Saw this photo this morning which was a reminder of how good looking the watch is But I don’t see many- I wonder how successful it’s been. The Isograph problems were messy, but I’ve always felt this is an interim design necessary to bridge the gap between automotive and aviation. This one is right in the middle. If they go down the path of a full pilot watch design for the next model I feel it would be more distinctive and give the Autavia its own corner of the TAG Heuer world.
I want to like it, I really do. At the pricepoint it would be a realistic purchase for me. But I've tried it on two times, second time hoping that maybe I was wrong the first time around. But nope, I just don't click with this one. Can't really tell why though, like you say it does look great in many photos.
They did a great job with the dial- beautiful finishing. The watch would be a lot less attractive if it had a flat black dial. Also too much text on the dial- not sure we need “Automatic” and “Chronometer”- when the Isograph movements were dropped, they should have just deleted that line of text
I doubt I would ever buy one, but I really like that it has it's own look and it's not a remake of a watch that came out 50 years ago...
For me it's just too similar to an F1 model, with all the BIG numbers. Smoke dials usually tempt me, but not here
I agree, it’s a great looking 3-hander! For the uninitiated, this might be a very good option (or entry point) But for a TH nut like me, the Autavia is already cemented as “racing & motorsports” and thus this design didn’t worked quite well for me
I quite like them, but there are a few things that make it not one for me. And the Autavia name on it is still wrong.
It's obviously not a design that would have been released 50 years ago, henco retro and not vintage. Retro doesn't age well.