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eus6267 · 19 February 2017, 02:52 PM

I found this discontinued Tag Heuer for sale at $3000. What do you guys think? Should I go for this, or spend this $3k on another dress watch. I know Tag isn't the brand of choice for many, but I think it's a sharp watch!

arcadelt · 19 February 2017, 03:28 PM

By saying "another dress watch", are you indicating you see this as a dress watch? As nice as that watch is, I don't think I could consider a chronograph a dress watch, not even a gold one. However, for $3000 you could buy this near new Frederique Constant slimline moonphase dress watch currently listed elsewhere, and still have change to buy a nice steel sports watch from Tag Heuer.

eus6267 · 20 February 2017, 02:02 AM

That's a nice Frederique Constant!

denmanproject · 20 February 2017, 02:19 AM

Nothing wrong with a Carrera

I personally would go with the SS not the TT, just me though get what you like

vukotab · 20 February 2017, 11:37 AM

The watch in question is very well made. It belongs to Carrera Calibre 1887 family, but its finish is really top-notch, a few cuts above standard Tag.

The movement inside is, for me, the most interesting part of this watch.
Though at first (pompously) advertised as Tag Heuer's first complete in-house made chronograph, it was later revealed that it is actually modded Seiko caliber 6S37, a pretty high-end column wheel movement, developed along more expensive Grand Seiko movements and used in limited number of watches made strictly for Japanese domestic market. Tag Heuer bought the rights for the design from Seiko and Calibre 1887 is really completely Swiss Made, for better or worse.
All in all - if you like it, go for it. It is definitely more interesting than ordinary run-of-the-mill 7750 powered chronograph, and column wheel operates smooth and crisp, giving the whole experience much more sophisticated feel.

I really cannot comment on the price, though, I've seen them cheaper and more expensive as well.
Good luck!

arcadelt · 20 February 2017, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eus6267

That's a nice Frederique Constant!

Not mine and don't know the seller, but offered at $1200. Search watchrecon.

19 February 2017, 02:52 PM	#1
eus6267 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 487	TAG Heuer CAR2150.FC6266 - what do you think? I found this discontinued Tag Heuer for sale at $3000. What do you guys think? Should I go for this, or spend this $3k on another dress watch. I know Tag isn't the brand of choice for many, but I think it's a sharp watch!

19 February 2017, 03:28 PM	#2
arcadelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Monaro, NSW Posts: 846	TAG Heuer CAR2150.FC6266 - what do you think? By saying "another dress watch", are you indicating you see this as a dress watch? As nice as that watch is, I don't think I could consider a chronograph a dress watch, not even a gold one. However, for $3000 you could buy this near new Frederique Constant slimline moonphase dress watch currently listed elsewhere, and still have change to buy a nice steel sports watch from Tag Heuer.

20 February 2017, 11:37 AM	#5
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	The watch in question is very well made. It belongs to Carrera Calibre 1887 family, but its finish is really top-notch, a few cuts above standard Tag. The movement inside is, for me, the most interesting part of this watch. Though at first (pompously) advertised as Tag Heuer's first complete in-house made chronograph, it was later revealed that it is actually modded Seiko caliber 6S37, a pretty high-end column wheel movement, developed along more expensive Grand Seiko movements and used in limited number of watches made strictly for Japanese domestic market. Tag Heuer bought the rights for the design from Seiko and Calibre 1887 is really completely Swiss Made, for better or worse. All in all - if you like it, go for it. It is definitely more interesting than ordinary run-of-the-mill 7750 powered chronograph, and column wheel operates smooth and crisp, giving the whole experience much more sophisticated feel. I really cannot comment on the price, though, I've seen them cheaper and more expensive as well. Good luck! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

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20 February 2017, 02:02 AM	#3
eus6267 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 487	That's a nice Frederique Constant!

20 February 2017, 02:19 AM	#4
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,355	Nothing wrong with a Carrera I personally would go with the SS not the TT, just me though get what you like

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