Great bezel, dial... not so much

I was very excited when I found out about the carbon Aquaracer, initially. Then when I found out the case wasn't carbon I was a bit less interested, but then I thought 'okay, the titanium case really keeps the cost down and when it's on the wrist most of what you see will be carbon so fair enough'. Then I found out the dial is 'printed' and not carbon at all... I think this is a mistake. For a luxury brand 'effect' is not good enough. If it looks like gold it should be gold, if it looks like diamonds it should be diamond, if it looks (sort of...) like carbon, it should be carbon. Now that I've seen close ups of the dial I'm even less impressed... why is it printed so poorly? The bezel looks fantastic, think how good this watch could have looked with an actual carbon dial. I am so disappointed with this, this is something I could well have been interested in but now... plus, while the bezel is indeed a unique pattern, the dial is exactly the same on all three.

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TAG Heuer presents the special carbon series. A boutique and online exclusive!

By: JToddH : September 3rd, 2018-18:26

Ultra-light, hard-wearing and modern, this special series is led by the famous Monaco Bamford, which has inspired a collection that will grow over the coming months. The Monaco Bamford, as well as three Aquaracer models, will be available exclusively in b...

IDK but not

By: Passionata_george : September 3rd, 2018-22:14

that what i m looking for ,online sales ,new materials (which are basically non repairable )with the anachrony of mechanical watch movement.

You must be referring only to the Monaco Bamford?

By: JToddH : September 5th, 2018-05:37

TAG Heuer was smart in that they made the bezel insert and dial with this material/texture but has the durability of a steel case. A bezel insert can easily be replaced. I think the Aquaracer is perhaps the best integration of carbon fiber in a watch. I s...

As far as the CF is used as design element it s okay ,for the

By: Passionata_george : September 5th, 2018-10:16

Entire case is surely not on my wish list including ceramic,FC, intention with the “anachrony”in this context is referring to the discrepency i feel when these new materials combined with the 300yrs old lever escapement ,like an F1 car w a steam engine. ...

Great bezel, dial... not so much

By: robcarrier1969 : September 7th, 2018-08:47