How can I check the authenticity of a Hublot watch?

Hublot is a Haute Horlogerie company founded in Switzerland in 1980. It was acquired in 2008 by the world leader in luxury goods, LVMH. Hublot is known for pioneering the use of rubber in its bracelets and design. They know how to combine materials, mechanisms and techniques like no one else. All these reasons explain the worldwide success of the Hublot watch. Unfortunately, this strong reputation has attracted the attention of counterfeiters.

Here are a few tips to help you distinguish a genuine Hublot watch from an imitation.

Why buy a watch Hublot ?

Hublot is known for shaking up luxury watch standards with panache! Despite its young age, Swiss watchmaker Hublot is one of the most respected names in Haute Horlogerie. It is known for its endless design and innovation. This luxury brand always uses innovative materials and has numerous models with the possibility of added value.

Hublot watch prices start at €1,000 for the classic 1980 model, but can reach over €400,000 for extremely limited models such as the Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari Sapphire. If we had to name one must-have Hublot model, it would be the Hublot Big Bang, presented in 2005 and which has since had numerous variations.

How can you spot a fake Hublot watch?

1/ Look at the quality of the watch

If you take your watch and look at it carefully, you'll be able to spot faults straight away. Whether it's a bad print, a misaligned print or poor assembly... take the time to analyse it as a whole.

On the left, a real Hublot watch, on the right a fake Hublot watch.

2/ Examine the Hublot screws

Let's move on to the details of your watch by looking at the screws with the "H" logo. Indeed, on all Hublot models, the screws have this H shape. All those with round bezels have six on the front face. Look closely at the details of these screws. On some counterfeits, the H is less well formed, and less distinctive. On genuine Hublot watches, however, the "H" screws are perfectly visible and legible.

On the left, a real Hublot watch, on the right an imitation Hublot watch.

3/ Analyse the engravings

Engravings on the clasp

Now let's take a look at the engravings on the clasp of your Hublot luxury watch. Look closely at the quality of the "HUBLOT" engraving. It should be deeply engraved and surrounded by two "H" logo screws. Also observe the spacing of the letters.

On the left, a real Hublot watch, on the right a fake Hublot watch.

Engravings on the back of the watch

Also look at the engravings on the back of your watch. Many counterfeiters neglect this detail and leave many defects. Here again, the Hublot counterfeit has letters that are too thin and not sufficiently engraved in the metal. They are also less well defined than on the genuine Hublot watch.

On the left, a real Hublot watch, on the right a fake Hublot.

4/ Inspect the counter

On a watch, the guichet is the small window on the dial that indicates the current date. On imitation Hublot watches, the numbers are 90% of the time thicker than on real Hublot watches. They are also often incorrectly positioned in the window, either too high or too low.

On the left, a real Hublot watch, on the right a Hublot copy.

5/ Other details

The buttons

As soon as you have your watch in your hands, check that the buttons work properly. On counterfeit watches, these buttons very often do not work. Also check their general appearance and the quality of the materials used...

On the left a real Hublot watch, on the right a fake Hublot watch.

The serial number

Each Hublot luxury watch has a personalised serial number engraved on the back. It consists of between 6 and 7 digits. It must be perfectly legible.

This serial number corresponds to the number on the original warranty card. Please make sure that this is the case for your watch.

Buy your used Hublot watch with Obvy

If you're a watch fan, Hublot watches are a must-have. You're right to want one. However, if you opt for a second-hand Hublot watch, make your transaction with Obvy.

Obvy is a secure payment method that allows you to avoid 100% of scams between individuals. We check the identity of your seller, and if you realise that you have bought a fake Hublot watch, you can return it without any worries. With Obvy, you also have access to payment in several instalments between private individuals.

For all fans of vintage luxury watches, we've also put together an article to help you check the authenticity of your Rolex watch.