The overall effect is a very effective and gives the model a distinctive look within the ever-expanding Carrera range.
Today i will give a reviews of the Tag heuer carrera calibre 6 heritage automatic replica watch.
Dial/Case: The dial is very large in comparison to the entirety of the watch, because the bezel is pretty thin and small. Its legibility is nothing short of fantastic, as the numerals are all large and in an appealing vintage font. The small second hand at 6 beats 8 times per second, and because of its size, it actually looks as if it sweeps perfectly (rather than a traditional mechanical movement 'sweep'). The date is just below at 6, and the black-on-white date wheel means that it's easy to see the date at a glance. The 'flinque' (the waved finish) effect is pretty exaggerated in the press photos, as the only time it is as evident is under direct light. It's a dressy touch and grows on me every day. The numerals and hands are all a deep navy blue, not the bright, Dodge Neon, tacky bling blue that you may see in certain press photos. The only complaint I have of the dial is that there is literally no lume whatsoever. Not on the hands, not on the dial, not on the numerals. Because of the contrast of the navy blue on white, it's still legible even in low light, but it could have done with some lume... somewhere, at the very least. It's cased up between two sapphire crystals, the one over the dial being domed (a nuance you probably didn't notice in the press photos). The case is polished and very high quality, and it's 100m WR.
Movement: It's TAG Heuer's Calibre 6 movement, which is essentially a modified ETA 2895-2 elabore. It's a charming movement and it's really nice to look at and examine every once in a while. While it isn't COSC Chronometre certified in this case, it's actually running under the COSC specs for certification, even in it's out-of-the-box unadjusted state. It gains and loses about 2 seconds a day. The rotor is signed by TAG in gold. You can wind it by hand (which I do every time I wear it), though it is an auto. It's power reserve is about 42 hours. The second hand hacks- thank God, because I'm OCD and anal over setting to the second.
Bracelet: I really, really wanted this watch on the blue alligator strap, but it wasn't available at the AD I went to and the deal I got for the bracelet version was good enough to just take. The bracelet is actually quite nice for a midrange watch. It feels higher quality than ones from Montblanc, Longines, and a few low-end Omegas. It's brushed stainless steel with polished sides and polished detailing in the links. The clasp is especially beautiful, signed by TAG, and very well put together. It'll fit around a 9 inch wrist, seeing as I have an 8" wrist and needed 3 links removed. It goes for about $400 aftermarket at a TAG dealer, but it can be had for less in a grey market setting.
Quality: With an MSRP of $2900, its quality rivals that of many $5k-$6k Breitlings and Omegas. It's beautifully built and nicer than just about any other midrange watches out there. It's the type of timepiece you could easily keep running for 30 years if you simply maintain it properly. Servicing, as with any other automatic TAG, is pretty expensive (like $750 every ten years or so) and time will only tell how it lasts, but I have my money on this being something I can hand down to my kids some day. That's saying something, seeing as I'm only in high school.
Overall: Try this before you commit to any dress watch in the $2k-$3k range. It's has a pedigree, heritage (as the name suggests), and a classic appeal that you won't find on other watches at this price. By the way, it wears bigger than other 39mm watches because of the small bezel. I prefer 40-44mm, and I have an 8.25" wrist, but this is the perfect size on me. Especially for a dress watch.
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