Opinion on authenticity

[PaddyTabby]

I’ve been looking at these two hublot watches. What’s your opinion on their authenticity?

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[eBoy]

No idea! I got zero Hublot knowledge.

But the first one is sold by a real jeweler with a physical store. Pretty safe purchase, I think. If it turns out to be not kosher, returning it shouldn't be much of an issue.

The second one is a private seller. Well, I guess therefore it's not as safe a purchase as the first one. I'll let the Hublot experts chime in on its authenticity.

 

[PaddyTabby]

No idea! I got zero Hublot knowledge.

But the first one is sold by a real jeweler with a physical store. Pretty safe purchase, I think. If it turns out to be not kosher, returning it shouldn't be much of an issue.

The second one is a private seller. Well, I guess therefore it's not as safe a purchase as the first one. I'll let the Hublot experts chime in on its authenticity.

Thanks for your reply.

I realise from what knowledge I have on watches that Hublot isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Just always wanted one.

 

[eBoy]

Thanks for your reply.

I realise from what knowledge I have on watches that Hublot isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Just always wanted one.

You're welcome.

Yeah, Hublot gets a lot of hate. I think some of their designs are a bit too flamboyant for the taste of the mainstream.

Nothing wrong with the ones you posted though. Only issue (for me) is that the 45mm would be too large for me, but the 42mm has a nice size.

 

[TESLA760]

My main gripe with Hublot is that the clasp on their straps digs into my wrist like a blade. I've had every model you can think of and the same happens.

 

[PaddyTabby]

Or if anyone knows of a watch dealer that also sells on eBay or Amazon with a good reputation that would help too.

I want to buy from there because I have vouchers.

 

[TESLA760]

Depending on where you live there are a plethora of reputable Grey market dealers that can get a you a great deal on a gen Hublot.

 

[PaddyTabby]

Depending on where you live there are a plethora of reputable Grey market dealers that can get a you a great deal on a gen Hublot.

I’m from the uk, but as I said I need to buy from eBay or Amazon

 

[TESLA760]

I’m from the uk, but as I said I need to buy from eBay or Amazon

Well, I would not buy a gen from either of those places, but that's just my opinion.

 

[eBoy]

Well, I would not buy a gen from either of those places, but that's just my opinion.

I almost bought a Tag Heuer on Amazon marketplace a few years ago, but decided that the price was ultimately too good to be true. But it was still tempting, because the discount was just non-crazy enough to not make it totally obvious.

A couple of months later, I went back to the product page. The watch was no longer available, but the comment section was plastered with mad complaints from people who purchased a Tag with this dealer and had authentication come back negative.

 

[eBoy]

PS: I then bought a Longines with a very reputable gray market dealer instead at a great price. I sold this watch last month for the exact same price after heavily wearing it for a couple of years.

 

[PaddyTabby]

Yeah there’s loads of actual watch dealers selling on eBay that have had business and actual shops for years.

Do you think I would be pretty safe buying from there?

 

[PaddyTabby]

Yeah there’s loads of actual watch dealers selling on eBay that have had business and actual shops for years.

Do you think I would be pretty safe buying from there?

Like take for example

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This company sell on eBay.

 

[TESLA760]

We are just giving you our opinion based off what we have seen for years. Ultimately it's your decision and money. All we do is opine.

 

[PaddyTabby]

We are just giving you our opinion based off what we have seen for years. Ultimately it's your decision and money. All we do is opine.

No I appreciate your opinions!

Thank you

 

[eBoy]

Your call!

I don't think eBay is by default bad, but you need to do your due diligence. Better to avoid private sellers, for merchants do a little "background" check. Google for reviews, check rating web sites. That kind of thing.

I'm absolutely baffled when I sometimes read about eBay purchases totally gone awry on gen fora, and it usually turns out the buyer did not bother to investigate and do the bare minimum of inspecting the seller...

Buy the seller!

 

[PaddyTabby]

Your call!

I don't think eBay is by default bad, but you need to do your due diligence. Better to avoid private sellers, for merchants do a little "background" check. Google for reviews, check rating web sites. That kind of thing.

I'm absolutely baffled when I sometimes read about eBay purchases totally gone awry on gen fora, and it usually turns out the buyer did not bother to investigate and do the bare minimum of inspecting the seller...

Buy the seller!

I think this is what I will do.

Thanks you guys. I’ll buy from someone that’s had a watch business for years with a real store and that has good reviews but also sells on eBay.

 

[netacc123456]

Please do not buy a gen from eBay. I've been burned way too many times on there. If you negotiate a return policy, take it to a horologist and get it verified

 

[bhehe6813]

Please do not buy a gen from eBay. I've been burned way too many times on there. If you negotiate a return policy, take it to a horologist and get it verified

Do you not know how to dispute on EBay? You have 100% buyer protection against fakes.

 

[Lliu31]

Tried these two on when I was on vacation in the Bahamas. 42 is the superior choice for sure (7.5 wrist here). Also, the case proportions just look better.
Also not a Hublot expert so can’t chime in on authenticity…it looks ok I guess?
But better safe than sorry, I’d stick with a brick and mortar store that is reputable.