Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Minute Repeater Polished Titanium 45mmvsRolex Cosmograph Daytona

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Minute Repeater Polished Titanium 45mm at true scale

Big Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Minute Repeater Polished Titanium 45mm

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona at true scale

Cosmograph Daytona

Diameter

45mm

40mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

72h

72h

MSRP

$338,000

$42,700

lowest

Movement

Hublot HUB8110

4131

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
Oystersteel
Finish
Titanium
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
Gray
Turquoise
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Hublot HUB8110
4131
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
47
Complications
Chronograph, Tourbillon, Minute Repeater
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$338,000
$42,700
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Minute Repeater Polished Titanium 45mm

Owners praise the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Minute Repeater Polished Titanium 45mm for its striking yet subtle aesthetic and comfort, with some finding it a good alternative to other luxury brands. One owner notes the dial printing and sunburst effect are nice, though the date wheel sits slightly low. Sources mention the manual-winding HUB8110 movement, a tourbillon, and a monopusher chronograph with a minute repeater. Some community members acknowledge past criticisms of Hublot's movements but recognize their current in-house engineering and unique designs, while also noting the brand's high price point. Overall, owners find the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Minute Repeater Polished Titanium 45mm to be a unique and aesthetically pleasing timepiece, despite some reservations about brand value.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely report the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona offers remarkable comfort and wearability, with some praising its perfect proportions and sleeker feel, while others find the 40mm case size and bracelet exceptionally comfortable. Reviewers note a tweaked dial for improved legibility and a new ceramic bezel with a steel ring on recent references. However, opinions are split on its value, with some finding it overpriced relative to its market value and others appreciating its versatility. Some owners criticize the sub-dial placement and screw-down pushers, while others praise its superior accuracy and automatic movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its comfort and wrist presence, despite ongoing debate about its value proposition.

From video reviewers

The 18k yellow gold case and Cerachrom bezel are frequently cited strengths. The Oysterflex bracelet also received multiple mentions.

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