damnfinecat Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I've looked at a few places and haven't found a calibre S link or aquaracer, has anyone found one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewelius Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I've looked at a few places and haven't found a calibre S link or aquaracer, has anyone found one? Yeah would be nice of one of the insiders could give some info here, I am really curious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C. Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I ordered one from www.watchesprice.net before I joined this forum. They appear to be using the original pictures on their web page even though they state that they don't. I've had an e-mail with an EMS tracking number so it's on it's way. When it turns up I'll put some photos up for you to compare. I'm not experienced enough to write a review yet, so I'll just keep to my opinion of it as a newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewelius Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I don't believe in watchesprice .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I've looked at a few places and haven't found a calibre S link or aquaracer, has anyone found one? There's a cheapie rep of the Link Cal S available, but nothing high-end. If the cheapie takes your fancy, I know Lawrence (www.houseofsouvenirs.com) carries it and I suspect other trusted dealers will have it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I ordered one from www.watchesprice.net before I joined this forum. They appear to be using the original pictures on their web page even though they state that they don't. I've had an e-mail with an EMS tracking number so it's on it's way. When it turns up I'll put some photos up for you to compare. I'm not experienced enough to write a review yet, so I'll just keep to my opinion of it as a newbie. Ouch! Looks like you've paid well over the odds there, I'm afraid. $180 - $220 for the Link Cal S? It's only a 21J movement - normal rep price should be around $80 :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C. Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Ouch! Looks like you've paid well over the odds there, I'm afraid. $180 - $220 for the Link Cal S? It's only a 21J movement - normal rep price should be around $80 :-( Yes, I know. But I did it before I found this site and also repgeeks. You live and learn and this has been an expensive lesson! At least I have something being sent to me. Better than getting nothing I 'spose. I hope to be going over to the U.S next year for a holiday and want to pick up the Gen. version of this when I'm over there (providing the price is right of course) My next rep. buy will prob. be a good quality Rolex Sub and I also fancy the all black version of the Tag Golf watch. Both will be bought from trusted dealers from RWG now that I know about them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnfinecat Posted December 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I went to an authorized dealer and looked at it in person. the Calibre S is a very complicate movement that cannot be reproduced, its an electrical movement that is battery powered. As well when the battery is low, the electronics cause it to move in 5 sec increments rather than 1sec increments. Yes, the watch ticks, not sweeps. I guess that there will not be a rep for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 I went to an authorized dealer and looked at it in person. the Calibre S is a very complicate movement that cannot be reproduced, its an electrical movement that is battery powered. As well when the battery is low, the electronics cause it to move in 5 sec increments rather than 1sec increments. Yes, the watch ticks, not sweeps. I guess that there will not be a rep for this one. Firstlt, it's actually not all that complicated (or expensive) a movement really, just had some reliability problems that caused its release (originally in Aquaracer Regatta clothes) to be pulled at the last minute and delayed for a further year. Secondly, it's actually an electro-mechanical movement, I posted a 'mystery' pic of back last year in some quiz thing or other - it even foxed The Zigmeister - lots of gears surrounded by quartz copper coils, weird-looking thing. Oh and finally, that low battery indicator you saw (it's a 4-sec jump not 5) is actually characteristic of all ETA quartz movements, neither specific to TAG Heuer or the Calibre S in particular. If you want a c.S watch, then don't waste your time with shitty reps, just buy a gen. Some good deals around. Aquaracer version is still a little weedy in its 41mm case, the Link is still a little too bland, but the new SLR version looks interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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