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I just love it. I was talking to a friend - I love my 35-01 from Richard Mille but let’s be very objective:
The only two advantages the RM has (resale value aside) is it’s a little lighter. This Hublot with strap is 79grams on my scale and the RM with strap is about 20 grams lighter. Can’t really tell if I’m honest. And secondly the RM can withstand massive g shock/force.
But here’s my rub. I paid $130k for my RM (sure money is safe and I’d make profit if I sold. Which I won’t for the time). But with that - I get NO power reserve indicator. And the movement is a basic vaucher movement RM decorates. And the vaucher is free sprung.
The Meca 10 - is actually easy to read. Has a MASSIVE power reserve while being more comfy and smaller than the RM. straps around $800-3k and it has usable lume and get this… it’s in house from the ground up movement that’s not shared with any other brands…. I just find the hate for Hublot tends to come from extremely ignorant people. And if you buy a watch because you’re worried about resale value or flipping it perhaps this hobby isn’t for you.

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I love it

 
By: PhinneyWood : November 17th, 2025-04:35
Haters job is to hate. From where I sit I’ve always loved Hublot. I’ve been saying it since 2011. Can’t lie, bought my first Hublot because of the Jay Z song Otis haha. But as someone who’s owned everything over the last 18 years of collecting from Newman...  

Like the Offshore, this isn’t really my kind of watch,

 
By: quattro : November 17th, 2025-05:41
but it’s always nice to see a collector defending an unloved brand. Four years ago, I tried on a 38 mm Classic Fusion ref. 565.NX.1470.RX. Again, not really my kind of watch, but in its own style and price range it was quite nice. Best, Emmanuel ...  

Lovely post and yes

 
By: PhinneyWood : November 17th, 2025-06:07
Style is always subjective. The 38 looks great you but if it’s not your cup of tea always good to avoid. Thanks for your kind words.

The new Meca is simply stunning

 
By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : November 17th, 2025-06:55
Light, comfortable, with the winding system that’s extremely smooth. Hublot is mostly unknown by the collectors, plenty of choices and no need to provide a pedigree of loyalty (aka purchases) to get what you like. ...  

Lovely photo and great! Love the octo too on the tray

 
By: PhinneyWood : November 17th, 2025-18:09
Hublot has some great watches and sad they go overlooked by so many go straight for the usual offshores or even GP, Chopard etc.

Thanks

 
By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : November 17th, 2025-19:38
Beings a watch nut means having no borders or bias, we buy what WE like for our pleasure and passion, we don’t seek for approval. I like many Hublot, my only limit is my wallet 😅

I shouldn’t have been surprised you knew that…

 
By: Pigpen : November 17th, 2025-23:15
But I’ve had it for approximately ten years and you’re the first person I’ve come across (outside of the retailer) that knew its material name. 👍

haha

 
By: PhinneyWood : November 18th, 2025-17:10
Magic gold is super cool. I used to own the ferrari one before Richard Mille got the partnership. I personally think Hublot did a better job with Ferrari than RM. I love RM too, I have quite a few; however, the two ferrari release are bleh. The ultra thin...  

I agree with you!

 
By: ZSHSZ : November 17th, 2025-11:09
Same as yourself, I went tru all the brands you mentioned and other than the looks, the reliability, service and costumer support was subpar(at lest for my standards). I settled with Rolex and they never disappoint, quick return time, if service needed, p... 

Always a pleasure for me to see a Hublot

 
By: Great Watch Fan : November 17th, 2025-12:34
I have always loved this hated brand for their design, their great movement (unico) and their materials. Your MECA 10 sums it up perfectly. Great timepiece. Beautiful photo 👌 GWF

Thanks!

 
By: PhinneyWood : November 17th, 2025-18:14
I just love it. I was talking to a friend - I love my 35-01 from Richard Mille but let’s be very objective: The only two advantages the RM has (resale value aside) is it’s a little lighter. This Hublot with strap is 79grams on my scale and the RM with str... 

Great comments.

 
By: Great Watch Fan : November 19th, 2025-11:57
And very well said 👍 regarding haters and resale value.

Proof

 
By: PhinneyWood : November 17th, 2025-18:10
Yes I use a cloth plus rubber to stop the timegrapher from damaging anything. Including plastic and carbon stuff haha: ...  

Fantastic Post!!!

 
By: sludgeriff : November 18th, 2025-04:00
Your new Meca 10 has such a futuristic and exotic look. I have the Meca 10 as well. The winding is buttery smooth. Thanks for sharing and wear it in good health. ...  

I could not be more pleased with my Hublot experiences.

 
By: MichaelC : November 20th, 2025-22:44
If I could go back in time, I wish I never sold my platinum matt big bang. Currently, I own the 42mm Ice Bang LE. The watch is a near perfect timekeeper. It seems to never gain nor lose a second. So comfortable, so reliable, and the cosmetics are perfect....  

I love it!

 
By: PhinneyWood : December 16th, 2025-17:18
I've seen you post this many times and LOVE it. It's really simple for me. Anyone who makes fun of hublot to me just loses respect. They clearly don't know horology or have an opinion of their own... that is to say if they also actively support AP... they...