Congratulations to you as well!

The strap is extremely thick and robust. The color is bit lighter than how my photos depict it. Really wish it had a deployant clasp, though.

 

Thanks. I am still hoping a black strap with a deployment clasp may be offered later; may be with the JH85 edition.

 

@Hubert: Does the crown feel solid to you? Mine feels a bit loose compared to my Omega Aqua Terra.

Also, the crown seems to "unwind" a bit. Can you try these steps:
1. Push the crown all the way in.
2. Turn the crown clockwise until you feel resistance.
3. Turn the crown some more to wind the watch
4. Let go of the crown.
The crown then unwinds counterclockwise on its own for little bit. Does yours do that, too? My Omega doesn't do that.

 

Here's a picture of the booklet that comes with the watch.

 

The watch is currently on the winder doing its rotations. Prior to that, I didn't notice any particular difference when doing a bit of manual winding compared to my other TAG Heuer pieces. How much is yours "unwinding"?

 

Probably less than 45 degrees. Please let me know if you have the chance to check it out on your watch.

 

I would have noticed that!
It's doing its reverse rotations at the moment. Give me a few minutes to allow the winder to finish and I will check again.

 

Ok I just checked... No unwinding on mine. The crown feels pretty solid (just as my other TAG Heuer automatics).

 

Hmmm. What should I do? I guess I could return it, but the wait was for so long to get this one, let alone another one.

 

I would take it back to do some checks (tests) and set a precedent, in case you decide (or need) to take further actions. I'd ask them to put it side-by-side to other TAG Heuer automatics, so that you can compare the behavior. Granted the movements will be different, but they should provide reference points. Mine feels like my other TAG Heuer automatics (1887/Heuer-01 and modern Calibre-11).

I once had to reject a Monaco whose mechanism was very "hard/stiff" to wind. It was a bit tough to find a replacement elsewhere, but I feel confident I made the right choice.

 

Good idea. I'll try others tomorrow back at the store.

 

@Calibre11 : Have you ever encountered any crown issues similar to the one I mentioned here?

 

Found this video... Talks about some of the design decisions, including the addition of the "clicks" when rotating the bezel.

 

beautiful, both versions

 

I got the chance to try on the Autavia with the bracelet yesterday and it's an absolute stunning watch. So much so that IMO, I think it's probably the best looking reissued Heuer to date. Like some of you have said, it's much better in person and to me, seems to wear smaller than it's 42mm size. I have a feeling that my determination of waiting for the next release will not last....Again, an absolute stunning watch!

 

Did you pulled the trigger on autavia already ? @BPD

 

Nope, not yet but like I said, it's an absolute stunning watch and I'm doing my best not to pull the trigger. I can't stop thinking about it though

 

Not posted for a little while but received my Autavia today.

I managed 16% off UK retail so happy with that.

The strap is a little short for my large wrists but it works. I've asked my AD to order me a metal bracelet too.

Cheers,

Simon