Why You Shouldn’t Hate Hublot.

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Hot takes, come and get them! Today the boys are discussing Hublot and why it isn't all bad. We know it's been a bumpy ride for Hublot but...maybe it's not all bad turbulence. Of course Rolex and Hublot are different brands but...is Hublot the rip-off we all know it for? Do they have any value props? Find out today!
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[@GastonShutters]

No one talks about Rolex Daytona using the same El Primero movement that Hublot uses for 12 years. No one hates the Daytona.

[@JohnLevesque_Shogi]

My favorite part of the video is where Christian looked directly into the camera, realizing he had to dig deep for this one to seem normal, and said, "it's Hublo'n time". Brought me to my knees with emotion.

[@benficaM8888]

once hublot becomes too uncool. they'd become cool. that's literally how cool cycle works

[@DavisAB4]

Gotta say I truly appreciate you guys switching it up with just one of you or the other but your guys’ chemistry is incredibly entertaining and relatable, also your ability to take on any topic and put your own respectful stance on is very impressive as well keep it up guys!

[@mattg27]

Two hilarious quotes in the first five minutes. “That’s a good song. I can see why.” & “That’s my first favorite ‘V’ word now!”

[@bonniemay6026]

😂😂 I guess I can see how Hotel California could make it to the top of the charts.

[@eculin6298]

Impressive. There’s a lot of competition for best V word.

[@WestCoastAce27]

‘Luxury Swatch’ by Christian sums it up. Nico is obviously using his fake Hublot hate as a catch phrase - and helped him build his KZbin following. And some of the joke hits back on Nico - his loud, brash behavior makes him look a lot like Hublot’s typical customer. Their work with different materials is impressive. The concrete comes to mind in addition to the crystal you showed.

[@kevinkusuma9002]

he breeded the most annoying followin on youtube community. more annoying than archie because at least archie was kind of satirical. Nico looks like a fucking beaver and acts like hes the floyd mayweather of watches. His following suck his cock and comment random shit on hublot and other watch brands they dont like.

[@OneManReviews]

I actually like their Fusion Classic. Clean and sporty design. There is some stigma with Hublot. I used to live in former USSR - many oligarchs and corrupt politicians were wearing brands like Hublot and Ulysse Nardin.

[@wayneonthedrums]

I can only imagine the torment in your minds when London Jewellers said they want to do a bit of a push on Hublot. You did well with the task set but this was hilarious. There is no way you would own a Hublot or recommend it to your friends! We all have to put food on the table though so i get it. hahaha

[@LimitedEditionEDC]

What is so bad about hublot?

[@josephdaoud1268]

Lol ok Wayne, let me guess you also think 36mm Rolex datejust is the perfect proportion and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak offshore is revolutionary. Get over it, HUBLOT make sick watches

[@dibs6579]

@@josephdaoud1268 Hublot, uninspired design, insane retail prices, and garbanzo beans of case finishing and movements. They are trash “flash” hip hop watch. Absolutely, terrible value for money. Take your money and go to Grand Seiko, JLC, Cartier, Zenith, omega etc…. Nico has nothing to do with it other than showing their true colors.

[@carl-emilchristensen3738]

@@dibs6579 Dont forget the ETA like movements

[@Joebo31]

Christian has always been a bit more pro hublot than other channels. He usually says I would never buy one but the materials and some designs are very interesting. This one is a little overboard but this is not completely out of the norm for the Theo and Harris brand.

[@MatDrums]

I own a Spirit of big bang and i love it. El Primero movement, titanium case, ceramic bezel. I disagree when people generalize Hublot owners. I am a highly enthusiastic watch fan and I think my Hublot feels right at home between my IWCs, Omegas and Rolex.

[@pinkbono]

If you're enjoying the Zenith movement, why not just buying the original instead?

[@MatDrums]

@@pinkbono it’s the whole package that i find attractive. I was hooked the second i tried it on at the boutique, it really felt good on my wrist. I thought about it for a few months, could not get it out of my mind so finally took it home.

[@duhyenkim3374]

I don't get why they get so much hate. They are fantastic watches with great finish (depending on which model)

[@itsthejdquest]

My Hublot is pretty awesome. It really feels special and has alot of cool features. I got a near 8 inch wrist so the King power carbon fiber oceaonagraph fits great. It can also go down to the titanic if it wants at 4k meter rating. You would never do that but it is still just a cool feature.

[@TheSpritz0]

I saw the Hublot store in Northpark Mall in Dallas Texas, they had some really cool pieces!!

[@markhla427]

What's amazing about Hublot is how they employ someone specifically to make sure that NONE of the screw heads align. Harder than you think 😂

[@sonnymorgan4680]

Hmm, you might look into why this is the case, before making comments that will make you look not too smart.

[@d.stiefel869]

What’s amazing is that there is not a single manufacturer out there that aligns “screws” in their watches yet people always call out Hublot for it.

[@d.stiefel869]

@@King_Harrold no they don’t. They have bolts not screws. Entirely different! If you flip an AP over and look at the case back their screws are not aligned.

[@markhla427]

Goes and does the research 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@pinkbono]

@@d.stiefel869 the screws on my Cartier watches are all aligned.

[@josephgschwartz]

You know you guys say this but everyone I know who owns a Hublot are pretty reasonable nice people who just want a something different than everyone else. At least two thirds of the people who are hating on this brand have never held one. All that said, no they are not the most original looking watch.

[@chancebanana]

Hublot is super ahead of most other brands in terms of material play. And ppl who still say they make cheap movement just choose to ignore the tourbillons and minute repeaters Hublot manufactures, not to mention the more affordable meca 10 skeleton movement

[@MichtersRyefan]

I held the olive green dial chrono from them and wore it at the dealer while talking to him about other brands. It felt amazing. The weight was nice, I didn't notice if the screws were aligned or not. But that olive green, it turns black, slightly purple, leather brown, as you turn it in certain light. It was amazing to see.

[@danielkiekens2590]

The sips of drink and not actually drinking any make me twitch

[@rodsalvador3608]

Thx for highlighting some off mainstream references! Picked up an Oris ProPilot X 115 that you talked about the other day. Super value, great for collectors!

[@dng_hut7262]

Great vid guys. Are you taking a break from the podcast?

[@raymondho4821]

wait wait wait... when people say hublot is a marketing thing, what about rolex ???

[@GussyFlight]

So watchshells recommends the watch crystal to be face down on a hard desk when applying their product?

[@MichtersRyefan]

Hublot makes an olive green dial with a rose gold case. Go see it in person if you can. The dial changes from bright olive green into a bright leather brown then changes to a subtle black that looks amazing. And they have a grey dial that looks great. Both of those watches are the regular watch without chronograph or anything. They looked and felt amazing in person.

[@sinesaii]

Yes. There are some great models. The materials use is great as well.

[@joeplatz7289]

I'm a Hublot fan. Prices are crazy but I love the creativity and unique materials. They don't have much heritage but did bring rubber to the market with the mdm classic fusion.

[@sinesaii]

So true

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Hublot is one brand I could never get into and I felt like that for about 15 years. I'm more into traditional style of watches .Doxa 300,Longines Ultra chron, Sinn 144stsa and older Rolex like that pre ceramic and pre super case size Submariners

[@complicatedtime]

I saw the Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire in the wild at a cafe in Zurich last TUE. A guy sitting at next table. It made a positive impact on me about Hublot, but then I moved on.

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Totally love your take on Hublot especially being able to see both sides of the coin

[@richieb6998]

I’m sorry but didn’t Hublot do the rubber strap thing first?

[@ozzyosbournereal]

My question is why is the 1500 big logo on the site listed as being from 1982 when apparently those were produced for 2 years in the early 60s?

[@Joelkikkoman]

I must confess that some of the classic black dial Fusions in gold with a rubber strap does tickle my fancy. Even if it is both quarts and a hublot.

[@heyyoume7888]

Is the Unico movement a modified movement from elsewhere ? Or is it a in house development movement from Hublot ?

[@CerxFouquet9]

It's more due to the clientele it appeals to - Just like Rolex users, rarely are they "Iove the watch for the artistry/virtuoustic craftsmanship" but more of "people NEED TO KNOW I am a successful entrepreneur and hip af" Rarely have I seen Hublot and Rolex fans able to explain any resonating reasons as to why they adore the watch - the first thing they mention is either the price range or how "rare" it is. The best and most convincing reasoning I've come across is "I just liked the design" Since many of the fans come across shallow, the brand image of Hublot and Rolex is also shallow to me...

[@ASouflias]

What's that green & blue jacket?

[@Dan-Chrssy]

If you are going to pitch PPE for watches, maybe do it on one that hasn’t been through a paper shredder so we can see what it actually looks like over factory finish.

[@jamesblonde2271]

Too late for that puppy😂

[@papricep6248]

The watchshells jubilee kit took me 18 hours to install.

[@sonnymorgan4680]

I got a real 36mm Hublot (the mdm Geneve quartz one) for 200€. What's to hate about that? I wear it regularly and it looks great.

[@Armoer]

The strap is awful quality, ánd it is the most horrible headache to size it to your wrist

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Never understood these comments because one loves a certain watch ⌚ they think everyone else should. It just doesn't work that way

[@Armoer]

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 that’s why I respond to the quality, not the looks

[@horaciofrancomisa7088]

I get your point and everyone is entitled to their own taste in watches. For myself, the only thing going for Hublot is its connection with JCB.

[@Mall_Watch]

So many of their watches just look like cheap garbage in person. But then they make a watch movement like in the meca10 which looks lie it's built from erector set pieces or they make an 18k ceramic gold that's highly scratch resistant. Of course after doing these things they put each in like 2 watches then forget about it. They do also some crazy ultra high-end watches with neat concepts like the la ferrari. Normally here I'd then critique the la ferrari because it's unwearable but we are in a post 50mm rolex diver world..

[@decundiwatkins4395]

The HUBLOT hate is stupid. They were the first brand to put a rubber strap on a gold case. They were first brand to make a watch out of sapphire (case & bracelet). They were the first brand to introduce a removable strap.

[@lawrenceabel9481]

Where the podcasts at lads?

[@sylinmino]

One concession I'll make to Hublot: their Unico Flyback Chronograph movement penetrates a price bracket where seemingly no one else is making flyback chronos. So at least in that one area, they're providing decent value.

[@chancebanana]

haters just ignore this fact, trust me. They dare not to face it. instead they repeat the same bullshit 'uninspired design, shit movement blah blah blah.' They are pretty braindead

[@sylinmino]

@@chancebanana I mean they do put out a lot of rip offs too lol. Just giving a piece of credit where it's due

[@achf6296]

How about type XX / XXI from Breguet? They are also 100m water resistant… not bad as an option

[@allanreardon]

I had to check the date. Thought it must be Apriil 1!

[@clark2275]

Friends don’t let friends buy Hublot.

[@DW-xt7vz]

Little wristed watch enthusiasts hate Hublot the most.

[@carlosmcse]

I just can’t get over the misaligned screws at that price point. My G-Schocks are aligned.

[@johnswick7108]

No I’m not. Lol

[@johnswick7108]

Hublot is more like luxury Invicta lol

[@LepodcastdeVictordeBoissieu]

Nico Léonard you gotta answer to this vidéo ahaha

[@jex1985]

The whole Hublot copy paste hate talking points are just watch hypebeast stuff. "They copied Royal Oak and Nautilus" ... Hublot V1 in 1980, Nautilus in 1976? Nautilus was 4 years after Royal Oak? Who cares at this point? The movement...ok, so running a El Primero movement (which, btw, a Daytona ran for years) at half the cost of the Royal Oak movement and then charging 1/4 the price of a RO is somehow just completely outlandish? I know a lot of people who own Hublot (ftr I don't at this point) who are incredibly understated and just love the piece...has nothing to do with flex. Please tell me that the guy at the pool wearing a classic fusion is generally a bigger bag than the guy wearing a RO Offshore with baguette pave. Anyway, solid video...enjoyed the points. The Hublot convo is just silly at this point imho.

[@jaymt1982]

I have never liked the industrial exposed screws on the face of the watch Genta style that they have copied.

[@FlashbackArrest]

1977: lust for life by iggy pop, the stranger by billy joel, never mind the bollocks, here’s the sex pistols, heroes and low by bowie and rumors by Fleetwood mac. Goddamn, I say goddamn!

[@therinsig]

Almost bought that Titanium Aerofusion thing a few years ago for around $10k. Hublot has some great watches they're just a bit overpriced.

[@topcover22]

There is nothing in the Hublot stable that interests me at all from an aesthetic standpoint. I get the "modern design" but simply it's not my thing. I think the biggest issue with Hublot for me is its popularity and association with a "type" of watch owner and collector that is best summed up with "more money than sense" and "style over substance". It's funny that you mentioned Nico giving T&H a shoutout in a recent video. During Nico's reaction of Henry Golding's watch collection reveal with GQ where he praised Golding's watch collection as substance over value, with each watch having a rich, meaningful story behind each. As you pointed out, Hublot doesn't have that history, heritage or legacy which is important to watch collectors. For me, that's what makes Hublot nothing more than a super expensive fashion brand for TikTok, IG/YT influencers, and Twitch models. A quick special thank you to Christian for turning me back onto vintage watches. Most of my current attention has been focused on vintage (mainly 1950-1960's) Seiko, Grand Seiko, Omega, Oris and Rolex. My love for vintage watches started when grandfather passed down to me his 1952 Rolex 6085 18K Oyster Perpetual. Keep up the great work with the videos and podcasts! 👍

[@9999blackops]

The classic Aero fusion ti and the rose gold model are very cool. Il have one day.

[@PacNorthAmy]

Best line of the vid - "Hublot is luxury Swatch!"

[@antonhallergren588]

I like the Hublot spirit of big bang. Some say it's an affordable RM but it's in gold and titanium or titanium and steel. RM usually works in ceramic or more exotic materials. Their colors are much more playful and it's a totally different style of watch. And no saying anything tonneau shaped is a rm homage is just plain stupid. Tonneau shapes have been around since before Franck Muller even started using them.

[@Jorj57]

honestly quite a lot of Hublot's designs are pretty cool, it's a shame that most of them are sooo overpriced

[@achf6296]

The one problem with Hublot is that I have to admit: they have some pretty cool watches. Can’t get myself to buy one just yet, but was about to pull the trigger several times…

[@atis23]

I always like Classic Fusion, but they are asking too much for that watch.

[@jorgevargas2657]

Yo gotta see the aero fusion best buddies edition. Beautiful watch and excellent quality. People just repeat what Nico and other “watch experts “ say.

[@SmurfPerfect]

Where's Anna?

[@angustillett2649]

so much texture in todays outfits

[@tockingwatches2377]

That’s my favorite V word now. 😆

[@fociwang5405]

Interestingly speaking, I am an engineering ug student, got Heuer, IWC, Omega, UN, JLC, and Hublot in my watch case, Hublot has absolutely the trashiest finishing. The reason why I wear Hublot most is that my peers wear CASIO the most, and the Hublot for most of my friends is just a better CASIO, nothing more. And I can't be any happier with that. Not to defy or promote Hublot. It's a cool watch, but hardly a good watch. If u think it's worth this price, then go for it. If you want to uplift your taste, runnnnnn! :)

[@johnzuppo]

a collab with you and Nico would be fucking amazing

[@mikej5959]

I dont get the Hublot margins comments? Are they steeling R&D and such. If they are making watches in switzerland to the same level as the others you mentioned Idk how theyd have crazy margins. I mean arent most high end sought after watches raking it in because they dont market much and charge crazy prices because they can? I believe Christian mentioned it about Rolex about how much watches cost to make. Id imagine that would include marketing as well. They market less than car sales and manufactures and thats a car. They are all raking it in.

[@LouisMorales-zx3jm]

Fusion IMO looks great. Glad i buy what i like. Life is to short to follow

[@9999blackops]

Also….. Hublot did in fact Innovate the rubber strap and saphire case.

[@planetdee3587]

I personally do not understand hate for most brands. I think there is nothing wrong with Hublot. I would never buy one because the prices play in a range I cannot afford. But I feel this same way about the holy trinity. I can only afford up to a Rolex and even then just one. So as a mere mortal I would want a watch with high brand recognition that I enjoy if I am spending that kind of money. But if I had hundreds of thousands to just burn, there are many brands I would consider.

[@zulu6ix290]

2:40 first favorite V-word or second???

[@2536528]

Sorry Christian, but Vintage is not my favorite “V” word. I can think of another that I like better. 😂

[@francu_ski]

I always thought the pronunciation is "You blow".

[@tcomshere]

Think people are over blowing their stance out of proportion here lol nothing wrong with admiring 5% of something, especially when that 5% is standing out for good reasons. That being said, the key is at the end, with what is good being overblown and having to look elsewhere for value. GS is an obvious choice but there's Fears, Kurono Tokyo, and Glashutte Original just to name a few. I'll appreciate Hublot's 5% just for this video, but there's plenty out there worth 100% already.

[@texcxborn]

Do you know what makes me hate Hublot? The screw type on the bezel is meant to look like small H's for Hublot.

[@kevinkusuma9002]

thats annoying why? too on your face?

[@Tylenol888]

I went to hublot AD. I dont liked any of their design. Just sorry. Then i discover nico then learn that their movement is same as the lower end watch is a big no no for me. But i am a little bit giving them a chance now because i heard they have in house movement now.

[@PS-zj3kh]

Full metal jacket

[@jhatgotagat300]

Mike is god tier even his normal not Casio g shock watches are god tier. niko and mike are god Tier. Christian is the wine watch and car recommendation guy 😂

[@caleballen8862]

So are you guys still doing any of the giveaways? Haven’t heard you mention them in quite awhile. I thought I heard Christian say he was going to giveaway some Gucci loafers, jeans, watch straps, etc. @theoandharris keep the podcasts coming though. Y’all are great together.

[@chojinnppp]

Unnecessary revving?

[@lucastaheli3750]

What kind of jacket is Michael wearing? It’s actually sick!

[@jamesblonde2271]

Its a fleece

[@VinceLeFeu]

The watcheshell concept is the cancer of horology. Like the people keeping the original plastic covers on their car.

[@NikonFM2n]

I want WatchShell for my Steinhart HULK. 😅😄🤣😂

[@lousyshot1]

Nico didn't help Hublot's marketing. But neither did Hublot. After all, they are in charge of their own narrative and story with the public. The public can trash your design language. But that is design. That is purely subjective. But ETA movements are ETA movements. And I frankly think they're very robust, and tunable, and good. Are they as good as in-house movements that Hublot might or could create? I have no idea.

[@brunogravena9742]

Your right guys, but I think the only hublot I would buy would be a bib bang, but even then for that price there are hundreds of other watches that I love. #Bigbangtheohlyhublotiwouldbuy

[@dachanist]

All Tiffany blue jokes aside, every Hublot is a mission to Uranus.

[@sylversyrfer6894]

Michael keeps snifflin’!!

[@timothyacowin9761]

Roman shares started the watch youtube trend, Nico just aimed way lower

[@kickstothehead3705]

Jacob makes a sapphire watch so does this new brand that name escapes me and all are questionable brands at this point way over priced because the new brand is under 10 I believe

[@gordonbexell7837]

NICOOOOOOOO 😂

[@verynormalman]

I really do not like Hublot. I came to this decision by myself. I don't like their look, their movements, or their marketing practices. I have been experimenting with sticky black plastic. Much like the instore advert (Swatchshills?), I got an Hublot, and covered it one sheet of this black plastic film, and to be on the safe side, I covered my eyes, also. This guarantees that I can never see the Hublot, which greatly cheers me, but then I have to bring little bits of plastic, to cover the eyes of any friends that I meet throughout the day, to stop offending their eyes. Worried I might be snapped by a press photographer in the street, and to stop the shame leaking out that have been seen wearing one, I have made some sticky black plastic camera lens covers. But apart from that, a brilliant watch. Apart from deciding who I leave it too? My kids will hate me I I chose them!!!

[@BabyJesus66]

The only reason everyone hates Hublot is because Nico told them to, and nobody can seem to have a mind of their own. I guess that's why they call them influencers.

[@LimitedEditionEDC]

Yeah its so awful. It actually affects the grey market and lots of sales. This guy has too much power for being so unresponsible. I don’t even bother talking about hublot anymore because if you say you like it, all you get is people making fun of you. Hublot should do something about this/him so we can enjoy the brand in peace again!

[@BWen3]

Hublot sucks. 😂

[@jamespalsson746]

Nobody liked em before Nicos KZbin channel

[@dibs6579]

Hublot, uninspired design, insane retail prices, and garbanzo beans of movements. They are trash “flash” hip hop watch. Absolutely, terrible value for money. Nico has nothing to do with it other than showing their true colors.

[@santib.8173]

People hating on hublot was a thing way before Nico started his youtube channel

[@Ax07605]

I'm sorry but the history of bad quality control killed the idea of Hublot for me. I get how they're trying to do cool things but let's be real hublots are not worth it at retail and I'd even say grey market. I know you guys got to do your thing tho as always content is fire

[@kylena7533]

Watch shells is perfect for a guy like me

[@folumb]

they highly finish $100 ETA movements and sell them for $13K. Yea, you don't need to sell a lot to make real money.

[@theoneandonly7213]

Buys Watch Shell but doesn't wear a condom

[@jamesblonde2271]

Listen girls, Hublot and watch condoms? This is a new low

[@Armoer]

“I don’t know if it represents value at 26K, but I see it representing value at 22K” This so pretentious. What does this even mean? There is literally NO watch mediocre at 26K, but good at 22K..

[@claimtofail]

Casio over Hublot all day buddy

[@Sandouras]

This video was brought to you by Hublot!

[@driller7714]

Hublot is the Salt Bae of watches.

[@dibs6579]

Hublot, uninspired design, insane retail prices, and garbanzo beans of movements. They are trash “flash” hip hop watch. Absolutely, terrible value for money. Nico has nothing to do with it other than showing their true colors.

[@WestCoastAce27]

Yes, Hublots received scorn before Nico. He just raised the level many notches as a catchphrase to get buzz about his channel. And Nico is probably in denial that he is an example of the typical Hublot owner - fat, loud, potty mouth. I love is channel - his knowledge and love of watches - but he’s more Hublot than R or AP.

[@dibs6579]

@@WestCoastAce27 maybe the worst take of all time. Just cause someone is loud or “potty mouth” can’t be Rolex or AP. Fuck off bud. Stick the stick up your ass. Go wear your casioak and think your hot shit.

[@WestCoastAce27]

@@dibs6579 aw, someone’s feelings got hurt! Run to mommy! Nico is not going to read your comments and offer you a job. But nice try.

[@dibs6579]

@@WestCoastAce27 enjoy looking at all those watches through a Reddit forum 😘

[@WestCoastAce27]

@@dibs6579 never been on any Reddit watch forums. I have a very nice watch collection. Keep failing, kid.

[@richardolmos6908]

I respect innovation but hublot need to do a lot more to win me over. If other people like them, cool. For me they are still going to be disingenuous and goofy. Anyone can change there image but they have a lot of work to do.

[@maxwhiteley7667]

'luxury swatch' is so oxymoronic , doesnt ring true

[@michaelcozens7537]

Tune in next week for an in-depth look at Invicta watches.