Tag Heuer Carrera - Thoughts???
31 October 2004, 03:03 PM
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Tag Heuer Carrera - Thoughts???
Been looking for ages for a nice watch. And have refused to buy anything unless it really jumps out at me. Think I've found it ...
http://www.blitzwatches.co.uk/produc...productid=1854
I've seen it in the flesh and it looks gorgeous but the sales assistant new nothing. Anyone have any comments on this watch. Also, are there any reliable and cheap on line stores I should know about.
http://www.blitzwatches.co.uk/produc...productid=1854
I've seen it in the flesh and it looks gorgeous but the sales assistant new nothing. Anyone have any comments on this watch. Also, are there any reliable and cheap on line stores I should know about.
31 October 2004, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbohot
Jesus!!!
Thats expensive!
Are you married to Britney by any chance?
Thats expensive!
Are you married to Britney by any chance?
Have also seen this
http://www.blitzwatches.co.uk/produc...?productid=376
A bit more traditional looking and I can pretend I'm James Bond too
31 October 2004, 04:21 PM
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I was just going to say that the Carrera in the link looked like a Speedmaster, when I had a look at the second link!
I was all set to buy a Speedmaster last year, but when I was in the shop I tried on a Carrera (leather strap, not steel) and had to have it! So try them both in a shop if you can, it's much easier when you can see them on your wrist
I was all set to buy a Speedmaster last year, but when I was in the shop I tried on a Carrera (leather strap, not steel) and had to have it! So try them both in a shop if you can, it's much easier when you can see them on your wrist
31 October 2004, 04:32 PM
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Bought mine a few weeks back
see here:http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=372504
I did actually try that one you posted, but ive been wanting the one i actually bought for years, and im not a fan of metal straps so that won.
I also wanted a manual wind.
Nice tho- i doubt you will find it much cheaper in the uk than that (from an authorized dealer anyway)... unless yoza knows different.........?
see here:http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=372504
I did actually try that one you posted, but ive been wanting the one i actually bought for years, and im not a fan of metal straps so that won.
I also wanted a manual wind.
Nice tho- i doubt you will find it much cheaper in the uk than that (from an authorized dealer anyway)... unless yoza knows different.........?
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I'm not so keen on the newer designs of Tags to be honest, I am a function over form man myself. Over the last few years my Tag series 2000 has proved itself almost indestructable. Apart from being torn from my wrist twice (each time breaking a pin) the thing has proved itself to be the only thing able to stay on my wrist on a daily basis without being ruined by saltwater, shaken to bits with shotgun recoil, or scratched to buggery that I have ever owned!
I hope the newer arty farty designs are just as hard wearing!
I hope the newer arty farty designs are just as hard wearing!
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My Trident FCX is springbar free.....(or pin as you put it)
It is shotgun proof too, so long as your stood at the right end.
Its also left hook proof, which is more than I can say for my long lost Submariner...
WWW.CHASEDURER.COM
Its a bit of an animal, and not to most peoples taste, I payed $1600 and the dollar was stronger against the pound when I purchased it. But thats about right for me....
It is shotgun proof too, so long as your stood at the right end.
Its also left hook proof, which is more than I can say for my long lost Submariner...
WWW.CHASEDURER.COM
Its a bit of an animal, and not to most peoples taste, I payed $1600 and the dollar was stronger against the pound when I purchased it. But thats about right for me....
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Originally Posted by yoza
It is shotgun proof too, so long as your stood at the right end.
lol
I own a pair of sunglasses, which were widely advertised as having lenses able to withstand a shotgun blast at close range.
Impressive, but if the rest of the spray destroys the rest of your head, what use would an unbroken lens be..
Always baffled me that one
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Originally Posted by Freak
lol
I own a pair of sunglasses, which were widely advertised as having lenses able to withstand a shotgun blast at close range.
Impressive, but if the rest of the spray destroys the rest of your head, what use would an unbroken lens be..
Always baffled me that one
I own a pair of sunglasses, which were widely advertised as having lenses able to withstand a shotgun blast at close range.
Impressive, but if the rest of the spray destroys the rest of your head, what use would an unbroken lens be..
Always baffled me that one
I love a good challenge.... I have some 1 1/4 ounce AAA (buck shot) shells that decimate just about anything in their way at close range. Fancy putting those shades to the test?
31 October 2004, 10:46 PM
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They are oakleys as yoza mentioned.
Ive seen it done- M frame lens blasted with a shotgun, and it didnt break.
Impressive, but then it wasnt my lens.... i think ill pass on that
Ive seen it done- M frame lens blasted with a shotgun, and it didnt break.
Impressive, but then it wasnt my lens.... i think ill pass on that
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Originally Posted by James Neill
Been looking for ages for a nice watch. And have refused to buy anything unless it really jumps out at me. Think I've found it ...
http://www.blitzwatches.co.uk/produc...productid=1854
I've seen it in the flesh and it looks gorgeous but the sales assistant new nothing. Anyone have any comments on this watch. Also, are there any reliable and cheap on line stores I should know about.
http://www.blitzwatches.co.uk/produc...productid=1854
I've seen it in the flesh and it looks gorgeous but the sales assistant new nothing. Anyone have any comments on this watch. Also, are there any reliable and cheap on line stores I should know about.
If i was spending £1100.00 notes on a watch, i would certainly think about a Breitling before a Tag. I'm no expert but Breitling even though a tad more expensive are waaaaaaaay better than Tags
Just imho
26 February 2006, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Buzzer
James
If i was spending £1100.00 notes on a watch, i would certainly think about a Breitling before a Tag. I'm no expert but Breitling even though a tad more expensive are waaaaaaaay better than Tags
Just imho
If i was spending £1100.00 notes on a watch, i would certainly think about a Breitling before a Tag. I'm no expert but Breitling even though a tad more expensive are waaaaaaaay better than Tags
Just imho
http://www.blitzwatches.co.uk/produc...productid=4087
For when i wear a suit.Breitlings are too thick to go under a shirt cuff.
26 February 2006, 04:47 PM
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Get on an Easyjet flight to Geneva, buy it at the airport (Geneva, not Liverpool) and fly back, I was looking at the Monaco and it was way cheaper out there.
Make sure you wear it and secrete the box in your luggage, or even better ditch it.
Make sure you wear it and secrete the box in your luggage, or even better ditch it.
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What sort of price are they at Geneva?
Here its £685.
http://www.tagwatchesdirect.co.uk/ta...1b_fc6201.html
In Goldsmiths its £995.At Blitz £885 (ish).
Here its £685.
http://www.tagwatchesdirect.co.uk/ta...1b_fc6201.html
In Goldsmiths its £995.At Blitz £885 (ish).
26 February 2006, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
Get on an Easyjet flight to Geneva, buy it at the airport (Geneva, not Liverpool) and fly back, I was looking at the Monaco and it was way cheaper out there.
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btw,anyone else own a Tag Carerra?
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Personally I prefer the ones made around 2001, which were re-issues of the 1964 edition so say "HEUER" instead of "TAG HEUER". There isn't really a need for the TAG bit any more anyway (Techniques D'Avant Garde) because as I understand it the whole shebang is owned by LVMH anyway.
Austin Kaye on the Strand (www.austinkaye.com) have a couple of 2001 editions and an original 1964.
Austin Kaye on the Strand (www.austinkaye.com) have a couple of 2001 editions and an original 1964.
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Originally Posted by carl
Personally I prefer the ones made around 2001, which were re-issues of the 1964 edition so say "HEUER" instead of "TAG HEUER". There isn't really a need for the TAG bit any more anyway (Techniques D'Avant Garde) because as I understand it the whole shebang is owned by LVMH anyway.
Austin Kaye on the Strand (www.austinkaye.com) have a couple of 2001 editions and an original 1964.
Austin Kaye on the Strand (www.austinkaye.com) have a couple of 2001 editions and an original 1964.
yep thats my one- just says heuer and manual wind. Its smaller than the auto TAG logo'ed one too.
Library pic: http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/B65heuer2.JPG
Have worn it every day for almost 17 months ish now, and its still perfect!
