Need help - QC pics of TAG Carrera. Okay or not?

[Dynaduck]

Hi experts and friends!

I have a new TAG on the way to add to my collection. However, I need help to view the QC pics with critical eyes. What do you think of the pics? Visible flaws? Anything else?

Movement is supposed to be a Swiss ETA 2824. Can anyone from these pics see if that is correct or not?

 

[dustin]

It looks good to me.

It looks like a nickel plated eta 2824-2, but can't confirm from those pictures. Could be a clone. Would need to see under the rotor, and/or the balance wheel ...

 

[Dynaduck]

Thanks Dustin! I thought I saw an off-centered lume on the number 9 dial, but perhaps it´s just the light?

So, could be a clone, okay. But the clones are pretty good, aren´t they?

 

[mattheis]

That is one clean Carrera, you dont see too many non-chrono versions around, I might just have to grab one too : )

 

[Dynaduck]

I agree, it is a nice TAG model. Not so fond of the chrono versions

I just need to make sure that I´not missing an obvious flaw on this one.

 

[dustin]

That lume might be a little off-center at the 9 marker. They are applied markers and stick up from the base of the dial, so it could just be the angle. (Just FYI, tag hand applies their dial markers, so I have seen slight misalignments even on gens). I would just ask the seller what he thinks. He will be honest with you.

Clone movements are fine.

 

[Dynaduck]

That lume might be a little off-center at the 9 marker. They are applied markers and stick up from the base of the dial, so it could just be the angle. (Just FYI, tag hand applies their dial markers, so I have seen slight misalignments even on gens). I would just ask the seller what he thinks. He will be honest with you.

Clone movements are fine.

Thanks Dustin! Really appreciate your answer.