Tag Carrera WV211B.FC6202

[Cotty]

What do you think?


I think its a nice looking watch, I find that the extra dials on a chronograph can be a distraction when all I want is the time and/or date and I will never use the extra functionality.

I am 40 this year so would be a birthday present to myself.

[Nick_F]

Very smart - I was going to get one until the AquaTerra did a fractionally better job of pressing my simple buttons.

[ALawson]

I have had one of these for

for 8 years, good solid watch that was a steal for £550 new in Antigua.

[Cotty]

Although I like it, having seen it in the flesh it looks very spartan and needs a little extra.

This seems a better bet and I like the duel time zone function as a lot of my work is New York based.

[Pesty]

I like it.

Reminds me of that Tissot Visodate somebody posted up a while ago though possibly a bit classier

[Ikemi]

Very nice! I prefer the Twin Time to the standard Carrera ... The GMT hand and markings just give it that little extra to make it really interesting to look at

[LukeBird]

Ikemi said:

Very nice! I prefer the Twin Time to the standard Carrera ... The GMT hand and markings just give it that little extra to make it really interesting to look at

A shame they didn't call it "GMT" instead of Twin-time.

That makes it sound like a kids' watch IMO!

[Cotty]

NeMiSiS said:

I would have said yes to the style of the watch, as a busy, bulky, shouty, look at me, sports watch is not for you.

I don't think it is sporty watch, it does not have all the bells and whistles associated with one.

NeMiSiS said:

I would have seen you wearing a vintage watch though, a 60/70 Omega SeaMaster or Heuer for example simple, clean lines, age and character.

Perhaps when I am older.

[Podie]

I've got the WV211B.BA0787, which is the same watch but on a bracelet. In comparison with my others it's very discreet, and rarely gets noticed (my Omegas are big, and the Breitlings are... Well... Breitlings ). Nice enough to be worn every day, or just at home at a black tie do.

I love it, and although I'd like an original Carrera it's a touch cheaper.

[Stuart]

Podie said:

I've got the WV211B.BA0787, which is the same watch but on a bracelet. In comparison with my others it's very discreet, and rarely gets noticed (my Omegas are big, and the Breitlings are... Well... Breitlings ). Nice enough to be worn every day, or just at home at a black tie do.

I knew that she was traditional, your good lady, but she makes you dress up for dinner? At home?

[Podie]

Stuart said:

Podie said:

I've got the WV211B.BA0787, which is the same watch but on a bracelet. In comparison with my others it's very discreet, and rarely gets noticed (my Omegas are big, and the Breitlings are... Well... Breitlings ). Nice enough to be worn every day, or just at home at a black tie do.

I knew that she was traditional, your good lady, but she makes you dress up for dinner? At home?

Wine influenced choice of phrase

[immigrant]

Have a family member interested in one of these.

I struggle to see what it offers over say a Sinn 556 or the aforementioned Visodate. I think he just wants the visibility of the very well marketed Tag name.

[Podie]

immigrant said:

Have a family member interested in one of these.

I struggle to see what it offers over say a Sinn 556 or the aforementioned Visodate. I think he just wants the visibility of the very well marketed Tag name.

The Sinn is a bit utilitarian for me, although they are lovely watches.

The Carrera has that, currently trendy, link to the Heuers of old to the man in the street.

I just like the simplicity. I'd consider a Stowa MO though.

[pmanson]

Podie said:

Wine influenced choice of phrase

That goes without saying...

[Ikemi]

Cotty, what's your budget? An extra £1K on top of the Carrera Twin Time RRP gets you into Omega Aqua Terra territory ...

[Stuart]

Ikemi said:

Cotty, what's your budget? An extra £1K on top of the Carrera Twin Time RRP gets you into Omega Aqua Terra territory ...

And with those words, Cotty begins down the path of watch purchase we've all followed; Start with x, stretch it slightly, the realise that actually if you double the original budget and sell a kidney, a far more logical and sensible purchase becomes possible.

[andy tims]

The Twin Time certainly looks nicer than the cooking version.

A Stowa MO, or Auto would be a far better VFM choice IMHO.

http://www.stowa.de/shop/cgi-bin/lshop.cgi?action=...

[Cotty]

Ikemi said:

Cotty, what's your budget? An extra £1K on top of the Carrera Twin Time RRP gets you into Omega Aqua Terra territory ...

Started at 600 then 800 now looking at 1K. I don't want to end up with a watch that costs more than my car

[Ikemi]

Stuart said:

Ikemi said:

Cotty, what's your budget? An extra £1K on top of the Carrera Twin Time RRP gets you into Omega Aqua Terra territory ...

And with those words, Cotty begins down the path of watch purchase we've all followed; Start with x, stretch it slightly, the realise that actually if you double the original budget and sell a kidney, a far more logical and sensible purchase becomes possible.

[Podie]

Ikemi said:

Stuart said:

Ikemi said:

Cotty, what's your budget? An extra £1K on top of the Carrera Twin Time RRP gets you into Omega Aqua Terra territory ...

And with those words, Cotty begins down the path of watch purchase we've all followed; Start with x, stretch it slightly, the realise that actually if you double the original budget and sell a kidney, a far more logical and sensible purchase becomes possible.

Only £1500 Cotty and you're looking at a Railmaster...