Tag F1 Carbide - Changing strap

[ryandoc]

Folks,

Im no watch expert when it comes to the nitty gritty and the fine details of watch construction. So my question is I like the Tag F1 Carbide (already have one of the original Tag F1's on my wrist as I type), however I'm not a fan personally of rubber straps.

So I notice on the Steinhart website you can buy a seperate DLC coated black strap. My question is would it be possible to fit the Stenhart strap to the watch? Admittedly I just came across this strap so any other suggestions welcome. As mentioned I'm no expert on the 'logistics' of it all.





Thanks in advance

Edited by ryandoc on Thursday 26th April 12:58

[Ikemi]

I'm not 100% on this, but I'd hazard a guess and say no. Tag F1 watches have hidden lugs inside the case, rather than the usual protruding lugs, so you'd need a bracelet with flat end links ... I think your safest bet would be to buy a genuine F1 bracelet (~£210) and have it PVD'd/DLC'd.

Bry1975 can do PVD/DLC coating, so it might be worth dropping him a line for costs ...

PH Profile: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...
His business: www.satintime.co.uk

Tag F1 Bracelet (You'd have to check widths!): https://watchretail.co.uk/tag-heuer-tag-heuer-new-...

[ryandoc]

Ikemi many thanks for all of that its very helpful. The F1 strap you posted looks exact same as mine, wonder if a shop near me has an F1 Carbide I could take a nosey at try and gauge if it would fit.

I'm wondering if the two coatings between the watch and then a DLC would look slightly different as the watch looks slightly matt finish to me but would need to see one in the flesh.

Need to look into this more. Any other feedback much appreciated

[Ikemi]

This is probably of no use to you, especially if you have your heart set on the model above, but the ceramic version is pretty close in terms of design and looks pretty damn cool on this bracelet ...

[ryandoc]

Is that combination as supplied? As in watch and strap original?

To be honest I've been hankering after a black watch for a while and only new about the carbide F1 after seeing on the thread on here.

But I really like that version, so is it official name F1 Ceramic ??

[Ikemi]

ryandoc said:

Is that combination as supplied? As in watch and strap original?

Yep!

ryandoc said:

But I really like that version, so is it official name F1 Ceramic ??

It's official name is the Formula 1 Chronograph 42mm, but the model number is: CAU1115.BA0869

Link to Tag Heuer: http://www.tagheuer.com/int-en/home#/int-en-thecol...

They also do this one (CAU1115.BA0858), with a slight variation to the bracelet:

http://www.tagheuer.com/int-en/home#/int-en-thecol...

[ryandoc]

Mmm your photo above I thought the non black parts were a dark grey I see they're actually Silver, it is lovelly, really hankering after all black though.

If I didn't already have a Speedmaster I'd be very tempted for that one but it is very similar in design to the Speedmaster.

Much appreciated though. Any other black chronograph or divers style watches around? I am aware of the Steinhart.