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Real VS Replica: Hublot King Power Alinghi Limited Edition Men’s Chronograph Watch Ref. 710.CI.0110.RX.AGI10

Alinghi as a competitive sailing team was created in 1994 by Ernesto Bertarelli. In 2000, the team set itself the goal of winning the America’s Cup, which it did twice, in 2003 and 2007, meaning it was the first European team to win the historic prize. In 2010, Hublot launched the King Power 48mm all-black watch to celebrate the partnership with Alinghi team. This large microblasted ceramic case houses a chronograph which is visible through the skeleton dial. The all-black dial is emphasized with a hint of red Alinghi logo at 9 O’clock. Reference 710.CI.0110.RX.AGI10 is limited to 333 pieces.

The King Power Alinghi Limited Edition men’s watch has had its eighteenth year, and its story is without equal and is ongoing. Meanwhile, the fake or replica version never stops coming out. Here, close up and get something useful by comparing one of replica versions with the original edition.

Comparison of Material Selection and Craftsmanship
Hublot King Power Alinghi Limited Edition Men’s Chronograph Watch:
Case: “King Power”, diameter 48 mm in microblasted black ceramic
Case-back: Microblasted black ceramic
Bezel: Microblasted black ceramic with moulded black rubber, with 6 relief black PVD H-shaped titanium screws
Bezel Lug: Black composite resin
Lateral Inserts: Black composite resin
Crown/Push-pieces: Black PVD titanium with black rubber insert
Dial: multilayered and skeleton dial, additional matt black counters, index with black nickel, black SuperLuminova™, Alinghi logo at 9 o’clock
Crystal: Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective treatment
Band: Adjustable articulated black rubber
Clasp: Microblasted black ceramic and black PVD steel

As for the replica Hublot King Power mens watch, its case, case back, bezel, bezel lugs, lateral inserts, crown, push-pieces are mainly made of black PVD 316 L stainless steel and black rubber. Nickel and chrome are hardly to be applied. Sapphire crystal can’t reach double-faced anti-reflective effects like the original. Adjustable articulated black rubber with safety folding clasp in black PVD steel isn’t as solid as the original, because the rubber is not the top grade and it’s lack of black ceramic.

The two watch looks the same greatly at a glance, but close up and find that they’re quite different from each other. First, the replica Hublot men’s chronograph watch has light weight and bad texture when it’s in the hand. Second, each skeleton detail reflects the high-end craftsmanship through sapphire crystal. On the contrary, it’s clear that to make a fake dial is not complicated, and the replica skeleton dial has few similar aspects with the original. Although the replica watch can’t be compared with the real edition, it’s a good one of many Hublot King Power Alinghi replica watches Ref. 710.CI.0110.RX.AGI10.

HUB4400 VS Swiss Valjoux 7750
Movement: Mechanical skeleton chronograph with automatic winding, carbon bridges, caliber Hublot HUB4400
No. of Components: 252
Jewels: 27
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Oscillating Weight: Tungsten carbide with black PVD treated dimpled surface
Main plate: Microblasted black chrome
Barrel: With reinforced spring
Bridges: Microblasted black chrome
Escapement: Glucydur hairspring

According to the data, caliber HUB4400 as a leading movement is applied to the King Power collection. The replica watch is equipped with Swiss Valjoux 7750, a well-polished movement. It displays its polishing degree and beautiful looking through the sapphire case back. As one good model of ETA classic movements, Valjoux 7750 provides stable, reliable and accurate performance for the replica King Power Alinghi chronograph watch.

Distinguish Between Fake Version And Real Hublot Classic Fusion Black Magic 45mm Men’s Watch Ref. 511.CM.1771.RX

Hublot keeps exploring new ways to fuse creative materials with classic materials. Jean-Claude Biver, loyal to traditional watchmaking craftsmanship, has the foresight and creativity to lead Hublot Classic Fusion collection to keep forging ahead actively. Hublot watch is quite popular with those people who are crazy about sports and wristwatches or has innovative thinking and dare to challenge at the age of 20-45 years.

Some Advice on Buying A Hublot Watch
Replica or fake Hublot watches flood the market, network market is included, as Hublot grows up and develops rapidly. A great number of people order wristwatches for themselves or families and friends. Fortunately, some websites pass fake watches off as the real to sell. Quite a few people choose to buy fake or replica watches, but you should know fake or replica watches are also divided into different grades, so I suggest every one of us must know about certain information on real Hublot watches and replicas. First, when you find a Hublot watch loved by you on some website, you had better search some information about the watch on the official website. At least, you can confirm it by comparing the watch from the official website with another watch from other website. Second, if you want a replica or fake Hublot watch at a online shop, I still suggest you compare the fake one with the real Hublot watch, because you can get something useful to help you make a final decision. Third, you had better ask some information on the watch workmanship, movement, performance and after-sales service. You have rights to get the service and quality assurance.

Here, I will introduce some information on distinguishing between the fake version and real version of Hublot Classic Fusion Black Magic 45MM Men’s Watch Ref. 511.CM.1771.RX. I hope you can benefit from the article.
Difference 1: Dial
If we only watch the dial of the fake Hublot watch, we think it fits fully the characters of the Classic Fusion collection. After all, the watch manufacturers have rich watchmaking experiences, so we must close up and compare it with the original version carefully. First, fake hour markers are different from the original. Nearly all of the Classic Fusion collection use raised solid stick hour markers, but the dial of the fake watch is set with stick hour markers with narrow grooves. If you look through the Big Bang collection, you will find skeleton hour and minute hands go around the dials of the Big Bang watches. The Classic Fusion collection is equipped with pencil-shaped hour and minute hands generally, but the fake dial is equipped with skeleton
hands. Although the fake Hublot men’s watch has different dial from the original, the fake watch indeed is fused with classic elements of Hublot watch.

Difference 2: Movement
HUB1112 self-winding movement, which is based on Sellita SW300-1, provides the real watch with 42 hours of power reserve. The fake Hublot Classic Fusion Black Magic 45MM men’s watch is equipped with a Kinetic battery movement. It means the swing of arms winds up the watch as you walk. Although cal. HUB1112 is a movement based on Sellita SW300-1, its performance is far stronger than the Kinetic battery movement. It’s not denied that the Kinetic battery movement has its own advantages.

Difference 3: Craftsmanship
Hublot fused carbon fiber, ceramic and natural rubber with 316 L stainless steel to create the Black Magic 45mm men’s watch. Weighing half as much as aluminum yet three times stronger, carbon fiber has the highest weight to strength ratio of any material. Carbon fiber features “basket-weave” formation. Ceramic is a general term used to denote any material that is an inorganic, nonmetallic solid prepared by the action of heat and subsequent cooling. The two materials require different manufacturing equipment and operations. Hublot did it well. Even though the fake Hublot watch has similar appearance to the original, the manufacturer’s craftsmanship falls further behind Hublot’s.

Replica Hublot Classic Fusion Titanium King Gold 45 mm Watch Ref. 511.NO.1181.LR

Hublot watch occupies a certain share in the watchmaking filed, popular with young men at the age of 20-40 years for the fusion features and cool, powerful appearance. It is inevitable that a great number of replica Hublot watches, especially the Classic Fusion collection, and the reason is that simple but elegant dial and the movements based on ETA or Sellita movements are easier to be copied by some watch manufacturers. I’m not opposed to those who buy and wear replica watches or fake watches, because they have rights to try or enjoy their better life by another way. I hope them to know more about information between the real edition and the replicas.

About Craftsmanship
Hublot always adheres to excelsior spirit and careful attitude to treat each of subtle details. It combines traditional craftsmanship with high-tech watchmaking. For example, the components and parts are assembled by hand, but advanced high-tech is also applied to the process. After assembled, the finished product will be checked and tested strictly on order to guaranteed the high performance and perfect functions. There is no doubt that Hublot is the pioneer brand in matching rubber bands with their watches. It keeps researching and developing new rubber bands to fit the theme of Hublot watches perfectly. The relationship of a band and a watch is like that of a pair of shoes and a outfit. Coco Chanel said, “a women with good shoes is never ugly”. So we know a band is very important, and Hublot tries its bet to supply more possibilities. While, most of replica watch manufacturers just aim to make more and more money, and they don’t have the excelsior spirit. But, of course, many excellent manufacturers try their best to produce replica watches carefully and strictly.

Replica Hublot Classic Fusion Titanium King Gold 45 mm Watch Ref. 511.NO.1181.LR
Comparing with Hublot sophisticated watches, the Classic Fusion 45, 42, 38, 33 mm collection is easier to be imitated well. How about replica Hublot Classic Fusion Titanium King Gold 45 mm watch Ref. 511.NO.1181.LR? I help you introduce one of them.

The Original Specification:
Case: Polished and Satin-finished Titanium
Bezel: Vertical Satin-finished 18K King Gold with 6 H-shaped Titanium Screws
Crystal: Sapphire with Anti-reflective Treatment
Dial: Mat Black Dial; Satin-finished Gold-plated Appliques; Polished Gold-plated Hands
Band: Black Rubber and Alligator Straps
Clasp: 18K Red Gold and Stainless Steel Deployment Buckle Clasp
Calibre: HUB1112 Self-winding Movement
Power Reserve: Approx 42 hours
As for the replica Reference 511.NO.1181.LR, the manufacturer use Rose gold-plated material instead of 18K red gold, so the replica watch is not valuable, and the color losing issue must happen in one day. Mat black dial of the real watch bears bold “AUTOMATIC” in 18K red gold, but it’s clear that the replica doesn’t have it. The real one boasts raised button hour marker in 18K red gold, but the light gold hour markers with grooves appear on the mat black dial. The case of the real watch is made of titanium, and the replica case is made of stainless steel. As well, their hands are different from each other. The original watch is equipped with black rubber and alligator straps, luxury and durable. While, the fake version is equipped with black rubber straps. Of course, it’s impossible for the fake watch to match real alligator straps, so the black rubber band is better than fake alligator strap. HUB1112 self-winding movement, which is based on Sellita SW300-1, provides the real watch with 42 hours of power reserve. Swiss ETA 2824-2, the well-polished self-winding movement can do that. Do you think what about the replica Hublot Classic Fusion 45 mm men’s watch?

Real VS Replica Hublot Big Bang Ice Bang Men’s Watch Ref. 301. CT 130. RX

Hublot, a luxury watch brand, was founded in 1980 in Switzerland. It’s the first Swiss watch manufacturer that has fused precious metals and natural rubber together, setting off a revolution in the watchmaking field. Jean-Claude Biver, who took over Hublot in 2004, made the Big Bang collection a hit and occupied a certain market share rapidly in the watchmaking. The big Bang collection wins a high popularity as well. Along with the high reputation, a lot of Big Bang replicas comes out to meet the demands for some of us. Which ones of the Big Bang replica watches are on earth worth buying? Maybe replica Hublot Big Bang Ice Bang watch Ref. 301. CT 130. RX will tell you something right. The following is contrastive information on the real edition and replica watch.

External Appearance
The original edition, 44mm, manufacture mechanical movement with automatic winding, calibre HUB 4100. Round ceramic case in black, titanium bezel with six H-shaped screws. Matt-black dial, baton & Arabic numeral hour markers, pencil-shaped hour and minute hands, needle-shaped second hand. Three sub-dials, baton & Arabic numerals, pencil-shaped hands. Anti-dazzle sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case back. Black rubber band with black lining. Black PVD folding clasp in steel. Calendar aperture at 4 to 5 O’clock. Water resistant to 100 meters / 330 feet. Hublot Big Bang Ice Bang Men’s Watch Ref. 301. CT 130. RX. The case of the replica watch is made of PVD steel mainly. The bezel is made of steel, not titanium. Only daily water resistant. In addition to the material issue, the replica Hublot Big Bang watch has the same external appearance as the original. It’s obvious that the original version has more delicate dial than the replica by comparing with theirs carefully.

Calibre HUB4100

HUB4100  VS   Swiss Valjoux 7750

HUB4100 VS Well-polished Swiss Valjoux 7750
Calibre HUB4100 with 27 jewels consists of 252 components and parts. It provides Hublot Reference 301. CT 130. RX with 42 hours of power reserve. In fact, HUB4100 is based on ETA 7750 chronograph movement. We can find they have the same traits by a comparison of two models. The replica Hublot Big Bang Ice Bang men’s watch is equipped with well-polished Swiss Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement. In order to be closer to HUB4100, Swiss Valjoux 7750 was repolished delicately according to the traits of the original movement. We can appreciate the well-polished ETA 7750 throughout the sapphire crystal case back. Hence, Swiss Valjoux 7750 provides the replica Hublot men’s watch with good performance.

Features of the replica Hublot Watch Ref. 301. CT 130. RX
Calendar aperture displays at 4 to 5 O’clock. Small seconds counter at 9 O’clock. Small minutes counter at 3 O’clock. Small hours counter at 6 O’clock. Water resistant to 100 meters. The real Hublot watch has these function features. The replica watch boasts the same functions as the original version, only daily water-resistant to 30 meters to 50 meters. In my opinions, the replica Hublot Big Bang Ice Bang watch ref. 301. CT 130. RX is worth it.

Real VS Fake Hublot Big Bang Unico Bi-retrograde Chronograph Watch 412.CQ.1127.RX

When it comes to Hublot Big Bang Unico Bi-retrograde Chronograph Watch, the stir the watch made in 2014 is still vivid in our minds. The black ceramic version is limited to 200 numbered pieces. Hublot fused outstanding materials and an excellent in-house Unico movement HUB1260 into the Big Bang Unico Bi-retrograde chronograph watch. To this day, it’s one of the most popular Hublot watches.

DETAILS:
Model: 412.CQ.1127.RX Ceramic Carbon
Case: “Big Bang Unico” – 45 mm diameter, 18K King Gold or Black ceramic – both polished and satin-finished.
Bezel: Carbon fiber with 6 H-shaped titanium screws, countersunk, polished & locked
Crystal: Anti-reflective Sapphire
Bezel lugs: Black composite resin
Crown: Black PVD titanium with black over-molded rubber and Hublot logo
Case back: Black ceramic– both satin-finished. Sapphire crystal with interior anti-reflection coating
Dial: Black, matt and satin-finished, Yellow retrograde display and minute hand, Green retrograde display and second hand
Movement: HUB1260 UNICO Manufacture self-winding movement, Bi-retrograde movement with central chrono
Components: 385 (44 jewels)
Power reserve: Approximately 72 hours
Water resistance: 10 ATM, i.e. approx 100 metres
Strap: Structured and ribbed natural black rubber
Clasp: Black PVD titanium deployant buckle with 18K King Gold or carbon fiber insert

I analyze the fake Hublot Big Bang Unico Bi-retrograde watch from a replica website by comparing with the original version. I hope what I wrote will help you on learning replica or fake watches.
CASE & DIAL
Fake or replica watches are divided into five grades according to quality and performance, the fake Hublot watch just ranks the fourth place. This is because the fake Hublot Big Bang Unico watch has poor-made appearance. The fake version bears general features like the original edition, but it has poor detailed finishes. The original dial in gray boasts delicate colors, refined craftsmanship and clear areas comparison, but the fake looks low-end because of rough workmanship and chromatic aberration. We can get direct differences from the 60-second/minute arc area, especially an added hand in silver. Below the arc area, three rubies, the small aperture and the small area have big differences from the real. The fake watch has a smaller sub-dial whose bezel is different largely from the real. What’s worse, the sub-dial at 9 o’clock in the fake dial has no hand. It’s obvious that the two parts below 6 O’clock and above 12 O’clock are also different form the original. The real has a yellow pusher at 2 O’clock, but the fake has a gold one. If you are careful to watch some details, you will find more differences.

Rubber Band
Hublot is quite serious about selecting materials, so the Big Bang Unico Bi-retrograde chrono is equipped with special-grade natural rubber band with slim strips. The special rubber with resistance to heat, coldness, pressure and wear doesn’t do harm on human skin and extends its service life. On the contrary, rubber band of the fake watch doesn’t feature those.

Movement
Hublot Big Bang Unico Bi-Retrograde FIFA World Cup 2014 Black Men’s Watch is equipped with HUB1260, an in-house bi-retrograde movement with central chronograph which took engineers and master watchmakers 18 month to finish. The movement patented by Hublot deserved to be a pioneer on the bi-retrograde technology. With long-term operations and filtering for excellent materials and functions, the time displays precisely without any influence, and power consumption and frictional drag are reduced to the minimum. When the yellow button is pressed, the yellow minute hand and the green second hand will go along the arc path. When second hand reaches up to 60 seconds every time, it will jump back to zero and continue to go along. The same to the yellow minute hand. A small aperture at 12 o’clock also shows the period of time that is being measured: first half, half time, second half and match end. This is selected using the yellow pusher. As for the fake Hublot watch, it’s equipped with Quartz (Battery) Kinetic movement from JAPAN. The swing of arms provides power reserve for the watch as you walk. The movement has the chronograph, but the central hands go around the round dial. In fact, the 60-second/minute arc is a decorative pattern.