Tao International Cartier Calibre Tourbillon Homage.

[houndoggie 58]

Just got this one in today. I have a few quick pics to share and a crappy iphone video. I'll be adding some better shots soon. Quick impression is that this a big, will built, and very cool.

One of the better deals coming out of the affordable Chinese watch market. It's an obvious homage to the Cartier Calibre Tourbillon, and it is very nicely done. Case is well finished and heavy. The dial is finely finished and flawless. The 33 jewel Seagull movement is also nice finished and the open heart "tourbillon" is tastefully done and a sure eye catcher. Because the crystal (mineral) is flat and the dial is light, it really is hard to tell it is even there. I actually had to feel for it when I first opened the box, as a gentle probed at the dial... yep, it is there!

The weak point is the strap, but that can be changed. I'll give the tail of the tape tomorrow and add more lightbox photos. But overall, this watch is very impressive and definitely worth the $. If you can pull of the size, go for it.

 

 

 

crappy iphone vid for movement

[Luthier 1]

Beautiful watch, doggie!!!

How much?

[houndoggie 58]

$93

[Luthier 1]

$93

A STEAL!!!

[pollux1 3]

That is a steal HD. It reminds me of Breguet, VC and Cartier all rolled into one. Thanks for the video too, I've never seen a Tourby in action.

[houndoggie 58]

It's a faux tourbillon. Still cool though. I'll dig up the sales link for you.

[houndoggie 58]

Link to buy

 

http://store.taowatch.us/TAO-150WD.aspx

 

The "tourbillon" is the seconds hand

[Luthier 1]

There's a few nice PAM homages.

Thanks for the link, HD!!!

[greg_r 81]

Beautiful watch. There's also a rep of the Cartier tourby, but it's not based on this watch - which means that the 'tourby' is a lot less convincing (just an open balance wheel).

 

I want one of these - the only problem being that the website refuses to accept my credit card. I might have to persuade the missus to buy me one for my birthday via paypal

[Silverspeed 10]

Very nice watch at a measly $93

I think a RG version should be coming my way.....

[KeNnY 29]

great watch ! Love it have seen it like a month ago.

Will definitely buy one also

 

thanks for sharing

 

PS: can I ask for what are those buttons on the side ? thanks

[Luthier 1]

Very nice watch at a measly $93

I think a RG version should be coming my way.....

+1 for RG.

[turnipz 0]

What is the size of that? Also anyone know what movement it is inside?

Edited November 19, 2010 by turnipz

[KeNnY 29]

52mm including crown

[wat44 0]

awesome looking!

 

I must have this!

[wat44 0]

how does the strap do up? the band doesnt fit through the buckle on the deployment clasp

[houndoggie 58]

how does the strap do up? the band doesnt fit through the buckle on the deployment clasp

 

It's a Cartier style deploy

[wat44 0]

I dont suppose you have a pic of it done up do you?

[houndoggie 58]

I dont suppose you have a pic of it done up do you?

 

 

 

 

[TAGster 5]

Nice!!!

 

Thans for sharing the pictures and the link to buy it, I think I will get one of these, eventhough is a faux tourby it looks really nice and the watch is elegant.

 

Cheers mate!

[wat44 0]

ah ha! its folded back on itself

 

awesome, thank you

 

its a great watch, thanks for sharing

[mondeov6 0]

That is a very beautiful and stylish watch HD!! They actually make quite a few very nice watches.

I have no GMT watch in my collection so I decided to order one. I went for the one in the picture.

The price was very good (only 84.89$). This will be a christmas present for myself.

 

Thank's for sharing HD. I would probably not have found the website otherwise.

 

[Ginault 0]

Looks like a 2892 movement in it, but the price tag is $93? dollar?

 

Charles

[spboudart 0]

I had to getone myself since I saw this thread but they were out of stock for th white dial so I waited, waited and finally had to get the black dial: