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·When people say Autavia hands, to me those are Monaco hands... is there any difference or where they just used on the Autavia first?
2020 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Heuer 02 Fragment Design by Fujiwara (CAZ201A) - Hiroshi strikes again!
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kappa_md
·Not only is the Formula 1 the most successful model range (although the Connected may have overtaken it now?), but it's also one of the longest standing. Only the Carrera has outlasted it, lets not forget the Monaco has not been in production for 50 years, or even 40 come to that.
I love how people are confused by this watch, they like it but they are appalled that it's a Formula 1. 😲
I agree. TAG Heuer Formula 1 is here to stay, and I believe it will be since TH is marketed as an “entry-level” motorsports watch. I don’t mind if they labeled it TH Formula 1, doesn’t dilute anything for me. (But it is actually labeled at the caseback if you look closely) It’s a great looking watch and design package but the only thing questionable for me is the pricetag. Probably it is aimed for high end followers of Fujiwara? That’s why 500 pcs only! 😲 I know alot of TH enthusiasts who only collect several TH Formula1 watches. And probably they reserve the “Carrera/Monaco/Autavia” price for a different luxury brand?
I like my two TH F1. Quartz chronograph. Still functional and practical. They are the reason why I’m into TAG Heuer in the first place. But it’s just probably just me or a very few others who decided to stay and be loyal to Heuer/TAG Heuer all the way.
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·I agree. TAG Heuer Formula 1 is here to stay, and I believe it will be since TH is marketed as an “entry-level” motorsports watch. I don’t mind if they labeled it TH Formula 1, doesn’t dilute anything for me. (But it is actually labeled at the caseback if you look closely) It’s a great looking watch and design package but the only thing questionable for me is the pricetag. Probably it is aimed for high end followers of Fujiwara? That’s why 500 pcs only! 😲 I know a lot of TH enthusiasts who only collect several TH Formula1 watches. And probably they reserve the “Carrera/Monaco/Autavia” price for a different luxury brandq?
I like my two TH F1. Quartz chronograph. Still functional and practical. They are the reason why I’m into TAG Heuer in the first place. But it’s just probably just me or a very few others who decided to stay and be loyal to Heuer/TAG Heuer all the way.
'Entry-level' always makes me chuckle, I have a friend who earns in excess of £100,000 a year and he bought himself a TAG Heuer a couple of years ago. What did he buy? A quartz F1. The idea that your 'first' watch would be an 'entry-level' TAG Heuer is laughable for most people, yes some people do go that route, but most TAG Heuer buyers do not progress on to Rolex and Audemars Piguet.
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kappa_md
·'Entry-level' always makes me chuckle, I have a friend who earns in excess of £100,000 a year and he bought himself a TAG Heuer a couple of years ago. What did he buy? A quartz F1. The idea that your 'first' watch would be an 'entry-level' TAG Heuer is laughable for most people, yes some people do go that route, but most TAG Heuer buyers do not progress on to Rolex and Audemars Piguet.
Great choice! He did a sound and practical decision! 👍
For someone who is not yet adept in the world of swiss watches, TAG Heuer might not ring a bell, but “Formula 1” does 😉
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Albert-AMG
··TAG Heuer Forums ModeratorTrue...but it uses the Formula 1 reference codes (CAZ201A), so to me it's a Formula 1
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SteveP
·When people say Autavia hands, to me those are Monaco hands... is there any difference or where they just used on the Autavia first?
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·It's a fair point. They were introduced around the same time (the hands are slightly different-wider lume on the Monaco for example.) and were used on a number of both Autavia and Monaco models, however they are mainly attributed to the 1163 'Viceroy' and other Autavias with Viceroy colours-i.e. 11630, 11063 etc and you see far more 'Viceroys' than you do 'Mcqueens'!
Thanks! I guess I'm more aware of the modern Monaco than classic Autavias....
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abrod520
·Looks like my guess from yesterday was spot-on.
I like the idea of F1-as-Autavia, and hope to see more Heuer-02 Formula 1 models, preferably at a price point below US $4500.
It's a good effort color-wise but everything else about this watch, I do not like. The marker-less dial (again) just dumps on the original ethos of these watches, which was to ensure that they were readable at the slightest glance so you could keep your eyes on the racetrack ahead.
And a fixed bezel? WTF... I thought the Formula 1 range had a rotating bezel still, no?
So - the two main innovations that the Autavia had that really put Heuer on the map - a highly legible dial and a rotating tachymetre bezel - are gone from this watch.
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I like the idea of F1-as-Autavia, and hope to see more Heuer-02 Formula 1 models, preferably at a price point below US $4500.
It's a good effort color-wise but everything else about this watch, I do not like. The marker-less dial (again) just dumps on the original ethos of these watches, which was to ensure that they were readable at the slightest glance so you could keep your eyes on the racetrack ahead.
And a fixed bezel? WTF... I thought the Formula 1 range had a rotating bezel still, no?
So - the two main innovations that the Autavia had that really put Heuer on the map - a highly legible dial and a rotating tachymetre bezel - are gone from this watch.
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Remo
·For me it's a successful integration of tradtitional and modern Fragments of TAG Heuer watches.
Moreover the black emptiness on the dial and the color scheme remind me a bit of the first connected exchange watch, which also had a touch of the F1 (indices and divisions on bezel).
Moreover the black emptiness on the dial and the color scheme remind me a bit of the first connected exchange watch, which also had a touch of the F1 (indices and divisions on bezel).
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Mspeedster
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This would have made a nice 35th Anniversary of the F1 LE. But even if it was branded so, not sure if that would've made its price go down any easier.
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·It's listed as an F1 on the US TH Website. What's interesting is that I can "add to cart" and pre-purchase this watch. However, neither the Monaco Historique or Carrera 160th have the "add to cart" available. Both of which were announced long prior to the Fujiwara watch.
Heck, I can't even find the Carrera 160th on the US TH website anymore. 😲
Heck, I can't even find the Carrera 160th on the US TH website anymore. 😲
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Hubert
··TAG Heuer Forums ModeratorIt's listed as an F1 on the US TH Website. What's interesting is that I can "add to cart" and pre-purchase this watch. However, neither the Monaco Historique or Carrera 160th have the "add to cart" available. Both of which were announced long prior to the Fujiwara watch.
Heck, I can't even find the Carrera 160th on the US TH website anymore. 😲
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Albert-AMG
··TAG Heuer Forums ModeratorFor me it's a successful integration of tradtitional and modern Fragments of TAG Heuer watches.
Moreover the black emptiness on the dial and the color scheme remind me a bit of the first connected exchange watch, which also had a touch of the F1 (indices and divisions on bezel).
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eduk
·I don't want to like it, but I (maybe ashamedly) kinda do.
Would I buy one? Absolutely not,
Would I buy one? Absolutely not,
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THJunkie
·More of this nonsense! That’s perfectly good looking watch. I’m not usually a big fan of the F1, but the black and red really work. And nice to see the new movement make an appearance in that model. But why then go and ruin it with that silly logo?
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·'Entry-level' always makes me chuckle, I have a friend who earns in excess of £100,000 a year and he bought himself a TAG Heuer a couple of years ago. What did he buy? A quartz F1. The idea that your 'first' watch would be an 'entry-level' TAG Heuer is laughable for most people, yes some people do go that route, but most TAG Heuer buyers do not progress on to Rolex and Audemars Piguet.
speak for yourself matey
i jest.
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kappa_md
·I just want to put it straight here. IMHO, From TAG Heuer to Rolex or AP doesn’t equate to “progression”, just more economic buying power. I’d like a person who owns a TH Formula 1 & can share enthusiastically the history/experience of Formula 1 / TAG Heuer better than someone who wears an AP and tell me it’s “expensive jewelry” We have our own reasons why we are into Heuer/TAG Heuer & into watches. Our passion simply means a joy for us & inspiration for others. But not to be critical of others. Just my 2 cents. 😉
Anyway, this TAG Heuer x Fujiwara Fragment is great! But just probably not for me also 👍 (160 😗)
Anyway, this TAG Heuer x Fujiwara Fragment is great! But just probably not for me also 👍 (160 😗)
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Albert-AMG
··TAG Heuer Forums ModeratorI like the “wolf in sheep's clothing” concept of this TH Formula 1! 👍 Combining the access model of the brand with almost their most powerful engine under the hood, as when a utility vehicle is equipped with a bigger engine from its bigger brothers... it’s the “hot hatchback” from TAG Heuer 😉
Mercedes entry-level A-Class... with 421HP (AMG A 45 S) 🥰
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·I like the analogy sir @Albert-AMG
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