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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsTAG Heuer Carrera Date

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What people say

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Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

TAG Heuer Carrera Date

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Date's finishing, elegant and understated design, and beautiful sunray dials, with many finding its proportions and slim profile comfortable for daily wear. Some owners note the blue dial is particularly stunning. However, multiple sources flag the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and a perceived subpar movement for the price, citing a short 38-hour power reserve and a winding action that can feel stiff or slightly rough. Some owners also find the watch pricey for its movement. On balance, owners rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Date highly for its refined design and finishing, despite reservations about the bracelet and movement value.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Carrera Date36mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Carrera Date42h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Carrera Date50m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Carrera Date$3,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Mechanical
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
STE
Finish
STE
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
TAG Heuer Calibre 7
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$3,700
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