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Tag Grand Carrera Calibre 36, Any thoughts?

Styleshine

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Hi guys & gals.
I wanted any new advice or suggestions about who has had experience with the rep Grand Carrera Calibre 36 (blue face preferably).
•Does the second hand qualify as a "true sweeping motion" like a Rolex? I tried on a Gen today and it appeared to sweep, but at a closer look it had very fast and short ticks.. is that based on the movement used in the gen Grand Carrera "not being as High quality" as that of a Rollie?
?Which options of movement/version do you experts suggest that allows the sweeping motion?

I've decided that I'm prepared to pay higher necessary price points to get as close to the True gen as possible in one purchase attempt and then sit back and be content while I "ticker and slowly build up a "Frainkenwatch" on the cheap Omega Seamaster I bought from InTime.... It doesn't even have a Chrystal Face because I wanted to build on it utilizing the wealth of knowledge here at our forums on RWI.

?Below are attached photos I took of the Grand Carrera Calibre 36 today.. please check them out! Great blue hue and the back of the watch is favorite part of the watch as it shows the automatic movement (err, I think I'm using proper terminology :) with a weight type part that swivels and that part rotates another mechanism seen through Chrystal on the back!!!! No one else sees it, but I'll know the awesomeness of it all day...

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Thanks guys, I'd REALLY REALLY appreciate feedback so I can finally pull the trigger.... But then the real question comes to mind of which TD to choose!! As I've learned in the first day, CHOOSING THE CORRECT TD IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN CHOOSING THE SUPPOSED CORRECT REP TIMEPIECE.




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bangsters

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Ibhave one and its spot on, aside from 1.25mm thicker but yoy wont be able to tell that difference. Also the back mocement is well done as well even if nit exact positioning of gold gear. Other than that it is indistinguishable from gen

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bangsters

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It feels heavy and has a presence. It doean't feel rep at all.... Chrono works as well as the caliper. The chrono is smooth, but not as smooth as gen aince its 28800 bhp and not 36ish

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adeltraut

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I'm interessted in the same model. Where do you want to buy it?
 

bangsters

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A few more detailed pics to show the quality of this rep.

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Count me in...I've got a PVD one on silicone. It's very accurate and the PVD I believe is titanium as it's really light...



 

bangsters

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I want that rubber strap!!!!! I bought a rep leather strap from another carrera, with deployant but it doesn't look good on the rs

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bangsters

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I got the SS... This fits right in with my other Tags, looks every bit gen. Go for it :)

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jluisorozco69

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Actually I have this gen...but like yours better :/ Am I a sinner? :D
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bangsters

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That's nice. I got the carrera before that came out. The rs would fit right in with that.

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Bart Bever

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I had the SS and the PVD.
The SS looks more gen for sure. And I suggest to get it on bracelet.
The rubber straps smell like cancer and makes you sick !

The PVD needs a gen titanium deployant to make it right.(250 euro)
The gen croc strap with red stiches is of poor quality too..

I liked them both but sold them...If I get one again it would be SS for sure.

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bangsters

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I had the SS and the PVD.
The SS looks more gen for sure. And I suggest to get it on bracelet.
The rubber straps smell like cancer and makes you sick !

The PVD needs a gen titanium deployant to make it right.(250 euro)
The gen croc strap with red stiches is of poor quality too..

I liked them both but sold them...If I get one again it would be SS for sure.

Greetz!
And I was just thinking of getting rubber..... Yes the black leather with red stitching is not that great. And no don't put it on the ss one... The bracelet version imo is the best version, probably because i'm biased as well. All my Tags are ss, gens included.

If anyone is concerned about it being thicker than gen, that is 1.25mm difference, trust me you won't be able to tell. I sometimes find it hard to choose what to wear, whether a pam (ss bracelt as well) or the carrera rs.... The gen carrera doesn't even get a vote lol.

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Styleshine

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Hi guys!
I just got home from work and have the had a second to view the thread reply so.
FIRST THING FIRST: Thank you guys so much for the awesomeness of the feedback and consideration to take time out of your day to help me out with advice and suggestions!
I am blown away by the authentic look of the rep! It is absolutely stunning. And I was so very well pleased to see how nice the back looked! Well, I think there is no turning back now... I gotta have one. So you guys think Pure Time is the way to go huh? If you guys say "jump"... I'll reply "How high?"
BRACELET DECISIONS: I think I like the rubber that the gen had (although I don't like the thought of it smelling like Cancer and making you sick! LMFAO).

QUESTION FOR THE PROS:
1) Is the rep version available through Pure Time easily modifiable? Can the back of the rep fit interchangeably with a gen?...... Reason I ask is because I'm curious about how close the measurements are. I'd like to tinker with someday buying a Gen back for the rep... That seems to me that it would literally be identical except for rep being tiny bit thiker.
QUESTION 2) Does the rep have the sweeping second hand?

Thank you so much guys!