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Old 22 May 2023, 05:16 AM   #1
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Are Hublot in-house movements high quality?

Know answer to this question, thoughts?
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Old 22 May 2023, 06:07 AM   #2
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High quality means different things to different people.

Hublot has only been around for a few decades, but over the past decade or so has been bought by the LVMH group which includes TAG Hauer, Zenith, and some other Luxury brands.

When you have several different brands under one roof the term "in-house" becomes ambiguous. Early Hublots used ETA ebauchs, and most still do. With Swatch pulling in their ETA ebauchs from non-Swatch brands, likely, they are now making their own to fill the void.
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Old 22 May 2023, 06:40 AM   #3
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I would say so, although it is subjective. I have the Big Bang Integral Blue Ceramic 42mm. I love the fact that the ceramic is ultra-tough and almost entirely scratch-proof. Anyway, it houses the in-house HUB1280 Unico movement. It is the smoothest chronograph operation I’ve ever handled.

Read here about Hublot’s in-house movements:

https://www.hublot.com/en-us/craftsmanship#cp_preview-1
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Old 22 May 2023, 06:48 AM   #4
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Yes, interested in the UNICO and MECA 10 DAY POWER RESERVE movements, especially thoughts on the MECA?
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Old 22 May 2023, 09:30 AM   #5
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After market pricing is very weak on Hublot. So, whatever they are doing, it is not resonating well with a lot of the watch market in terms of value retention.
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Old 22 May 2023, 01:53 PM   #6
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I know they get a lot of grief for using a modified Sellita in the Classic Fusion, but both the Unico and the Meca-10 are really cool movements, imo. Will second the comment about the smoothness of the Unico chrono and point out that it’s a flyback as well.

Meca-10 is, in my opinion, a really beautiful movement with its multiple power reserve indicators and the cross bars on the back. I think the 10 days is impressive on its own too. It’s difficult to get a long power reserve that doesn’t lose accuracy as it winds down but Hublot did it and managed to make a distinctive, modern-looking watch while they were at it.
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Old 25 May 2023, 12:55 AM   #7
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I absolutely love my Spirit of Big Bang titanium. My wrists are over 8" so it's a 45mm. As for high quality movement I'd say the El Primero is one the better chrono's out there, also love the Meca-10. It's a brand that is not for everyone but if you're looking for something completely out of your comfort zone or collecting habits, then this is your F the world piece.
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Old 25 May 2023, 01:37 AM   #8
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Big fan of the 42 Unicos - the new sky blue is a gorgeous summer watch (especially on the low-key white fabric strap), the HUB1280 movement on it is easy on the eye as well.
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Old 25 May 2023, 02:33 AM   #9
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Most Swiss movements are basically the same quality. To be "Swiss Made," aside from the necessary percentage of Swiss parts/labor, they also all have to meet the same quality build standards, shock resistance and timekeeping. What differentiates movements from lower to higher end is the use of precious metals where possible, gem housings and the parts finishing. Most of which is visible to the eye.
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Old 25 May 2023, 03:47 AM   #10
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Unico is very smooth
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Old 25 May 2023, 01:19 PM   #11
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meca-10 is pretty dope, honestly if it was a RM people would go crazy over it
unfortunately its a hublot so it will be 50% off retail the moment you walk out with it
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Old 22 October 2023, 01:21 AM   #12
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As an update, I purchased a Hublot Big Bang MECA-10 “All Black” model.

One of 500 pieces created in this fully blacked out theme (launched in 2016 with a new in-house movement), this piece is distinct and separate from the standard issue “Black Magic” that has been produced in volume and alternatively carries red markers and shiny bezel screws.

Quite nice I think, from the tough and lightweight ceramic body, to the three dimensional depth of the skeletonized dial, to the ten day power reserve.
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Old 22 October 2023, 03:00 AM   #13
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When I saw the title for this post I was expecting to read a number of hateful responses, but pleasantly surprised by the positive and informed responses.

I like swimming against the tide when choosing watches so certainly can see getting a Hublot at some point, just find the Classic Fusion to be a bit too simple and the other options a bit too big for my wrist but will keep an eye out.
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Old 22 October 2023, 04:29 PM   #14
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When you start doing research into the Unico chronograph movement (and put the hate against the entry level Hublots’ off the shelf movements aside), you’ll find that they are quite well regarded, have incredibly smooth chronograph pusher operation, and are reliable.
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Old 23 October 2023, 10:39 AM   #15
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isnt it all machine finished? i think its fine

also a fan of the meca-10

I had it for awhile but sold it because it didnt fit me well
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Old 23 October 2023, 11:21 AM   #16
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own a 42mm unico chrono and agree with everyone here - great movement well executed. I’ve yet to find a chrono that’s smoother and, at the price, the flyback is very competitive. have toyed with the idea of a meca 10 for a while but the 45mm is a challenge for me. I’ve tried them in person though and think they’re a really great watch and the 10 day power reserve is a unique complication. if you like the look of hublot, I’d say go for it — life’s too short to worry about YouTuber opinions about your watch.
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After market pricing is very weak on Hublot. So, whatever they are doing, it is not resonating well with a lot of the watch market in terms of value retention.
Which is the most important thing about buying a watch… forget about liking it and wanting to wear it.
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Old 23 October 2023, 11:31 AM   #18
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own a 42mm unico chrono and agree with everyone here - great movement well executed. I’ve yet to find a chrono that’s smoother and, at the price, the flyback is very competitive. have toyed with the idea of a meca 10 for a while but the 45mm is a challenge for me. I’ve tried them in person though and think they’re a really great watch and the 10 day power reserve is a unique complication. if you like the look of hublot, I’d say go for it — life’s too short to worry about YouTuber opinions about your watch.
https://youtube.com/shorts/qnD6PvnSv...hymn5n5AT55to9
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Old 23 October 2023, 11:33 AM   #19
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Which is the most important thing about buying a watch… forget about liking it and wanting to wear it.
Wear what you like, period!
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own a 42mm unico chrono and agree with everyone here - great movement well executed. I’ve yet to find a chrono that’s smoother and, at the price, the flyback is very competitive. have toyed with the idea of a meca 10 for a while but the 45mm is a challenge for me. I’ve tried them in person though and think they’re a really great watch and the 10 day power reserve is a unique complication. if you like the look of hublot, I’d say go for it — life’s too short to worry about YouTuber opinions about your watch.
Yeah, these so-called social media “experts” are getting to be a bit too much. Better to solicit advice from actual owners vs. flippers out to make a buck. Thankful for legit forums like this one.
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