TAG HEUER X HODINKEE Carrera DATO Limited

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by cbalster

On TAG site they are now gone

Surprised it took so long


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[mongrelnomoad]

Every time I see a Hodinkee special (that hideous Speedie aside), I always wonder why the brands don't just make these as part of the regular line. I mean, they're hardly groundbreaking, but they do generally scratch a (very clearly defined) itch...

[cbalster]

Wonder what crown and caliber will offer for them HAHA

[imagwai]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Every time I see a Hodinkee special (that hideous Speedie aside), I always wonder why the brands don't just make these as part of the regular line. I mean, they're hardly groundbreaking, but they do generally scratch a (very clearly defined) itch...

The regular silver 160th Carrera is still available. Same watch but cheaper than the Hodinkee edition.

[imagwai]

Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

Meh. I prefer the Heuer originals. While the constant flood of re-issues is an acknowledgement of the brilliance of the earlier aesthetic, it also shows a lack of imagination and creativity to produce something new and appealing.

TAG Heuer can hardly be accused of a lack of imagination and creativity given the hundreds of new models they seem to pump out on a regular basis. Whilst not my style, I'm sure they sell a ton too - the reissues are a drop in the ocean in comparison.

[CKizzy]

Yuck!

[bonovox]

Originally Posted by cbalster

Wonder what crown and caliber will offer for them HAHA

[BigAppleBill]

Originally Posted by imagwai

TAG Heuer can hardly be accused of a lack of imagination and creativity given the hundreds of new models they seem to pump out on a regular basis. Whilst not my style, I'm sure they sell a ton too - the reissues are a drop in the ocean in comparison.

Point taken. Kudos for the new models! But quite clearly in recent years the number and variation of 1960s-70s re-issues has been proliferate.

[Oyster Sauce]

Love the esthetic...agree with others about the thickness. They need to start a separate line (or even brand) that focuses on vintage-inspired designs like this but not in "limited" quantities. Vintage Heuer is just cool.

[polaris72]

I have a problem with date at 9 and I am not a date window hater often seen in comments section of another blog. It just does not seem right... the rest of the watch looks clean.

[Justindo]

After Hodinkee's teaser, my guess was that this was going to be just like the 160 Years Silver Limited Edition but with a black dial, white lume, and possibly silver or white subdials. Personally, I would have liked that much better than this but that may be coming down the pike from TAG Heuer as a regular release later on. In a lot of ways, this Hodinkee release is a more unique watch than that would have been, even if it is personally not for me. (A single register chronograph with a date and no running seconds is not something I'd ever want and so I did not purchase one.) However, I think they should have kept the silver or white chapter ring of the original instead of the black.

Considering the 250 production number and the $7,250 price, I'm a little surprised it sold out in just a few minutes but when it did, I was equallly surprised it lasted so long (another five hours) on TAG's website. Perhaps most of the Hodinkee acolytes did not know about it being on TAG's website until much later? As far as resale goes, this is in no way as unique as the Skipper and its production is double the number, so I don't really see this actually selling too much above retail, even though this is a more versatile watch and does have a much better movement. The first ones were listed on ebay for $10k today but I suspect that will go down a little shortly.

As for the watch's thickness, I have the 160 Years Silver Limited Edition and while it is thicker than I would like, it's not too bad and a lot of the height is the crystal.

[gm58]

Does anyone know how this 14.7mm height compares with other limited editions? E.g. like Rake Blue Dreamer or the OG Hodinkee Skipper? Seems very thick...

[imagwai]

Originally Posted by gm58

Does anyone know how this 14.7mm height compares with other limited editions? E.g. like Rake Blue Dreamer or the OG Hodinkee Skipper? Seems very thick...

It's a smidge thicker than the Calibre 18 versions but barely noticeable on the wrist (I own the Telemeter and the 160th silver).

What you have to remember about the 14.7mm is that it includes the glassbox crystal. This does not wear thick at all.

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[themaninblack]

The proportions are wrong in that the beauty of the Carrera lies largely in the overall relationship between the dial and long lugs. Here blowing up the size of the main case ruins that elegance.

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Every time I see a Hodinkee special (that hideous Speedie aside), I always wonder why the brands don't just make these as part of the regular line. I mean, they're hardly groundbreaking, but they do generally scratch a (very clearly defined) itch...

Exactly - why not capitalize and attract buyer's to your brand

[cbondanz]

One is already listed...surprised “only” $10k.

[cbalster]

It seems like pieces purchased thru Hodinkee have already landed, but pieces purchased thru Tag don't ship until 5th of March. Is anyone else hearing/knowing the same?

[BDL]

Mine landed yesterday. Ordered from HODINKEE. Not too thick at all. Wears like the Skyflake in my opinion.

The dial is much better in the metal, impossibly deep black.






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[ap1]

Originally Posted by BDL

Mine landed yesterday. Ordered from HODINKEE. Not too thick at all. Wears like the Skyflake in my opinion.

The dial is much better in the metal, impossibly deep black.






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Wow, maybe I should clicked checkout

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by BDL

Mine landed yesterday. Ordered from HODINKEE. Not too thick at all. Wears like the Skyflake in my opinion.

The dial is much better in the metal, impossibly deep black.






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Wow can't wait to get mine - stunning.

[bonovox]

[QUOTE=BDL;11280001]Mine landed yesterday. Ordered from HODINKEE. Not too thick at all. Wears like the Skyflake in my opinion.

The dial is much better in the metal, impossibly deep black.






Nice pics, thanks. Really like the one next to the skyflake. Such a great watch!

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by cbalster

It seems like pieces purchased thru Hodinkee have already landed, but pieces purchased thru Tag don't ship until 5th of March. Is anyone else hearing/knowing the same?

Yes - the Hodinkee pieces shipped quickly. The pieces from Tag directly longer. I have a confirmed order but no eta yet - if I recall correctly it was shipping sometime in March.


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[ts3]

Originally Posted by ap1

Wow, maybe I should clicked checkout

Happy I didn't seeing this pic showing the thickness. Hodinkee avoiding any shot showing the thickness in their marketing pics was so obvious...

[snarkq]

Originally Posted by ts3

Happy I didn't seeing this pic showing the thickness. Hodinkee avoiding any shot showing the thickness in their marketing pics was so obvious...

The tag sophia loren :)

[bonovox]

Any new owners want to share their initial impressions?

[Chewbacca]

It’s very nice for sure, and I’d be an owner yesterday at $3 - $4k.

I do however feel better about this thread.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=787573

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Watchflair

Agreed - gives a shot for people to take it in and make a decision without being under the gun.

I’ll post pics once I receive it.


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Congrats Jim.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by BDL

Mine landed yesterday. Ordered from HODINKEE. Not too thick at all. Wears like the Skyflake in my opinion.

The dial is much better in the metal, impossibly deep black.






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Very nice. Congratulations

[wahlaoeh]

Originally Posted by bonovox

Any new owners want to share their initial impressions?

Very nice matt black dial, complemented well by the shiny markers and hands

Doesn't wear thick as I first feared due to its down sloping lugs

The sapphire is also awesome in terms of AR. Almost like my sinn.

Too bad I'm too new to post pics

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[The Argonaut]

Got mine.

It really is a sensational watch. It’s much more versatile than the Skipper, and the movement represents a definite step up. 100m water resistance, 30 min chrono, date, suitable to wear on any occasion, and only 250 to boot. It’s one of the Dinks/Heuer best efforts. By far.


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