Dani Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Got it today, first impression was good. From what i can see its good build quality and finish only downside is that i can't find more then 3 screw that will sit on the bezel almost all whants to jump out. Woud rather have members ask me questions on this one then me writing a review on a watch i don't now much about so if i miss anything pleas ask I had the first one that came ss version and this one feels just as good, same pain when wearing it due to the deployment buckle on the strap. photos of it. If its all ceramic ? its about 142grams on my kitchen scale i dont have my digital here now.And at 950$ /paid 100$ to much asked for some ekstra stuf like strap,screwdriver got a screwdriver I do not whant to try scratch it.. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Looks like the best HBB all black to date in my book Engraved rotor too! This is from the best factory for sure, nice watch! EDIT: You should loctite all the screws on the HBB watches anyway I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Great pictures! Pity you got screwed (ok sorry for the pun). If I were you, I'd ask to get it fixed if you want this watch, otherwise return or sell it on. A question - the piece on top of the strap between the lugs looks brushed. Is that part metal, or is it brushed ceramic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donpedro Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 How do one go about fixing the "popped" screws on the bezel? I've seen it on several HBB's... Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Great pictures! Pity you got screwed (ok sorry for the pun). If I were you, I'd ask to get it fixed if you want this watch, otherwise return or sell it on. A question - the piece on top of the strap between the lugs looks brushed. Is that part metal, or is it brushed ceramic? Have did i get screwed? If its part metal or not i dont now and at the price of 950$ i aiint gone scratz it to see. How do one go about fixing the "popped" screws on the bezel? I've seen it on several HBB's... Cheers! Super glue or logitec tread locker. If i can fix so it wear not so painfull i will keep it.. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Have did i get screwed? If its part metal or not i dont now and at the price of 950$ i aiint gone scratz it to see. Super glue or logitec tread locker. If i can fix so it wear not so painfull i will keep it.. Cheers It was a weak joke playing on the fact that the screws weren't in the bezel properly.... as they should have been. Many people would consider sending it back to get fixed, as it is poor QC on the dealer's part. The other part was just a question, as until the brushed ceramic bezels, I'd only seen polished ceramic in watches. I think there were people who bought some kind of pads to stick onto the clasp to make it comfortable to wear. I agree that the clasp is pretty bad, sharp and painful. Grinding it down on this one won't help because it is PVD coated and would reveal the metal underneath Unless you can get a standard clasp and work on that, and then get it PVD'd, but just not worth the effort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 It was a weak joke playing on the fact that the screws weren't in the bezel properly.... as they should have been. Many people would consider sending it back to get fixed, as it is poor QC on the dealer's part. The other part was just a question, as until the brushed ceramic bezels, I'd only seen polished ceramic in watches. I think there were people who bought some kind of pads to stick onto the clasp to make it comfortable to wear. I agree that the clasp is pretty bad, sharp and painful. Grinding it down on this one won't help because it is PVD coated and would reveal the metal underneath Unless you can get a standard clasp and work on that, and then get it PVD'd, but just not worth the effort? Yes but the screws almost all i talk to use logitec or glue to make them sit..Its not something i woud send it back for at the cost of 40$ and then i have to thake custom risk into China and again back to me.. The watch itself is great it looks badass, but i can't wear a watch that hurts my wrist..But if i can get that sorted its a keeper for sure.. I tok a knife today and tried to scratz the brushed part seems good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Did someone say screwded? ..painful ...dont get me going on that one Knowing Dani and that he is a superb member I wish he wasnt burdened with such screw trouble g. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Yes but the screws almost all i talk to use logitec or glue to make them sit..Its not something i woud send it back for at the cost of 40$ and then i have to thake custom risk into China and again back to me.. The watch itself is great it looks badass, but i can't wear a watch that hurts my wrist..But if i can get that sorted its a keeper for sure.. I tok a knife today and tried to scratz the brushed part seems good to me If you send it back, arrange with the dealer to bear the cost and customs risk, this problem with the bezel is through no fault of your own. If they hadn't sent a faulty product, they would not have to bear this risk and cost, right ? It's your choice I guess... perhaps they will give you a discount for future use? Anyway, I agree the watch looks great... which part hurts your wrist? I'm guessing it's the clasp? If so, try loosening the rubber a notch and see if that's better. If that isn't what you want to do, look up other people's posts about putting sticky foam pads on the sharp parts, that are unseen when worn. It looks such a great watch though! Tempting me into finally getting a BB! You didn't have to try to scratch the brushed part.. just wanted your opinion on how it looks. I really have no idea if the genuine one has that part in brushed PVD metal or brushed ceramic. And Gran, great to see you back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_brian_ Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I was never impressed by Hublot watches but I think this Big Band looks really great... Why ist the clasp that uncomfortable? Is it similar on the gen or is it because of bad manufacturing (too sharp)? I was thinking about getting a butterfly clasp for the Slevin but I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I was never impressed by Hublot watches but I think this Big Band looks really great... Why ist the clasp that uncomfortable? Is it similar on the gen or is it because of bad manufacturing (too sharp)? I was thinking about getting a butterfly clasp for the Slevin but I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_brian_ Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Its seem its more pain for smaller wrist due to the rubber not bending and hugging the wrist when using the later holes in the strap. Cheers ...I see, thanks. I think a rubber strap looks better with a (butterfly) clasp but it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 ...I see, thanks. I think a rubber strap looks better with a (butterfly) clasp but it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vric Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Its seem its more pain for smaller wrist due to the rubber not bending and hugging the wrist when using the later holes in the strap. Cheers it's painful on my 8" wrist.. so I think everyone have some kind of problem with the claps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleJay Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Hello, be careful. The screws are not all the same size. Some of the screws are longer. Some will fit the thread but be too long, others will fit in depth but will thread loosely. Remove all the screw and replace them one at a time starting with the longs screws first. I believe that the long screws belong at 8 and 2, but I really don't remember. Let me know if you have a problem and I'll remove my bezel and take pics for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Hello, be careful. The screws are not all the same size. Some of the screws are longer. Some will fit the thread but be too long, others will fit in depth but will thread loosely. Remove all the screw and replace them one at a time starting with the longs screws first. I believe that the long screws belong at 8 and 2, but I really don't remember. Let me know if you have a problem and I'll remove my bezel and take pics for you. Thanks for the advice i will try it, right now they sit good on the bezel i used logitec tread locker same one i use on my balisongs. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Who is the collector offering this model? I have asked King to get me one with engraved rotor but he said he couldn't do it.. Dani, that is a great watch, thank You for the pictures, and wear it in good health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMZ Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Great Piece. . . I'm on the fence about pulling the trigger. . . Let us know how the screws go. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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