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Old 29 December 2010, 05:13 AM   #1
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Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph cv2010.ba0794

Hi All

I would appreciate members thoughts as to the quality and reliability of the Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph cv2010.ba0794 watch. How would members rate it and regard it as value for money?

I have included a link below to the watch so members know which model I am referring to:

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/M...0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

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Old 29 December 2010, 06:04 AM   #2
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Hi All

I would appreciate members thoughts as to the quality and reliability of the Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph cv2010.ba0794 watch. How would members rate it and regard it as value for money?

I have included a link below to the watch so members know which model I am referring to:

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/M...0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

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Great reliable 7750 movement and great design. The only issue I've ever heard is scratching the aluminum bezel as there's no edge to protect it. But that's a small issue and wear & tear shouldn't be a huge concern.
The resale is not much compared to current prices which are out of hand.
It's a looker for sure.
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Old 29 December 2010, 06:14 AM   #3
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Cheers Dan, your thoughts are much appreciated.

Basically I am looking for a nice watch I can wear when I am out with my friends drinking or othewise would be a little concerned about wearing either of my Rolex watches. Having owned Omegas in the past and my Rolex watches now I can't bear to go back to a cheap watch. That said I am looking for something cheaper than a Rlex of course.

So my thinking was this Tag (one of a number of possible options). As you say a nice looking watch, not cheap, but if it gets the odd scratch or little nick on a drunken night out it won't bother me too much.

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Old 29 December 2010, 06:21 AM   #4
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Cheers Dan, your thoughts are much appreciated.

Basically I am looking for a nice watch I can wear when I am out with my friends drinking or othewise would be a little concerned about wearing either of my Rolex watches. Having owned Omegas in the past and my Rolex watches now I can't bear to go back to a cheap watch. That said I am looking for something cheaper than a Rlex of course.

So my thinking was this Tag (one of a number of possible options). As you say a nice looking watch, not cheap, but if it gets the odd scratch or little nick on a drunken night out it won't bother me too much.

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Bet you can find a preloved chrono for a good price.
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Old 29 December 2010, 06:31 AM   #5
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Bet you can find a preloved chrono for a good price.
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Hi Dan

If I could find a pre-loved examle of this watch it would be ideal. Sadly not a lot has come up on my searching in the UK for one.

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Old 29 December 2010, 06:53 AM   #6
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For any TAG, I would recommend getting it pre owned... Because the resale value on these things are atrocious. The Carrera ia a beautiful watch in person. I was going to get one but then I got a speedy instead.
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Old 29 December 2010, 07:26 AM   #7
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For any TAG, I would recommend getting it pre owned... Because the resale value on these things are atrocious. The Carrera ia a beautiful watch in person. I was going to get one but then I got a speedy instead.
My other option is the Speedmaster - would you suggest this is a better watch than the Tag?

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Old 29 December 2010, 07:43 AM   #8
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Hi All

I would appreciate members thoughts as to the quality and reliability of the Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph cv2010.ba0794 watch. How would members rate it and regard it as value for money?

I have included a link below to the watch so members know which model I am referring to:

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/M...0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

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I have that exact watch, and I like it a lot.

Bought it about a month ago and got 35% off at an AD (you shouldn't have any problems to get that sort of discount).

Retail is 3400 but you can get it down to 2400 easily.

There are a few things to be considered: it's a little heavy, looks a lot bigger than 40mm sport rolexs (mainly because it's got a thin bezel), and the bracelet is very thin considering the size of the case.

Also, it's harder to adjust perfectly than Rolexes because it doesn't have an extender etc.

I usually wear it with black T-shirts or dark shirts and it looks great.

I also like the Speedmaster but the Tag looks better on me.
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