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Aussie Jim
·I haven't measured it. I am really not that obsessive about actual seconds and I tend to swap around watches a lot, so if they under or overperform a bit it gets lost. I will put it on a friends timer next week just to check.
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R3D9
·I haven't measured it. I am really not that obsessive about actual seconds and I tend to swap around watches a lot, so if they under or overperform a bit it gets lost. I will put it on a friends timer next week just to check.
Cheers to that! I'm usually one of the most OCD people you could ever meet, but for whatever reason I pay almost no attention to how accurate my watches are running.
The only time it really matters is when it starts performing significantly out of spec, indicating the need for a service.
On the list of things that I look for in a mechanical watch, accuracy is very, very far down the list.
If I had a true need for pinpoint accuracy, I'd buy one of those multi-thousand-dollar quartz watches.
I'm really excited to see what this watch looks like in the metal. Everyone I've heard from so far that has seen it has been positive. My biggest concern - the thickness of the bezel, seems not to be an issue in person.
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Riviera Paradise
·I haven't measured it. I am really not that obsessive about actual seconds and I tend to swap around watches a lot, so if they under or overperform a bit it gets lost. I will put it on a friends timer next week just to check.
Thanks Aussie Jim! Agreed that obsessing about accuracy is not very healthy😀...I'm just curious...from what I have read online the new Autavia is not COSC certified, but I think that was just an option to keep production costs lower...the in-house Heuer 02 calibre does have a pretty decent spec list : column wheel, vertical clutch and 80h power reserve. I'm pretty sure it will run within COSC spec. With my engineering background I do find the technical aspects of watch movements an interesting part of our hobby.
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rafaaquarius21
·Here is mine. Had it now for about 3 weeks. It is the first new watch I have ever owned. Although I didnt really want to pay full freight I have and dont regret it.
There was a bit of a action on the webs about all the bad things to do with this, but my reality is that is a great watch.
As to the specific issues raised:
Watch Size: I have slight wrists. My favourite size is about 38-39mm as a rule. This watch is certainly obvious, but doesnt scream " I have a great big shiny dinner plate on my wrist". It wears no larger than the Autavia Viceroy I own
Bezel Thickness: It works. The pictures make it look bigger than it seems on the wrist
The Date: Yes maybe not original, but it is small and discrete. A complete non-issue in my mind
A little beauty.
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BPD
·Was at my AD today to pick up my Heuer Chronometer. Just had to try on the Autavia again. So painful not having it yet. Here are some pictures. BTW, for those who are complaining about the size, well to put it into perspective, it's the same size as the Speedmaster at 42mm....
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Myron
·Like, slow enough for the eye to see, or in 1/10th of a second rather than 1/30th? Just asking... I am not lucky enough to have owned a 733 😬 My 1153 definitely resets faster than my eyes can see! 👍
thank you!
Paul
Well, I've definitely had some that were slower than a 10th of a second. Like you can see it resetting. Some old Seiko chronographs too.
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PaulC77
·This watch is stunning, reminds me of my Zenith de Luca
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ar.parask13
·It looks very nice! The movement is a piece of art as well but I am under the impression that it will wear a bit bigger than a speedmaster. The date is a plus for me!
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Wing Zero
·Wish someone would do a comparison between this and the speedmaster 57 with the 9300.
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R3D9
·I was able to swing by a local AD to try the new Autavia on.
I can confirm what others are saying about the bezel looking much better in person than it does in photos. In person, it feels nicely in proportion, but in photos it looks twice as wide.
Because of how small the hour markers are, this is one of the few watches with faux aged lume that I felt looked the better for it.
The movement looks impressive from the caseback and the beads of rice bracelet is nothing short of outstanding.
The only negative (and it's what willblikely keep me from buying) is that the watch wears quite tall on the wrist. I'd say it wears very similar to the in-house Black Bay, which I was able to try on back to back.
Here's a few wrist shots I snapped on my phone:
I can confirm what others are saying about the bezel looking much better in person than it does in photos. In person, it feels nicely in proportion, but in photos it looks twice as wide.
Because of how small the hour markers are, this is one of the few watches with faux aged lume that I felt looked the better for it.
The movement looks impressive from the caseback and the beads of rice bracelet is nothing short of outstanding.
The only negative (and it's what willblikely keep me from buying) is that the watch wears quite tall on the wrist. I'd say it wears very similar to the in-house Black Bay, which I was able to try on back to back.
Here's a few wrist shots I snapped on my phone:
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Riviera Paradise
·I was able to swing by a local AD to try the new Autavia on.
I can confirm what others are saying about the bezel looking much better in person than it does in photos. In person, it feels nicely in proportion, but in photos it looks twice as wide.
Because of how small the hour markers are, this is one of the few watches with faux aged lume that I felt looked the better for it.
The movement looks impressive from the caseback and the beads of rice bracelet is nothing short of outstanding.
The only negative (and it's what willblikely keep me from buying) is that the watch wears quite tall on the wrist. I'd say it wears very similar to the in-house Black Bay, which I was able to try on back to back.
Here's a few wrist shots I snapped on my phone:
You mention that the Autavia sits quite tall on the wrist...how does it compare to a Speedy Pro or a 9300 44.25mm Speedy?
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Aussie Jim
·A speedy pro hugs the wrist nicely. This sticks up about 30% more. It is probably less intrusive than my Autavia Viceroy and also feels less "sticky-up" than the Speedmaster Mk II. It is a little more prominent than my Seamaster 300 co-ax.
By no means is this a skyscraper on the wrist. You know you are wearing something though
By no means is this a skyscraper on the wrist. You know you are wearing something though
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Riviera Paradise
·A speedy pro hugs the wrist nicely. This sticks up about 30% more. It is probably less intrusive than my Autavia Viceroy and also feels less "sticky-up" than the Speedmaster Mk II. It is a little more prominent than my Seamaster 300 co-ax.
By no means is this a skyscraper on the wrist. You know you are wearing something though
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R3D9
·Great write up and photos!
You mention that the Autavia sits quite tall on the wrist...how does it compare to a Speedy Pro or a 9300 44.25mm Speedy?
I was wearing my Speedy Pro at the store and compared them side by side.
The Autavia is certainly a bit thicker overall, even accounting for the domed Hesalite crystal of the Speedy.
The thing is that the Autavia wears quite a bit taller because of it's form as well. The non-chrono side has kind of a tall flat slab all the way from bottom to bezel, so the impression of height is exaggerated even more.
The Speedy, on the other hand, has more of a curved and beveled case, plus the domed crystal, which creates a bit of a tiered effect to the sides, which in my view helps minimize the overall impression of the height of the watch.
Also because of the rotor of the automatic movement, the caseback is a bit more bulbous than that of the Speedy, so that also has an effect on how it wears.
Don't let that sway you from trying it on yourself... lots of people like a bit of heft to their watches... I just find myself veering towards the thinner and smaller side of what my wrist can handle.
As I progress, I'm finding that 40-42mm is my happy place and no more than 13mm or so in height.
For reference, here is my Speedy Pro on my wrist:
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herold
·Easily the best Tag made. Just a good looking watch.
Jep - till now probably the best modern TAG made. Looks great with the bracelet!
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Aussie Jim
·spurred on by this I have done a side-by-side comp with Speedy Pro and Speedy MKII and Seamaster
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Riviera Paradise
·spurred on by this I have done a side-by-side comp with Speedy Pro and Speedy MKII and Seamaster
Thanks for the effort...great comparison shots. Cheers, RP
I would say the SM300MC is probably the best benchmark to the Autavia, with similar lugs, height and dial diameter.
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