Orologi Calamai G50 CronovsTAG 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.

Orologi Calamai G50 Crono at true scale

G50 Crono

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph at true scale

Carrera Chronograph

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

n/a

Thickness

14.9mm

13.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

48h

80h

highest

MSRP

$6,264

lowest

$7,150

Movement

Soprod A10

TAG Heuer TH20-00

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14.9mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
20.7mm
Finish
n/a
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Purple

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Soprod A10
TAG Heuer TH20-00
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
80h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,264
$7,150
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Reviews

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Orologi Calamai G50 Crono

Owners widely praise the Orologi Calamai G50 CRONO's unique concept of using recycled fighter jet turbine steel for its 40mm case and its collaborations with the Italian Air Force, finding the founder's storytelling refreshing. The applied indices, hands, and overall color palette are noted for their crispness and good composition, with the large minutes on the 3 o'clock subdial being appreciated. However, the typography on the registers is considered too tall and bold, and the logo scaling is poor with excessive spacing between text lines. The chronograph pushers and asymmetrical dual crowns are seen as lacking elegance, and the bezel's minute track to hour track switch is confusing. The 4:30 date window is disliked, with recessed subdials casting harsh shadows on it. Overall, owners rate the Orologi Calamai G50 CRONO highly for its compelling story and unique case material.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph for its timeless, classic look that fits every occasion, with many calling it a beautiful and stunning piece that may be the best-looking TAG Heuer available. The 39mm case, downward-curving lugs, and overall proportions are frequently highlighted as comfortable and perfectly suited for the wrist, while the dial is described as well-balanced, with some appreciating the tachometer under the crystal and the 12 o'clock date placement. Owners also commend the excellent case and hand finishing, and one notes the chronograph engagement is the best of their three chronographs. However, some find the finishing less refined than competitors, citing sharp case edges and indices, and one owner reported the date window was often misaligned and lacked an instant switch. Accuracy is noted as a respectable 5-7 seconds per day, and the Heuer 02 movement is described by one owner as noticeably noisy in quiet environments.

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