Okay, so I’ve been seeing this Hublot Golf Watch, the Big Bang Unico Golf, popping up everywhere. I’m a bit of a watch nerd and, well, I love golf, so I had to get my hands on one and see what it’s all about. Here’s how it went down.
Getting Started
First things first, I needed to actually find one. These aren’t exactly sitting on shelves at your local department store. I did some digging, checked out a few authorized dealers, and finally tracked one down. The price tag? Let’s just say it’s an investment. But hey, gotta treat yourself sometimes, right?
Unboxing and First Impressions
The presentation was pretty impressive. Nice big box, the watch nestled inside all snug and secure. My first thought when I picked it up? It’s surprisingly light! I mean, it’s a big watch, but the carbon fiber case keeps the weight down. The orange accents really pop, and the whole thing just screams “high-tech golf gadget.”
Figuring Out the Mechanics
Now, this isn’t your grandpa’s Timex. This thing has buttons galore. There are three main ones: “SHOT,” “HOLE,” and “RESET.” I spent a good chunk of time fiddling with them, reading the (somewhat confusing) instruction manual, and basically just pushing buttons to see what would happen. It took a bit, but I eventually figured out the basics:
- SHOT button: You press this after each shot to keep track of your score on the current hole.
- HOLE button: You press this when you finish a hole, and it advances the watch to the next hole and adds up your total shots for the round.
- RESET button: This clears everything and gets you ready for a new round.
Taking It to the Course
The real test! I took this bad boy out to my local course for a round. Honestly, it felt a little weird wearing such an expensive watch while hacking away at the ball, but I got used to it. Using the buttons was pretty intuitive, once I got the hang of it. After each shot, click – “SHOT.” Finished the hole, click – “HOLE.” It was actually pretty satisfying.
The “Aha!” Moment
The coolest part? Seeing my total score accumulate on the watch face. It’s a constant reminder of how you’re doing, which, depending on your game, can be either motivating or utterly depressing. For me, it was a bit of both! I won’t bore you with my score, but let’s just say I had some good holes and some… not-so-good holes.
Post-Round Thoughts
After the round, I cleaned up the watch (it’s surprisingly easy to wipe down) and admired it some more. Is it a practical tool? Honestly, a simple scorecard and pencil work just fine. But is it a cool, conversation-starting piece of tech that combines my love of watches and golf? Absolutely. It’s a luxury item, no doubt, but it’s a fun one. I’ll be wearing it again next weekend, ready to try and beat my (not-so-impressive) score.
