But people with horological radars will miss what is on Hublot watches altogether

In 2012, when i first saw the then novel Hublot Big Bang Ferrari watches, I was immediately impressed. I happen to be the open-minded type of modern watch lover that has always seen value in the efforts made by Hublot. Did I think Hublot had improvements they could make in regard to quality? Yes. Did I think Hublot went a bit overboard with limited edition watches? Yes. Did I think sometimes hublot replica got too ambitious with their pricing? Yes, and sadly, so do most other brands. Yet, at the end of the day, Hublot was thinking forward and producing new stuff with a momentum that no one else could catch up to. A momentum that could either cause the brand to keep going, sputter out, or trip on itself and pick up where it left off and hope for the best.

Now in 2014, a few years after my initial interest in the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari collection, I offer a review. I am reviewing of one of the limited edition models of the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari produced especially for the Beverly Hills, Los angeles Hublot boutique store which is operated by the retailer Westime. This particular color scheme is perhaps not my favorite, but it is interesting, with is mostly blue tones breitling Navitimer 01 replica red accents. As you can see, the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari comes with two straps, something which I believe they all do. Among other things, Hublot used the Big Bang Ferrari watch to implement a new feature into Big Bang watches - a quick release for the straps.

A simple button on the case where the lug structure is can be pressed to release the strap. This means that wearers can swap out straps easily and securely - a feature I wish most luxury watches had. Assuming you have a series of straps to go with the watch, this makes a lot of sense. On the down side, it means you can't use just any strap you want, given that the connector is proprietary. Furthermore, the Hublot straps are tapered and have other features which won't be easy to find in after-market straps. Let me put it this way, if you are seriously into high-end sports watches and straps, you'll need to find a pretty serious custom strap maker...

Earlier in 2014, I spent more time talking about some of the newer versions of the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari - and there were even more I was not able to photograph. The success of the collection has promoted a range of versions which not only play with colors, but also materials - something which is at the heart of Hublot's "fusion" concept behind design. Jean-Claude Biver himself made an edict that the stone of the Hublot watch catalog would be a melding of materials. This particular blue, red, and black Hublot Big Bang Ferrari combines titanium and ceramic, along with rubber, and anodized aluminum.

On other models, you'll find additional materials, such as 18k gold and carbon fiber executed in countless ways. At 45. 5mm wide, the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari was the first time Hublot materially upgraded its Big Bang case since its initial introduction around 2004. Hublot increased the size 1. 5mm, up from 44mm wide, and overall added more masculinity while making it even more modern looking. A design like this is at the heart of a crossroads between two types of aesthetic preferences. There are those who like clean, restrained, classic lines, and there are those who prefer edgy, contemporary, and somewhat intense design. An Hublot, like anything else loud, is bound to call attention to itself, and thus equal parts compliment and complaint.

Wearing the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari is a comfortable, albeit bold, experience. With pretty much anything from Hublot, you are constantly reminded that people are noticing your watch. Wear most Patek Philippe pieces, and all but people with horological radars will miss what is on your wrist altogether. Hublot watches by design call attention - and whether or not you agree with that lifestyle philosophy, it is what they are meant to do. The question is, what do you then do with that attention?