I stopped by the Tourneau at 53rd and Madison today to see what they had in stock.
My favorite Hublot was the Skeleton Aero Bang.
http://www.tourneau.com/shop/brand/h...ng-steel-4120p
The Big Bang Black Magic was also really nice and $6K less than the Skeleton. Looked similar to this one.
http://www.jomashop.com/hublot-mens-...cx-130-rx.html
Here's my ideal roster.
The Everyday
Simple, refined, and suitable for typical everyday use.
$5K Budget
Cartier Roadster
The BSW
If you're trying to finalize a deal and notice that the guy sitting across the table from you can't keep his eyes off your watch, it's fairly reasonable to assume that you pretty much own him and wil get what you want. This a watch to wear in such situations
No Budget
Patek Philippe 5208p
The Funky
Something nice to wear for New Years Eve in St. Barths or Art Basel opening parties.
$20K Budget
Franck Muller King Conquistador Chronograph
The Sport
$10K Budget
Something sporty to wear at the Monaco Grand Prix or while watching tennis during week two at Roland Garros.
Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver Titanium
Reality, on the other hand, is that when I left Tourneau, I went to the MOMA bookstore to hopefully find a good book about the history of typography, but ended up buying this watch for $275.
http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma...90_11474_63724
Not a bad deal. I also got these non-typography related books.
Rothko,
Bauhaus,
de Kooning,
Richter.