Vintage Gen: 1969 Heuer Carrera Cal.11

[correctime]

Thanks, guys!

correctime: I wasn't too wild about modern TAGs before, but the Link has really grown on me. I blame By-tor.

I now what you mean. The 6000 18k/SS, CH5112 was my favorite for quite awhile. Very comfortable but just not quite big enough. And that's when I noticed the BA0550 Bracelet. That "V" link did it for me. I prefer a "sports/diver" style watch and honed in on the CT5111. But the Chronographs wear a bit too "thick" for me. Took it down a step and the 5110 did it for me.That bracelet with the 42mm case is by far the most comfortable watch to wear I've ever owned. I gave the WT5113 Silver dialed version a try but the hands seemed to blend with the dial color too closely and made them harder to see. Shame on you sir for starting this thread. Yours is growing on me faster than my wife will be happy about. I've never had a taste for the "colorful" watches and the orange usually turned me away quickly......until now. That's truly a beautiful timepiece and I'm sure you're very proud to own it. Thanks for sharing...although my wife won't agree.

 

[LHOOQ]

Color-wise, the early 70s Heuers were pretty subdued compared to what followed in the disco era. Think shiny brown dials with orange hands all around!

Good luck getting your wife on board. Vintage Heuer is a bargain compared to vintage Rolex, but it's similarly addictive.

 

[mydnytrydr]

What strikes me about that Tag is how classic the design is .... Super cool in 2011, as it was in 1969.. Stunning!

 

[correctime]

Color-wise, the early 70s Heuers were pretty subdued compared to what followed in the disco era. Think shiny brown dials with orange hands all around!

Good luck getting your wife on board. Vintage Heuer is a bargain compared to vintage Rolex, but it's similarly addictive.

You're right, of course. I love the looks of the 1655 Exp.II as well as the Tudor 7032. Just enough orange to sorta stand out but subtle at the same time. And the nice thing about Tag Heuer is that most of the models I like are affordable enough to stay gen with. The vintage Rollies are quite pricey, gen or Franken. As for the Mrs., well, it's doubtful she'll ever unserstand why a man needs more than one watch. Or one that can't be bought at WalMart. Happy Thanksgiving.

What strikes me about that Tag is how classic the design is .... Super cool in 2011, as it was in 1969.. Stunning!

+1

 

[shelby1501]

After more than 3 years this thread needs a bump so more people can see it! Was looking at it few months ago, came here again to take a look and now I'll be forced to start saving for it. :lol:

Thanks LHOOQ for all of your amazing pieces!

 

[Mkovacs13]

I'm with Shelby. Great post risen from the dead