Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 First Impressions and Questions

[Puma]

First of all, I'd like to thank all the members in this forum for the valuable information. It helped me a lot in my decision to buy my very first rep.

I bought a Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 from one of the TDs listed, and the transaction went smoothly. It took about 15 days from begining to end. I really like the watch. I'm not an expert, but I think the look and feel is very similar to the gen. It has the blue screws in the back, but I'm okay with it for now.

Now I have some questions if someone could share their experience. I wonder if there is a protector film (that can be removed) on the tachymetre bezel? It's because I see some bubbles inside and I'm afraid of peeling off something that's not supposed to be done. But on the other hand I keep staring at those bubbles. There are air pockets near the 240 mark near the rim, and after wearing it for one day, there is a very prominent one between the 75 and 80 mark. (Please, see the photos).

The other question I have is if the rubber band will mold the wrist better as I wear it. It'd say it is not very comfortable at the moment, and I have to set the band rather loose to avoid marks on my wrist. My wrist size is 6.5" by the way.

OK, I guess that's it for now. I hope I don't get too addicted with this new hobby...
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[s3g0y]

Yes there is a protective film. Use your nail to remove it.

 

[chaw6125]

Enjoy it. It's nice rep. I have two.

I have a rubber strap but not worn it yet.

There is a list of part numbers for the screws in the movement section. They are easy enough to swap.

And welcome to RWI

 

[SSTEEL]

Yes there is a protective film. Use your nail to remove it.

This^^^

It will come off. If you don't have long nails, use a wooden toothpick.

 

[Puma]

Thank you!!! Perfect! I'm impressed by how well this thing is made. Here's the picture of the protective film. I had to use a small tweezer to get it off.

Here are pictures also of how I was wearing the strap, and the marks on my wrist. I'm wearing it now even looser than that. Perhaps it's because I have a small wrist and the strap becomes more oval than round...

 

[Puma]

Yes, a toothpick would have been a better way to do it. I was very carefull with the tweezer to not scratch the bezel...

 

[Puma]

Thanks Chaw6125 about the information on the screws!
I found it. Just search for "Blue Screws" in this forum. When I get to the point of start opening the watches as part of this hobby, I'll do it.

 

[SSTEEL]

Looks like you do have small wrists, but don't let that stop you from enjoying this great rep

 

[straycat]

Looks impressive. I used to own a gen a few years back. Paid almost 3K ended up selling for half of that. No more gen tags for me.