TAG Heuer Carrera

[Pepi1677]

I have been thinking of getting Tag Heuer Automatic Chronograph Day-Date, has anyone any comments good or bad? Alos what is the best price any one has seen it for? TIA

[AB]

Cant comment on price, had mine for a while.

Lovely watches at the lower end of the 'premium price' range.

Well built in my experience and accurate.

[Ikemi]

I do like the classic design of the Carrera range, but when I tried one on I wasn't too keen on the thickness of the case - At 16mm I found it sat rather high on my wrist, which are by no means weedy! It's all down to personal preference though ... The viewing window in the back of the case is gorgeous and most likely the reason why it is so thick in the first place!

AD's will offer some sort of discount if you push - Maybe 10-20% on the RRP of the watch. Are you after a leather strap or steel bracelet?

Edited by Ikemi on Tuesday 5th May 16:05

[Dominic H]

Pepi1677 said:

I have been thinking of getting Tag Heuer Automatic Chronograph Day-Date, has anyone any comments good or bad? Alos what is the best price any one has seen it for? TIA

Which model are you after, black or white dial, strap or bracelet?

Dom H

[Pepi1677]

I black facia with white/ white metal dials, I think I will go for a metal bracelet as it suits it better. I noticed Beaverbrooks are doing it for £2700 and 3 years 0% finance, which is free money.

[Dominic H]

Pepi1677 said:

I black facia with white/ white metal dials, I think I will go for a metal bracelet as it suits it better. I noticed Beaverbrooks are doing it for £2700 and 3 years 0% finance, which is free money.

This one here at £2750?



You'll have mail.....

Dom H

[Pepi1677]

Hi Dominic, That's the one, I do like the one which has just the date on it as it has a slightly simpler design. I am fairly new to this watch purchasing so any info would be much appreciated.

[Markh]

or as a thought you could buy a proper Heuer Carrera for that sort of money

[Pepi1677]

What is a proper Heuer Carrera?

[Markh]

a bit like this, but without the volvo logo

http://www.heuerboy.com/volvo.htm

or perhaps an Autavia

[AB]

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Tag-Heuer/Carrera-Wat...

I own this one - not bought from these guys though, I got a good deal on it from an airport, bit of an impulse buy but I use it (on that strap) for things like tennis etc.

[Stuart]

I tried one on at about the time that I bought my Speedmaster. I decided against it in the end because:

1) I don't like the addition of "Tag" to the Heuer branding.
2) The design of the watch is nice, but I felt that it stood too proud of my wrist and also that the metal bracelet was a little too narrow for the body of the watch.

Ultimately your choice though - go and try one on, get the best price that you can from your high street dealer (aim for 10% off as a starting point) and then see what Dominic H can do for you.

Whatever you do, buy it with the metal bracelet. Don't be tempted by any of the other straps since you can easily and cheaply replicate the look of a leather or rubber strap, but buying the metal bracelet later will be hugely expensive.

[dave4959]

I'v got the classic, got 20% off, at Beaverbrooks i think, really nice however I managed to scratch the soddin face today.

Just ask at all the shops for discount, thats all I did, then played them off against each other

[Gio G]

I love mine, had it for over 2 years... Black face with bracelet.. Never let me down...