ticklescrumbum

I've had a rotor jam on me, sent it back to Andrew, and it was repaired and back on my wrist in just over a month.  Even gen's don't offer that level of service.  My top tip would be simply to be polite.  Good manners will get you a lot further than screaming, shouting and throwing your toys out of the pram

Just under 150g, edbdbd

Oh well, looks like it's unanimous. I don't doubt the reps could make such a thing, but the commercial incentive just isn't there.  Guess I'll have to start saving my pennies  

In the meantime, there's always these to keep me warm at night...

This is a nice replica watch with little money, I wanna have it too.

Do it Eppenger.  I've now had it for a few months and it's still running as good as new.

Ok, so it's been out on the open market for nearly two years now, but as far as I can see, the reps haven't even considered trying to create their own version of the stunning Microtourbillons Tag (to my mind, the most beautiful watch ever made).  So what do the members think?  Am I asking too much of the Chinese?  Will there ever be a functioning Microtourbillons Tag on the rep market?  ( I mean, come on, if they can create carbon forged AP's this can't be totally impossible, right?).  Love to hear your thoughts...
 
tagheuer.com/int-en/luxury-watches/tag-heuer-carrera-mikrotourbillons-watch
 
calibre11.com/tag-heuer-double-tourbillon/

Thanks for the heads up Icoopernicus, but in Trusty Time's defense, the box was beautiful, as were all the support documents.  In fact, I compared it to my neighbour's gen Tag Heuer box and it actually appeared better quality (well, same quality maybe, but bigger).  The only issue I could find was a spelling mistake on the international guarantee card that read "dete", rather than "date", but I'm willing to overlook that.  Maybe they've improved their stock since you ordered yours?

I have noticed since writing the review that the second dial is a little jumpy.  And although the time keeping is very accurate, aesthetically, the movement could be a little smoother.  Still, excellent value for money, and I had great pleasure yesterday winding up a mate who paid £5.6k for a gen, and couldn't spot that mine was a rep.  Classic.

Check out the item posting on Trusty Time at ttw888.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3407

Ok, so, onto the review. I unwrapped this beautiful rep today and couldn't have asked for more.  It's made from a genuine used as sample (not 100% sure what that means, but assuming the casing is gen?) and it weighs in at just under 150g, so very substantial.  It is, without a doubt, flawless.  The detail is extraordinary, and the mechanism/complication works without an issues whatsoever. There was a light blue film on the crown and the start/stop, but this came off with my thumbnail, and as it was visible in the QC I have no issues with it.  In addition to buying the watch, I also splashed out on a Tag Heuer box, as I feel an item of this quality needs a good home when it's not on my wrist.  Again, I wasn't disappointed, and the leather/wood finish was indistinguishable from the real thing.

My only little niggle, and it is a little one, is that the strap feels a bit plasticky, but this may resolve when the leather softens over time.

Now, I can't finish this review without saying a few words about Andrew and Trusty Time.  I have been absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the incredible level of customer service.  Every response was dealt with almost immediately, he has been courteous, helpful and efficient.  Oh, and the item was delivered within 10 days of being paid for.  What more could I ask for?

And now, on to the pictures...