mactower Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Beautiful, thanks boys. I wasn't sure if it was a gold coating on steel or ceramic or how that would wear though I'm happy to hear it's near bulletproof. Cheers! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Yep, it should be just as solid as all the other full ceramic Hublot's, only gold not black or white..... I am tempted to sell a watch to fund this one, but I don't want to part with any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumum Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 No problem, I know a few peeps have been waiting for this piece, also, you mean ceramic case, yes? Not ti LOL! Yep I meant ceramic. This may be my first HBB via default as I have always wanted a gold rep without the coating issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 pretty awesome.. It really looks metalic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Looks great! My only problem is that ceramic cases are almost half the weight of SS/plated ones. I love their lightness/durability but it might feel weird to wear a gold watch with the feather weight of ceramic. BTW even the SS/plated feels light when compared to the genuine gold one. BTW I would get the black ceramic bezel version. More accurate in weight and IMO THE one BigBang to rule them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Don't forget that the ceramic parts attach to the inner steel casing on all these rep Hublot's, so they still have some weight too them, there is not that much difference between the ceramic or steel cases really. Although nothing compares to the gen gold HBB's weight, gold plated steel or otherwise.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I have 3 different H BB: a RG/PC, a SS/SS, and an Ayrton Senna Ceramic/Ceramic. The AS CC always feels fresh, polished, and light. I love all 3 of them, but the difference in weight is noticeable (especially if you wear one of them for a few days in a row, then switch) And you are right, having tried on a few real gold watches, even the standard SS feels feather weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 So the weight on this thing would be off? and shipping pretty reliable to the US lol. I don't have a hublot yet but I am looking at this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 So the weight on this thing would be off? and shipping pretty reliable to the US lol. I don't have a hublot yet but I am looking at this one. Yes, as its not genuine 18K gold like on the gen.. all rep versions of this watch will be off in weight, until the factories make one using real gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 lol. Thanks. Thinking I might get one of these things still. Have to decide airfare to vegas or a new watch lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I look forward to seeing some members post pictures when they receive the watch, as it will be a while before I can get mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Yep, you an me both! no fillings here either, but one titanium tooth implant and too much fizzy pop I got so fed up with going to the Dentest and spending those crazy prices. One day I said "fuc It" I had all of them pulled, no teeth no Dentest bills I saved the teeth and made a nice necklace, and thats the tooth Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I got so fed up with going to the Dentest and spending those crazy prices. One day I said "fuc It" I had all of them pulled, no teeth no Dentest bills I saved the teeth and made a nice necklace, and thats the tooth Mike So what's your favourite soup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 How do the clasps wear on these things. Is the gold going to wear off? I have another gold plated watch and the gold on the clasp sort of wears thin and in some places is starting to wear off. Same problem with one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Probably the same for any clasp that is gold plated, it will wear eventually, but for the opposite reason this is why we like the full ceramic gold watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Probably the same for any clasp that is gold plated, it will wear eventually, but for the opposite reason this is why we like the full ceramic gold watch Plus its probably easier to get a clasp re-plated than the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Plus its probably easier to get a clasp re-plated than the case Very true, re-plating is easy and cheap, I had a crown and Rolex bezel re-plated, I think for less than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLudlowe Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Very true, re-plating is easy and cheap Replating Rose Gold is a pain - hard to get the color to match. I guess it wouldn't be too bad on a clasp if the color is a bit off as it's not right next to the case. I've had good luck touching up yellow gold with Caswell kits, but they don't make Rose Gold because of the color issue. Of course, you could always just black oxide it for a bit of contrast. I think that would look fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 So what's your favourite soup? Lobster bisque with a hint of nutmeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 ARGH! I can't stand seafood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Damn.. I'm beginning to lurve em hublots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 ARGH! I can't stand seafood! Lets see here Mickey, you are from London, right? How about creamy onion soup or Cheshire soup. Maybe a nice bowl of Medieval Sowpys Dorry dont know about that one,lol. If not those how about a nice cup of English Grass soup. My favorite Is cream of potato with cheader cheese and leeks with a good ale, now were talking. The Hublot Is a watch that took time for me to warm up too. When I first saw It I thought It was plane looking and nothing special. But the more I looked at them the more I liked them. The whole "infussion of materials" concept was kinda cool. I picked up a quartz Big Bang. I wanted to make sure that I liked It before spending more money, those buggers are quite pricey. Nice Hublot Mickey, enjoy your soup Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 That's it, I am never eating soup again, no soup for you! I wonder how many peeps ordered this new watch after all? There was a lot of interest before hand, I have to imagine the watch is a good seller, we shall soon see...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 I will be soon lol. Going to see what the bank statement looks like after I pick up the new phone in June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exper Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Thanks Mickey, I never actually realised these Hublots were now coming with the black date wheels until I saw this thread and your other Hublot sale thread- shows how much attention I pay! I really love the RG hublot and could never justify going for a gen hublot (or panerai) so will definitely have to pick one of these updated ones up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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