2023 TAG Heuer Carrera 60th Anniversary (Panda - CBK221H)

Speedy Collector

I got one boys, some fella returned one in DC today. I just picked it up this afternoon but first impressions are 8/10. Unsure how I feel about the dial color, will update once I run it on the wrist a bit.

Mspeedster

Another day, another new owner! #PANDAmonium continues to grow...
The updated Owners' List:

1. @Anthony.R (Australia) #238
2. @abrod520 (USA) #267
3. @imagwai (UK) #334
4. @thingziliketoo (USA) #394
5. @Jemagloh (USA) #257
6. @Mspeedster (USA) #338
7. @CARAVIA (USA) #339 [Currently for Sale]
8. @Hubert (USA) #265 & #475 [This one for his wrist, the other to keep pristine.]
9. @kappa_md (Philippines) #237 [In safe keeping, waiting to be collected]
10. @JW2019 (USA) #473
11. @JonnyFW (UK) #368
12. @aklanke (Germany) #033
13. @SRG89 (UK) #328
14. @Speedy Collector (USA)

Anthony.R

@F1Weltmeister is our 15th Owner.
Fellow Melbourne Member.
Welcome and Congratulations.

Mspeedster

I was actually thinking about it from the opposite view. Wondering how hard it would be to get a vintage Gay Freres double grain BoR to fit on the 60th. I believe the vintage bracelet would be closer in size to the 19mm lug width. The harder part is finding suitable end links.

I believe the heritage Autavia re-edition has 21mm lugs, so the proportions of its bracelet would seem too wide for the 60th.

SteveP

It would be hard.....and expensive! Take your point on the width though-you'd need to make sure the lugs weren't grazed by the bracelet. (This can happen with some of the original vintage bracelets-such as the 'brick' bracelet on the Autavia 11630. Looks great but not the most practical option. 😬)

Mspeedster

Persistence pays off!!! Happy you got one, congrats!!! 👍

Please do let us know more about your impressions after you've had more time with it.

Do you mind sharing your ###/600? We like tracking numbers as part of our owners list.

Speedy Collector

Yessir my fault it’s 126

Mspeedster

Thanks. Updated with your number in the list above.

Have your feelings changed about the dial color?
Before I purchased mine, I had hoped the color would've been closer to the vintage original. But I'm quite happy with the dial they chose, I think it's quite beautiful in its own right.

Depending on the environment and lighting, it's color changes personality. From a bright silver to almost white in brighter lighting, to a cream or champagne when in yellow lighting, to a greyish silver in darker lighting.

YY77

FYI, your login also gives you access to Omegaforums.net.

Here's my A11:

Speedy Collector

Today is quite rainy so I opted to wear one of my stainless steel pieces. The Panda is in my watch box at home so I’m still as I was yesterday. Tomorrow should be sunny and it’s Friday so I’ll definitely wear it.

Speedy Collector

As for your questions on my speedy collection it’s quite vast and my wife actually contributes by purchasing me a new Speedmaster every birthday, it’s like a tradition. I’m up to 71 Speedmasters ranging from traditional moonwatch professionals (one hesalite one sapphire) to the infamous Snoopy limited edition to the gaudy full gold (ugly) Apollo anniversary. My favorite speedy is two: the blue side of the moon with aventurine dial and the newly refreshed Speedy 57 with the crimson dial, both pieces are absolutely stunning. I’ll send some pictures over to you in a DM.