The two classic models which sported a Valjoux 7750 movement are the Pasadena (as pictured in the portal post above) and the Montreal:
However, neither of those models had an external bezel. So this 7750 based model should, in my opinion anyway, have a new name.
Still, they're nice watches I guess. As I said back in 2004... “Pasadena[or Montreal] is the most obvious choice for this watch, but Riverside, Sebring, Laguna Seca, or any one of a number of other racing circuits (Mosport, Nurbergring, etc.) would have been better choices in my opinion. In fact you could pick a 1 mile long NASCAR circuit like Phoenix, Dover, Milwaukee, Nazareth, Pike's Peak, for example and the Tachy bezel can by used forconverting lap times...”
[of course Nazareth and Pike's Peak aren't 1 mile courses, but you get the idea]
Of all the reeditions, TAG seem to make mostfree and easy with the Carreras I think it's a great name, an established name and the fact that there are many Porsche automobiles which sport the Carrera moniker is also a good ploy. I understand the marketing reason[s] to use that name, I just wish they'd come up with a new one for these models.
- in the UK, at least, the vast majority at any AD tend to be watches rather than chronos. For me, a Carrera should be a tool watch - I am allowed to think of my 371 as a tool watch, right? ;)Guess that's where themass market is. A lot of people would consider a Time Only IWC Type XV to be a tool watch. It isn't in my opinion, buit I am not so worried about it that I'd argue the point.
Good point on leaving the name off on those original reeditions Chuck - could be tricky on one of thetypical fuzzy 'bay photos... Especially since some of those shots seem to be taken from Orbit!
Both are nice watches Ralph - good luck with the purchase - and be careful it doesn't become a case of noteither/or, but both! Nothing wrong with having both, in fact, it may well be enevitable, but realize that going it, or run away now while you still can.
I've long said we should warn at the top of the page "Abandon all hope, Ye who enter here!" and "Resistance is futile" at the bottom!
Good Hunting!
-- Chuck |
