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Carrera Calibre 16 Day Date Monaco GP - pictorial and mini review

Z3k0

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As soon as I seen this reped I knew I must get it. My first rep ever, some 7 years ago, was Carrera Chrono Racing - and in a way this model is a descendant - red accents, rubber strap etc.
So, I got it from Angus, and it was love on first sight :) Quality and finishing is really great, everything feels solid, pushers, crown etc. Dial has very nice semi-mat texture, very gen-like, rep makers are getting better at this with every new model. Rubber strap feels soft but solid, compared to gen it is even a bit softer, very good tire tread pattern. Clasp is very nicely executed, firm and solid action on closing and opening. Lume is there, not really torch, but considering very small lumed areas it is quite OK.

Well, enough talk, let's see some pictures :popcorn:

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regards
 

DreambreaX

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wow now it has the limited edition in the caseback.

does anyone have comparison side by side pic between the carrera day date and this monaco?
 

Z3k0

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One thing I forgot to mention - I installed Uwe double AR coated crystal on my watch, so this is not stock AR. Stock AR is not bad, but aftermarket double AR is still better. And movement screws are blued, although on movement shot they might not look so.


Well, obviously production models do have correct caseback - not that I'm going to complain about it :)
 

DreambreaX

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One thing I forgot to mention - I installed Uwe double AR coated crystal on my watch, so this is not stock AR. Stock AR is not bad, but aftermarket double AR is still better.


where to get the Uwe double ar coated crystal? what is the price?

thanks before =)
 

s3g0y

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Holy crap! I've just found the photos of this watch GEN.
And however the logo in this rep is great comparing to previous batches of carrera day-date it's SO WRONG comparing to gen Carrera Monaco!
Look - in gen Monaco the logo is whole silver! Not black silver like in day date.

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DreambreaX

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the gen bezel writing of "monaco grand prix" is very thin, the rep is bolder / bigger
 

s3g0y

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I just pulled my trigger.
I ordered one Monaco and one regular DayDate. I'm expecting both with the updated logo with arrows. Will post some pics once I receive them.
 

DreambreaX

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I just pulled my trigger.
I ordered one Monaco and one regular DayDate. I'm expecting both with the updated logo with arrows. Will post some pics once I receive them.


Very nice we are waiting for your side by side pic.

I notice the day date black dial is not black enough, its like 80% black. While the monaco is more black than the day date. The red chrono hand is brighter in the monaco. But your pic will answer this.
 

riddler91

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What an absolutely beautiful watch.

Thanks for the review / amazing pictures.
 

s3g0y

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Two different models buddy. Can't you see that the second watch has a grey dial?