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Carrera Limited Edition Calibre 17: 2004 vs. 2014

  1. Calibre11

    Calibre11 Editor of Calibre11.com Staff Member Dec 13, 2014

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    Caught up with a friend for lunch on Friday who has the "40th" Anniversary Carrera LE from 2004 (below left). It's a great watch, and at 39mm much closer to the original Carrera size. I did have this one for a while, but at some point sold it.

    The other watch below right is my 2014 Carrera LE. Same design idea, same movement (although in the newer model it's COSC), but bigger at 41mm.

    So, which do you prefer? I'm going to take the easy/ weak approach and sit on the fence by saying that I prefer the 2014 model, but in the 39mm size of the 2004.
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  2. WernerBoeinck

    WernerBoeinck Dec 13, 2014

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    I agree. I also don't like the large
    diameters. My arm simply does not fit
    to them, so it is not the fault of the watch
    itself. I'm sure, in some time the smaller
    diameters will return.

    HAGWE
    Werner Boeinck


     
  3. dsio

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 13, 2014

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    Tough call but I think I like the left, its just a nicer size to me
     
  4. Richerson

    Richerson Dec 13, 2014

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    The 2014, cleaner dial.
     
  5. Hubert

    Hubert TAG Heuer Forums Moderator Staff Member Dec 13, 2014

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    The one on the right, no question. However, the better comparison would be with a similar color theme, like Jack's 80th. tag-heuer-carrera-calibre-17-jack-heuer-edition-80.jpg
     
  6. george023

    george023 Dec 13, 2014

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    I'm torn. Both stunning but I've been used to the larger diameters of late so the 2014 just edges it for me.
     
  7. drunken monkey

    drunken monkey Dec 17, 2014

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    While I like the size of the older watch, the execution of the newer watch is much better.
    I'm not a fan of how they did the crystal on the old ones.

    The larger tachy scale font is also better looking, as is the pusher design and chunkier crown; more purposeful.
     
  8. The Loon

    The Loon Dec 17, 2014

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    I have the earlier version and prefer it's smaller understated elegance. They're both nice watches so it's a close call
     
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