Hublot Big Bang Ceramic 44mm 301.SB.131.RX
I chipped the Ceramic Bezel!! I can not believe how short-lived the excitement of my brand new watch lasted.
Out on the town one evening, a friend gave a compliment on my new watch and when I looked to admire it, I noticed a chip between 4 & 5 o'clock. It stood out like a Big Banged swore thumb and obviously the thought of it quickly ruined my evening. The next day I contacted Hublot and they started a claim and gave me their FedEx number and asked that I send them the watch directly. Being that the watch was practically brand new, I thought for a moment they might even change the bezel as a courtesy. In a few weeks I received an email from Hublot with an estimate for over $2200 to replace the damaged bezel. I couldn't believe the price. I had to look at the estimate 4 times to make sure my eyes weren't deceiving me. Extremely disappointed, I replied to their email and asked that my watch be returned to me, As-Is.
When I first purchased my Big Bang, I believed the price was very justifiable based on the quality and workmanship that went into building the watch. Unfortunately, I stand to be corrected. Purchasing the watch was a mistake simply because they are too fragile! Rather than being known as a maker of fine watches, Hublot should be considered more as a maker of small clocks; clocks that need to be carefully placed in a plexiglass case on your credenza. Also, they really should NOT have sponsored the "Jet Man" flying over the English Channel. It would better depict their imagine had they looked into sponsoring something of shared common likeness. Perhaps a museum?
My image of them shattered, when the bezel did!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
HUBLOT BIG BANG Ceramic Bezel
Hublot Big Bang Ceramic 44mm 301.SB.131.RX
I became a proud owner of a Big Bang in August of 2008. Prior that, I had been wanting to get one but I didn't feel like going through the hassle and the wait.
Out for dinner one evening while waiting to be seated, a Hublot retailer that I had visited a month prior was able to catch me on my cell phone. They called to let me know a customer had canceled their order and it was the exact style I was looking for. They also mentioned that in 2 days there would be a price increase for that particular watch of $1100. I figured, the watch was on hand, I was offered a good price, it was a legitimate retailer, and Hublot prices were increasing in 2 days. I could NOT resist and so I decided to pull the trigger and purchase the watch. Since they knew me I was able to pay for it over the phone and have it mailed to me overnight. Also, since the watch normally comes with a "tire tread" looking rubber strap and I preferred the flat rubber strap, they offered to change it at no extra charge.
I loved my watch and I finally got it! I also liked the fact that not many people are familiar with the brand, but since it's a very unique looking watch, it's a conversation piece.
I became a proud owner of a Big Bang in August of 2008. Prior that, I had been wanting to get one but I didn't feel like going through the hassle and the wait.
Out for dinner one evening while waiting to be seated, a Hublot retailer that I had visited a month prior was able to catch me on my cell phone. They called to let me know a customer had canceled their order and it was the exact style I was looking for. They also mentioned that in 2 days there would be a price increase for that particular watch of $1100. I figured, the watch was on hand, I was offered a good price, it was a legitimate retailer, and Hublot prices were increasing in 2 days. I could NOT resist and so I decided to pull the trigger and purchase the watch. Since they knew me I was able to pay for it over the phone and have it mailed to me overnight. Also, since the watch normally comes with a "tire tread" looking rubber strap and I preferred the flat rubber strap, they offered to change it at no extra charge.
I loved my watch and I finally got it! I also liked the fact that not many people are familiar with the brand, but since it's a very unique looking watch, it's a conversation piece.
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