I get that they chose to include a date aperture. I have no issue with the concept, but I think the current execution of the date is poor. I'm not hoping for a slavish representation of the original, but I am demanding a date window that looks more in keeping with the overal aesthetics of the watch. As others have commented, the bezel insert is also too wide and makes the piece unbalanced. Like others I greatly applaud Tag / Biver for the marketing approach taken here and their commitment to the back catalogue. But we have to call it as we see it and for me, currently, this one is a miss.

: Greetings from the Heuer Collectors Summit.

: It's late at night, and I need to sign off, but I wanted to get a
: thread going to discuss the new Autavia, which will debut in
: 2017.

: The big news -- we saw a late prototype in the metal and I believe
: that most of the collectors who saw it were very favorably
: impressed . . . favorably enough that they will actually go out
: and buy this watch!! Yes, it may be a shade larger than some
: might have hoped, and yes, some vintage enthusiasts may not like
: the date, but the overall impression was very strong!! Also
: amazing that TAG Heuer is so open about the plans for this watch
: -- it began as the Winner of the Autavia Cup, and there we were,
: looking over the shoulders of the designers, etc. This has the
: makings of being the "people's choice" in the TAG
: Heuer line-up.

: Good night from Neuchatel!!

: Jeff

: [top image courtesy of @WatchFred on Instagram][and of course, the
: numerals on the date wheel will be rotated]

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