The TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS2 Caliper Chronograph Ti2 was almost identical to the concept watch. As well as the PVD-coated Titanium model (CAV5185), there was also a stainless steel model released (CAV5115). The only real difference between the concept watch and the production model was that instead of having three caliper scales, the production watch has just the one. Just like the concept watch, both versions of the watch use TAG Heuer’s Calibre 36 movement, featuring the Rotating Disc System. The best TAG Heuer replica watches at captainthewatch.is.
The 43mm case is beautifully finished- as shown in the photo below which shows the horizontal and vertical brushed finish separated by a polished strip as the case nears the lugs. The other aspect of the design that I really like is the finish of the second crown at 10 o’clock- again, standing out more in stainless steel than in PVD. The other difference between the two models is the tachy bezel- in both cases fixed. The stainless steel model has a smooth finish, while the PVD has a scalloped edge.
The Bracelet on the stainless steel watch is again a step ahead of other TAG Heuer models, with a combination of brushed and polished links, but done in a more subtle way than other bracelets of this type. But while the bracelet looks good, I far preferred the rubber strap option, which better fits the sporting character of the watch. The deployment clasp on the rubber bracelet is also titanium, although some have mistaken it for plastic given its light weight.
The Caliper system is the key technical development of this watch. Once you have timed an event, you turn the second crown at 10 o’clock, which moves the internal caliper bezel. The crown is rotated until the red tip of the second-hand lines up with the red 0 on the caliper scale. What you’re looking for then is a match between the markings on the dial and the markings on the caliper scale- in the second photo below the best match is at “8” on the scale, indicating 8/10ths second.
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The 43mm case is beautifully finished- as shown in the photo below which shows the horizontal and vertical brushed finish separated by a polished strip as the case nears the lugs. The other aspect of the design that I really like is the finish of the second crown at 10 o’clock- again, standing out more in stainless steel than in PVD. The other difference between the two models is the tachy bezel- in both cases fixed. The stainless steel model has a smooth finish, while the PVD has a scalloped edge.
The Bracelet on the stainless steel watch is again a step ahead of other TAG Heuer models, with a combination of brushed and polished links, but done in a more subtle way than other bracelets of this type. But while the bracelet looks good, I far preferred the rubber strap option, which better fits the sporting character of the watch. The deployment clasp on the rubber bracelet is also titanium, although some have mistaken it for plastic given its light weight.
The Caliper system is the key technical development of this watch. Once you have timed an event, you turn the second crown at 10 o’clock, which moves the internal caliper bezel. The crown is rotated until the red tip of the second-hand lines up with the red 0 on the caliper scale. What you’re looking for then is a match between the markings on the dial and the markings on the caliper scale- in the second photo below the best match is at “8” on the scale, indicating 8/10ths second.
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