Sports watches are TAG Heuer's strongest suit, and this Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS Caliper is an inventive and modern sports watch from the house. Measuring 43mm wide, the case of this reference CAV5185.FT6020 is a notable size that creates an unmissable presence on the wrist. Owing to the lightweight titanium construction, the watch is a wearable and versatile piece.

But the dial is the element that really steals the show. The most striking feature here is the caliper scale that acts as an inner rotating bezel, operated by the crown at 10 o'clock. It is a unique way of measuring 1/10th of a second with relative ease. Similarly, the chronograph sub-dials - 30-minute and 12-hour totalisers - and the linear running seconds are executed interestingly. The hour indexes, luminous handset, and the date aperture between four and five blend well with the dial design. A bit crowded, yes. But with the amount of character the dial adds to the watch, a little obscurity is forgiven.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.