Comments for Calibre 11

Comment on Review: 2013 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph FIM by Kback

Kback — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:31:21 +0000

The strategy to go over from quartz to mechanical watches is a sustainable strategy. Nowaday, it’s only about automatic watches, especially in asia. Beside the actual brand-value, a watch needs to have an automatic movement – if in-house-made, then even better.
44mm will be to big for chinese armwrists though, but there are other markets too.

Comment on Review: 2013 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph FIM by Dan Dahl - WI Proud

Dan Dahl - WI Proud — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:09:53 +0000

Good writeup David.

I could see an entry level Cal 16 priced at $2500 USD to keep the pricing level beneath the Aquaracer which just went over $3000 usd.

I am a bit confused, however, because supposedly the 1887 was brough in because of the eventual shortage of 7750/SW500 movement to put in the Carreras and Links. Now, it appears there are enough movements to supply the F1 line with the Cal 16.

I think in time the carreras will all be 1887s and the AR and F1 will be cal 16s.

As for the size, I believe 42mm is good. there are other larger watches in the 43-44mm range and on top of that, sizes in general are creeping back down in the sizes seen in the past by all manufacturers.

size isnt always a function of diameter but also should consider thickness which gives the most wrist presence assuming that is the wearers goal.

Comment on Review: 2013 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph FIM by Calibre 11

Calibre 11 — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:17:00 +0000

Philmo, you mean the Calibre 185? Yes, very hard to find parts for that…although off the top of my head, I don't think the movement would have been fitted to a watch in the last 20-25 years. Either way, not sure that this is the problem- I think it's more to do with the view that luxury Swiss watches should be mechanical. We''ve seen all brands reduce their quartz offerings. I remember being in Hong Kong 5 years ago looking for a quartz Omega for a friend (…I know…) only to be told that Omega no longer sold any quartz watches in HK.

KJ7, won't be too much longer. Have to say that I'm not with you guys on 44mm…too big for me!

Cheers

Comment on Review: 2013 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph FIM by Philmo

Philmo — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:52:55 +0000

IMHO this is the most attractive F1 for some years, though for me the tachy scale and bezel are a tad too dominant.
Re reduced acceptance of quartz driven chronographs – might this have something to do with the lack of support from TH for the 1980's and 90's quartz chronographs, using the piggy-back movement, and which have become expensive ornaments/parts bins for many enthusiasts?

Comment on Review: 2013 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph FIM by KJ7

KJ7 — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:18:45 +0000

I'm all for the larger case for F1 series – they are purely racing inspired. Speaking about small case for racing watches, Omega has its Speedmaster racing line at just mere 40mm, too small! Anyway, TAG is still the king in luxury sports watch and 44mm housed with Calibre 16 movement is awesome!
Hey David, waiting for your article very anxiously