Hublot Classic Fusion Zirconium 42mm Review

ESE 2A · 2012-04-18T08:46:24Z

ESE 2A reviews the Hublot Classic Fusion Zirconium 42mm, detailing its design, movement, and wearability, with a comparison to a Rolex. Discover pros and cons of this Hublot model.

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ESE 2A, a self-proclaimed non-Hublot enthusiast, offers a surprising and candid review of the Hublot Classic Fusion Zirconium 42mm, detailing his unexpected seduction by the model. His post provides a balanced perspective, highlighting both the watch's strengths and weaknesses, and includes a comparative analysis with a classic Rolex, making it a valuable resource for those considering Hublot's Classic Fusion line.

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Hello you "Hublot-boys"
I've never come post here and for good reason, your favorite brand does not concerns me too, sorry Jean Claude

That said, I was seduced by the following: a Classic Fusion Zirconium
So I decide to shoot for a quick review.

The beauty

The dial is simple deep black with typical index

The engine is a reworked by Hublot ETA 2492, particularly at the date stamp, the rotor is mounted on ball bearings, short, solid well decorated without being transcendent

The case is slim and elegant, the crown has the Hublot logo, it is not screwed

Depending on the angle of view, the reading time is difficult, but a few degrees more or less sufficient to correct the problem

The rubber strap is secured to the case in Zirconium by a simple but well done system

The case back with its inscriptions

Go!!! compare it with a classic 3 hand date Rolex

Sizes are approximately the same, the 16610 being thicker (depth of-300m)

A Wrist shot

So what?
For +
Well, I must admit that I was seduced by Hublot, a true sports chic model, very sober and classy, waterproof 100 meters (I'll never check either) it fits well on the wrist , the clasp is very well done and best that clasp of the same kind we can find on AP.
The beads in the oscillating mass avoid the noise and feel that you can usually find on ETA.

For -
The crown is not screwed, I personally am not a fan
The last complaint I have is for the screws on the bezel, how the hell is it still possible that they do not line up like Audemars Piguet do ???
Here, for my impressions of the Fusion Classic Zirconium, I look forward to your reactions ...
Best

Key Points from the Discussion

The author corrects his initial assumption about the movement, clarifying that the Hublot Classic Fusion Zirconium uses a Sellita SW300 caliber, which is presented as a reliable alternative to the ETA 2892.
The contributor welcomes the author to the Hublot forum, commends the balanced review for highlighting both positive and negative aspects, and expresses appreciation for the Classic series, particularly the Extra-thin novelty.
The contributor explains that Hublot's bezel screws are functional, making perfect alignment impossible, unlike Audemars Piguet Royal Oak screws which are merely decorative caps tightened from the caseback.

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ESE 2A

Apr 18, 2012

... I just had the information: it seems that it is not an Eta (as I have said above) but Sellita. Apparently it would be this one: pg SELLITA SW300 With its hour, minute, seconds and date functions, the SW300 Calibre from Sellita is further proof of the reputation for reliability that the brand has forged in its position as a supplier of both standard and top-of-the-range movements to numerous Swiss watchmakers. Designed to be produced in series, this new movement is already making waves as a g

KIH

Apr 18, 2012

Welcome to Hublot forum and thanks for posting! I think it is a nice review, writing good and bad as well. I like Classic series, too, and this year's Extra-thin is one of my favorite novelties. Thanks much for participating and please post your Hublot pics again! Best, Ken

oliver.knowles

Apr 19, 2012

....whereas those on an AP are not. The actual screw is tightened via the caseback on a RO, so those on the bezel are just "caps" that hold the screw. Hublot's bezel screws are functional thus making it impossible to line them up perfectly. O

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