TAG Heuer Carrera DatevsTimex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

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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.

TAG Heuer Carrera Date at true scale

Carrera Date

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm at true scale

Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Diameter

36mm

36mm

Thickness

10.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$3,700

$179

lowest

Movement

TAG Heuer Calibre 7

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.2mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
n/a
Material
STE
n/a
Finish
STE
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
TAG Heuer Calibre 7
n/a
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$179
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Reviews

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

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.

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Owners widely praise the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm for its excellent value and versatile aesthetic, suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Some owners find its styling too close to other luxury models, while one owner notes the lume is weak and the fit-and-finish is a little sloppy. The light gold accents on the blue dial were disappointing for one owner, appearing more like a rusty bronze. One owner considers the $170 price tag overpriced due to the quartz movement and lack of Indiglo. Overall, owners rate the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm highly for its value and aesthetic, despite some reservations about finishing and accents.