theflyingdutchman 0 Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) Good day, This is my 2nd review, and it is shorter then the first one, as there is no “in hand comparing possible†vs. an comparable other HBB that I have. Here the overall short summary: 1. Is it a perfect/ultimate rep: no, but some small mods and it will get better/closer 2. I am happy with it: Yes.... 3. Is it a worth the money: Yes I have tried finding somebody else who has bought one of these. Until now I could not! Not any of the boards that I read on. There are 2 versions out there: 1. At 21k version, as I bought with the column wheel worded face for 320USD 2. At 28k version, with the regular black face (no column wheel text) for 698 USD - so 378 USD difference for a different movement and face = ?????....sorry NO! As fare as I have read and asked, the only difference is the face and movement...but I am not sure on this! The real Bullet Bang is made of cermet, an alloy of zirconium oxide ceramic and tungsten powder. This is the hardest man made material on earth. It can be coloured in any colour. From the real pics I have seen it is a brushedlooking-green-gray-gold-bronze. Please see the pics below or via this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhmm4orZwNw The watch I have, is a gold-greenish colour and a less rough = brushed surface. Surely not yellow gold, but also off colour vs. the real thing! But who has ever seen the real thing? Anybody? If so.... LUCKY YOU! Real: Rep: Here some pics of various golds I have to compare against: RG FM vs. Bullet Bang: Bullet Bang vs. YG Daytona: - smooth rubber strap: Great vanilla smell. And great logo embedment, although I think the font is a bit off vs. real deal. Nice and soft! - The Deployant Folding Buckle: Fine, no sharpness anywhere. - plating quality: No shadows or marks: no issues. - Dial incl. arms: only the date font seams a bit off - bezel/case/case back: just the colour issues again and the case back should be steal...easy fix. Also the case should be less polished. The codes and the graving/wording is off. - AR/Crystal: Single like the real thing - The movement: so it close in some parts and way off in others! The reliability until now is okay = 5 secs in 3 days. - Rotor sound: Classic loudness. - H-screws: well these I really love....satin-black...these would be great for my HBB TEMPUS.....maybe I should buy some.....but some how 12x8 USD just for screws...no! - Lume: none - Arms; seam off colour Various dealer have told me that there was only one batch made. And there will not be a V2...maybe, not that I really believe them... but who knows! Thanks for reading! Cheers! Theflyingdutchman P.S. Dealing with ASIAN7750.COM: Basically the same service as I have received from the current big 2 dealers. Regards from the HUBLOTs: Edited April 24, 2009 by theflyingdutchman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted April 24, 2009 oscar loves it my only concern is with the hublot straps THEY BITE well my fooker does Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted April 24, 2009 Wow Dutchman you have a great collection of Hublots, the Bullet Bang / Big Bang is a a stunning rep I think the original has a case made of cermet. Great pics, love the final family shot; thanks for sharing. A true Hublot fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted April 24, 2009 Nice Dutch! I wore my BBK yesterday for the first time in weeks. I was thinking about selling it but decided to keep it as my only Hublot. I agree with Oscar, the buckle is uncomfortable if worn too tight. I saw where one guy used a grinder to make his more comfy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theflyingdutchman 0 Posted April 24, 2009 Wow Dutchman you have a great collection of Hublots, the Bullet Bang / Big Bang is a a stunning rep I think the original has a case made of cermet. Great pics, love the final family shot; thanks for sharing. A true Hublot fan Yes..the real-deal is made of cermet..just like I wrote! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theflyingdutchman 0 Posted April 24, 2009 Nice Dutch! I wore my BBK yesterday for the first time in weeks. I was thinking about selling it but decided to keep it as my only Hublot. I agree with Oscar, the buckle is uncomfortable if worn too tight. I saw where one guy used a grinder to make his more comfy. Hi! Sell your BBK to me if its RG! Strange..SERIOUSLY! (or any body else!) I never had issues with the buckle....surely as I wear mywatches very loose.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted April 24, 2009 Yes, if it's worn loose it's okay. But on the BBK, if I wear it loose, the rotor is very loud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted April 24, 2009 Sorry Dutch, looks like I missed that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bene3 0 Posted April 26, 2009 That Bullet Bang looks very nice. I really like the gold numbers on the dial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
