Rolex Lady-DatejustvsTAG Heuer Carrera Date

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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.

Rolex Lady-Datejust at true scale

Lady-Datejust

TAG Heuer Carrera Date at true scale

Carrera Date

Diameter

28mm

36mm

Thickness

n/a

10.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

55h

highest

42h

MSRP

$9,150

$3,700

lowest

Movement

2236

TAG Heuer Calibre 7

Case

7 specs
Diameter
28mm
36mm
Thickness
n/a
10.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
19mm
Material
Rolesor
STE
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
STE
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
Blue
Indices
Roman numerals
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
2236
TAG Heuer Calibre 7
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
55h
42h
Jewels
31
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,150
$3,700
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Reviews

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Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its elegant design and beautiful dials, with many finding the 28mm case size perfect for smaller wrists. Some owners note the date wheel printing appears low in the window, and the watch is generally not considered a good investment due to depreciation. Availability and pricing are significant concerns, with wait times varying from weeks to months and preowned prices ranging from $3,500 to $6,000. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, despite its limited investment potential.

TAG Heuer Carrera Date

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Date's finishing, elegant design, and beautiful sunray dials, with many finding it a comfortable and classy daily wear. Reviewers and owners note its refined, less ostentatious design compared to other TAG Heuer models, often highlighting a slim profile and pleasing dial symmetry. Some owners report accuracy ranging from +1/+2 seconds per day to about -6 seconds per day, while others find the 38-hour power reserve too low. The bracelet is frequently criticized for lacking micro-adjustments and having rough edges, and some owners feel the movement is subpar for the price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Date highly for its elegant design and finishing, though the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments is a common point of contention.

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