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Black Dial Stainless Steel Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph 43mm

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Hi guys, as some may of already read in the link below, I received my Tag Heuer Carrera Chrono today from Trevor, and promised in that thread I would post some eye candy of the watch, and share with you my impressions of this timepiece..

 

For those who have yet to read it, here's my review of my buying experience from Trevor. The watch came very well packaged, and 11 days from payment to wrist.

 

http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=47149

 

Onto the watch. This is the Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph Automatic rep with sec@9, and fully functional chronograph. It's the plain black dial model, with black bezel, stainless steel bracelet, and see-thru case back.

 

I was already well informed on the flaws of this rep (thanks to the many of you who have shared their experiences with this model, and reviews of it), and I have to say, although knowing of them did not put me off my purchase at all, as I really loved the look of this rep. Kind of reminded me on an old Swatch I had many moons ago, but better :)

 

Upon receiving the watch, it had all its protective covering on, the bracelet, dial, bezel, and back case all were protected.

 

My first impressions of opening the package was wow, just wow, what a beautiful watch, it reaps of quality, weight solid feel, and certainly has prescence on the wrist. Talking of which, the bracelet needs a link removing as it wears a little loose for my liking, so if anyone would like to share on a good pin removal tool, that would be great.

 

In case you are unaware of the flaws/tells of this model Tag, they are as follows..

 

1. The letter G of the name TAG on the dial above the day/date window is missing it's pointy arrows that the gen has.

2. Blue screws in the movement are visible through the case back window. Gen are silver screws.

3. The rotor of the movement has the incorrect amount of bevels engraved, two or three less than gen.

4. The red paint used on the tips of the chronograph big hand, and the smaller hands of the 6&9 sub-dials are a darker red colour than gen, the gen is more of a bright blood red.

 

Given the above flaws/tells, as said earlier, these alone did not put me off buying this rep, its stunning in the flesh, and my photos below simpley don't do it justice.

 

The bracelet, and clasp are of great, solid quality, with a positive click fasten and unfasten of it's clasp. Good engravings.

 

Anyway, I have a bad habit of rambling on, especially about something I have passion for, and that is watches. Ok ok, I hear ya! Onto the eye candy. I tried to capture this watch as well as I could for you all, sorry about the smudges etc, enjoy, and thanks for reading/looking. ;)

 

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maplebank

Very, very nice. Enjoy it!

 

Great pictures too.

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SSTEEL

Thanks, really liking this one, it's a keeper for sure! Need to address a few little things to get it 100%, but that's all part of the fun of this hobby :)

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nunu78

Congratz mate

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gonzo29

Got this very same watch from Toro a few weeks ago, absolutely love it. Congrats and enjoy it!

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SSTEEL

I just ran the chronograph for an hour, and glad to report, that when I stopped, and reset it, all hands are now spot on :) Chuffed.

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Chairman7w

Wow - that looks amazing. Sigh... Another to add to my list! Congrats - wear it well.

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harrykojima

super nice watch!

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SSTEEL

Well, I have got the franken bug big time for this great watch. So far I have ordered the following gen parts for this Tag Heuer.

 

Gen new bracelet (paid)

 

Deposit paid for the following..

 

Gen Dial

Gen complete hand set

Gen crown

Gen pushers

Gen rotor with correct Geneva stripes.

 

Ordered from Cousins..

 

Silver replacement screws.

 

Future plans once all parts here is to even replace the movement for the Gen decorated ETA 7750 too.

 

I must be mad, but why the hell not, should be fun :D

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TheSav

Out of curiosity, how much were the gen parts you bought?

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SSTEEL

Dial $350

Hand set $150

Pushers $140

Rotor $210

Crown $70

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TheSav

Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to seeing the progress :)

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Chr1st0c

Well, I have got the franken bug big time for this great watch. So far I have ordered the following gen parts for this Tag Heuer.

 

Gen new bracelet (paid)

 

Deposit paid for the following..

 

Gen Dial

Gen complete hand set

Gen crown

Gen pushers

Gen rotor with correct Geneva stripes.

 

Ordered from Cousins..

 

Silver replacement screws.

 

Future plans once all parts here is to even replace the movement for the Gen decorated ETA 7750 too.

 

I must be mad, but why the hell not, should be fun :D

 

Sorry to bother bud ...

 

where did you order these Gen parts from ?

 

Thanx

 

Christo

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SSTEEL

Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to seeing the progress :)

Well, I have got the franken bug big time for this great watch. So far I have ordered the following gen parts for this Tag Heuer.

 

Gen new bracelet (paid)

 

Deposit paid for the following..

 

Gen Dial

Gen complete hand set

Gen crown

Gen pushers

Gen rotor with correct Geneva stripes.

 

Ordered from Cousins..

 

Silver replacement screws.

 

Future plans once all parts here is to even replace the movement for the Gen decorated ETA 7750 too.

 

I must be mad, but why the hell not, should be fun :D

 

Sorry to bother bud ...

 

where did you order these Gen parts from ?

 

Thanx

 

Christo

 

Updates will be slow due to having to spread purchases over a couple of months.

 

Parts are from a supplier in Malaysia.

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SSTEEL

Well no turning back now. Just dropped this lot on my gen parts which are being shipped out to me tomorrow.

 

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Well, not quite the full amount above on gen parts, some of it has gone for my TC Sub LV Type II with DWO V3, and Canon Pinion 4 :)

 

Regarding the franken build, I will keep all progress updates within this thread, however, for the up and coming side by side comparisons I plan to do (Gen Vs Rep) parts, I will start new threads within the Tag Heuer sub forum to serve reference to RWG members just like I did with the Gen vs Rep carrera bracelets ;)

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scorpion

I am loving it - in fact i have just ordered its twin cheaper brother - a quartz one as I am not having a lot of luck with A7750 lately and want something 100% reliable for daily work wear. Hopefully it will be same build quality as yours minus the movement /clear caseback.

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BluffCityBandit

Seriously awesome watch. After getting it I loved it so much I had a thought of getting the gen.... then I saw how much they cost.

Definitely worth some frankening IMO, as this is one of my favorite designs ever.

 

I assume the hands on the gen have some actual lume to them - the rep has essentially none. This alone would make a huge difference to me.

 

Good luck! I hope it all fits/works out!

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SSTEEL

Thanks!

 

I would expect the gen hands will be much better lumed than the reps, as you say, the rep lume on this rep is one of its weak points.

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SSTEEL

Some Gen parts eye candy heading my way tomorrow :D

 

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hacker2

They look freakin awesome! :drool: would like to see the finished product.....maybe in m2m :giggle:

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SSTEEL

Not going to show up in M2M ;) This is a keeper. :D

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suasdu

SSteel,

 

Very nice.. just curious.. with all the swap with the gen.. what is left that is not gen?

 

SAD

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SSTEEL

Case

Crystal

Inner bezel

Case back

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suasdu

Wow. So not much of the replica is left. I know this is a project for you. I was curious. With all those gen parts and the rep case. Is it still cheaper then a gen?

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