Sadly I think that the new Formula 1 rules out the chance of the 1970s Autavia coming back- the cases are basically identical, so you couldn't really launch them at different price points. So, what about a 1960s Autavia? Maybe, but is it too close to today's Carrera?
I have heard that there will be at least one vintage-themed "Heuer" model in 2015- my guess is another Carrera.
A few thoughts on some of the other suggestions:
- A manual-wind El-Primero vintage style Carrera? Now that would be special...if only.
- Not sure if there will be any updates on the Aquaracer next year. The new 300m came out this year and the 500m watch in late 2012, with the Chrono a year later. I'd still love to see a true Aquagraph replacement
- Carrera Drive Timer will be interesting. It was a boutique-only model this year, and my sense is that it's been a good success. Wonder if they'll do a Driver Timer II with enough changes to not annoy those who bought the first model?
- Smaller cases? Yes, would love that too. One of the most surprising watches I tried in the last year was the
Link Calibre 18 which had a real vintage feel to it at 40mm
- Movements will be interesting. Given that it looks as though TAG Heuer will have to manage with just the 1887 as the in-house option, I wonder if they will look at developing other versions of that calibre (e.g. power reserve, which was in prototype form almost 4 years ago!)
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