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One of the most impressive pick-ups I've had and replica considerations in years. Ok, I've said it a lot to most of my mates. I'm a sucker for carbon. This watch does not disappoint. What does disappoint is the strap that comes from V6. Ok, fair play. They do their best to simulate the hornback shape and construction. They need to keep costs down. The watch is close to $600. With fees and shipping, we're out, $630+. A full grain leather or true croc strap is out of the question. That would no doubt drive the price north of $800+.
Here we go. Uncomfortable to wear OOTB, but with some massaging, it could be wearable. I worked the hell out of it, and it at least became wearable. Bending and pinching that hornback really did make a big difference but it was still not sitting well with me. I needed an improvement.
I went on to eBay to find an OEM rubber strap. Luckily I came across a seller who had some used OEM straps but still in great shape. They were north of $150, but far less then Hublot directly, and well below $200. It was worth the punt.
I also needed a quality screwdriver. I've seen the garbage out of eBay, and that was not acceptable. I ended up buying one from Esslinger for about $24. It was well worth the cost. Don't forget the plastic protective film. No matter how careful you are, you are likely to mark up either the screws or the carbon, so get something to protect the merchandise. Heck, cut out a plastic bag. It may save you some ugly embarrassing scratches.
Final thoughts....The OEM rubber was FAR superior in comfort, fit and looks from what they sent me from V6. I'm happy I went this route. Hopefully this is truly OEM and not some repica sell-out i overpaid. How ironic, I feel this way, I know!
What I do know is that I'm SUPER happy with the overall construction, the carbon layers, the titanium inner case material, the clasp ceramic coating, and so far the A7750. The caseback logo on the crystal is upside down...and after the strap is my biggest disappointment. Not bad for the most expensive replica I've ever purchased
Enjoy the pics:
https://flic.kr/p/2nFbmfw
https://flic.kr/p/2nFbm9N
https://flic.kr/p/2nFcGNp
https://flic.kr/p/2nFdRNT
https://flic.kr/p/2nFdRNn
Here we go. Uncomfortable to wear OOTB, but with some massaging, it could be wearable. I worked the hell out of it, and it at least became wearable. Bending and pinching that hornback really did make a big difference but it was still not sitting well with me. I needed an improvement.
I went on to eBay to find an OEM rubber strap. Luckily I came across a seller who had some used OEM straps but still in great shape. They were north of $150, but far less then Hublot directly, and well below $200. It was worth the punt.
I also needed a quality screwdriver. I've seen the garbage out of eBay, and that was not acceptable. I ended up buying one from Esslinger for about $24. It was well worth the cost. Don't forget the plastic protective film. No matter how careful you are, you are likely to mark up either the screws or the carbon, so get something to protect the merchandise. Heck, cut out a plastic bag. It may save you some ugly embarrassing scratches.
Final thoughts....The OEM rubber was FAR superior in comfort, fit and looks from what they sent me from V6. I'm happy I went this route. Hopefully this is truly OEM and not some repica sell-out i overpaid. How ironic, I feel this way, I know!
What I do know is that I'm SUPER happy with the overall construction, the carbon layers, the titanium inner case material, the clasp ceramic coating, and so far the A7750. The caseback logo on the crystal is upside down...and after the strap is my biggest disappointment. Not bad for the most expensive replica I've ever purchased
Enjoy the pics:
https://flic.kr/p/2nFbmfw
https://flic.kr/p/2nFbm9N
https://flic.kr/p/2nFcGNp
https://flic.kr/p/2nFdRNT
https://flic.kr/p/2nFdRNn
