2016 new Models' reviews & updates

[Calibre11]

Hubert

The 43mm Heuer-01 variant (non-skeleton) was presented at the Miami event.

Good news..I'll update and revive my old post over the weekend

 

[Hubert]

Calibre11

Good news..I'll update and revive my old post over the weekend

Absolutely! Can't wait to see this one in the metal!

 

[Hubert]

The official video of the Miami event reveals new variants of what appears to be the Panamericana model introduced last year.

 

[pianomankd]

Mine came in today!

 

[imagwai]

Sure is a nice looking watch that Aquaracer.

 

[Calibre11]

Hubert

The official video of the Miami event reveals new variants of what appears to be the Panamericana model introduced last year.

Yes, you're right...3-reg Carreras!

 

[abrod520]

Calibre11

Yes, you're right...3-reg Carreras!

Quartz 3-reg Carreras though. I'd rather light $2000 on fire than spend it on a quartz watch - at least the depreciation hit wouldn't be so bad!

 

[Hubert]

Found these pictures online of two Panamericana Quartz variants:

 

[calibre11user]

^ Imagine those watches but with the CH80 automatic movement.

 

[Calibre11]

Hubert

Found these pictures online of two Panamericana Quartz variants:

Hmm, not sure about those. Many of the Grey dealers crack open Photoshop and make their own versions of watch and strap combinations that TAG Heuer doesn't offer...that's not to say that the straps don't fit, just that I think it's more about what the grey dealer thinks looks good....and sometimes they're right!!

 

[Hubert]

Calibre11

Hmm, not sure about those. Many of the Grey dealers crack open Photoshop and make their own versions of watch and strap combinations that TAG Heuer doesn't offer...that's not to say that the straps don't fit, just that I think it's more about what the grey dealer thinks looks good....and sometimes they're right!!

Good catch! These were indeed from a grey dealer's website.

 

[calibre11user]

New 2016 Carrera watches are now online at the TAG Heuer USA website. New additions include the 45mm Heuer 01 in all-black ceramic and three 43mm Heuer 01 models.

 

[Hubert]

A saw the 43mm in the metal this past weekend. The difference in millimeters does make a difference. Will post some pictures a bit later.

 

[Mr_Orange]

Hubert

A saw the 43mm in the metal this past weekend. The difference in millimeters does make a difference. Will post some pictures a bit later.

Thanks. I'm interested to see the smaller version in the metal. I'm thinking they needed to slim the bezel down though because it looks a bit 'perimeter heavy' if see what I mean.

 

[Hubert]

Here's a comparison with the old model.

 

[Mr_Orange]

That comparison shot is very telling. it's definitely the bezel size and font size on the bezel that is out of whack!

 

[Calibre11]

The bezel font size is certainly different to the 1887 Carrera, but seems to be the same as the 45mm model

 

[Hubert]

Mr_Orange

That comparison shot is very telling. it's definitely the bezel size and font size on the bezel that is out of whack!

I honestly was not expecting to like the black dial watch that much. I am holding out till I see the anthracite and titanium versions side by side to make up my mind. Between those two in my picture (old 1887 vs Heuer-01), I like the new model all the way.

 

[Mr_Orange]

Calibre11

The bezel font size is certainly different to the 1887 Carrera, but seems to be the same as the 45mm model

I realise that the bezel is the same on all the Heuer-01s. My point was that they should have scaled it for the 43mm version and would definitely need to scale it if they ever put this movement in a 41mm case. The 43mm version looks to me to be dominated by the bezel and its font. Just my twopenneth .

 

[calibre11user]

TAG Heuer's Facebook posting from today; I believe it's the first release on social media channels about the 43mm Heuer 01.

Edited: Sep 3, 2016