New TAG Heuer Autavia- live from Baselworld

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Not posted for a little while but received my Autavia today.

I managed 16% off UK retail so happy with that.

The strap is a little short for my large wrists but it works. I've asked my AD to order me a metal bracelet too.

Cheers,

Simon
Congrats; yes that strap is way too small for you. Hopefully the bracelet will be a better fit.
 
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Congrats; yes that strap is way too small for you. Hopefully the bracelet will be a better fit.

I wonder if Tag can provide a longer leather strap?
 
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There's plenty of custom strap makers out there who will make you a better quality strap to your specification for less money.
 
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There's plenty of custom strap makers out there who will make you a better quality strap to your specification for less money.

Any recommendations please?

I'd want to keep the same style as the original😀
 
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Pictures show fine craftsmanship!
he did a unique ostrich strap for my old coke gmt a few years ago - took the time to ask all right questions to get it just right - very substantial straps and big buckles as far as thickness and quality - might be able to use original clasps / buckle too
 
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Congrats; yes that strap is way too small for you. Hopefully the bracelet will be a better fit.

My authorised dealer has informed me that the bracelets won't be available until the end of the year 🙁

Anyone in the know / with contacts able to confirm this please?

Thanks,

Simon
 
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My authorised dealer has informed me that the bracelets won't be available until the end of the year 🙁

Anyone in the know / with contacts able to confirm this please?

Thanks,

Simon
Glad that I purchased it with the bracelet then. I'll let you know if I hear otherwise.
 
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Pictures show fine craftsmanship!
I can vouch for Aaron at combat straps; most the custom straps you see on my watches are made by him.
 
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Now this is in people's hands, what's the general opinion of the new autavia? I still look at the photos and think the bezel is out of proportion to the watch, it looks like a bezel from a 1000 series, but I know how pictures online can be very misleading. How does it look on the wrist?
 
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Now this is in people's hands, what's the general opinion of the new autavia? I still look at the photos and think the bezel is out of proportion to the watch, it looks like a bezel from a 1000 series, but I know how pictures online can be very misleading. How does it look on the wrist?

The apparently over-sized bezel was my issue with this watch (aside from the fact that the Autavia has never really floated my boat) but in the metal it looks really good and wears well, IMO.

I'm not an owner but had a good try on in my local boutique.
 
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Now this is in people's hands, what's the general opinion of the new autavia? I still look at the photos and think the bezel is out of proportion to the watch, it looks like a bezel from a 1000 series, but I know how pictures online can be very misleading. How does it look on the wrist?
It's much better in the metal. I prefer it with the bracelet as I think it compensates for the different dimensions more than with the strap. In the ind, you should find one at a dealer and go try it on.
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Just got to try this at last. Sat on the wrist like a carrera but that bracelet is something else. Feels like another level.

They told me the JH edition will hit the shops in December and the run is limited to 1932 pieces.
 
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I think the smaller numbers on the JH85 bezel help give the impression of a smaller bezel
 
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http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch...on-in-the-2017-red-dot-product-design-awards/
Hublot is the only watch brand to be awarded the highest distinction in the Red Dot Award Product Design 2017, the Red Dot Best of the Best. However, several other watch brands were also honored in this year’s awards, which recognize design excellence in a variety of products.

In total, eleven watches were awarded the internationally recognized Red Dot Design Award for product design. Hublot received the the highest distinction with its Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Magic Gold, the Red Dot Best of the Best. TAG Heuer and Maurice Lacroix were both able to win two Red Dot awards, while Armin Strom, Chronoswiss, Nomos, and Rado each received one award (see list below).

Manufacturers and designers from 54 countries entered a record number of more than 5,500 products in the Red Dot Award Product Design 2017. There were significantly more watches in 2017 than in previous years.

Three members form the Red Dot watch design jury: Rüdiger Bucher, International Editorial Director of Ebner Publishing, parent company of WatchTime;Gisbert L. Brunner, contributing writer to WatchTimeand its German sister magazine, Chronos; and watch designer Simon Husslein.

RED DOT BEST OF THE BEST

  • Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Magic Gold
RED DOT

  • Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance
  • Braun Classic Slim BN0211
  • Chronoswiss Flying Regulator
  • Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Chronograph Skeleton
  • Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Skeleton
  • Nomos Metro neomatik nachtblau
  • Rado Ceramica
  • Shenzen Ciga Design The Innovative Anti-Seismic Mechanical Watch
  • TAG Heuer Autavia Calibre Heuer 02
  • TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11
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I saw the Autavia (and lots of other stuff) today in Selfridges on Oxford Street. Why is everyone whinging about the size it doesn't look that big at all!
 
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Its "normal" size for modern watch. People are complaining mostly due to comparison of the vintage Autavia.
 
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