Damasko DC86/2vsTAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Damasko DC86/2 at true scale

DC86/2

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph at true scale

Carrera Chronograph

Diameter

43.8mm

44mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

48h

MSRP

n/a

$5,600

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

TAG Heuer Calibre 16

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
44mm
Thickness
n/a
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Finish
n/a
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
TAG Heuer Calibre 16
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
48h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$5,600
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Damasko DC86/2

Owners widely praise the Damasko DC86/2 for its exceptional legibility, particularly the central chronograph minute hand and the "airplane" pointer on the timer hand. The watch's ice-hardened and DLC-coated case is noted for its toughness, and the crown action is described as smooth with a solid bezel feel. However, some owners find the 14.4mm thickness substantial, and the 24-hour subdial is considered unnecessary by one owner for dial symmetry. The dial text is also seen as detracting from the aesthetic by another owner. Overall, owners rate the Damasko DC86/2 highly for its functional design and robust build.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph for its attractive vintage design, particularly the "Glassbox" crystal, stunning dials like the sunburst blue and reverse panda, and legible numerals. The 39mm case is frequently cited as very wearable and comfortable, with some owners finding its proportions perfect. However, some reviewers and owners note a price of €6.5k as steep, suggesting a lower price point would be more competitive, and one owner finds the Heuer 02 movement noticeably noisy. Accuracy gains 5-7 seconds per day, and while finishing on the case and hands is considered excellent by some, others find it less refined than competitors, with issues like misaligned date windows and a lack of premium feel in the strap and bracelet also noted. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph highly for its beautiful vintage design and wearable proportions, despite some concerns regarding price and finishing compared to rivals.

From video reviewers

The Calibre 16 automatic movement is consistently mentioned as a strength. Reviewers noted the 100-meter water resistance rating.

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