Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 17

Posted by carreracalibre on Feb 7, 2012 in For Men, Grand Carrera |

Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 17 automatic chronograph 43 mm is inspired by the GT racing cars engine design. The innovative Rotating System typical for the Grand Carrera watches is also implemented on this one. There’s implemented permanent seconds at 3 o’clock and chrono minutes at o’clock. The date is displayed just above the 6 o’clock index.This watch is charming with its stylish and avant-garde design. Moreover 7 different timepieces are available from Grand Carrera 17 RS which means that there are plenty of luxury finishing options to choose of. All the three main straps materials are available too- leather, rubber and polished-steel ones.

Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 17 black leather strap

Functions and characteristics:

*Anti-scratch

*Anti-reflective

*Tachymeter scale to measure average speed

*Polished faceted hands and indexes that are hand applied for guaranteed quality

*Luminescent coated hands and indexes for greater visibility in the dark or underwater

*Safety push-button on the bracelet or strap

*C.O.S.C chronometer for extreme accuracy when measuring the time

*Water resistant to 100 meters

*Oversized screw in crown

*Date window on 6 o’clock

*Logo applied on the clasp

*Tinted double sapphire crystal caseback that allows monitoring the Calibre chronograph in action

*Exclusive Tag Heuer Rotating System

Tag Heuer Grand Carrera 17 review

Tag Heuer Grand Carrera time pieces are considered same class watches as Rolex Submariner and Millgause or Omega’s Planet Ocean. All these luxury watches excites with vision and performance. However the Grand Carrera 17 distinguishes itself upon the others with incredible precision of its automatic chronograph and astonishing design. Furthermore the size of dial and bracelet is just the right one and the feeling of wearing it is very nice and comfortable.

Some people believe this watch as a little extra heavier however it’s just as the same weight as other time pieces of this type. So if you would like a light watch then you should probably look for much different series- such as Tag Heuer Link or Monaco.

Where to Buy?

Most of the people say that the price at Amazon is the best one. My little research shows that there the price is somewhat $1000 less than in the local malls. Therefore buying this watch online should be a smart choice. The only concern is that Amazon is not sending a certificate of authenticity. However the guarantee and quality are the usual one so in practice there’s no problem at all. The delivery of the watch from Amazon is in the usual luxury box so if you are buying it as a present you shouldn’t have any concerns.