well as working at other brands in the industry. Well respected man for good reason, killer Patek collection. Can't follow his bs spew about why we should like hublot though

Ok thanks Tom

lapince · 11 May 2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

What genta DNA is in a Hublot? More like they took Genta DNA but mistakenly added an extra chromosome. Voila, Big Bang!

We talk about Genta DNA, but the real Genta DNA is not wearing a watch, funny how one of the greatest watch designers never wore any, I think he said something like you were more free without one

The problem when you don't have one is you need to take out your phone to see the time, and before the mobile phone era you needed to ask people the time, I love watches because for me they are a technical miracle, when you think of some watches with many complications in such a small space it is incredible, I think the watch with the most parts has something like 1300, the ALS Tourbograph has 1097 parts, for me it is miraculous, even my 5712 has 265 parts, IMO just amazing

capote · 13 May 2015, 04:30 PM

Poor design through and through

Rozay · 13 May 2015, 06:52 PM

I love my Hublot's... and my screws are all matching

7 May 2015, 11:23 PM	#1
LostinNihon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: John Location: Encinitas, CA Watch: 5712/5164/SBGW253/ Posts: 460	Love chid of a Nautilus and RO?? Is it just me, or does the New Hublot Big Bang Torbillon look like a funky mashup of a Nautilus (with the ears) and a Royal Oak with the screws on the bezel?

7 May 2015, 11:43 PM	#2
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	More like a clone of the two watches made with just enough changes to not get sued Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

8 May 2015, 01:00 AM	#5
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	an abomination.... IMHO.... genta must be rolling over in his grave __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

8 May 2015, 06:39 AM	#11
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	I believe the guy who designed the Big Bang used to work for AP. He copied the RO design because AP had so much success with it. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

8 May 2015, 08:09 AM	#13
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	For the price they charge (and the slightly modified ETA's on some extremely expensive models) they could at least try and get the bezel screw's straight or in an organized pattern. Oh, did I mention I'm not a fan? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

8 May 2015, 12:08 AM	#3
Hamish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Earth Watch: 5575 Posts: 1,674	fugly

8 May 2015, 12:21 AM	#4
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	It is not just you. They are an ugly derivative brand in general. The only thing good about hublot is JCB

8 May 2015, 01:33 AM	#6
Chaos "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 309	well, HUBLOT means PORTHOLE, so it's made on purpose to resemble it, as it happened to Royal Oak. In fact, Nautilus was considered a copy of Royal Oak because the same idea, before Hublot made that. best

8 May 2015, 03:37 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I don't like the logo on the crystal, Chopard do that too.

8 May 2015, 07:19 AM	#12
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,350	I really dislike Hublot and how they look like cheap APs. Although I heard / read they were the first to do rubber straps. Did AP (and Patek for that matter) copy that idea?

8 May 2015, 01:31 PM	#16
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Arnaud...JCB = Jean-claude Biver is the ceo of tag, as well as the ceo, board member and part owner of hublot. He has a history running AP as well as working at other brands in the industry. Well respected man for good reason, killer Patek collection. Can't follow his bs spew about why we should like hublot though

9 May 2015, 12:48 PM	#17
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	It's not just this particular Hublot but the entire Hublot line up looks like a cross between the RO and the Nautilus.

9 May 2015, 01:35 PM	#19
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I have nothing positive to say about Hublot. Let's leave it at that.

9 May 2015, 01:51 PM	#20
rangercadre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: singapore Posts: 189	Hublot is a AP wannabe, a poor cousin of AP and PP. they should have their own identity like richard mille. oh and speaking of Richard mille, some of Hublot pieces copy the design of Richard mille as well. pathetic brand imo. ( i think its abit harsh when i say that, but thats what i genuinely feel.)

10 May 2015, 04:07 AM	#22
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	Check out the Biver video on Hodinkee. They all share similar DNA. Design-wise at least. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

10 May 2015, 04:47 AM	#25
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Let's shut this thread down out of respect for this man! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

13 May 2015, 04:30 PM	#29
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Poor design through and through

13 May 2015, 06:52 PM	#30
Rozay Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Mark Location: Benfleet Watch: Yachtmaster Rolex Posts: 33	I love my Hublot's... and my screws are all matching

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