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·A glassbox panda would only raise awareness of the vintage pieces. Nicholas is talking about 100% re-editions.
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·A glassbox panda would only raise awareness of the vintage pieces. Nicholas is talking about 100% re-editions.
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Hubert
·I don't want a 100% re-edition. Instead, in the heritage editions (Heuer branded) I wish for better quality, technical advances, more durability (vibration, drops, scratch & fade resistance), modern movements, water-proof, anti-magnetic, anti-fade lume, enhanced materials, modern dimensions, and above all, a design that will equal or improve on the original. I am content to have those be limited editions, but if the designs are worse than the originals, then it's not an improvement, it's a step in the wrong direction.
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Mspeedster
·I really like Nicholas but he does come out with some strange statements for a heritage director.
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·I don't want a 100% re-edition. Instead, in the heritage editions (Heuer branded) I wish for better quality, technical advances, more durability (vibration, drops, scratch & fade resistance), modern movements, water-proof, anti-magnetic, anti-fade lume, enhanced materials, modern dimensions, and above all, a design that will equal or improve on the original. I am content to have those be limited editions, but if the designs are worse than the originals, then it's not an improvement, it's a step in the wrong direction.
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Mspeedster
·I'm not saying they all need to be faithful in looks, but throw us a bone every now and then.
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·Agreed. But I also want re-editions that are faithful to the look of the originals. They don't have to be 100% exact. As an example, if they were to release a Matt Damon Ford v Ferrari glassbox Carrera, but change the chrono hand to red, I'd still be all over it.
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Mspeedster
·I prefer the modern Monza over the original. I also think the modern C11 Monacos are nicer. But the glassbox Carreras and the heritage Autavias look bloated! 🤬
But I still prefer the glassbox Carrera over the 90's re-edition. Although the 90's re-edition has better proportions, the omission of "Carrera" on the earlier model dials is a show stopper for me. Also, the "TAG Heuer" logo instead of "Heuer" on the later models makes them a no go as well. Plus they're so old now, that I'd rather spend more and get an original vintage piece. But unlike @Yago, who has Abel Court (aka Heuer Time) within short driving distance, I don't have someone I really trust with vintage Heuer in close proximity. Hence, I'd favor a well done modern re-edition over the headaches that can come with vintage.
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Hubert
·Agree again, on all points!
But I still prefer the glassbox Carrera over the 90's re-edition. Although the 90's re-edition has better proportions, the omission of "Carrera" on the earlier model dials are a show stopper for me. Also, the "TAG Heuer" logo instead of "Heuer" on the later models makes them a no go as well. Plus they're so old now, that I'd rather spend more and get an original vintage piece. But unlike @Yago, who has Abel Court (aka Heuer Time) within short driving distance, I don't have someone I really trust with vintage Heuer in close proximity. Hence, I'd favor a well done modern re-edition over the headaches that can come with vintage.
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Yago
·I really like some of the Heuer branded re-editions, mostly because they are new watches with state of the art materials, finishes, calibres etc. I like the glassboxes because of their size. 36mm on a vintage Carrera is ok but 39mm wears nicer. Can’t say the same about the Monaco or Monza. Vintage wins on all points for those.
For me nothing beats original Heuer. You can find a lot of really good ones for less than a re-edition. If it has all the parts then servicing the movement really isn’t the issue. 200-300 euro gets you a long way in these parts, although Abel is more expensive. Happy to help out a forum member. Another benefit about vintage is that you get a big chunk of your money back should you want to sell, sometimes even a premium. You need to do a bit of homework but when in doubt the forum is here to help.
For me nothing beats original Heuer. You can find a lot of really good ones for less than a re-edition. If it has all the parts then servicing the movement really isn’t the issue. 200-300 euro gets you a long way in these parts, although Abel is more expensive. Happy to help out a forum member. Another benefit about vintage is that you get a big chunk of your money back should you want to sell, sometimes even a premium. You need to do a bit of homework but when in doubt the forum is here to help.
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Aquagraph
·Mind blown..... the glassbox Carreras look bloated?
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·Mind blown..... the glassbox Carreras look bloated?
Compared to originals yes, although wouldn’t call them ‘bloated’. In thickness maybe yes 😗
To get similar proportions, we would need to change the lugs and widen the strap. See this rough mockup.
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RushDom
·I don’t mind the increased size of the glassbox Carreras, but the minute track is a lot less visible than on the original models where it frames the dial perfectly. Is this the case in real life?
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Jim Dollares
·I don’t mind the increased size of the glassbox Carreras, but the minute track is a lot less visible than on the original models where it frames the dial perfectly. Is this the case in real life?
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·Yes wearing mine today and looking at it from the front it looks like it aint got no minute track at all.
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·Minute track is slightly more visible on the Dato.
But I'm fine with the proportions looking top down. It's the side profile that looks more bloated to me.
But I'm fine with the proportions looking top down. It's the side profile that looks more bloated to me.
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