Way back at the start of the year TAG Heuer dropped two new Porsche Chronosprint models celebrating some race where Porsche came 2nd (or 5th, depending on how you read it) which I found very difficult to understand honestly. These watches were very popular though and the gold version sold out very quickly (albeit only 11 were made... because '911') so I suppose it's no great surprise to see this slightly different take on the same model coming out now. And it's surely indicative of the level of demand that this new rose gold version is limited to a slightly more accessible sixty four pieces (because 1964, of course.... do keep up).
I think it's fairly indicative that I kept putting off writing this post, because really it's not that different to the earlier release and if it wasn't for the fact that it's a different colour gold (rose this time rather than yellow) and another limited edition I would probably have skipped over it... but here we are.
The other main difference is that the subdials here are silver rather than black, and while some may prefer it, to me it looks 'okay' but definitely inferior.
I just can't help thinking that adding silver when you already have 'pink' gold and black and red is perhaps a step too far and the overall effect is less cohesive. Perhaps if the subdials were the same rose gold as the case that would have been a better choice? But then the red highlights would probably look a bit odd I guess...
I'm sure plenty of people will still like this, and may view it as a chance to get the watch they missed out on earlier in the year, but do you really want to spend this kind of money (£21,500) on a watch that's similar but not as cool?
I definitely don't hate it, I'm giving it a very fair 6/10, but for me it's definitely 'less' than the original version... and I don't even think you get a toy car with this one! 🤣
Okay, let's see how this fairs with the Porsche loving, Carrera loving 'Council of Considered Opinion...'
9/10: "I really like this one, it's got the classic look I like; traditionally what I'd expect a Carrera to look like and highly legible. Some nice innovative touches too. I like the steering wheel rotor and the 6 o'clock subdial is reminiscent of a classic Porsche speedo. Out of my price range but definitely a watch I would wear. A solid 9/10 for me."
6/10: "Looks good, price is tough though."
8/10: "Don't know if this one comes in a cool box set like the 911 Monte Carlo Rallye did. Also, lacks the originality impact of the earlier release but the rose gold is nice."
6/10: "I like the black and rose gold together but apart from the dial is a bit....meh. It's OK. Can't remember what I scored the previous one so I'll give it a 6."
7/10: "Very smart and elegant. Definitely gives off expensive car vibes which I guess is the point."
7/10: "I love the Chronosprint, 7/10 for me."
4/10: "This one gets a 4/10, which is pretty much the same score as I gave almost the same watch which we started the year with. 🙈"
7/10: "Not sure if anyone with full conscience will buy it though given the price."
5/10: "The "Chronosprint" function is quite clever mechanically, but it's basically a gimmick that renders the chronometer useless for actually timing anything. Also too expensive."
4/10: "Can't remember what I gave the original. I'd probably rate this a 4/10."
4/10: "Can we see the other exact same one for comparison please? Oooooh so the new one is lady gold instead of good looking gold 👍🏻"
8/10: "Yep this would get a home here."
7.5/10: "Same score that for the Porsche Rally version."
5/10: "For lack of originality and steep price."
7/10: "There was a limited number of 64, and it is unclear how they were sold out."
8.5/10: "I absolutely love this dial with the glass box design, but I’m not sure how I feel about this tone of rose gold."
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