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Old 10 October 2018, 10:42 AM   #1
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I like big subdials

OK I admit it


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Old 10 October 2018, 10:45 AM   #2
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I like those, good value and nice looking.
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Old 10 October 2018, 10:51 AM   #3
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Yeah, and with a date window, looks fantastic

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Old 10 October 2018, 11:01 AM   #4
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Heuer in general is producing some great stuff...this is one of them. Great watch and great value
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Old 10 October 2018, 11:04 AM   #5
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Yeah, and with a date window, looks fantastic

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Love how it sneaks the date display in there!
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Old 10 October 2018, 11:09 AM   #6
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Love how it sneaks the date display in there!


Yep, for those who like a date, it’s there. For those who don’t, it blends nicely with the dial.


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Old 10 October 2018, 12:08 PM   #7
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Well balancd
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Old 10 October 2018, 12:46 PM   #8
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It does look really nice, but

The markers on the subdial for minutes go...

0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5...

Two-and-a-half-minute increments on a minutes subdial? That is just impractical nonsense, designed by someone in Marketing who wants it to look pretty and 'balanced' without caring about usability of the stopwatch function (the only reason the subdials even exist).

Someone pointed this out on another forum or blog and now I can't unsee it - made me completely lose interest in the watch.

A real shame because I do like what they are doing with some pieces in the Heuer range vs the Tag branding. I like the retro styling and colour scheme, I do like having a date function (which they've kept neat and balanced by putting at 6 instead of other awkward solutions like cramming it into the space between 4 and 5 like some others do). I would have bought one if not for the minutes subdial which is almost causing me physical pain every time I see it and think I like the 'look' of the watch.


Sorry OP, it's a really nice looking piece if I could get past that issue.
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Old 10 October 2018, 12:49 PM   #9
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Fits you just fine. IMO
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Old 10 October 2018, 01:01 PM   #10
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Beautiful! The Autavia has such a great history!
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Old 10 October 2018, 01:14 PM   #11
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Good looking watch!
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Old 10 October 2018, 01:54 PM   #12
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I saw that one at an AD awhile back, very nice
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Old 10 October 2018, 04:04 PM   #13
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Very, very nice timeless design.
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Old 10 October 2018, 04:07 PM   #14
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Too bad more watches do not have these larger, easier to read sub's. It is a definite selling point for me. (Older, aging eyes!)
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Old 10 October 2018, 04:35 PM   #15
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It does look really nice, but

The markers on the subdial for minutes go...

0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5...

Two-and-a-half-minute increments on a minutes subdial? That is just impractical nonsense, designed by someone in Marketing who wants it to look pretty and 'balanced' without caring about usability of the stopwatch function (the only reason the subdials even exist).

Someone pointed this out on another forum or blog and now I can't unsee it - made me completely lose interest in the watch.

A real shame because I do like what they are doing with some pieces in the Heuer range vs the Tag branding. I like the retro styling and colour scheme, I do like having a date function (which they've kept neat and balanced by putting at 6 instead of other awkward solutions like cramming it into the space between 4 and 5 like some others do). I would have bought one if not for the minutes subdial which is almost causing me physical pain every time I see it and think I like the 'look' of the watch.


Sorry OP, it's a really nice looking piece if I could get past that issue.
The newer versions have fixed this issue to include proper minute counters:


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Old 10 October 2018, 09:16 PM   #16
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The newer versions have fixed this issue to include proper minute counters:


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That's great. Now my older model will soar in collectability. Thanks, I really didn't know they had changed this.
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Old 17 October 2018, 03:32 AM   #17
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Thats a good looking watch!
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Old 19 October 2018, 10:45 AM   #18
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Oh, my, God, look at that dial
Those subdials look so big, it looks like
One of those WIS watches
But, ya know, who understands those WIS?
They only wear that, because,
It looks like a total vintage watch, 'kay?
I mean, those subdials, they're just so big
I can't believe it's just so round, it's like out there
I mean gross, look
It's just such a, chronograph

I like big subdials and I can not lie
You other WIS can't deny
That when you see pics of a Heuer on leather
And 3 big dials on the face
You get sprung, want to pull up tough
'Cause you notice that dial was stuffed...

Does anybody else think of sir mix a lot when reading the thread title?
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Old 19 October 2018, 10:49 AM   #19
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Old 19 October 2018, 11:33 AM   #20
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I just looked at the carrera the other day. I love the dial look but it is ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE and shaped like a dinner plate.

Close...

The “corrected” initial posting is in my wheelhouse.
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Old 19 October 2018, 12:02 PM   #21
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Nice looking Heuer and if you have to have a date window, that's the way to execute it.
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Old 19 October 2018, 07:26 PM   #22
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Old 19 October 2018, 09:22 PM   #23
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I own this watch and can attest that it is better looking in person than the pictures. It has the size I wish the Daytona had, 42 mm. It wears great and the rice bracelet or leather can change the look significantly. The Autavia keeps great time and checks a lot of boxes for me.
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Old 19 October 2018, 09:26 PM   #24
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One of the more readable Chrono graphs, in my book it’s a
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