Jeff,

Undoubtedly the grumbling is because Hublot, as a brand, is so radically different (read bogus) to the sensibilities of those of us who love the more tool like watches that make up the legacy of Heuer and Zenith. However, the fact that Mr. Biver could keep a bogus brand like Hublot going and thriving through the recession should probably say something good about him as a business man. Hopefully he will have some regard for the traditions of the brands.

JohnCote