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<\/a>People either hated it or adored it. Hublot continues to inspire the same reactions today, holding firm to their DNA as a brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For such a popular, expensive, and avant-garde brand like Hublot, it\u2019s obvious that there are going to be fakes. And lots of them. You can find them plastered all over eBay, not to mention sites like AliExpress and Etsy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They hook you in with shockingly low prices and present a watch that, on the surface level, looks just like a Hublot. Woe indeed to any fish who snaps at this bait. So how can you avoid the fakes and find a real Hublot that\u2019s worth your money? Read on, and I\u2019ll help you resolve this conundrum.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Telltale Signs of a Hublot Replica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Hublot](\"https:\/\/www.exquisitetimepieces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hublot-watches-1024x427.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen you buy a Hublot, you\u2019re spending all that money on quality. You could have gone and bought a cheap quartz watch at Walmart, but you went for a Hublot. The watch incarnates design and technical advancement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you splurge on a luxury watch, you\u2019re buying quality, and so that\u2019s exactly what you\u2019ll look for when it comes to determining if a Hublot is real or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First of all, take a look at the price. There are very, very few sellers out there who are unaware of the real value of the watch they\u2019re selling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you see a Hublot on the market for $200-300, you\u2019ll almost certainly want to pass on it. Price reflects quality, and if a Hublot is selling for that cheap, it\u2019s either a total fake or completely broken. The cheapest Hublot right now has a market value of over $3,000, so that sort of deal is too good to be true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, that\u2019s for a new model\u2014if it\u2019s used, it can be a little cheaper, but you\u2019ll need to use your judgment on what makes sense for a watch of its type. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A quick eBay search through current listings seems to show the very cheapest Hublots going for around $1,000 for vintage quartz models. Any less than that should be setting alarm bells off in your head. The price reflects the type of watch you\u2019ll be getting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the price seems reasonable for the watch you\u2019re getting, you\u2019ll want to examine its quality. The price could of course be a total bluff by the seller, and you\u2019ll want to make sure that your money is well-spent for its cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a luxury brand, Hublot knows how to imbue their products with a pronounced sense of quality and class. One of the first marks of quality you can analyze at a glance are their characteristic H-shaped screws on the bezel. These should be very pronounced with deep cutaways for the parts that aren\u2019t in the H. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They should be clean and perfectly executed, not marred or shallow. For example, both of the recessed areas of the H should be exactly equivalent in length, depth, and width. Furthermore, contrary to what you might expect, the screws should not be all aligned\u2014that is to say, rotated to point the same direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hublot does not ever arrange the screws in this way: they are all random, as an intentional design point to create an industrial appearance for the front of the watch, as if it was just screwed together. If they\u2019re all perfectly aligned, the screws are probably fake and nonfunctional, so you\u2019ll definitely want to keep an eye out for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another key part of the quality of the watch to keep an eye on is text of all shapes and sizes. Brands often have a characteristic font that they use\u2014in Hublot\u2019s case, it\u2019s a sans-serif font very similar to a font called Nexa Bold, if not identical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Text that\u2019s printed on the dial or elsewhere should be clean and with even spacing between letters (the technical term for this is kerning, for all you future typography nerds out there). Another key detail\u2014Hublot often prints their logo on the inside of the crystal. When they do, there\u2019s always a thin stroke outline around the text\u2014often black for colored or white text, or white for black text. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If it\u2019s missing this and is just straight white text, it\u2019s probably a fake. Do note of course that this only applies to when the text is printed on the crystal rather than the dial, such as is often the case with their Big Bang collection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be sure to also look at the Hublot name engraving on the rotor and on the clasp\u2014these engravings should be deep, clean, and pronounced, with the text in a font that very clearly matches the rest of the text on the dial and elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking of the clasp and rotor, there are a few more distinguishing features you\u2019ll want to take a look at in these areas. Like I said, the clasp should have the engraved Hublot logo, but you\u2019ll also want to note that this engraving should be framed by two more characteristic H screws on either side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Swinging back (wink) to the rotor and movement, it\u2019s not just the rotor that should bear the evidence of Hublot\u2019s craftsmanship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The movement should appear aesthetically pleasing and be engraved with the caliber number. You can easily look up this number to verify that the caliber number you see is actually used in that particular model of the watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s touch briefly on the strap and crown, two more elements that are often overlooked for being small and so make for prime targets for identifying fake watches. The crown should be engraved with Hublot\u2019s H logo or with the H shape of the screws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both of these should be executed perfectly and evenly. The strap is almost always integrated into the watch by two more H-shaped screws at the joint between it and the case. These should be just as clean and perfect as the others, and should be fully screwed into place to hold the strap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The strap itself is usually rubber or an integrated bracelet, but Hublot does offer some examples with leather straps<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn these cases, take a look at the inside portion of the strap and where it connects to the clasp. This should actually be rubber, not leather, which is a bit of a calling card for Hublot as they are known for their usage of rubber in straps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another thing to take a look at is the watch\u2019s serial number. Hublot watches bear a rather long serial number that should be 4 sequences of letters and numbers. You should be able to find this number on the caseback. If the number isn\u2019t present, it\u2019s probably a fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, look at the elements of the dial to see if they\u2019re all executed in a pleasing manner. For example, take a look at the indices, which (if there are any) are almost always applied, meaning they\u2019re 3D elements that Hublot machines separately and then sets into place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cheaper fakes will often print these on, which creates a flat and uninteresting appearance. The hands should be faceted, not totally flat, and are usually filled with lume, although this isn\u2019t always the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re in doubt about how your model \u201cshould\u201d look, try looking up its reference number or scrolling through Hublot\u2019s website until you find a similar one\u2014you can easily compare your watch with what Hublot has online, and many of their watches even have a 3D viewer on the website so you can really get into how every detail should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Hublot\u2019s Big Bang pieces and their Classic Fusion Chronographs, there are pretty prominent pushers on the side of the case which play a role both in the aesthetic of the watch as well as a functional role. You can verify both of these things by examining the pushers and testing them out if you have the watch on hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Often, Hublot textures and engraves the surface of their pushers, which can create a really pleasing appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If they\u2019re totally flat and unengraved, this doesn\u2019t necessarily mean anything (their Classic Fusion Chronographs, for example, aren\u2019t textured), but it is something to look out for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have the watch on-hand, try the pushers out to see if they actually trigger any functions. If they do nothing or do something other than start the chronograph, the watch is a fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen you buy a Hublot, you\u2019re spending all that money on quality. You could have gone and bought a cheap quartz watch at Walmart, but you went for a Hublot. The watch incarnates design and technical advancement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you splurge on a luxury watch, you\u2019re buying quality, and so that\u2019s exactly what you\u2019ll look for when it comes to determining if a Hublot is real or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First of all, take a look at the price. There are very, very few sellers out there who are unaware of the real value of the watch they\u2019re selling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you see a Hublot on the market for $200-300, you\u2019ll almost certainly want to pass on it. Price reflects quality, and if a Hublot is selling for that cheap, it\u2019s either a total fake or completely broken. The cheapest Hublot right now has a market value of over $3,000, so that sort of deal is too good to be true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, that\u2019s for a new model\u2014if it\u2019s used, it can be a little cheaper, but you\u2019ll need to use your judgment on what makes sense for a watch of its type. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A quick eBay search through current listings seems to show the very cheapest Hublots going for around $1,000 for vintage quartz models. Any less than that should be setting alarm bells off in your head. The price reflects the type of watch you\u2019ll be getting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the price seems reasonable for the watch you\u2019re getting, you\u2019ll want to examine its quality. The price could of course be a total bluff by the seller, and you\u2019ll want to make sure that your money is well-spent for its cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a luxury brand, Hublot knows how to imbue their products with a pronounced sense of quality and class. One of the first marks of quality you can analyze at a glance are their characteristic H-shaped screws on the bezel. These should be very pronounced with deep cutaways for the parts that aren\u2019t in the H. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They should be clean and perfectly executed, not marred or shallow. For example, both of the recessed areas of the H should be exactly equivalent in length, depth, and width. Furthermore, contrary to what you might expect, the screws should not be all aligned\u2014that is to say, rotated to point the same direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hublot does not ever arrange the screws in this way: they are all random, as an intentional design point to create an industrial appearance for the front of the watch, as if it was just screwed together. If they\u2019re all perfectly aligned, the screws are probably fake and nonfunctional, so you\u2019ll definitely want to keep an eye out for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another key part of the quality of the watch to keep an eye on is text of all shapes and sizes. Brands often have a characteristic font that they use\u2014in Hublot\u2019s case, it\u2019s a sans-serif font very similar to a font called Nexa Bold, if not identical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Text that\u2019s printed on the dial or elsewhere should be clean and with even spacing between letters (the technical term for this is kerning, for all you future typography nerds out there). Another key detail\u2014Hublot often prints their logo on the inside of the crystal. When they do, there\u2019s always a thin stroke outline around the text\u2014often black for colored or white text, or white for black text. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If it\u2019s missing this and is just straight white text, it\u2019s probably a fake. Do note of course that this only applies to when the text is printed on the crystal rather than the dial, such as is often the case with their Big Bang collection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be sure to also look at the Hublot name engraving on the rotor and on the clasp\u2014these engravings should be deep, clean, and pronounced, with the text in a font that very clearly matches the rest of the text on the dial and elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking of the clasp and rotor, there are a few more distinguishing features you\u2019ll want to take a look at in these areas. Like I said, the clasp should have the engraved Hublot logo, but you\u2019ll also want to note that this engraving should be framed by two more characteristic H screws on either side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Swinging back (wink) to the rotor and movement, it\u2019s not just the rotor that should bear the evidence of Hublot\u2019s craftsmanship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The movement should appear aesthetically pleasing and be engraved with the caliber number. You can easily look up this number to verify that the caliber number you see is actually used in that particular model of the watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s touch briefly on the strap and crown, two more elements that are often overlooked for being small and so make for prime targets for identifying fake watches. The crown should be engraved with Hublot\u2019s H logo or with the H shape of the screws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both of these should be executed perfectly and evenly. The strap is almost always integrated into the watch by two more H-shaped screws at the joint between it and the case. These should be just as clean and perfect as the others, and should be fully screwed into place to hold the strap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The strap itself is usually rubber or an integrated bracelet, but Hublot does offer some examples with leather straps<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In these cases, take a look at the inside portion of the strap and where it connects to the clasp. This should actually be rubber, not leather, which is a bit of a calling card for Hublot as they are known for their usage of rubber in straps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another thing to take a look at is the watch\u2019s serial number. Hublot watches bear a rather long serial number that should be 4 sequences of letters and numbers. You should be able to find this number on the caseback. If the number isn\u2019t present, it\u2019s probably a fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, look at the elements of the dial to see if they\u2019re all executed in a pleasing manner. For example, take a look at the indices, which (if there are any) are almost always applied, meaning they\u2019re 3D elements that Hublot machines separately and then sets into place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cheaper fakes will often print these on, which creates a flat and uninteresting appearance. The hands should be faceted, not totally flat, and are usually filled with lume, although this isn\u2019t always the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re in doubt about how your model \u201cshould\u201d look, try looking up its reference number or scrolling through Hublot\u2019s website until you find a similar one\u2014you can easily compare your watch with what Hublot has online, and many of their watches even have a 3D viewer on the website so you can really get into how every detail should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Hublot\u2019s Big Bang pieces and their Classic Fusion Chronographs, there are pretty prominent pushers on the side of the case which play a role both in the aesthetic of the watch as well as a functional role. You can verify both of these things by examining the pushers and testing them out if you have the watch on hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Often, Hublot textures and engraves the surface of their pushers, which can create a really pleasing appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If they\u2019re totally flat and unengraved, this doesn\u2019t necessarily mean anything (their Classic Fusion Chronographs, for example, aren\u2019t textured), but it is something to look out for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have the watch on-hand, try the pushers out to see if they actually trigger any functions. If they do nothing or do something other than start the chronograph, the watch is a fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n