thomasng Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I recieved my Hublot BB and I am rather disappointed for a number of reasons: - Bezel is crooked, the brushing goes horizontally - Lug screws are chewed up and stuck - Clasp is loose, pops open when on the wrist. - I got the RG version shipped to me, when I had ordered SS. What do you think? Should it go back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Well apart from the fact that you received the wrong model, these flaws seem a little big.....specially for that price it was given........do you have any pics? From what you say and how you describe it........I say send it back.......if it bothers you now.....it aint gonna get much better. I recieved my Hublot BB and I am rather disappointed for a number of reasons: - Bezel is crooked, the brushing goes horizontally - Lug screws are chewed up and stuck - Clasp is loose, pops open when on the wrist. - I got the RG version shipped to me, when I had ordered SS. What do you think? Should it go back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasng Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Nope, no pics as the camera is dead. I am very disappointed, considering the price I paid for it, and the agony of waiting for it to arrive. At the same time, I am quite pleased with the weight of the watch, and the quality of the polished and brushed surfaces. The genuine AR also makes quite a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvt Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Well of course it goes back... not even the watch you ordered so a return is a given. As for the other factors, I was worried about the screws, one of the reasons I chose to wait for a later generation before ordering. Some of the photos showed chewed up screws and I cannot stand that, nothing screams low quality more than that. Because of the funky split screws you cannot fix the bezel yourself (without makinga tool) and band that will not stay shut is of not much use... so even without factoring in the high price it sounds like an easy call to return it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasng Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I had considered giving it a try, even if it was the wrong model, but the chewed screws and misaligned bezel were insults on top, as they are far worse flaws then anything the watch could ever have. The clasp is completely useless, as it just unlatches itself after a few minutes on the wrist. You only need a little bit of force to pull open the clasp without using the buttons. And the chrono reset was stuck when it had arrived, after toying with it for a bit the chrono started working again. There was a reason why I didn't order the RG bezel version, because I was afraid the plating would oxidize and come off after a while. And I expected the carbon fiber of the dial to look fake, (which it did on my examination compared to my Roger Dubuis). This is not a good experience when you start buying reps again after a hiatus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Enough said. Though the waiting aint gonna help much, at least you'll get what you paid for mate. I am very disappointed, considering the price I paid for it, and the agony of waiting for it to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I'd definitely send it back. Too many problems for it to be acceptable, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I would have kept it; except it is the wrong one! You should at least get the one you ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devedander Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Yeah I would say send it back... have you talked to the dealer about it? I would think it's a no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Sucks when you get a new toy and then have to send it back to the store because it's broke? Sounds like you're not too worried about the RG but the bezel and screws would be a deal breaker for me unless I could get it fixed locally and have the dealer give me a break on the next purchase to cover the reasonable cost. I bought a panny w/ ss bracelet that won't clasp tight and I'm hoping I can file it or adjust something.. haven't really looked at it yet. There has to be a way to fix that easily??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Given that I just ordered the watch, this gives me the warm fuzzies. Which dealer is the watch from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabra Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 (edited) That sure sucks Talked with the dealer about it? edit: I agree With omni below by the way Edited January 2, 2007 by pabra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I'd send it back, way too many mistakes, it sounds like that was rushed out the door with no dealer inspection, not acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 What do you think? Should it go back? In a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasng Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Agreed. Considering the high price I paid for this (I was in the pre-order group), I definitely expected much better from this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 That really sucks Admin... I wouldn't give a second thought to sending it back. Good luck with the replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 It has been said before: Send it back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailboat641 Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 You should definitely send it back. I do not have any of the faults you mentioned regarding the watch. However, I do agree with Admin regarding the clasp. I haven't had the watch clasp pop open on me yet, but I could see that if you wear your watches real tight and flex or [censored] your wrist hard, the clasp may pop. While at the AD during the holidays, I did try on a gen HBB with the rubber strap. With the watch sitting on the wrist, it feels nearly the same, but the clasp is much more solid on the gen. Other than that, I could not find any other faults with the watch....but then again I'm not one of the members who go through everything with a 10x loupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 What do you think? Should it go back? yes it should be sent back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 As a consensus, yes, Admin, I think it should go back too. It would be one thing that it is the wrong model and that you can live with the mistakes, but it seemed that some of the mistakes, like previous posters said, may be a tad significant, and considered with the price that was paid on this piece, if I were you, I would. You just have to ask yourself, can you live with those mistakes day in and day out, based on the price you paid, on a model that you did not want. If not, then I would say contact the dealer and get the return going. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titoune11299 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Just received my hublot today first thing ANGUS is incredible very very gentleman but again no luck with is watch first thing the start buttom is broke second hand is fell off and the worst the mouvement tonight so i already send him a email and waiting for is response... eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I must be one of the lucky ones. I got mine today, everything works and looks good! I'm sorry to hear about everyone having problems because its an otherwise awesome watch. I would not hesitate to send this back if it has any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titoune11299 Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 everything is fine for me angus replace the watch good job angus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovepanerai Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 deleted!! just saw Wolf's post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasng Posted January 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 What ticks me off is I had to pay $47.00 Canadian to return it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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