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Autavia Calibre 5- after a couple of years, what do we think?

  1. Calibre11

    Calibre11 Editor of Calibre11.com Staff Member Jul 5, 2021

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    Saw this photo this morning which was a reminder of how good looking the watch is
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    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.
     
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  2. Jim Dollares

    Jim Dollares Jul 5, 2021

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    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.
     
  3. Calibre11

    Calibre11 Editor of Calibre11.com Staff Member Jul 5, 2021

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    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
     
  4. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Jul 5, 2021

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    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...
     
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  5. HoltzPlatz

    HoltzPlatz Jul 6, 2021

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    For me it's just too similar to an F1 model, with all the BIG numbers. Smoke dials usually tempt me, but not here
     
  6. Yago

    Yago Jul 6, 2021

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    It already looks a bit dated.
     
  7. Mspeedster

    Mspeedster Jul 6, 2021

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    I still think it's a handsome watch. But for me, it's not an Autavia and hence I'd never buy one.
     
  8. Mr_Orange

    Mr_Orange Jul 6, 2021

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    It still doesn't float my boat, I'm afraid. I just don't know what it is trying to be.
     
  9. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Jul 6, 2021

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    How can a 'retro-inspired' watch look dated?
     
  10. kappa_md

    kappa_md Jul 6, 2021

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    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 :eek:
     
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  11. imagwai

    imagwai Jul 6, 2021

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    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.
     
  12. Jim Dollares

    Jim Dollares Jul 6, 2021

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    They should have flipped the name around and called it the Aviauto :cautious:
     
  13. abrod520

    abrod520 Jul 6, 2021

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    If it's supposed to be a pilot's watch why does it have a dive bezel
     
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  14. Jim Dollares

    Jim Dollares Jul 6, 2021

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    Isnt it supposed to be a pilot watch for people driving automobiles?
     
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  15. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Jul 6, 2021

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    Who like diving?
     
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  16. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Jul 6, 2021

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    If it is a Pilot watch then why only 1 bezel, not 5?
     
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  17. Jim Dollares

    Jim Dollares Jul 6, 2021

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    I guess so
     
  18. Yago

    Yago Jul 6, 2021

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    It's obviously not a design that would have been released 50 years ago, henco retro and not vintage. Retro doesn't age well.
     
  19. abrod520

    abrod520 Jul 6, 2021

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    It's a classic TAG identity crisis, that's for sure!
     
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  20. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Jul 6, 2021

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    Really.... so the Black Bay is in trouble then? :eek:
     
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