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CV2113 Carrera Full Strip Down and Review

  1. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Oct 22, 2020

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  2. imagwai

    imagwai Oct 22, 2020

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    Nice, but I hoped they were going to do a full case refurb. That's always the most satisfying bit about watching these videos :)
     
  3. PhillipDB

    PhillipDB Oct 23, 2020

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    Gosh they are confusing things :)
     
  4. Redwes25

    Redwes25 Oct 23, 2020

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    Thanks for posting. Always liked the look of that model.
     
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  5. Jim Dollares

    Jim Dollares Oct 23, 2020

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    Good to see him confirm what we discussed recently. Chronograph module is disposable and put in the trash and replaced with a brand new one :thumbsup:
     
  6. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Oct 23, 2020

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    So not 'Connected to Eternity' then....
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  7. Jim Dollares

    Jim Dollares Oct 23, 2020

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    Hehe no I suppose it would have to be an integrated chronograph movement for that to be true in reality
     
  8. THJunkie

    THJunkie Oct 23, 2020

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    Anyone know if those bracelets would fit the goldfish bowl 39mm Carreras case too?
     
  9. imagwai

    imagwai Oct 23, 2020

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    Do they not strip down, refurbish and put back in a different watch, in order to cut the turnaround time on servicing the watch? Or does it really go in the bin?
     
  10. thingziliketoo

    thingziliketoo Oct 23, 2020

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    I have this watch, CV2113 and the 160th, and the bracelet does not fit on it. The pin holes for the end links are of a bit. It comes close to fitting. Mocked up, it looks good on the watch. If my curiosity persists I will buy some end links to modify and try.
     
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  11. thingziliketoo

    thingziliketoo Oct 23, 2020

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    I think this post needs a couple photos
     
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  12. Jim Dollares

    Jim Dollares Oct 24, 2020

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    I've been told by watchmakers working for the Tag service center here that Tag throws them away, too costly to service so more efficient and cheaper for them to just put in a brand new. Someone else said in the other discussion that most watchmakers will never service a module, just replace it.

    A bit like when if there are issues with a sellita 200/300 or ETA 2824 still under warranty often you see Tag just replacing the whole movemenet. Much cheaper than taking the whole thing apart etc.
     
  13. jaguar11

    jaguar11 Oct 26, 2020

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    Enjoyable!!
     
  14. Yago

    Yago Oct 26, 2020

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    My watchmaker has serviced my CV2114. Nothing thrown away.
    He specializes in chronographs.

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  15. Jim Dollares

    Jim Dollares Oct 26, 2020

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    Did he specifically confirm that the module was serviced and not replaced? Or did he just "service it" and you payed for a service? I have never owned a modular chrono but I cant imagine that Tag and others would specify on the bill that "module put in trash" rather just state that full service has been replaced and specify some parts such as crown and hands. But someone who has more experience with having their watches services please teach me :)
     
  16. Mspeedster

    Mspeedster Dec 24, 2021

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  17. tsp141181

    tsp141181 Dec 24, 2021

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