Review Hublot King Power Unico All Black
With the launch of the Unico movement, Hublot became a manufacturer. In this in-depth review, we learned how Unico performed in the brand's King Power Unico All Black. Scroll down to read the full article and Zuckerfabrik Fotodesign offers stunning visuals. Click on the image to see a larger image.
Hublot's manufacturing status is unusual. In 2007, three years after becoming the CEO of the brand, Jean-Claude Biver decided to conduct an internal campaign. Because Hublot's production capacity is limited, he plans to produce no more than 2,000 products per year, which he calls "Unico." But when the Swiss movement manufacturer BNB Concept went bankrupt in early 2010, his plan changed. Hublot purchased the BNB machine (and hired 30 watchmakers) and suddenly had the ability to produce 20,000 Unico movements per year. In order to change from small batch production, 80% of the movement must be redesigned. This led to a delay of several months after Biver first launched the movement in March 2010, and the time it takes for the finished version to prepare for its accelerated production run.Review ULYSSE NARDIN 1185-170LE-3/BLACK-MON DIVER CHRONOMETER MONACO replica watch
The movement Calibre HUB 1240 Unico debuted on the King Power watch. With a diameter of 48 mm, this watch has caused a great stir in our editorial department. The article we borrowed was a member of the 500 All Black limited edition series (in fact, this is the first in the series). The opinions about it are mixed. "Too big" is the judgment of some editors. "It's too expensive," others said. Comments such as "almost unrecognizable" and "dark darkness" have also been heard. However, don't rush to seek success. This article may be different for this big wrist.
The very large King Power case is designed for the Unico movement. Although the case has a case diameter of 48 mm, the actual measured value of the watch exceeds 50 mm when measured on both sides of the crown or lug. This watch is 17.6 mm thick. It embodies the brand's “fusion” concept, a combination of different and often unusual materials in the same watch, which Biver launched when it launched the Big Bang in 2005. The watch also shows Hublot's love for avant-garde styling.
Considering the size of this huge watch, its weight is 161 grams, which is actually not so good, because the case uses some lightweight materials. Black composite resin inserts are placed on both sides of the case, while the crown and buttons are made of titanium. The fuselage and back of the case are made of micro-spray ceramic. The porthole look of this watch (hublot is the French "porthole") is made up of a side projection of the case and six H-shaped black PVD coated titanium alloy screws. Some connoisseurs are annoyed at the random orientation of the gaps on these screw heads, but Biver calls it "authenticity." After all, the screw must be tightened until it is securely fastened, rather than until the slit of its head is tangent to the slit. The circle of imagination. Only the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak can be completed. King Power's screw-on ceramic bezel, covered in black rubber and surrounded by sapphire crystal, is non-reflective on both sides. The second sapphire glass is integrated into the bottom cover and the second set of six polished H-screws secures the back to the case. This design element can also be found on Hublot's unique integration and screw lugs, on both sides of the case at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock, and on a black titanium clasp.luxury GRAHAM LONDON replica watches
The shape of the single hinge folding clasp is similar to the Hublot "H" logo. The double fork secures the longer portion of the large rubber band to the end of the buckle. Due to the two unequal pins, the strap can be securely mounted. When you press the two side buttons, the buckle will cleverly close and open. Earrings and rubber straps are the hallmarks of Hublot, but they have undergone complete deformation here. The shoulder strap can now be adjusted (previously it must be cut to the size of the wearer's wrist). It is also much thicker than the original strap and is only smooth on its inner surface. On the outside, its texture is very deep, and there is a pattern reminiscent of the track of the armored tank - this is the right choice for the muscular King Power.
The strap, the lugs and the clasps work together to ensure that the King Power is securely fastened to your wrist. Although the size of this watch is large, it can be close to the body, not top-heavy, and will not slip into the hand. The operating button has a non-slip rubber top on a titanium component coated with black PVD. The winding crown is well protected, but when you need to adjust the date or set the pointer, it is still easy to grasp and pull out. The ribbed cap on the horn of the chronograph ensures that the stopwatch function can be activated quickly.wholesale RICHARD MILLE RM 027 replica watches
Silver-brown, the centrally mounted hand of the second hand looks shiny at first glance. But a closer look reveals that it actually has a fine satin effect that reflects light, allowing you to see your hand clearly from any angle, even in the distance. The same is true for hour and minute hands. The time is always legible, and even through the sapphire crystal on the transparent dial, you can see the motion below it.
You may even want to keep the chronograph running so that you can confirm that the watch is running from the chronograph second hand. The second hand of this watch is located on the small dial at 9 o'clock and can be used for this purpose, but it is easy to miss. The minute timer at 3 o'clock and the black calibration on the transparent dial are also easily overlooked. The dial looks like glass, but it is actually a carbon fiber. Above the dial is a black ring with a score mark on it. The hour features a matte black, micro-spray applique. Like the hour and minute hands, they are filled with black Super-LuminNova, but their brightness can be improved: even if the light falls on the dial all day, the lighting effect lasts only a short time. The hollow date ring rotates below the dial. The date appears between 4 and 5, and the cutout number passes through the white plane. Although the contrast is good, this display is also difficult to read.
If you press the button at 2 o'clock to stop the chronograph, the column wheel will rotate at 6 o'clock. This rotational movement and the pivoting of the horizontal coupling (above and to the left of the column wheel) can be easily seen with the naked eye. As a special feature of the Unico movement, it combines 330 individual components, and the column mechanism with flyback function is located on the dial side of the movement. In order to better understand this mechanism, we are willing to accept some compromises in the legibility of watches.cheapsalewatch.com
However, the Unico sports watch set is even more surprising. There is no horizontal coupling, but there are two. The minute counter is also directly coupled. The energy required for this coupling is transmitted from the barrel through the gears in a gear ratio, while the power through the second hand is traditionally transmitted from the fourth wheel. Therefore, the time-lapsed minute hand advances in a seemingly smooth, uninterrupted motion: you can see that the minute hand that passes after 60 seconds does not jump. Incidentally, the flyback lever returns the time-lapsed pointers to their zero positions. The Unico Calibre HUB 1240 does not provide time-based functionality. To facilitate the second setup, it has a stop seconds function: a blocking lever acts on the balance to prevent it from oscillating and continuously running the second hand. Another feature is the detachable escapement, which is familiar to those who have checked the watches made by H. Moser & Cie. In addition to providing you with the option to engrave the initials here, the detachable escapement module also makes it easier for watchmakers to serve sports. If necessary, you can remove the subcomponent and replace it with a new one, or you can install it in another Hublot move. The Glucydur balance swings back and forth under a height-adjustable bridge. Like all other bridges in this movement, it is plated, chamfered and micro-sprayed.
The movement can be fine-tuned using a two-part indexing system: specially designed and executed well, and the system is very effective, as shown by the good performance of the watch. The escape wheel and tray are made of high-tech silicon, and the low-wear and extremely durable material further increases the stability of the rate. When we first placed a fully-wound watch on an electronic timepiece, we measured an average daily gain of 4.3 seconds; after 24 hours, the daily gain dropped to 3.7 seconds. The amplitude is relatively high, but remains stable even after the power reserve has decreased. The King Power watch performs better. We wore watches for a few weeks, adding only 1.6 seconds per day. It also maintains good performance when the chronograph is turned on, which means you can keep the chronograph running without sacrificing accuracy. The watch has a power reserve of three days. It has a bidirectional winding and its winding rotor runs on ceramic ball bearings without lubrication. At first glance, the Unico movement performed well and the running speed was stable. Not every feature is very clear, but the first limited edition design is very appealing, and we are willing to ignore less than ideal legibility.best Zenith El Primero replica watches
PROS:
+ Manufacture movement
+ Special “fusion” construction
+ Good rate, with or without the chronograph on
+ Impressive design + Good wearing comfort despite large size
+ Secure strap and clasp
+ Manufacture movement
+ Special “fusion” construction
+ Good rate, with or without the chronograph on
+ Impressive design + Good wearing comfort despite large size
+ Secure strap and clasp
CONS:
– Legibility of some functions is limited
– Limited legibility at night
– High price
– Legibility of some functions is limited
– Limited legibility at night
– High price
SPECS:
Manufacturer: Hublot SA, Ch. de la Vuarpillière 33, 1260 Nyon, Switzerland
Reference number: 701.CI.0110.RX Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, flyback chronograph
Movement: In-house movement HUB 1240 Unico, automatic; 28,800 vph; 38 jewels; diameter = 30.4 mm; height = 8.05 mm; Incabloc shock absorber; flat Nivarox hairspring; Glucydur balance; 72- hour power reserve
Case: Micro-blasted ceramic and titanium; case sides inset with black composite resins, titanium crown and push-pieces; nonreflective sapphire crystal in front; sapphire caseback; water resistant to 100 meters
Strap and clasp: Rubber strap with titanium and ceramic, single-hinged folding clasp
Manufacturer: Hublot SA, Ch. de la Vuarpillière 33, 1260 Nyon, Switzerland
Reference number: 701.CI.0110.RX Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, flyback chronograph
Movement: In-house movement HUB 1240 Unico, automatic; 28,800 vph; 38 jewels; diameter = 30.4 mm; height = 8.05 mm; Incabloc shock absorber; flat Nivarox hairspring; Glucydur balance; 72- hour power reserve
Case: Micro-blasted ceramic and titanium; case sides inset with black composite resins, titanium crown and push-pieces; nonreflective sapphire crystal in front; sapphire caseback; water resistant to 100 meters
Strap and clasp: Rubber strap with titanium and ceramic, single-hinged folding clasp
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