Wrist Shot Friday!

[LAFNGAS]

Originally posted by Go4Long
if you think nixons are marked up you're going to love hublots.

not worried about the markup just was curious if the nixon watches are a decent quality watch or if its just a name brand marked up item. dont want to spend some cash on something that isnt a decent quality and will shit the bed

[A790]

Originally posted by LAFNGAS


not worried about the markup just was curious if the nixon watches are a decent quality watch or if its just a name brand marked up item. dont want to spend some cash on something that isnt a decent quality and will shit the bed

Well it depends what you value in a watch. I'd never drop 15k+ on a Hublot but I would for other watch brands that are more in line with my personal philosophy.

Hublot started out in 1980 and made big waves as the first manufacturer to use natural rubber as a watch strap. They used to use predominantly outsourced movements (think ETA) but now use mostly in house movements.

They're great watches if they represent the style and function that you're looking for.

Like any other luxury brand there's a fair amount of markup in them, but they also have a good reputation for reliability behind them and just about anything with a good in-house movement is going to cost some bucks.

Mont Blanc's with in house movements start at around 7k, and they don't carry the same "Prestige" as a Hublot does.

Then again, I can't afford a Hublot so keep that in mind. I've worn them, seen them, but have never owned/lived with one. I'm sure someone like Rage will be able to provide better insight into what makes a Hublot a Hublot.

You can learn more about their movements here: http://www.hublot.com/en_US/movements

EDIT: Totally forgot about Nixon.

Founded in 1997, Nixon is more a fashion watch company than something that most enthusiasts would go for. That doesn't make them bad watches, but their focus is obviously fashion/style compared to anything else.

From what I know their automatics use ETA movements ("The Automatic", for example, uses an ETA 2836-2 movement- an excellent workhorse, but nothing particularly special).

I find them expensive for what they are. "The Ceramic 51-30" is nearly $3k for a watch that uses an ETA 2824-2 and features no complications aside from a date display. Not my cup of tea. But, if the style is what you're looking for, the ETA movement is as reliable as they get.

[gpomp]

[A790]

^^ Nice Pebble! What app is that for the face?

[gpomp]

^Smartwatch+

http://smartwatchplusapp.appspot.com/index.htm

[statick]

I know I'm late to the show for this week, but a few friends and I were at Karst yesterday; here are the shots...

[phatrabbit]

This is going to get me in trouble but W/E. It's only Wednesday and I DEFINITELY don't wear this watch any more. Got this about 15-17 years ago when I was a kid living in Yemen and we didn't know who THAT DUDE was Still gets me every time.

http://instagram.com/p/UhyRCaA1T3/#

[Neil4Speed]

Originally posted by statick
I know I'm late to the show for this week, but a few friends and I were at Karst yesterday; here are the shots...

[03ozwhip]

Wife surprised me with this when I got home from work. I love it.

[turbotrip]

Originally posted by statick



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how does that replica compare with the real thing in terms of water resistance?

[statick]

^^^ , beats me, it is the genuine article.

[bjstare]

It's my friday today, so why not.

[rony_espana]

Originally posted by statick
^^^ , beats me, it is the genuine article.

Sweet! Is that a hydronaut II? Looks awesome! Love that watch.

[statick]

Originally posted by rony_espana


Sweet! Is that a hydronaut II? Looks awesome! Love that watch.

Thanks Rony, it is a Hydronaut II. May you all have a great weekend

[Phihalo]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip


Wife surprised me with this when I got home from work. I love it.

that's a great looing seiko chrono! Congrats!

[A790]

I left the house in such a rush this morning I totally forgot to wear a watch. My left arm is so light now...

[rony_espana]

Wearing this one today, by far the most comfortable watch I've ever owned!

[rage2]

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[flipstah]

Originally posted by rage2

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I see life is going well since you're in a Phantom!

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[shakalaka]

Where can I get that Pebble watch from?