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  1. RockBurner

    RockBurner Feb 10, 2022

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    Ah, right - cheers all.

    Add that to the list of possibles then - I rather like it.
     
  2. Mspeedster

    Mspeedster Feb 10, 2022

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    This is the link to the article: https://www.calibre11.com/tag-heuer-autavia-chronograph-orange-boy-by-hodinkee-edition-ref-cbe2117/
    Here's what an original Orange Boy Autavia ref 1163 looks like.
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    The Hodinkee tribute looks really nice, but it lacks the proper case style and dual register layout of the original, as well as having the crown on the wrong side.
     
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  3. Yago

    Yago Feb 10, 2022

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    It was an inspiration, not a re-edition. I place the Hodinkee OB just behind the Siffert in the line-up. I’ve had an original OB. Nice watch but I didn’t love it. I liked the Viceroy a lot more and that costs less than half :thumbsup:
     
  4. RockBurner

    RockBurner Feb 11, 2022

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    Cheers for the link.

    Call me odd, but I don't like the case on the original - I prefer the case-style on the modern 'homage'. :D

    I'm not sure what all the case-styles are called, but I don't like the 'bulging' effect that the older case seems to have.
     
  5. paysdoufs

    paysdoufs Feb 11, 2022

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    That’s probably because you don’t have any wearing experience with cushion cases yet. They combine vintage character and amazing comfort (most of the time)…
     
  6. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Feb 11, 2022

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    Or maybe he just thinks they are fugly?
     
  7. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Feb 11, 2022

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    I'd wager most of the people here who think the Grand Carrera is abhorrent probably haven't 'experienced' it either.... just sayin.
     
  8. paysdoufs

    paysdoufs Feb 11, 2022

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    Maybe. And everyone's obviously entitled to their own opinion ;)

    But I thought that the reference to a „bulging effect“ was maybe related to how cushion cases wear (?)
     
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  9. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Feb 19, 2022

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    Aquagraph Feb 19, 2022

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  11. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Feb 19, 2022

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  12. Jim Dollares

    Jim Dollares Feb 19, 2022

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    2500 pieces for Phillipines airlines :eek: I wonder how long it took them to sell them all
     
  13. Mspeedster

    Mspeedster Feb 19, 2022

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    Have a feeling these were made to be given to airline employees or maybe in conjunction with some kind of promotion. It would be interesting to know the backstory of some of these rather niche LEs.
     
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  14. kappa_md

    kappa_md Feb 19, 2022

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    Super nice! :thumbsup: with Captain America’s shield ::love::

    PS: I think it was commissioned for PAL employees (pilots, stockholders, senior officers etc) I can’t remember it was sold to the public ;)
     
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  15. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Feb 21, 2022

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    There are a lot of limited/special editions aimed at tourist destinations/airlines, in surprising numbers.... but I guess these places have a high turnover/footfall so it's quite easy to sell a lot of pieces. I looked up that Eddie Aikau guy, he was quite famous in Hawaii, still 1200 pieces seems quite a lot.
     
  16. kappa_md

    kappa_md Feb 21, 2022

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    After further reading, the 2500 LE TAG Heuer Aquaracer was commissioned by PAL in 2009 to recognize and give tribute to their loyal employess who have reached atleast 25 years in the airline company :thumbsup: Such a great loyalty award ;)

    Just a trivia, Philippine Airlines is “Asia’s First Airline” founded in 1941 just before WW2 :)
     
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  17. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Feb 21, 2022

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    Wow, wish my employer bought me a TAG Heuer watch! :D
     
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  18. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Feb 21, 2022

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    Another 2500 in ladies size!
     
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  19. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Feb 21, 2022

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    I'm currently researching the Aquaracer and it's unbelievable just how many limited editions there are and how many pieces of each were made... for example, we just had the new Aquaracer Ibiza made in 20 pieces, compare that to older (quartz) Aquaracers -
    Fiji Islands (800)
    Maui (700)
    Maldives (1000)
    Bora Bora (900)
    South Pacific (300)
    Ile des Pins (800)
    Hayman Islands (400)
    Ogasawara Islands (300)
    English Rugby (1000)
    Hawaii (300)
    WWF Ishigakijima Islands (500)
     
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  20. Pitfitter446

    Pitfitter446 Feb 21, 2022

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    My last employer would barely give me the time of day let alone a watch, had to laugh at a job ad they have, ‘warm and friendly family firm’ My arse.::censored::