Not yet, seriously considering, looking for any owners/reviews beforehand.
Congrats. Please post your impressions once you get it. Have you seen it in the metal before?
Here's how it compares to the Calibre 17.
Well, so farvhugely dissapointed. It is a lovely looking watch and I knew it was slightly smaller for a Carrera Chrono. Purchased it on a whim online direct from TH and excitedly anticipated arrival. I’d searched elsewhere online for prices and stock and as in love with the look so much - it really is a hansome watch - I was ok with paying full whack to secure one.
BUT ... I made the mistake of popping into town to discuss Daytona spec and waiting list with an AD yesterday and low and behold they had a Cal 18 Tele in stock. So I asked to see it. I was gutted that it felt rather cheap to the touch. My other Carerra (Cal 17) is nice but does not feel overly special, but upon first physical encounter the Cal 18 felt like something out of a Christmas cracker!l!!
I also found it hard to read .... but I put that down to smaller size, lack of glasses at the time and the 100s of glaring lights in the ‘showroom’ dazzling off the glass box. So I was hoping that once mine arrived with more time to evaluate at home that I’d have a better impression. Just before I walked into the AD I received a text from TH to advise it would be delivered today.
I was SO gutted by the initial experience I went back to another Ad and picked up a Speedy to consile myself lol.
Hoping my initial impressions was overshadowed by close proximity to Omages (I’d tried a speedy in anoter AD minutes previously also) and Rolex yesterday, with a little apprehension i opened the box. Watch did look very nice. But again felt a little cheap. Certainly not as special as I’d expect a watch to feel given the full RRP. And to top it off the clasp on the adjustable leather strap won’t shut tight.
So I’m going to send it back. Gutted as much as one can, I’d become ‘besotted’ by the look of the watch. It looks stunning in the marketting photos!
Leason learnt I think. To always try ‘in the metal’ before deciding on a purchase.
In conclusion, so draw a motoring analogy. i feel like with the Omega I spent BMW money and got a BMW. With the other two (recent) Tags (Heuers) I own I spent VW money and got a VW (the Carrera) and a BMW (the Monaco whichbis a lot of bang for buck), but this Cal 18 is priced at VW money but I feels more like a Kia.
Maybe I am missing a point. But overall it feels quite dissapointing. I’ll soend more time with it over the weekend, but gut feeling is that I’ll be sending it back.
Well, so farvhugely dissapointed. It is a lovely looking watch and I knew it was slightly smaller for a Carrera Chrono. Purchased it on a whim online direct from TH and excitedly anticipated arrival. I’d searched elsewhere online for prices and stock and as in love with the look so much - it really is a hansome watch - I was ok with paying full whack to secure one.
BUT ... I made the mistake of popping into town to discuss Daytona spec and waiting list with an AD yesterday and low and behold they had a Cal 18 Tele in stock. So I asked to see it. I was gutted that it felt rather cheap to the touch. My other Carerra (Cal 17) is nice but does not feel overly special, but upon first physical encounter the Cal 18 felt like something out of a Christmas cracker!l!!
I also found it hard to read .... but I put that down to smaller size, lack of glasses at the time and the 100s of glaring lights in the ‘showroom’ dazzling off the glass box. So I was hoping that once mine arrived with more time to evaluate at home that I’d have a better impression. Just before I walked into the AD I received a text from TH to advise it would be delivered today.
I was SO gutted by the initial experience I went back to another Ad and picked up a Speedy to consile myself lol.
Hoping my initial impressions was overshadowed by close proximity to Omages (I’d tried a speedy in anoter AD minutes previously also) and Rolex yesterday, with a little apprehension i opened the box. Watch did look very nice. But again felt a little cheap. Certainly not as special as I’d expect a watch to feel given the full RRP. And to top it off the clasp on the adjustable leather strap won’t shut tight.
So I’m going to send it back. Gutted as much as one can, I’d become ‘besotted’ by the look of the watch. It looks stunning in the marketting photos!
Leason learnt I think. To always try ‘in the metal’ before deciding on a purchase.
In conclusion, so draw a motoring analogy. i feel like with the Omega I spent BMW money and got a BMW. With the other two (recent) Tags (Heuers) I own I spent VW money and got a VW (the Carrera) and a BMW (the Monaco whichbis a lot of bang for buck), but this Cal 18 is priced at VW money but I feels more like a Kia.
Maybe I am missing a point. But overall it feels quite dissapointing. I’ll soend more time with it over the weekend, but gut feeling is that I’ll be sending it back.
Whoah! You're buying watches like they're chocolate bars, not cars. 😀 I'm surprised about what you're saying in relation to the Cal 18. I thought it looked stunning in the flesh. Are you sure it's not just because it's a bit smaller and lighter? It's made from the same materials as the others. The Speedy is a lot of watch for the money, though, for sure.
Whilst at a Rolex AD having a gander at a Dytona (still very much a distant pipe dream due to the wait list and/or cost of PM variants), I spied this in the Tudor section. Must say it did look fantastic, even better than in photos. Did’nt have time to ask tobtry it on, but seriously considering putting onto the wish list.
That's the new Black Bay 58, right? I haven't tried that on, but would love to when the time comes! I've been considering the burgundy red Black Bay, but the size and especially thickness is way too much for me. Hopefully, the 58 can be a positive change in this trend towards smaller and slimmer watches!
It's not the 58. 58 bezel and crown are not two-tone plus has a red triangle bezel pip marker and is smaller and slimmer.
I'm sure my next watch will be the 58 but waiting till a) the used price comes down, and b) see what they release next year in terms of different colour options
It's not the 58. 58 bezel and crown are not two-tone plus has a red triangle bezel pip marker and is smaller and slimmer.
I'm sure my next watch will be the 58 but waiting till a) the used price comes down, and b) see what they release next year in terms of different colour options
It is the new Black Bay S&G (we’re jot ‘allowed’ to call it two tone apparently 😁). Fomw in a number of options (golden or black dial), then a choice of bracelet, leather - as in the photo above - or fabric strap.
The simplest way to tell it apart is the factvis has a date at 3 o’clock. The other subtlties are far too technical 😝.
I’ve updated my view on the Tele 18. Edited the original post rather than quoting here. In short, I’ve grown to like it and still love the look so she’s a keeper.
