But I just don't care what anyone thinks about it. I am in love with this particular watch. It's a Hublot Classic Fusion with a plastic case and a quartz movement inside that says "Not For Sale". It is issued to Hublot Replica owners when they bring their watch in for service, much like a rental car. It's not a replica watches model you can buy and you have to return it when your watch comes back from service. While I don't own a Hublot, I almost only want it so I can have it serviced and wear this watch. I asked Hublot Replica to borrow this one to carry around after seeing it a few years ago and thinking it was outrageously cool. Come on.
Not For Sale on the dial? A plastic case? A quartz movement? I would actually argue that the further down the horological rabbit hole you are, the more meaningful this would be as a true watch enthusiast's watch. It's cool because it's unlike anything else Hublot Replica does. I think I love it for the same reasons people go crazy over a plastic quartz Speedmaster MoonSwatch – it's a detuned version of the original.I'm also drawn to the irreverence of it all. Also, part of writing about watches is writing about (and thinking about) watches that you don't particularly love at times. I've tried falling for a variety of hyped watches before, but I just can't pull it off. But I also need to keep up to date, so I'll still keep up to date with the latest news on stainless steel integrated sports watches. I once tried on the most expensive watch ever sold.
It didn't do anything for me. Now, on the other hand, I am delighted with this Hublot when I fire it up. I feel like a teenager again, with a carefree attitude toward authority and a badass blacked-out watch on my wrist. The Not For Sale text is what it does for me. You literally can't buy this watch. You can at least go into any number of high horology boutiques and walk out with a watch - it might not be the one you want, but you can get one. Try to get this plastic quartz from Hublot. You can not. And that's what I love about it. The rarity factor and lack of pretense hublot replica stems from the bare plastic-and-quartz formula. I've worn this watch a ton. It's a great reminder that we're not saving lives here. We pursue our watchmaking hobby and it should definitely be fun. This Hublot reminds me to ignore all the made-up constructs we force on each other and do my own thing instead. Remember there are no rules. Find your path to horological happiness and follow it.