world time, huh?

Apr 15, 2012,04:25 AM
 

"get it?"  wish i could say yes.  i find the look of the world time interesting but incomprehensible.  i'm just not that advanced.  the skeleton is a great size, but to my eye, it kind of looks like a cheapo version of skeletonizing, as if they just laser cut a metal sheet.   love the size and everything, but it just looks like it isn't really the watchmaker's art on display.

great selection of photos.  thanks for taking the time.

chris

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Hublot 2012 Novelties Hands-on report

 
 By: KIH : April 14th, 2012-21:35
As a part of their world tour, most of the notable novelties of 2012 came to Tokyo (some were unfortunately missing) and I had an opportunity to see, handle, and take pics, thanks to Hublot Japan and Hublot Boutique Ginza. Overall, the new line-up is soli...  

Ultra-Thin

 
 By: flamenco : April 14th, 2012-22:19
looks really yummy ! Looks very wearable and slim enough to fit under most cuffs. Have my eye on that since I first saw the photos, cant' wait to see it in the metal. Do you know if its a twin barrel ? Thanks for the report and the excellent photos (as al... 

I have been waiting...

 
 By: KIH : April 19th, 2012-05:20
... for the answer to your question, whether it is twin barrel, but I haven't got it yet. Anyway, I agree that this is really nice Hublot and attractive dressy watch (kind of..). Very wearable, indeed! Ken

world time, huh?

 
 By: cuibono : April 15th, 2012-04:25
"get it?" wish i could say yes. i find the look of the world time interesting but incomprehensible. i'm just not that advanced. the skeleton is a great size, but to my eye, it kind of looks like a cheapo version of skeletonizing, as if they just laser cut... 

For some reason

 
 By: SJX : April 15th, 2012-07:55
I am liking the Ferrari in magic gold. I shouldn't, but I do. - SJX

Hey, why shouldn't you?

 
 By: KIH : April 15th, 2012-17:18
I got attracted by the Titanium version and doesn't it make enough reason? Ken

Ken, excellent report!

 
 By: 中野れい : April 16th, 2012-01:57
How does the KP Ti unico feel in person compared to the previous all black version? Thanks!

Difficult question...

 
 By: KIH : April 16th, 2012-07:32
Hi Rei! Many thanks. Well, the difference between Ti and all Black: Ti certainly looks shiny and attract attention. As for the "lightness", all black feels light - meaning that Ti version shows more "weight" visually as it is metalic after all. All carbon... 

Very clear Ken. Thanks a lot.

 
 By: 中野れい : April 20th, 2012-09:06
Now Hublot is about to release Alinghi watch early May. I will be more confused

Excellent report Ken.

 
 By: MichaelC : April 16th, 2012-20:29
Thanks for the wonderful post. My favorite is the titanium Ferrari. Bad news is I could not enjoy it with the prominent logo and Ferrari colored subdial; good news is every time Hublot creates an LE they usually follow with several other variations of the... 

I hear you...

 
 By: KIH : April 16th, 2012-20:49
... I understand some are not big fan of Ferrari. I don't drive or even own a car, so "Ferrari" doesn't mean much Anyhow, as a watch, the model is pretty cool and I hope they come up with non-Ferrari variant someday. But I can tell you that the accel/brak... 

Thanks Ken

 
 By: micro : April 16th, 2012-23:25
Strictly speaking the ultra-thin is not in-house but a unique design produced for Hublot

I like the extra thin skeleton.

 
 By: dxboon : April 17th, 2012-23:00
I'd like to try that one on! It looks very nice on the wrist! This piece is more in keeping with what I like versus the large or blinged-out Hublots. Cheers, Daos

Agreed!

 
 By: KIH : April 18th, 2012-02:05
They are going to various directions and they hit the right one I would love to see the Skeleton Tourbillon, though. Must be awesome, too! Ken

My fav novelties are...

 
 By: foversta : April 18th, 2012-13:29
The Titanium Ferrari: And the Classic Fusion: And I also have two obvious "no go", even if I'm an open-minded guy, I can't understand these two watches: Thanks Ken for your post! Fx...  

I understand... YMMV!

 
 By: KIH : April 19th, 2012-05:22
Besides, it appears that GMT has many variations which city is indicated on the bezel or the dial. Ken

Actually... I'm totally confused with this watch!

 
 By: foversta : April 19th, 2012-10:05
a classic worldtimer is so easy to read... Fx

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