Victoria Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Hoo Nellie! I've been getting swamped about my Hublot Big Bangs, PM-wise. I'm very happy to answer any and all questions, but just to note: I gave the name of each collector from whom I bought the HBBs in the bolded description. Just to reiterate: 1st HBB in YG, Large Size, from Paul/Pam111.com (I do not recommend him) 2nd HBB Aspen, Large Size, from Narikaa (Highly recommend him) 3rd HBB YCDM in YG, Large Size, with non-adjustable deployant (it has to be sized professionally), again from Narikaa They are each cheaper and less fancy than even the "Lite" and more affordable HBBs which just came out (Jay/Silix.com has them). Faux-chronos, non-ceramic but rather ceramic paint, BUT they look fabulous for a fraction of the cost. Their prices are on their websites/forum sections. Please PM or email them for info on pricing, etc. @Evildee: Magnificent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Grab a polished bezel. Who ever sold you that sent you old stock. It should have a polished bezel. Check timezone forums for examples. Nice work otherwise! The other Swischie... Gen 7750 with modular transfer gears like genuine, jewelled bridge plate, new hands, ceramic bezel, PVD case... Nice finish on movement, perlage and cotes de geneve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Grab a polished bezel. Who ever sold you that sent you old stock. It should have a polished bezel. Check timezone forums for examples. Nice work otherwise! Looks like you are correct, have a look over here: hxxp://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=2477182&rid=0 I will keep looking though, are you 100% sure there is no brushed version? I do think the polished version is much nicer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 The silver/black big bang came in a polished black bezel and actually by mistake to the asian markets a brushed bezel in gen. So there is a batch out there of silver ones with the brushed bezel. This is also discussed at timezone. The black magic is only correct in the polished. but if you like the brushed, then hey....who cares. If you are concerned with accuracy then it is polished. Looks like you are correct, have a look over here: hxxp://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=2477182&rid=0 I will keep looking though, are you 100% sure there is no brushed version? I do think the polished version is much nicer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Well hmm....They can be ordered special....any bezel you like. But I have just looked at 30 or so random images and they are all polished. Offical site is polished and all timezone forum members watches are polished Are yo u100% sure? I have seen gens with brushed bezel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I remember reading in a post back when the rep was still in production stage that the brushed ceramic bezel was for the SE Asian market (or Japan?), so yes, brushed ceramic editions DO exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 What's the main differences between the white and black date wheel HBB black magics? The white DW version seems to have a brushed bezel and the black DW has polished..... Is that the only difference? There are so many of them it is hard to keep up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I agree The white DW sticks out like a sore thumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 SS standard version here from King: I wish the clasp can be better. It's pretty sharp like in the case of Tag Heueur Link bracelet. A wrist shot: RG Bezel from TWP: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mickey Padge Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) SS standard version here from King: Fantastic photos How much does King charge for the standard SS version? If you don't want to post the price, PM me if you could please Edited October 8, 2007 by Mickey Padge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cony212 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) WOW we are blessed with some extremely talented photographers here Great stuff guys, you may forced a few people to open their wallets Edited October 8, 2007 by Mickey Padge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRiddle Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 cony, why is the strapped off..? ...are you getting it ready for a BRACELET? o_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cony212 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Tomriddle - I wish! only 2 things stopping me....the price and availability of the bracelet! I shot those pics moments after i received the watch and the rubber strap was bent awfully out of shape so I took it off so I could lay it out and straighten it. PS - did your RG HBB come with a natual rubber strap or synthetic? because my 2 SS HBB's came with synthetic but the RG came with very soft natural rubber and vanilla smell. here is a pic of how the strap came Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I had an IWC that came with a strap in similar condition, the kink soon straightens It's nothing to get bent out of shape over Interesting what you say regarding the HBB strap quality, anyone else have the nicer strap? Or are most synthetic? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Mine is synthetic. Natural rubber is surely rare and expensive. I suppose at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmouth Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Here is mine, love 'm, best rep i have but maybe the ordered black Steelfish eta will change that thought soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Genuine Breitling rubber strap... cheap and good. Cost below 70USD with buckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRiddle Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 how you tell if it's natural vs synthetic? if it's deformed = synthetic? cuz mine came flawless :X well, not really flawless .. i took a pic of it, one of my letters is a little mis-aligned on the back rotor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I am trying not to buy one. Might be weak though. Been fighting this off for sooo long. Might give in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I am trying not to buy one. Might be weak though. Been fighting this off for sooo long. Might give in. Give in, Euno, give in!! Buy yourself a Black Magic, seeing how you love black watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRiddle Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I am trying not to buy one. Might be weak though. Been fighting this off for sooo long. Might give in. no chance in hell i'd buy one now with these insane prices str8 up ...but it aint just hbb though.. some pams are being offered for near 600 -.- just in general.. these 'super rep' prices are insane Insane! :X and yes i have one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Question to Mod Team: Whycomes you can Rate certain threads, and not others? I'm trying to put a 5-Star rating on this marvellous thread, but am not given the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I am trying not to buy one. Might be weak though. Been fighting this off for sooo long. Might give in. I'm in the same boat my friend - this thread is not helping matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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