kaijai Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 My first official rep. I actually ordered a PAM 089 from Andrew but turns out he didn't have the color dial I wanted so I opted for this. Technically I overpaid for this Tag since the PAM was more but no matter I'm still pretty happy. First impressions were really good but you guys probably know that already! Only had it a day now so I sure hope this baby lasts. My first real post on this forum so I thought I'd share some pics. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Good pictures! Yes, the Carrera replica is very nice and an all-time classic. My CV2010 ( black dial) on SS is one of my daily wearers. I have had the racing version, and personally I found the rubber strap a bit odd. It stands out from the case, and does not hug the wrist properly. Still, it looks good. An interesting thing is that all the Carrera replicas have the model number "CV2014" on the caseback, your version is therefore a bit better replica than my CV2010. Wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Yes nice rep and nice first post. I really like the look of these watches, and are much nicer than the newer Carrera in my opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaijai Posted November 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Good pictures! Yes, the Carrera replica is very nice and an all-time classic. My CV2010 ( black dial) on SS is one of my daily wearers. I have had the racing version, and personally I found the rubber strap a bit odd. It stands out from the case, and does not hug the wrist properly. Still, it looks good. An interesting thing is that all the Carrera replicas have the model number "CV2014" on the caseback, your version is therefore a bit better replica than my CV2010. Wear it well! You're totally right about the rubber strap. I was unaware of that problem. I've already ordered a gen rubber strap as another member has done here. Hopefully that will solve the problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Excellent choice! Carrera is one of the few watches that I prefer with a strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cultivated Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Nice watch! How about the luminosity of the hands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 good choice, and great pics! unluckily you won't stop there, welcome to the addiction. and as stated above, nice first posts! thanks a lot for sharing, man. cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaijai Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Nice watch! How about the luminosity of the hands? I knew I forgot to take a pic of something! The lume is not so great though. It seems like only the minute and hour hands are lumed. The hour markers dont appear to have lume, Im not sure if the gen does but I would assume so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitipaldi2 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Congratulations!! The Tag Tachy Chrono was my first rep also 1 year and 8 months ago! Now I have 7 replicas, all chronos. If you like chronos, I suggested to take a look in the following watches (in order of purchase after the Tag Tachy): 2. Panerai 253 Regatta Flyback 3. Omega SMP chrono (blue dial) 4. Tag Aquaracer (black dial) 5. Beaume & Mercier Riviera XXL 6. Porsche Flat 6 (grey dial) 7. Omega Seamaster Broad Arrow (black dial) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaijai Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Congratulations!! The Tag Tachy Chrono was my first rep also 1 year and 8 months ago! Now I have 7 replicas, all chronos. If you like chronos, I suggested to take a look in the following watches (in order of purchase after the Tag Tachy): 2. Panerai 253 Regatta Flyback 3. Omega SMP chrono (blue dial) 4. Tag Aquaracer (black dial) 5. Beaume & Mercier Riviera XXL 6. Porsche Flat 6 (grey dial) 7. Omega Seamaster Broad Arrow (black dial) Nice... how is your tag holding up now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitipaldi2 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Nice... how is your tag holding up now? The watch is working perfect. I have bought all my watches from Andrew. When I have had some issues, he always solved them. Now I asked him a new case for the Tachy because I didnt take care properly of it. I suggested you to take a lot of care with you watch because the case is very easy to scratch. The steel used in replicas doesnt have the same degree of quality than gens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiCAL Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Nice watch! How about the luminosity of the hands? I have the regular version of this watch (with the larger chrono rings @ 12 and 6), and I must say the lume is the largest setback on it. It's just very weak. The rest of the features is more then satisfying though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaron Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) I have the regular version (with rubber and extra SSB) for more than a year, it works fine althought it does'nt get a lot of wrist time. The lume is crap but this is common to most reps. Edited November 17, 2008 by yaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denox Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 How is this one compare to gen? It is look nice. Any review for this watch? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaijai Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 How is this one compare to gen? It is look nice. Any review for this watch? Thanks take a look at the sticky here reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoSosa Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I knew I forgot to take a pic of something! The lume is not so great though. It seems like only the minute and hour hands are lumed. The hour markers dont appear to have lume, Im not sure if the gen does but I would assume so. Well.. I own the blue gen one and it's lumed on the hour markes but they have to be really charged to be noticed... The lume and the lack of AR it's the 2 only things that are missing in this watch... The rep looks pretty much spot on... Just the blue screws and the date font are wrong I guess... But very nice watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaijai Posted November 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Since the original post I ordered and installed the gen strap. I have to agree if you have this watch this is a must do. The watch is loads more comfortable to wear and the gaps are minimized. I read somewhere that the gen tag rubber straps smell like vanilla so the first thing I did when getting it was smell it, yep smells like vanilla. purchased the gen strap from chronoswissprince off of ebay $150 shipped. Here are some pics ALL pics gen on top, rep on bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux1 Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 I've been wearing mine for the last month and the rubber strap has softened considerably, mind you I did apply quite a bit of pressure a couple of times, I was lucky I didn't damage the springbars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinaman Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I thouht the newer versions have blank instead of blue screws on the movement rest looks verry nice. Think I will buy one to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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