What is your next purchase? / Wishlist?

imagwai · May 21, 2017

OttoWilliam
Okay, so i went to the boutique today. Put the autavia (brown leather version) in my hand.

What can i say ? The watch doesnt speak to me. I love the quality of the leather strap though.

Since i am already there and i am not that eager to pull the trigger on Autavia, the sales was kind enough to offered me even more discount for the telemeter calibre 18. Provided that they propose it to the management and will inform me should the good news arrive.

But during that time i asked why in the world they didnt import the calibre 7 gold ? They offered me this instead (picture attached). Calibre 5 rose gold Carrera. I think they having a hard time selling it. They willing to offer me super great discount for it. About the price of steel calibre 5.

What do you guys think ? Is it good to get calibre 5 rose gold ?

Here are some pros i can think of:
1. Rose gold instead of yellow gold. I like rose gold because its more subtle to my taste
2. The price is insanely reasonable. Should i decided to pull trigger on it, it might be the best value tag heuer i am being offered so far.
3. I like the 3 hander style of carrera(sweeping second)
4. Did i mention everything is rose gold even the crown, except the case, the buckle and the rotor (lets include movement with the rotor)?
5. Hour marker instead of arabic numeral (which is always my preferance)

Cons:
1. I am being shallow here. But its not HEUER. Its Tag Heuer. I am thinking if it is Heuer i wouldnt have to think twice.
2. Its calibre5. Not calibre6. I have calibre 12, 17, 5, 6, & heuer01, and i think the weakest of them all in maintaining +/- per day is calibre 5.

What do you guys think ? Any inputs are welcome

Cheers

Tomorrow is monday....Zzzzzzzz

You don't say exactly what discount you are being offered, but remember that they are only preparing to offer it at a discount because it won't sell at the new price. Given it's effectively old stock, I would base a valuation on the used value of the watch plus a small premium for the fact you're buying it new with a warranty.

You've already touched on most of the pros and cons you can think of. For me:

Pros:
Classic Carrera design

Cons:
Tag Heuer rather than Heuer
Rose gold instead of yellow gold (that is a negative for me)

Also, regarding calibre 5, I think you can't base an opinion on the accuracy of the movement on just one watch in your collection?

Personally I wouldn't do it. These days, I only buy watches that I'm completely in love with, and I'm not convinced you are - just you've been offered a good price for something you weren't previously considering. In your shoes, I would probably get the Telemeter, though, if I had to buy something.

ericht · May 21, 2017

I agree with you - the watch has to "speak to me" or I have to feel "completely in love with" as @imagwai put it - good luck with your decisions.

Aquagraph · May 21, 2017

Otto, like Imagwai said, it doesn't sound like you really love it, and that's why you probably shouldn't buy it, NOT because it's a TAG! :whipped:

OttoWilliam · May 21, 2017

Thank you all for the inputs.

The discount they offered me was 35%. If i calculate nett price USD was about 2.370,40 (i consider this is good price for gold watch)

Yes it doesnt speak to me (the calibre 5 rose gold)...yet...i might regret it someday or i might not. I dont know yet. I like the design.

Again thanks for the inputs. Really appreciated. 👍

ericht · May 21, 2017

the indices have a nice, almost patina, shade of gold - it is a nice piece but for me it would not get enough wrist time

OttoWilliam · May 21, 2017

E erich77
the indices have a nice, almost patina, shade of gold - it is a nice piece but for me it would not get enough wrist time

Exactly ! Indices and hands all gold😲...i mean all good...
Thats one of the main attraction

One thing that bugging me is that will this satied my hunger for calibre 7 gold domeglass ?

I am leaning towards telemeter as many suggested though. I'll be damn if they release reedition carrera heuer panda dial with in house movement appropriate size next year if i got the tele now !😒

ericht · May 21, 2017

I think the telemeter is certainly a jewel, and that glassbox is sexy, just wish it was 41mm, 3 register (heuer 02?) - the goldish tone panda dial is beautiful

OttoWilliam · May 21, 2017

E erich77
I think the telemeter is certainly a jewel, and that glassbox is sexy, just wish it was 41mm, 3 register (heuer 02?) - the goldish tone panda dial is beautiful

Telemeter is definetely a jewel. But vintage panda carrera definitely one of my all time favorite. Almost like a grail to me. Hope if someday they reedition it they will do it right.

ericht · May 21, 2017

and put a proper tachy scale in there instead of a telemeter scale (lol)

elbeik · May 22, 2017

Don't buy it because of the discount. A great discount is in the vicinity of 50%.
This wasn't even on your consideration list prior to them showing it to you.

Stick to what you like, it will pay back on the long run.

Mr_Orange · May 22, 2017

elbeik
Don't buy it because of the discount. A great discount is in the vicinity of 50%.
This wasn't even on your consideration list prior to them showing it to you.

Stick to what you like, it will pay back on the long run.

Sound advice.

Calibre11 · May 22, 2017

Autavia will be next for me

OttoWilliam · May 24, 2017

Fought my way to the hell of traffic today with one mission in mind.

I was selling my monaco LS and took substantial loss for it. All for that one mission in mind.

So i met the buyer at a mall in the center and from where i work with the traffic and everything it was 1 and half hour to reach there. The buyer (he wore breitling), look at the monaco and liked it. He made the payment. He even put the breitling inside the box and wear the monaco directly.

Now for that mission...

From the mall in the center i need to go to another mall. Short distance but was very jam. Took me about almost an hour. I went straight to TH boutique and asked for water bottle...

Long story came short now i have Telemeter on my lap...

I am driving through my next meeting through another traffic hell

I am gonna be late...but at least i am happy.

Will post a better picture soon !

Current score: monaco 0 carrera 4 (sold my one and only monaco so far, will definetely hunt for the steve mcqueen in the future)

Cheers

Mr_Orange · May 24, 2017

OttoWilliam
Fought my way to the hell of traffic today with one mission in mind.

I was selling my monaco LS and took substantial loss for it. All for that one mission in mind.

So i met the buyer at a mall in the center and from where i work with the traffic and everything it was 1 and half hour to reach there. The buyer (he wore breitling), look at the monaco and liked it. He made the payment. He even put the breitling inside the box and wear the monaco directly.

Now for that mission...

From the mall in the center i need to go to another mall. Short distance but was very jam. Took me about almost an hour. I went straight to TH boutique and asked for water bottle...

Long story came short now i have Telemeter on my lap...

I am driving through my next meeting through another traffic hell

I am gonna be late...but at least i am happy.

Will post a better picture soon !

Current score: monaco 0 carrera 4 (sold my one and only monaco so far, will definetely hunt for the steve mcqueen in the future)

Cheers

Nice story, but the contest at the end is a little unfair. IMO, you picked the worst Monaco to own. The LS is a dog of a watch, but to each their own, of course. Maybe you will try a different, nicer Monaco in the future....

elbeik · May 24, 2017

Well done.

#savethecarrera

BPD · May 24, 2017

OttoWilliam
Fought my way to the hell of traffic today with one mission in mind.

I was selling my monaco LS and took substantial loss for it. All for that one mission in mind.

So i met the buyer at a mall in the center and from where i work with the traffic and everything it was 1 and half hour to reach there. The buyer (he wore breitling), look at the monaco and liked it. He made the payment. He even put the breitling inside the box and wear the monaco directly.

Now for that mission...

From the mall in the center i need to go to another mall. Short distance but was very jam. Took me about almost an hour. I went straight to TH boutique and asked for water bottle...

Long story came short now i have Telemeter on my lap...

I am driving through my next meeting through another traffic hell

I am gonna be late...but at least i am happy.

Will post a better picture soon !

Current score: monaco 0 carrera 4 (sold my one and only monaco so far, will definetely hunt for the steve mcqueen in the future)

Cheers

Nicely done and congrats! Welcome to the Telemeter club 👍

OttoWilliam · May 24, 2017

Mr_Orange
Nice story, but the contest at the end is a little unfair. IMO, you picked the worst Monaco to own. The LS is a dog of a watch, but to each their own, of course. Maybe you will trana different, nicer Monaco in the future....

At some point i think you affected my decision to sold it the most. Topped that with telemeter availibility and other factors made the trigger pulled easier.
Now the only Monaco i want is blue dial steve mcqueen. Not even interested in monaco 24 like i used to anymore.

OttoWilliam · May 24, 2017

elbeik
Well done.

#savethecarrera

#savethecarrera 👍

OttoWilliam · May 24, 2017

BPD
Nicely done and congrats! Welcome to the Telemeter club 👍

Thanks, i am still adapting to read between the indices marker. Loving it so far

Pitfitter446 · May 26, 2017

My next piece could be a bit down the line, bought a Montblanc in Madrid last week and soon a sieko orange will be on its way to me from a member here, better hold off till next year now, at least I can see what will be available in the next 12 months, it might be special.