Horological Meandering

Thanks for posting. I like it even better then last years.  I like TAG and aside from the iconic Carrera CAL 360, this watch is the next best thing since TAG in a while. Green looks very clean on this years LE.

you read my mind, I forgot to ask which the all of you prefer!

I'm looking forward to the Monaco 24

Kong

Hi Kong,

your photo series really makes the Tag Heuer Carrera Day Date Chronograph (2009 Singapore LE) very desirable for me!

I regard is a compliment when saying it bears a strong resemblance with the Omega Speedmaster, one of the icon chronographs IMO. What I particularly like: the day-date window at 3 o´clock, the green color applications and the superluminova - sporty and classic. Great watch.

Thanks again,

anaesdoc

the Superluminova on the numerals ...I guessed are not easy.

Note the the numeral '35', the application has to be in a certain thickness and not smeared over the edge.

Kong

watches but Tag has really done a thoughtful and very tasteful variation on a theme with this model while making it exciting. Really a great looking racing watch!
Best,
Tim

Nice watch but it written caliber 15 or something on the watch rotor. It looks to me that it is a ETA V7750 movement with changes made only to the rotor(i maybe wrong). So is it a Tag "in-house" movement and if not, what changes is done to it from the original movement?   

Love the green touch.

 

Vte

Very handsome watch indeed. It will be even better if it is in steel strap. What do you think?

I wonder how much would it be?

Anyone knows?

Just to add, it is the best looking tag heuer as it is rare to have White numerals under black for tag. Interesting and naturally a winner- for being such a contrasting colours.

Moreover, it gives a secretive look as at different angles, the decorated carbon fibre-effect will appear and disappear depending on the lighting. Amazing.

stiching. 

Have you seen it ?

Kong

one way or another... we are poisoned. LOL

Hi AK28

In case you are considering, ask if they can provide you with the bracelet option as most guys would prefer due to the warm and humid weather here.

Typically, a new watch bought together with a bracelet will cost a lot less than purchasing only the bracelet later.

Kong

Thanks for the enlightenment.

There is no such option to have it in steel strap... wasted.

Some even say that rubber strap will be better than steel. I wonder which is best?

Leather, rubber or steel?

Any comments?

Leather matches the watch perfectly.

However, depends on individual and type of work/activities, in this humid & warm climate, most prefer either rubber or metal bracelet.

Rubber is more comfortable to me, however there are some still like the heft and the tougher - metal.
Oh, for rubber, will have to cut or size down to the wrist, which sometime limit any future changes, should the wrist size change.

Bracelet is possible by either adding or removing the links, assuming you kept them

Kong

A side-issue, for this limited edition Carrera, any special box given or is it still the traditional black version? The reason for this question is because I notice for the no. 1 piece (the one for the auction) has a special box.



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Anyone out there who bought this knows if this limited Carrera comes with a special box?

unique, as it was for charity auction. 

As this watch is specially commissioned for Singapore, feel free to check with the boutiques ( and they are located nearby to each other),
faster to get your answer this way

Sorry - answering without owning this piece.

Kong

The No. 1 piece of this special watch autographed by Lewis Hamilton which to be auctioned off at the Make-A-Wish Foundation
charity auction ball on 24th September 2009.

So anyone knows how much did the no. 1 piece fetch at the Charity auction ball? Just curious.

The previous Grand Carrera managed to fetch more than $40k! Amazing.... I believe this nicer piece should hit over $50K

The final auction price is SGD32K.

Kong

whoa... that's a steal for this auction piece.... a more reasonable bid will be $50k or more for this watch.

Thank you for the info

considering the base price of the watch versus last year, and with the not-so-positive economical climate, I expect the auction price at most equal to last year, if not below.

I understand your point about the economy climax and all but the number was based on the following logic:

Premise 1:  The first Grand Carrera auction piece was sold for $45k.

Premise 2: This second f1 limited edition Tag Heuer is a more handsome watch than the first

Conclusion: so it should be higher than $45k.

Well, I guess the highest bidder got a good deal then. Congrats... Good for him.