The Time Teller *_Jory, you could certainly benefit from hiring a tailor to make you some custom suits. I know your living in casual LA, but try dressing like a professional once in a while. Anyway, I think your a great guy and a brilliant entertainer. Do keep the videos coming!_*
Had my tag for 14 years. Were it every single day as my only timepiece. It is certainly not pampered. It has proven to be a robust and perfectly reliable watch. The fact that it keeps great time is a huge bonus here. I can’t fault it one bit.
I agree, my dad handed down his Link Professional WT110-0, coincidently not only my first true watch, but a luxury watch as well. Regardless, in the years he has owned it, plus the years that I have owned it, we have not experienced any problems.
There is a surfing photographer who dropped his Tag Heuer in the ocean in Fiji while filming. It was found six months later by a Fiji diver and return to him still running not a thing wrong with it. After 6 months in the ocean. True story. It was a quartz Aqua racer.
I have a aquaracer and I like a lot, automatic no problems and looks nice as well maybe tag is to expensive but lets face it they all are, this is not and investment for me I am not going to sell it so I am happy with it
Everyone loves to rag on Tag but the truth is they have pretty nice designs, a large following, great brand recognition, and they do an amazing job marketing. Vintage Heuers are the quintessential sports/racing watches and many models represent excellent bang per buck. In my opinion early Tag Heuers from the 80s and 90s are an absolute steal right now.
@@thetimeteller each his own, but watch a video of the Urban Gentry visiting the Tag Heuer factory. I bet you own watches that are not to par with Tag Heuer quality
Okay, I agree about quartz models. But Tag Heuer's automatic pieces are incredible for their price! They have so many chronometer calibres! And of course I must mention Monaco Calibre 11, which is in my opinion the most beautiful watch in its price range:)
in 2004 I was given a 2 tone Tag Heuer 2000 professional automatic, previously owned by my father, and for all these years it never failed, I never serviced it, I wasn't aware it had to be, I trashed it the fullest, I wore it while doing kickflips, mountain biking etc, I wore it in uni, getting blind drunk left and right, I left it outside under 45c heat of the Australian sun, I used it as knuckle duster as knuckle dusters are illegal here, and all through that, the only fault - the stainless steel is now showing through the gold plating.
All those watch snobs... I've got a Carrera cal16 day date... never had a problem... bought it new from chrono24 for lots less then retail.. fantastic timepiece.. looks and wears better then others in that pricebracket..
Mark latjes Yeah many TAG auto have a solid and robust ETA movement inside like a 2428 yet because of the plastic movement spacers are written off as complete junk by enthusiasts. Whereas the Oris divers 65 with its no better, Sellita, ETA clone movement is nigh-on worshipped in the watch community as being this sensational; awesome value for money and super robust and reliable diver. Sorry but there’s a whiff of the emperor’s new clothes going on here.
Never owned a Tag yet trashes the brand. Basically wrongfully pushing his opinion on a public forum. Man up. Buy one test it wear it and then and only then trash the brand if you want but stop being a flipping sheep. Base your opinion on facts not your flipping neighbors experience with one. Until then you have no credibility with me and many others.
It’s his channel, so he can push anything he wants to. He’s not forcing anyone to agree with him. He didn’t say don’t buy them, he just explained why he doesn’t talk about them. I’m a car guy; I don’t talk about Lexus because I don’t like them. If you do, that’s fine. I don’t need to own one to have an opinion about it. That wouldn’t make me an expert on the subject, anyway. If you don’t want to hear his opinion, don’t click on his channel.
I inherited my dad's 15 year old Carrera and no problem with it so far. Have not had it serviced since and the chronograph/date functions perfectly to this day. I did have an issue years ago with my Formula 1 chrono, the rubber parts deteriorated and just fell off the watch. Main reason why I avoid Hublot. Too many expensive "experimental" models.
Nothing but respect for your opinion and your experiences. I have owned a simple Formula 1 for over a decade and had no issues with it. In fact out of all the watches ive owned its been by far the most reliable. Ive even dived with it to 90 feet on 4 separate occasions. Its proven as rugged as my 3 Suunto watches ( witch were issued to me while in the US Navy, and the 2 G shocks ) which in my opinion is a better example of an over priced time piece. However..everyones opinion is valid as long as they are respectful. And i respect yours
I totally respect your opinion. Before I knew anything about watches, my folks got me a quartz Tag from their now discontinued 1500 series for college graduation around 1995. It lasted without issue until this year, when the date dial stopped working properly, getting stuck at the 15th and 16th every month. In all that time I never really had it properly serviced aside from battery replacement about four years ago. Sadly, a repair estimate from a certified service shop quoted me $450, which is way too much in my opinion. Now I know enough about watches to settle for nothing but an automatic movement, preferably something made in-house and not a Valjoux or whatever they use. Until I can get myself an Omega Speedmaster, I'm wearing a Seiko Recraft automatic which looks great, has an auto movement, a nice warranty, and cost me all of $100.
Baby Gerald I just had my automatic TAG (that I bought in ‘04) serviced by TAG for $335. You can coordinate servicing right on TAG’s website. I can’t remember specifics, but servicing for a quartz watch was less $.
My tag is around 20 years old and still ticking away and looking great, I don't like all their designs. But the one I own, series 2000, gold and steel bracelet, gold bezel, crown and hands and dial details champagne dial. I love it and it's been through some tough things, but is in great condition. I have not run into any issues with it at all. But that's just my experience.
I've got a late 80's Gen 1 Professional 2000 that I love. Infrequently serviced, survived deployments to Panama, Honduras, Iraq, and diving all over the world, with never a problem. Great watch!
Ned Moore, I hate all the bandwagon Tag haters I have had the Aquaracer Cal 5 for over a year and have taken it diving well over 20 times in all conditions I also have an old link quartz 96 that keeps amazing time, I've had numerous seikos and have had issues with all!
TAG Heuer and Heuer are two completely different companies. The latter made high quality watches and there's nothing strange about wanting to own a vintage Heuer.
I've had a tag aquaracer for 12 years now and had no problems with it, and one of the watches that 'turned me on' to horology in the first place was the Monaco, but everyone has their own opinion, and thanks to you and the urban gentry, I've now become a Seiko fanatic!.......next in line is a Hamilton khaki pilot day/date, then MUCH further down is a planet ocean....keep up the good work.....
You’re 100% correct about Tag Heuer. After spending $2900 on a top of the line AquaRacer Calibre 16, its stopped winding and functioning three months post warranty. The authorized dealer wanted $500 just to look at it. Anyway, I took it to a local watch repair expert and total cost to fix was $475.00. Even he told me it’s a poorly made and fragile watch. I would advise anyone to spend a bit more and get an Omega. I have an Omega that is older than the Tag and has never failed. Hopefully Tag will get it together and fix their issues.
I have one Tag Heuer, bought in 1998, the iconic S/EL chronometer, 200m, black/charcoal dial, reference WG5111PO. Overpriced? - somewhat, but honestly not much worse than most Swiss brands. I would say the problem with Tag is around the time I got mine, they got obsessed with "big watch" designs - ugly, overly-complex, oversized, bad taste - and therefore overpriced for what they represented (esp. the quartz pieces; their automatics not so much). I regretted mine for many years, even considered getting rid of it. It sat in the drawer for 12 years, until last year I dragged it out, slapped it on, and thought, "wow, that's a nice watch!" Great mid-size (around 38mm I think, wears a little smaller with the way the dive bezel is smaller than the watch case), I hated the other chunky offerings, and still hate most of them today (I have an 8" wrist, but prefer watches under 42mm). And best of all, the watch is 19 years old, sat unused for 12 years, no servicing, I thook it out and off the bat it was running at -7s/day. I know, it's a "chronometer" and should run -3 to +5s/day or whatever COSC parameters state, but come on, no servicing for 20 years and only a little outside the chronometer specs! I'm impressed - and I know it will run even better once I get that puppt serviced - cheers!
I respect your opinion, figured I’d comment to add my personal experience with my TAG. I recently bought a TAG Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 5 ref WAY2113, to commemorate starting school to become an HVAC technician. A good friend of mine, a guy who I actually worked for at Victorinox, where I first became interested in watches, is now a manager of a TAG Heuer outlet in my area. He’d called me a few days prior to my purchase telling me about the Aquaracer I eventually took home, and I decided I had to see it! Been looking for a good diver for a while at that point. Once seeing it, holding it in my hands, I just couldn’t help myself. Although it’s just a SW200, I really do love this watch. The anthracite grey dial really stands out in the right light, and I’d been wanting to add a TAG to my collection for years, especially after my purchase of my Oris Original Big Crown Pointer Date earlier this year, which was one of my grail pieces ever since I saw one watching Basel coverage while working for Victorinox. I understand it’s no Rolex, it’s no GS, no Omega, but I’m beyond happy with the piece for the money, and I can see myself owning another TAG Heuer in the future, although I long for a Datejust even more than anything else at this point. As I said, I respect your opinion, not everyone loves every brand, and that’s fine. Just wanted to throw my experience with TAG Heuer out there.
C'mon... You're a car guy, but you didn't mention Monaco? Steve McQueen? No? Nothing? I must admit that I don;t like that watch at all. I hate square cases, and that design is 'meh' in general. But either way I want it really badly...
Well, way before i was into watches I didn't know many luxury brands but Tag was one of the few I did, probably from there extensive advertising at the time. So I feel like people buy if for the name recognition. If you asked the average Joe on the street they just don't know FC or oris
Very true! I can wear my Breitling Navitimer or my JLC Reverso and no one recognizes it. I wear my Rolex Subby or a Seiko and everyone comments on it. The strength of brand recognition. You'd be more surprised at how much the average Joe believes a luxury watch is worth. They'd think you're crazy.
Absolutely. I'm surprised by those who ask to have their watch collections evaluated from youtube channels. I purchase and wear watches for my needs and wants. Everyone is different, different tastes and different monetary resources. Which is why I view a lot of different youtube watch channels. From those who are young and just starting out to those who have crazy money to spend on Patek Philippe collections. I learn from all of them. .......... Jory here really dislikes Tag Heuer and Movado and I laugh when he cringes. If you watch Archie , who does only paid evaluations, ridicules those who have FC watches in their collections. He calls them "Dogshit". Everyone has their reasoning, whether you agree or not, that's how you will add to your personal collection........ I was just saying what I've experienced from my collection. I don't care if my watches are recognized or not. There are times my wife catches me just staring at the watch I am wearing and can see my love I have for them. She just pulls out her phone a snaps a photo of me and smiles. Then so do I. :-)
my first quartz watch was a Tag Heuer 200m professional, bought that in 1995 with on 4th battery replacement still going strong as day i just bought it, never had problem with it. 23 years so far.
Planning on buying an Autavia (2017). I think it’s one of the best watches out there now: the HEUER 02 movement with 70 hours power reserve and that vintage-yet-current design really spoke to me.
Love my Tag Heuer f1 since 2007, Added two more, the Carrera Brad Pitt edition as well as the Monaco . Still loving them and had a lot of good memories on the wrist.
My heuer 1000 diver has spend thousands of hours under water, been servicing it in every 5 years...no problems at all.in fact heur has fixed alll for free, even if those few things i broke on watch are nothing but really heavy usage...i also have same diver on quartz, heuer, not tag heuer,that one i bought in 1987 and it just goes and goes and goes...
Every luxury watch is overpriced. If you are going to trash a brand (especially without having actually owned one) it would be good to get into some specifics using actual data instead of conjecture. Tag makes some decent pieces and does have a storied history in racing.
I own a tag Aquaracer calibre 5 in blue and I absolutely love it. I have worn it almost every day for the past 2 years. Many motorycle rides, dozens of days at the range shooting, desk diving, etc.I have 5 other watches in my rotation (including a cocktail time!) and I genuinely have to force myself to pick something else to wear sometimes because It works so well with what I wear every day. Blue sunray/slat dial looks great in the light, the "H" or "grand carerra" bracelet has a blend of brushed and polished links, the look that I find most desirable. But it does it in a way that hides scratches extremely well, much better than just polishing the center links on an oyster style or omega aqua-terra which will show scratches a lot more. It keeps fantastic time, lume charges extremely fast and is very bright and pleasing to look at, has a 3 position micro adjust in a robust clasp. And I got it for under $1700 out the door, including tax and the so far unneeded factory warranty from a local Authorized dealer. I think it has been a great value at that price and I am very satisfied. Also, I have the slightly older ref WAY2112.BA0928 , I like this case/bracelet combo the best. I'm not a fan of what they did to the new ceramic dial models, or the older 3 link bracelets, this one is the perfect setup in my opinion. I'm sure they spend way too much money on jackass celebrity endorsements but nearly all the brands out there are guilty of this. 2 or 3 times a year I walk into my local omega shop and put an aqua terra on my wrist, but I always walk out. It has similar dial styling and is obviously "superior" in a ton of ways, but I don't think it's superior enough to justify the price difference.
Wiseguy724 very well stated wiseguy. I purposely buy watches for lesser prices with the same movement. Compare a victorinox with a 7750 to an Omega or a Breitling. So tired of watch snobs. Brand loyalty is what drives them
Yup, you really need to ask yourself if you are ok with paying that much extra for looks, since the movements are nearly the same in some examples. Sometimes I think it is, other times I don't. Just an update, watch is still within cosc standards, -2.5 sec a day, sometimes only 2, love it.
I absolutely love that blue dial Aquaracer. I'm planning on getting the blue dial Seiko cocktail time, and then looking towards getting the Aquaracer. Would you recommend it as a good first luxury diver at the $1,000-$2,000 price range?
Cocktail time is a great piece, you will love it. I have mine on a distressed brown strap from colareb and I love it. Aquaracer is a great first diver, if that is your budget also look at the Oris divers 65 and the aquis, also great pieces in the same price range, If I had to do it all over again and not get the aquaracer, I would go with the divers 65 blue dial with rivet bracelet or an aquis date in blue. Good luck!
I love Tag Heuer (How-er).... I have had several Tags over the years, but I have only had the Automatic ones.... NEVER had a problem. I currently own a Tag Heuer 4000, which is 25 years old..... Again, never had an issue with it. a 25. Year. Old. Watch.... and no problems. Love your content, and I am also a fellow Seiko fan. (currently own a Seiko 5 sport)
I have a Quartz Omega Seamaster professional, I got it as a gift, but I like the look of the Aquaracer quartz more, I would've probably bought an Aquaracer instead of the SMP, but I love my SMP as well
The thing about Tag Heuer, at least from my perspective as a watcmakier in training, is that they offer a lot lot less in terms of movements (mostly using sellita movements) for what they charge, but have one of the best materials and craftsmanship in terms of their dials, cases and especially in terms of their bracelets. Personally, I own a TH Autavia and am very happy with it, but it is true, that the moevement is just another Sellita one. Their watches are quite pretty though.
i have the aquaracer chrono quartz and it's cheap to service and works well, but it was my 18th bday present from my grandpa, so it has a special place. With perspective i'd take an oris aquis or something like that. I love the heritage line, all of it, i'm a freak, modena, monaco, silverstone, autavia...
I've had 3. One worked fine. One fell apart. The third broke, was sent from my local tag ad for repairs and was lost. They found it a year and a half later, and sent me back the same watch in perfect condition for free. Now that I know more about watches, never again. But I still love them because Ayrton Senna...
It sounds like I am beating the horse here... But I have to concur on all accounts; The Heuers I like are all models built before 1990, I sent in my father's Heuer Pasadena (Super rad Chronograph and one of about a dozen watches filmed in Top Gun *cough) to Tag for servicing and after $800 and 2 trips to the company repair facility it now keeps excellent time for 14 hours! My wife owns a women's quartz model and it stopped working after 6 months with a battery change... But it sounds like the CEO is starting to pickup on the heritage pieces so maybe he can turn the company around. Also, IMO, why does anyone get away with charging anything over $200.00 for anything with a Quartz Movement?! Its a bit like dropping a 4-cyl Honda motor into various car bodies, but at the end of the day you are still getting a 4-cyl.
Especially VW(the TAG Heuer of the car industry) would benefit immensely if they had a Honda 4 cilinder instead of those crappy TSI garbage under the hood.😉
I own both an Orient Ray II (black) (and also a Mako II, just for fun) and a Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAP2010, amongst others. They are all great watches, and all worth the money. The Orients use the new F22 movement, which is a 21-jewel hacking/hand-winding automatic movement that relies on the fabulous Seiko/Orient auto-winder design that is both inexpensive, reliable, and efficient. The Tag "Calibre 5" movement is actually a Sellita SW200-1 in my instance of the Tag. Orient pros: Inexpensive, punches far above weight. Perfectly dive-worthy. Great lume and great looking at this price, true classics. Orient cons: More easily scratched mineral crystal, hollow end links, a bit sloppy with bezel alignment and the bezel insert is aluminum on a polished bezel that doesn't match the case well and lacks a bit of heft. Rotating the bezel is also quite difficult. 21,600 vph, which means a less smooth "sweep." And the regular service cost for an Orient automatic is likely to exceed the value of the watch-not to mention that parts availability is very, very low. People say "Well then just buy a new one," but try that in 15 or 20 years when, in fact, your favorite watch is long out of production, parts are unavailable, used instances are all in need of the same service and are 15-years beat up yet going for "vintage" prices, etc. That said, the Orients are fabulous watches for the price, and if you have the standard mineral crystal replaced with a domed sapphire crystal and replace the standard chintzy bracelet with a much higher-end bracelet from Strapcode, these approach $1k watch quality. Tag pros: Far more elegant on the wrist-aesthetics have been nailed. Do you want to wear the watch or have the watch wear you? Tag are masters of the former. The fit and finish is about 3 steps above the Orients-everything aligned, markers with multiple dimensions (i.e. angled sides all around, etc.), virtually scratch-proof sapphire crystal, solid end links and solid deployant clasp (as opposed to stamped on the orient). And of course the movement. Sellita was ETA's production partner for many, many years, and the SW200-1 is roughly similar to an ETA-2824 BUT with an extra jewel to protect the barrel arbor (badly needed vs. the ETA design) and a thicker hairspring for better power delivery. As a result, the Tag's performance is much less variable depending on temperature and the orientation of the watch. And of course it has a much smoother "sweep" at 28,800 vph vs. 21,600 vph. And the Tag is a 300m diver vs. the Orients at 200m. And the bezel is solid and the bezel click mechanism is much more solid and trustworthy as well-confident clicks, easy to turn, yet locks into place well. Everything is perfectly aligned. And based on the ETA lineage, watchmakers will be willing to service it (and will be able to get parts) for essentially as long as there are watchmakers, and the service price will be a fraction of the watch's original price, which means you'll feel comfortable having it serviced (and be able to) for the rest of your natural life. Tag cons: Price is 10x the Orient price, and rather than a day/date, it's only got a date window. Also could do with a splash of color-the red tip on the second hands are a nice touch from Orient. Overall-I love both my Japanese automatics and my Swiss automatics and I think they all have very good value and are highly desirable in their own right. Or-don't hate.
I own three tags and two Heuer pre-tag versions. The 1000 series black coral with the gold accents remains my favorite, but I only wear it on special occasions. The 2000 exclusive with the porthole bezel, one in all black, one with the gold bezel. And a 2000 aquaracer with the blue carbon fiber design face. The last is a simple white face watch handed down from my uncle to me.
What does that really mean? He's supposed to look at the watch for seven days and say "wow, it's functional! I love the company!" You need more than "not broken" for that kind of money.
My servicing with them SUCKED, but I do love the watch - have had it for almost 20 years. But I would never trust them to service it again. At least in Canada.
guess we can separate the time before and after Biver before I agree they did some boring watches with less quality ( I had a aquaracer automatic , day-date) that I bought in 2009 ( still run well, but quality in the bezel marker are poor ) Then Biver came, and since they are producing some very cool and modern watches for a good value ( I bought the heuer 01, in house chronograph movement... and it still in perfect shape ) of course can t forget about the Monaco, a true iconic watch that you can recognize milles away
I have a TAG Heuer Series 1000 quartz that I purchased new 30 years ago. It's been solid. Within a year of owning it the crown had to be replaced - only issue ($100 CAD). Its been reliable since then.
Nothing boring about their designs I own about 15 of from Carreras to Aquaracer‘s and monaco‘s f1s actavia‘s and never had one single issue with either of them build quality is amazing fit and finish the way they transition from brush to polished truly amazing why don’t you get a new Carrera Chronograph with their new in-house movement and review it on your show don’t always go by oh I had a friend blah blah blah
Recently bought an Aquaracer Pepsi GMT and completely love it. Fantastic quality and finishing. I really like the brand but I agree that some models are overpriced for what you are getting.
My favorite pronunciation of "TAG Heuer" is the correct one. 😜 Yes I'm a TAG owner. No, I didn't want to spend twice as much for the Omega I like. No, I don't really like the Oris divers as much (I seriously considered them). No, I don't care who doesn't like TAGs. Let's all just buy what we like. If everyone wore a Submariner, Datejust, or Speedmaster, the world would be boring.
Respect your opinion my friend longtime viewer Love your channel buddy but I have two Tag Heuer when is the Carrera 2011 model chronograph and the other is the Monaco Steve McQueen Edition never had a problem with them and love them I absolutely love the Steve McQueen I bought it this year and I get compliments constantly and I don't think they're overpriced head to the Breitling they're cheaper and I do have Breitling watches as well so I know the difference keep up the great work and always respect your opinion take care
This was either the best TAG parody slam I've read in a while or typo hell... Did you really mean to "choreograph" your Carrera and "Monica" your Monaco? Brilliant! Love your wit SuperSteel75!
No worries! Sad to see you fixed them... they were really quite brilliant! Enjoy your TAGs. And BTW, I love many of the original vintage Heuers, just not happy with TAG's build quality issues (pushers on the most recent Monaco way too wiggly for a watch in its price range). Hopefully new leadership will remedy such issues. Cheers
I've had a Tag Heuer formula 1 alarm watch for a year now, got it as a 30th birthday present. It's easily the nicest looking watch I own. The only thing is it's a quartz but it has performed really well.
I would give another option: Mido. Not only because I am a Mido fan, but it has something unique in watches industry, that is its architectural inspiration. You don't see that often in watch design.
Tag gets a unfair bad rep and most of thr time it is because people are jumping on the opinions of others. Current Tag makes very modern designs and are comparable to Omega. If you do not like their style, that is fine but as far as price goes, that same concept can be applied to many other brands. Omega makes quartz also that are double the price of Tag quartz, why do they get a pass? So you must really feel that Orient smashes Omega's quartz watches because they retail for like 3k. Also, people compare Tag retail vs used/grey market of other brands. Apples to apples if you want to hate on Tag, you need to hate on Omega (or many other brands). Tag fit and finishing is amazing (in my opinion). Most people who hate on Tag either never owned a current one or are mad because it compares in quality to Omega (save for the movements on some models) and they want to feel better than others who spent less money. Those same people rant and rave their Omega is as good as Rolex. All just snobbery. Let it be know I am not hating on Omega, just being fair. Is Tag retail to much, yes. Is Omega retail to much, hell yes!!!!!
Dude...you nailed it. Most people hating on TAG never even look at them or own one. They just follow the crowd. I chose my Aquaracer over the Seamaster because in my opinion it was every bit as good in quality, feel, aesthetics and it was half the price.
Good reply. I used to think the same. I bought a calibre 5 aquaracer 43 mm. It is nicely done.. movement is still very accurate after 6 months of wear. I'd say + 2 a day at rest.. +1 when worn for most of the day.. I am very happy with it. I own an orient ray.. got what I paid for.. still like it tho.. Buy a tag heuer.. get to know it; report back.. I have changed my opinion of them since I now OWN one...
Purchased a Tag diamond WJ-1113 about 15 years ago and have never had an issue with it. Are there better watches for the money? Absolutely!! My Dad passed 3 years ago and left me a Rolex Air King. Although small, I wear it with pride. Feels like he is with when I do. Recently purchased a Breitling Chronomat 44 and love it. My collection will expand from here....Thanks for all of the words of wisdom!!
If you like a freakin awesome looking watch that’s modern and vintage at the same time....upgraded Calibre 5 movement with chronometer certification.....that pretty much keeps time like a quartz with automatic coolness factor.....sapphire crystal over dial and bezel....priced in the mid to upper 2ks....then get anything from the new autavia collection! Great watch even with the Calibre 5 and not the “recalled” isograph that they are apparently still working on.
Have two Formula 1 (a red one I bought in 2007 and a black small seconds I bought on 2011) and have never had a problem. I'm buying an Aquaracer Cal 5 43 mm this year.
I have no issue with most TAG Heuer designs, but their build quality is often suspect. When a fake Monaco chrono has better made pushers than the wiggly ones on the real deal there's a major problem. I must admit to being a vintage Heuer fan though. Either way, thanks for your fearless opinion on this brand and so many others, Jory. I've watched every show since the beginning and appreciate your points of view, plus, most importantly, you make me laugh! All the best to you and yours for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2018!
TAG Heuer was my original watch gateway drug. Back in 1997 I bought a TAG Heuer F1 quartz diver - the small 36mm satin finished case with jubilee bracelet and plastic bezel. This was my first “good” watch I thought. I wore that watch for three years until I purchased an Omega Seamaster 300 GMT. I just had to move onto something “better”. I passed that TAG on to my younger brother and never looked back. Twenty plus years later I still have the Seamaster GMT with over a hundred other watches in and out of my collection over that time. My brother? He still wears that TAG F1! It’s all about perspective. For me that TAG pushed me into a lifelong love affair with watches. For my brother that TAG is just a dependable tool he’s had on his wrist for twenty years.
Yeah, I owned a new Carrera Calibre 5 for couple of days and it broke down. It stopped ticking. Just like that. On my wrist. I got the money back, no issues here and replaced it with Frederique Constant 2 step case FC-303MC4P6 which works perfectly after 10 years.
Bought my Tag Heuer in 2001...Quartz Professional 200m not one issue...classic link design...been a great watch...I agree with your assessment though...not a fan of what they put out today!
I got the the Tag Heuer Carrera 1887 43mm. With probably one of the most controversial calibers. The 1887. In a nutshell, love it. I don`t give a damn about what others say about this brand. This watch never let me down, is very accurate, has a fantastic movement, don`t care about the controversy about it, overall great watch. Works for me. In my opinion, people tend to by a bit hypocritical about this brand. Early Rolex Daytonas used Zenith movements. Are they Zenith watches now? No. Tag Heuer screwed up communicating the caliber 1887, yes. But actually, that`s why I love it so much. It got a lot of publicity. Not the best one, but still. And it`s a fantastic movement overall. And before somebody comes here and claims I`m a Tag Heuer fanboy, I own a lot of other watches aswell. I`m a watch enthusiast who enjoys the hard work and craftsmanship that go into them. The Carrera 1887 is the only Tag I own.
The only Hauer (How-yer) that I own is a fifty year old Abercrombie & Fitch Seamaster. Unique, iconic and built to exacting specifications. Beautiful piece that I recommend you look into.
I have the titanium Aquaracer cal 5 in black with ceramic bezel, it keeps perfect me and is robust, and I love it. I am with you on the quartz Tag Watches are crap and tend to look cheap.
Calibre 16 owner here. Love it, love the size, but I did buy it new which was a mistake. Should have waited to get it on the second hand market. The quality and attention to detail are both excellent.
two years late on this one but my first "real" watch was gifted to me from my late grandfather. its a Tag Heuer Link Tiger Woods limited to 8,000 pieces. I too see that for the money in todays new Tags there are far better options especially spending over $1,000 on a quartz watch seems ridiculous, but this is a watch I wouldn't sell for any amount of money for the sentimental reasons behind it.
Years ago I bought a "limited edition" diver in black PVD coated titanium with lime green accents. Really cool piece with the caliber 5 movement (The ETA 2824 to all those playing at home). Within 6 months the internal crown had stripped. Checking on the forums, it was an apparent issue with this model. Sent it to get fixed. Five months later, I finally get it back and find the case all scratched from where they forced the the case open. I declined the watch and had them give me back my money. Luckily I had paid for an extended insurance on it that Jarred, the AD, offers.... never buying Tag again!
Personally have an automatic Aquaracer 2 for 1500, significantly below retail.. however it has been a tank. Went swimming, running, and climbing with it. Lume is phenomenal, keeps time pretty well..
I've got a gold and black tag heuer formula 1. Love it, never had a problem. Get compliments on it. I dont agree with you comparing the aqua to cheaper brands, bases on designs. Look at omega seamasters? The style hasn't changed and looks very basic. People like the minimalistic style. I own breitling, tag and omega. All are amazing
Three of my 30 watches are Tag,s purchased new in the last two years. Well built, beautifully designed, great accuracy at +5-7 seconds a day. All cost between $1,400 and $1,700. Great watches and I’m very happy. I’d put them on the same level as my $1,000 Oris’s (3 of them).
There were only 50 Carreras 1158 made on that 18ct bracelet. Called by F1 drivers of the era ..."the brick". Now, there are only 5, or 6 of them left. Most people use to remove the gold bracelet and fit the leather strap, because of weight. Bought one just like the one in your picture, for $650, way back in 1971. Gold was then $39 / oz.
I have my late father’s Aguaracer Quartz. It was his 30 year gift from AT&T/Bell South. I love the watch but wouldn’t ever pay that much for a quartz watch. I wear Seiko’s most of the time.
I got an TH Auqaracer calibre 5. Its an nice watch i like it. The brandhistory is whats doing it for me. Heuer was the first watch company that made stopwatches that could do 1/100th of a second and they where used during the Olympics in 1926 about 300m from where i currently live. For every watch there is a wrist.
Got a Professional back in 2003. The only thing that got me was the link bracelet, lost my soul to it instantly. Your honesty about disliking the brand is greatly appreciated, a lot of reviewers focus entirely on the brands they idolize. Thank you!
i just found a tag heuer at goodwill in near mint condition for $5 the other day. i also have found a two tone seiko, a two tone citizen and SAK watch for $3 each there too.
I own a Tag Heuer formula 1 red chronograph that was a gift from my dad when I graduated in 2009. The watch is a quartz movement 38 mm and in general it has been a loyal companion. I hasn't had any problems and the small size makes it perfect. But I have to agree with you that TH offers some really mmhe designs that truly are way more expesive for what they are offering. I think that if you do a little hunting you can find some tag heuers at really good prices and this is a great brand to enter in a higher tier of watches brands.
I’ve got a Monaco which I love, and I have a Grand Carrera Calibre 36 with the Zenith el Primero movement. I don’t wear that one as much anymore but it is a great watch that still looks new after 10 years.
I actually bought that exact Aquaracer in a 43mm about 2 months ago. I got the watch for $1300 and had $400 in rewards to a brick and mortar store so purchase price was $900 in my opinion I felt it was a good deal. I went with the quartz because I haven’t heard great result with their automatic movements. The watch has been great keeping great time so far. Also the sunburst blue dial in the sun lights looks incredible. So far all good thing no complaints yet. Looking to buy a Breitling Colt Skyracer in a few months for my next watch.
FYI.. My Tag Carrera Chrono uses the Valjoux 7750 movement not the Selita movement in most of the Chronos now these days. Havent serviced it in 10+ years and its only -5sec/day. How about dem' apples
I like the looks of the Monaco chronograph that Tag Heuer makes, but the price is what pushes me away. Before the company's merged an earlier version of the Monaco was worn by Steve McQueen in Le Mans.
I've owned a 2-tone, Professional 200m diverr since the early 2000s. The 38mm stainless steel with the coloured "Tag" on the bezel and "Heuer" on the case. I think it's beautiful and I've not had any problems with it; however, I suppose I must give a nod to your sentiments (and that of your friends) because my service experience was bad. The charge is probably too high for a battery change and retesting for 200m depth. This isn't my problem. My problem: I had a *very* minor scratch on the bezel and I casually remarked to them that if they think they can buff that or somehow get rid of the scratch then do so. I made this remark thinking the watch was going to very serious, professional, wise old watchmakers that would know what can and can not be done. Apparently Tag Heuer employs anyone to service their watches because mine came back as if someone said, "Buff it? Duh, OK" and took an electric wood-sander to it. it had MORE scratches and all the lume was knocked off the indexes on the bezel. Without a doubt they have no professionalism and they obviously use very poorly trained contractors to do their service work.. I honestly doubt that they even properly sealed the watch for 200m - performing this task properly seems to require skill the service centre did not possess.
I own a tag. I bought it before I really got into watches and heard about tag heuer. I've got the Senna limited f1 chrono. I was a huge fan of Senna back in the day and it was my first "luxury" piece. It did end up being a positive experience in that I now am saving up for a better grail watch that I've wanted since getting into watches.
Own a tag heuer mercedes benz slr series limited edition. Got it for 3.5k. almost 2 years now. no problems. My watch hasn't let me down. Love my watch.
I keep hearing about how TAG Heuer isn't what it used to be and they basically messed up somewhere around the 90s or so. I have no clue about this and never experienced this myself. And, I haven't heard anything specific other than vague trash talking. That being said, I can respect a counter view to my own regarding TAG Heuer. To each his or her own. For myself, I've only really had 1 watch from TAG Heuer I picked up about 1995. It was a classic 3 hand dive watch with a date.. TAGs Submariner style, if you will. It had a black aluminum rotating bezel with white dial and quartz powered. I would say it was my very first sport luxury watch I purchased with my own money and I really adored it. It was very reliable, accurate, and durable. It was my daily watch, and it survived I would say a lot of wear and abuse. The sapphire crystal did its job well and never took on a mark. The stainless steel case and aluminum bezel showed more wear. It survived a fall from me scaling over a fence. It even survived me getting hit by a truck crossing a busy intersection on my way to school in the morning. The warranty and customer service was international. I believe I only needed to have it serviced once for a battery change and they replaced all the lume on the dial and hands, and they may have even replaced the bezel with a new one. It was done in a timely manner and had no issue. I had it for at least 12 years and sadly I somehow lost it after I moved to a new home around late 2007. I suspect I took it off and placed somewhere while either painting the garage or applying epoxy to the garage floor. May have gotten mixed up with the trash after I was done with one or the other garage projects. It was sad and I always missed that watch since. I have tried looking for the exact same model, but very few are for sale and the few that are are rather beat up more than I want to spend money on or additionally spend more money to get serviced and parts replaced. Interestingly enough, I have considered an Orient Mako II USA as a possible modern substitute for that old TAG that's been missing. But, I'm not going to get into why I don't like the brand name, but not the watch itself. I have a current mod project in the works to remedy the desire for another white dial diver.
I adored Tag Heuer until I bought one.. Now I love'em!!
You should take off the Ikea uniform before filming
I gotta fund the watch addiction somehow.
The Time Teller I guess you’re right 😂
The Time Teller *_Jory, you could certainly benefit from hiring a tailor to make you some custom suits. I know your living in casual LA, but try dressing like a professional once in a while. Anyway, I think your a great guy and a brilliant entertainer. Do keep the videos coming!_*
Hahahaha good one
Yoav Rachman 🤣🤣🤣 ohh shit, I needed that.
Had my tag for 14 years. Were it every single day as my only timepiece. It is certainly not pampered. It has proven to be a robust and perfectly reliable watch. The fact that it keeps great time is a huge bonus here.
I can’t fault it one bit.
Alex Cann , glad you gave your feedback. I have Tag on my watch collection list and was looking for info. Thx.
Diddo! Going on ten years. Black dial Carrera with SS bracelet looks great dressed up or down.
It's is always the same thing, "a friend of a friend had all kinds of problems" but I never owned one.... I own 5 of them and not a single issue.
I agree, my dad handed down his Link Professional WT110-0, coincidently not only my first true watch, but a luxury watch as well. Regardless, in the years he has owned it, plus the years that I have owned it, we have not experienced any problems.
Agreed!! Never have any problems with the ones that I own.
Same here.
That’s just watch snob average mentality.
Got two of them in my collection and never had any issues .
I own 9 tag heuers & had more issues with my 7 rolex’s.
There is a surfing photographer who dropped his Tag Heuer in the ocean in Fiji while filming. It was found six months later by a Fiji diver and return to him still running not a thing wrong with it. After 6 months in the ocean. True story. It was a quartz Aqua racer.
michaelinsanantone because they are best watches av wore av had 2000k rolex omega longines I prefer my Tag anyday!
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I own a Tag Aquaracer blue dial very nice watch would you say it's better than a Omega moon watch...idk about that
Cool story bro.
I have a aquaracer and I like a lot, automatic no problems and looks nice as well maybe tag is to expensive but lets face it they all are, this is not and investment for me I am not going to sell it so I am happy with it
If Tag are overpriced, what in God's name are Rolex lol
Everyone loves to rag on Tag but the truth is they have pretty nice designs, a large following, great brand recognition, and they do an amazing job marketing. Vintage Heuers are the quintessential sports/racing watches and many models represent excellent bang per buck. In my opinion early Tag Heuers from the 80s and 90s are an absolute steal right now.
Currency World it's true I got one from their s/el line recently
No, that's not the "truth" -- Dull is the truth
I can’t disagree. Only chased one Tag Heuer and it was also one their SEL digital/analog. Specifically for F1 legend Ayrton Senna.
How can it be your personal opinion if you've NEVER personally owned one?😂😂
Because he's trash and this channel is a joke.
I know right! Its like saying I dont like steak but ive never tasted one. 😆
I’ve “tasted” many tag heuers... they are such absolute garbage I’d never buy one.
@@thetimeteller each his own, but watch a video of the Urban Gentry visiting the Tag Heuer factory. I bet you own watches that are not to par with Tag Heuer quality
@@livefit8936 Jory has some watches that are much more expensive than Tag. It's not like he's a poor guy who's just sourgraping.
I have a Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 5 (Automatic) and It is a GREAT watch. I also have an Orient Mako XL and it is a great watch as well.
Owner of a Tag Carrera Calibre 5 (Automatic) here and its been a fantastic timepiece!
Also own TAG black Aquaracer Calibre 5 and it is just beautiful
Okay, I agree about quartz models. But Tag Heuer's automatic pieces are incredible for their price! They have so many chronometer calibres! And of course I must mention Monaco Calibre 11, which is in my opinion the most beautiful watch in its price range:)
in 2004 I was given a 2 tone Tag Heuer 2000 professional automatic, previously owned by my father, and for all these years it never failed, I never serviced it, I wasn't aware it had to be, I trashed it the fullest, I wore it while doing kickflips, mountain biking etc, I wore it in uni, getting blind drunk left and right, I left it outside under 45c heat of the Australian sun, I used it as knuckle duster as knuckle dusters are illegal here, and all through that, the only fault - the stainless steel is now showing through the gold plating.
Bond used a Rolex as a knuckleduster.
All those watch snobs... I've got a Carrera cal16 day date... never had a problem... bought it new from chrono24 for lots less then retail.. fantastic timepiece.. looks and wears better then others in that pricebracket..
Mark latjes Yeah many TAG auto have a solid and robust ETA movement inside like a 2428 yet because of the plastic movement spacers are written off as complete junk by enthusiasts. Whereas the Oris divers 65 with its no better, Sellita, ETA clone movement is nigh-on worshipped in the watch community as being this sensational; awesome value for money and super robust and reliable diver. Sorry but there’s a whiff of the emperor’s new clothes going on here.
Never owned a Tag yet trashes the brand. Basically wrongfully pushing his opinion on a public forum. Man up. Buy one test it wear it and then and only then trash the brand if you want but stop being a flipping sheep. Base your opinion on facts not your flipping neighbors experience with one. Until then you have no credibility with me and many others.
It’s his channel, so he can push anything he wants to. He’s not forcing anyone to agree with him. He didn’t say don’t buy them, he just explained why he doesn’t talk about them. I’m a car guy; I don’t talk about Lexus because I don’t like them. If you do, that’s fine. I don’t need to own one to have an opinion about it. That wouldn’t make me an expert on the subject, anyway. If you don’t want to hear his opinion, don’t click on his channel.
^Carl seems like a logical man. 🙏👍
He said its his personal opinion, then said he's never personally owned one lol
It's his vid. Where do you get the public forum BS?
Why would you buy one if you don't want one
I inherited my dad's 15 year old Carrera and no problem with it so far. Have not had it serviced since and the chronograph/date functions perfectly to this day. I did have an issue years ago with my Formula 1 chrono, the rubber parts deteriorated and just fell off the watch. Main reason why I avoid Hublot. Too many expensive "experimental" models.
Carrera, Monza, Autavia. Three of the greatest Chronographs of all time! Come on Time Teller, give them some love!
Nothing but respect for your opinion and your experiences. I have owned a simple Formula 1 for over a decade and had no issues with it. In fact out of all the watches ive owned its been by far the most reliable. Ive even dived with it to 90 feet on 4 separate occasions. Its proven as rugged as my 3 Suunto watches ( witch were issued to me while in the US Navy, and the 2 G shocks ) which in my opinion is a better example of an over priced time piece. However..everyones opinion is valid as long as they are respectful. And i respect yours
Personally I think the Aquaracer is one of the most original looking divers watch. It really strays away from the sub design. It's alot more sporty
I totally respect your opinion. Before I knew anything about watches, my folks got me a quartz Tag from their now discontinued 1500 series for college graduation around 1995. It lasted without issue until this year, when the date dial stopped working properly, getting stuck at the 15th and 16th every month. In all that time I never really had it properly serviced aside from battery replacement about four years ago.
Sadly, a repair estimate from a certified service shop quoted me $450, which is way too much in my opinion. Now I know enough about watches to settle for nothing but an automatic movement, preferably something made in-house and not a Valjoux or whatever they use. Until I can get myself an Omega Speedmaster, I'm wearing a Seiko Recraft automatic which looks great, has an auto movement, a nice warranty, and cost me all of $100.
Baby Gerald I just had my automatic TAG (that I bought in ‘04) serviced by TAG for $335. You can coordinate servicing right on TAG’s website. I can’t remember specifics, but servicing for a quartz watch was less $.
My tag is around 20 years old and still ticking away and looking great, I don't like all their designs. But the one I own, series 2000, gold and steel bracelet, gold bezel, crown and hands and dial details champagne dial. I love it and it's been through some tough things, but is in great condition. I have not run into any issues with it at all. But that's just my experience.
I hated Tag until I got one.
Matthew Kucewicz Most these ppl own a Casio
Chris Kyran Casio is a great brand
Matthew Kucewicz 😂😂😂
I've got a late 80's Gen 1 Professional 2000 that I love. Infrequently serviced, survived deployments to Panama, Honduras, Iraq, and diving all over the world, with never a problem. Great watch!
Ned Moore, I hate all the bandwagon Tag haters I have had the Aquaracer Cal 5 for over a year and have taken it diving well over 20 times in all conditions I also have an old link quartz 96 that keeps amazing time, I've had numerous seikos and have had issues with all!
TAG Heuer and Heuer are two completely different companies. The latter made high quality watches and there's nothing strange about wanting to own a vintage Heuer.
I've had a tag aquaracer for 12 years now and had no problems with it, and one of the watches that 'turned me on' to horology in the first place was the Monaco, but everyone has their own opinion, and thanks to you and the urban gentry, I've now become a Seiko fanatic!.......next in line is a Hamilton khaki pilot day/date, then MUCH further down is a planet ocean....keep up the good work.....
You’re 100% correct about Tag Heuer. After spending $2900 on a top of the line AquaRacer Calibre 16, its stopped winding and functioning three months post warranty. The authorized dealer wanted $500 just to look at it. Anyway, I took it to a local watch repair expert and total cost to fix was $475.00. Even he told me it’s a poorly made and fragile watch. I would advise anyone to spend a bit more and get an Omega. I have an Omega that is older than the Tag and has never failed. Hopefully Tag will get it together and fix their issues.
Aquaracer owner. Watch turns heads. Watch keeps damn good time. I fell on this watch and it never missed a beat. Will buy another one in future
I have one Tag Heuer, bought in 1998, the iconic S/EL chronometer, 200m, black/charcoal dial, reference WG5111PO. Overpriced? - somewhat, but honestly not much worse than most Swiss brands. I would say the problem with Tag is around the time I got mine, they got obsessed with "big watch" designs - ugly, overly-complex, oversized, bad taste - and therefore overpriced for what they represented (esp. the quartz pieces; their automatics not so much). I regretted mine for many years, even considered getting rid of it. It sat in the drawer for 12 years, until last year I dragged it out, slapped it on, and thought, "wow, that's a nice watch!" Great mid-size (around 38mm I think, wears a little smaller with the way the dive bezel is smaller than the watch case), I hated the other chunky offerings, and still hate most of them today (I have an 8" wrist, but prefer watches under 42mm). And best of all, the watch is 19 years old, sat unused for 12 years, no servicing, I thook it out and off the bat it was running at -7s/day. I know, it's a "chronometer" and should run -3 to +5s/day or whatever COSC parameters state, but come on, no servicing for 20 years and only a little outside the chronometer specs! I'm impressed - and I know it will run even better once I get that puppt serviced - cheers!
I respect your opinion, figured I’d comment to add my personal experience with my TAG.
I recently bought a TAG Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 5 ref WAY2113, to commemorate starting school to become an HVAC technician. A good friend of mine, a guy who I actually worked for at Victorinox, where I first became interested in watches, is now a manager of a TAG Heuer outlet in my area. He’d called me a few days prior to my purchase telling me about the Aquaracer I eventually took home, and I decided I had to see it! Been looking for a good diver for a while at that point. Once seeing it, holding it in my hands, I just couldn’t help myself.
Although it’s just a SW200, I really do love this watch. The anthracite grey dial really stands out in the right light, and I’d been wanting to add a TAG to my collection for years, especially after my purchase of my Oris Original Big Crown Pointer Date earlier this year, which was one of my grail pieces ever since I saw one watching Basel coverage while working for Victorinox.
I understand it’s no Rolex, it’s no GS, no Omega, but I’m beyond happy with the piece for the money, and I can see myself owning another TAG Heuer in the future, although I long for a Datejust even more than anything else at this point.
As I said, I respect your opinion, not everyone loves every brand, and that’s fine. Just wanted to throw my experience with TAG Heuer out there.
C'mon... You're a car guy, but you didn't mention Monaco? Steve McQueen? No? Nothing? I must admit that I don;t like that watch at all. I hate square cases, and that design is 'meh' in general. But either way I want it really badly...
Well, way before i was into watches I didn't know many luxury brands but Tag was one of the few I did, probably from there extensive advertising at the time. So I feel like people buy if for the name recognition. If you asked the average Joe on the street they just don't know FC or oris
Probably because FC and Oris are too exclusive to the uninitiated. Heres to Tags marketing knowhow!!
Very true! I can wear my Breitling Navitimer or my JLC Reverso and no one recognizes it. I wear my Rolex Subby or a Seiko and everyone comments on it. The strength of brand recognition. You'd be more surprised at how much the average Joe believes a luxury watch is worth. They'd think you're crazy.
[Captain Z] You go to Europe and Mercedes Benz is a taxi cab car.
You buy and wear a watch for yourself , not for Joe on the street , haha 😬😆😉
Absolutely. I'm surprised by those who ask to have their watch collections evaluated from youtube channels. I purchase and wear watches for my needs and wants. Everyone is different, different tastes and different monetary resources. Which is why I view a lot of different youtube watch channels. From those who are young and just starting out to those who have crazy money to spend on Patek Philippe collections. I learn from all of them. .......... Jory here really dislikes Tag Heuer and Movado and I laugh when he cringes. If you watch Archie , who does only paid evaluations, ridicules those who have FC watches in their collections. He calls them "Dogshit". Everyone has their reasoning, whether you agree or not, that's how you will add to your personal collection........ I was just saying what I've experienced from my collection. I don't care if my watches are recognized or not. There are times my wife catches me just staring at the watch I am wearing and can see my love I have for them. She just pulls out her phone a snaps a photo of me and smiles. Then so do I. :-)
my first quartz watch was a Tag Heuer 200m professional, bought that in 1995 with on 4th battery replacement still going strong as day i just bought it, never had problem with it. 23 years so far.
Planning on buying an Autavia (2017).
I think it’s one of the best watches out there now: the HEUER 02 movement with 70 hours power reserve and that vintage-yet-current design really spoke to me.
Love my Tag Heuer f1 since 2007, Added two more, the Carrera Brad Pitt edition as well as the Monaco . Still loving them and had a lot of good memories on the wrist.
My heuer 1000 diver has spend thousands of hours under water, been servicing it in every 5 years...no problems at all.in fact heur has fixed alll for free, even if those few things i broke on watch are nothing but really heavy usage...i also have same diver on quartz, heuer, not tag heuer,that one i bought in 1987 and it just goes and goes and goes...
Every luxury watch is overpriced. If you are going to trash a brand (especially without having actually owned one) it would be good to get into some specifics using actual data instead of conjecture. Tag makes some decent pieces and does have a storied history in racing.
I own a tag Aquaracer calibre 5 in blue and I absolutely love it. I have worn it almost every day for the past 2 years. Many motorycle rides, dozens of days at the range shooting, desk diving, etc.I have 5 other watches in my rotation (including a cocktail time!) and I genuinely have to force myself to pick something else to wear sometimes because It works so well with what I wear every day. Blue sunray/slat dial looks great in the light, the "H" or "grand carerra" bracelet has a blend of brushed and polished links, the look that I find most desirable. But it does it in a way that hides scratches extremely well, much better than just polishing the center links on an oyster style or omega aqua-terra which will show scratches a lot more. It keeps fantastic time, lume charges extremely fast and is very bright and pleasing to look at, has a 3 position micro adjust in a robust clasp. And I got it for under $1700 out the door, including tax and the so far unneeded factory warranty from a local Authorized dealer. I think it has been a great value at that price and I am very satisfied. Also, I have the slightly older ref WAY2112.BA0928 , I like this case/bracelet combo the best. I'm not a fan of what they did to the new ceramic dial models, or the older 3 link bracelets, this one is the perfect setup in my opinion. I'm sure they spend way too much money on jackass celebrity endorsements but nearly all the brands out there are guilty of this. 2 or 3 times a year I walk into my local omega shop and put an aqua terra on my wrist, but I always walk out. It has similar dial styling and is obviously "superior" in a ton of ways, but I don't think it's superior enough to justify the price difference.
Wiseguy724 very well stated wiseguy. I purposely buy watches for lesser prices with the same movement. Compare a victorinox with a 7750 to an Omega or a Breitling. So tired of watch snobs. Brand loyalty is what drives them
Yup, you really need to ask yourself if you are ok with paying that much extra for looks, since the movements are nearly the same in some examples. Sometimes I think it is, other times I don't. Just an update, watch is still within cosc standards, -2.5 sec a day, sometimes only 2, love it.
I absolutely love that blue dial Aquaracer. I'm planning on getting the blue dial Seiko cocktail time, and then looking towards getting the Aquaracer. Would you recommend it as a good first luxury diver at the $1,000-$2,000 price range?
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Cocktail time is a great piece, you will love it. I have mine on a distressed brown strap from colareb and I love it.
Aquaracer is a great first diver, if that is your budget also look at the Oris divers 65 and the aquis, also great pieces in the same price range, If I had to do it all over again and not get the aquaracer, I would go with the divers 65 blue dial with rivet bracelet or an aquis date in blue. Good luck!
I love my tag aqua chrono. Get compliments, feels high quality and very versatile 😊
The carrera design you lust after looks like this Citizen : BU4010-05L
So u too took break from angry photographer chanel 😂😂😜
Looks nothing like it to me
new Tag Heuer F1s are a tank . can't be beat in build quality.
Thanks for the review....I agree. Tags are crazy overpriced!
Same here, just dont like it from the very2 beginning, hear tag brand make me sick
I love Tag Heuer (How-er).... I have had several Tags over the years, but I have only had the Automatic ones.... NEVER had a problem. I currently own a Tag Heuer 4000, which is 25 years old..... Again, never had an issue with it. a 25. Year. Old. Watch.... and no problems. Love your content, and I am also a fellow Seiko fan. (currently own a Seiko 5 sport)
Also, a good investment getting a 4000. Only going up in value.
(It’s hoy-er)
Sounds like my timex with the twistoflex band
I have a Quartz Omega Seamaster professional, I got it as a gift, but I like the look of the Aquaracer quartz more, I would've probably bought an Aquaracer instead of the SMP, but I love my SMP as well
Hoy-er not How-er lol
The thing about Tag Heuer, at least from my perspective as a watcmakier in training, is that they offer a lot lot less in terms of movements (mostly using sellita movements) for what they charge, but have one of the best materials and craftsmanship in terms of their dials, cases and especially in terms of their bracelets. Personally, I own a TH Autavia and am very happy with it, but it is true, that the moevement is just another Sellita one. Their watches are quite pretty though.
I have 2 Tag Heuers.. Never had an issue. just lovin them
i have the aquaracer chrono quartz and it's cheap to service and works well, but it was my 18th bday present from my grandpa, so it has a special place. With perspective i'd take an oris aquis or something like that. I love the heritage line, all of it, i'm a freak, modena, monaco, silverstone, autavia...
I've had 3. One worked fine. One fell apart. The third broke, was sent from my local tag ad for repairs and was lost. They found it a year and a half later, and sent me back the same watch in perfect condition for free. Now that I know more about watches, never again. But I still love them because Ayrton Senna...
One word. Monaco
2 words ... WANT IT
The last time I came this early, my girlfriend left me.
Hilary Ho she’s doing fine, told me to ask if you’re still early? Lol. 👍🏾🇺🇬🇺🇸
Ba-dum-bum (Rodney Dangerfield!)
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It sounds like I am beating the horse here... But I have to concur on all accounts; The Heuers I like are all models built before 1990, I sent in my father's Heuer Pasadena (Super rad Chronograph and one of about a dozen watches filmed in Top Gun *cough) to Tag for servicing and after $800 and 2 trips to the company repair facility it now keeps excellent time for 14 hours! My wife owns a women's quartz model and it stopped working after 6 months with a battery change... But it sounds like the CEO is starting to pickup on the heritage pieces so maybe he can turn the company around. Also, IMO, why does anyone get away with charging anything over $200.00 for anything with a Quartz Movement?! Its a bit like dropping a 4-cyl Honda motor into various car bodies, but at the end of the day you are still getting a 4-cyl.
Especially VW(the TAG Heuer of the car industry) would benefit immensely if they had a Honda 4 cilinder instead of those crappy TSI garbage under the hood.😉
I own both an Orient Ray II (black) (and also a Mako II, just for fun) and a Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAP2010, amongst others. They are all great watches, and all worth the money. The Orients use the new F22 movement, which is a 21-jewel hacking/hand-winding automatic movement that relies on the fabulous Seiko/Orient auto-winder design that is both inexpensive, reliable, and efficient. The Tag "Calibre 5" movement is actually a Sellita SW200-1 in my instance of the Tag.
Orient pros: Inexpensive, punches far above weight. Perfectly dive-worthy. Great lume and great looking at this price, true classics. Orient cons: More easily scratched mineral crystal, hollow end links, a bit sloppy with bezel alignment and the bezel insert is aluminum on a polished bezel that doesn't match the case well and lacks a bit of heft. Rotating the bezel is also quite difficult. 21,600 vph, which means a less smooth "sweep." And the regular service cost for an Orient automatic is likely to exceed the value of the watch-not to mention that parts availability is very, very low. People say "Well then just buy a new one," but try that in 15 or 20 years when, in fact, your favorite watch is long out of production, parts are unavailable, used instances are all in need of the same service and are 15-years beat up yet going for "vintage" prices, etc. That said, the Orients are fabulous watches for the price, and if you have the standard mineral crystal replaced with a domed sapphire crystal and replace the standard chintzy bracelet with a much higher-end bracelet from Strapcode, these approach $1k watch quality.
Tag pros: Far more elegant on the wrist-aesthetics have been nailed. Do you want to wear the watch or have the watch wear you? Tag are masters of the former. The fit and finish is about 3 steps above the Orients-everything aligned, markers with multiple dimensions (i.e. angled sides all around, etc.), virtually scratch-proof sapphire crystal, solid end links and solid deployant clasp (as opposed to stamped on the orient). And of course the movement. Sellita was ETA's production partner for many, many years, and the SW200-1 is roughly similar to an ETA-2824 BUT with an extra jewel to protect the barrel arbor (badly needed vs. the ETA design) and a thicker hairspring for better power delivery. As a result, the Tag's performance is much less variable depending on temperature and the orientation of the watch. And of course it has a much smoother "sweep" at 28,800 vph vs. 21,600 vph. And the Tag is a 300m diver vs. the Orients at 200m. And the bezel is solid and the bezel click mechanism is much more solid and trustworthy as well-confident clicks, easy to turn, yet locks into place well. Everything is perfectly aligned. And based on the ETA lineage, watchmakers will be willing to service it (and will be able to get parts) for essentially as long as there are watchmakers, and the service price will be a fraction of the watch's original price, which means you'll feel comfortable having it serviced (and be able to) for the rest of your natural life. Tag cons: Price is 10x the Orient price, and rather than a day/date, it's only got a date window. Also could do with a splash of color-the red tip on the second hands are a nice touch from Orient.
Overall-I love both my Japanese automatics and my Swiss automatics and I think they all have very good value and are highly desirable in their own right.
Or-don't hate.
I own three tags and two Heuer pre-tag versions. The 1000 series black coral with the gold accents remains my favorite, but I only wear it on special occasions. The 2000 exclusive with the porthole bezel, one in all black, one with the gold bezel. And a 2000 aquaracer with the blue carbon fiber design face. The last is a simple white face watch handed down from my uncle to me.
My dad has a automatic aqua racer and he has loved it for years
Talk is cheap you can’t talk about quality if you have never owned one buy one for your self then talk
Des Brand exactly
Exactly
They are nothing special. They use a lot of the same movements as Rolex. Just get a Rolex. And he owns a rolex and Rolex is just better made
What does that really mean? He's supposed to look at the watch for seven days and say "wow, it's functional! I love the company!" You need more than "not broken" for that kind of money.
My servicing with them SUCKED, but I do love the watch - have had it for almost 20 years. But I would never trust them to service it again. At least in Canada.
I've had a Tag Professional Pilot since 1994 - bulletproof. Except the tritium lune long ago faded.
guess we can separate the time before and after Biver
before I agree they did some boring watches with less quality ( I had a aquaracer automatic , day-date) that I bought in 2009 ( still run well, but quality in the bezel marker are poor )
Then Biver came, and since they are producing some very cool and modern watches for a good value ( I bought the heuer 01, in house chronograph movement... and it still in perfect shape )
of course can t forget about the Monaco, a true iconic watch that you can recognize milles away
I have a TAG Heuer Series 1000 quartz that I purchased new 30 years ago. It's been solid. Within a year of owning it the crown had to be replaced - only issue ($100 CAD). Its been reliable since then.
Nothing boring about their designs I own about 15 of from Carreras to Aquaracer‘s and monaco‘s f1s actavia‘s and never had one single issue with either of them build quality is amazing fit and finish the way they transition from brush to polished truly amazing why don’t you get a new Carrera Chronograph with their new in-house movement and review it on your show don’t always go by oh I had a friend blah blah blah
Recently bought an Aquaracer Pepsi GMT and completely love it. Fantastic quality and finishing. I really like the brand but I agree that some models are overpriced for what you are getting.
My favorite pronunciation of "TAG Heuer" is the correct one. 😜 Yes I'm a TAG owner. No, I didn't want to spend twice as much for the Omega I like. No, I don't really like the Oris divers as much (I seriously considered them). No, I don't care who doesn't like TAGs. Let's all just buy what we like. If everyone wore a Submariner, Datejust, or Speedmaster, the world would be boring.
Respect your opinion my friend longtime viewer Love your channel buddy but I have two Tag Heuer when is the Carrera 2011 model chronograph and the other is the Monaco Steve McQueen Edition never had a problem with them and love them I absolutely love the Steve McQueen I bought it this year and I get compliments constantly and I don't think they're overpriced head to the Breitling they're cheaper and I do have Breitling watches as well so I know the difference keep up the great work and always respect your opinion take care
This was either the best TAG parody slam I've read in a while or typo hell... Did you really mean to "choreograph" your Carrera and "Monica" your Monaco? Brilliant! Love your wit SuperSteel75!
Sorry about that my friend I have fixed the mistakes in a hurry when I was doing it and these phones just have a mind of their own lol😉
No worries! Sad to see you fixed them... they were really quite brilliant! Enjoy your TAGs. And BTW, I love many of the original vintage Heuers, just not happy with TAG's build quality issues (pushers on the most recent Monaco way too wiggly for a watch in its price range). Hopefully new leadership will remedy such issues. Cheers
SuperSteel75 ok
I've had a Tag Heuer formula 1 alarm watch for a year now, got it as a 30th birthday present. It's easily the nicest looking watch I own. The only thing is it's a quartz but it has performed really well.
I would give another option: Mido. Not only because I am a Mido fan, but it has something unique in watches industry, that is its architectural inspiration. You don't see that often in watch design.
I'm a Breitling man myself (to each thier own) but I must admit the Monaco is a thing of beauty.
Monaco calibre 11 and 12 Steve McQueen. Iconic pieces. Only tags worth owning.
Tag gets a unfair bad rep and most of thr time it is because people are jumping on the opinions of others. Current Tag makes very modern designs and are comparable to Omega. If you do not like their style, that is fine but as far as price goes, that same concept can be applied to many other brands. Omega makes quartz also that are double the price of Tag quartz, why do they get a pass? So you must really feel that Orient smashes Omega's quartz watches because they retail for like 3k. Also, people compare Tag retail vs used/grey market of other brands. Apples to apples if you want to hate on Tag, you need to hate on Omega (or many other brands). Tag fit and finishing is amazing (in my opinion). Most people who hate on Tag either never owned a current one or are mad because it compares in quality to Omega (save for the movements on some models) and they want to feel better than others who spent less money. Those same people rant and rave their Omega is as good as Rolex. All just snobbery. Let it be know I am not hating on Omega, just being fair. Is Tag retail to much, yes. Is Omega retail to much, hell yes!!!!!
Dude...you nailed it. Most people hating on TAG never even look at them or own one. They just follow the crowd. I chose my Aquaracer over the Seamaster because in my opinion it was every bit as good in quality, feel, aesthetics and it was half the price.
Venus Dee Dude, you nailed it!
I have a tag heuer it is amazing and the design is well thought out
Two words Plastic inserts ,comparable to Omega? really? Lol you must be joking
Good reply. I used to think the same. I bought a calibre 5 aquaracer 43 mm. It is nicely done.. movement is still very accurate after 6 months of wear. I'd say + 2 a day at rest.. +1 when worn for most of the day.. I am very happy with it. I own an orient ray.. got what I paid for.. still like it tho.. Buy a tag heuer.. get to know it; report back.. I have changed my opinion of them since I now OWN one...
Purchased a Tag diamond WJ-1113 about 15 years ago and have never had an issue with it. Are there better watches for the money? Absolutely!! My Dad passed 3 years ago and left me a Rolex Air King. Although small, I wear it with pride. Feels like he is with when I do. Recently purchased a Breitling Chronomat 44 and love it. My collection will expand from here....Thanks for all of the words of wisdom!!
Wearing my Ray II right now, and loving it!
Same it is just great for the price range!!
Same
Same
Me too
Grant Reskey Tisell is better
If you like a freakin awesome looking watch that’s modern and vintage at the same time....upgraded Calibre 5 movement with chronometer certification.....that pretty much keeps time like a quartz with automatic coolness factor.....sapphire crystal over dial and bezel....priced in the mid to upper 2ks....then get anything from the new autavia collection! Great watch even with the Calibre 5 and not the “recalled” isograph that they are apparently still working on.
I was gifted a series 6000 chronograph Tag from 1995 and it’s been impeccable it was my daily use watch for about 5 years
Have two Formula 1 (a red one I bought in 2007 and a black small seconds I bought on 2011) and have never had a problem. I'm buying an Aquaracer Cal 5 43 mm this year.
I have no issue with most TAG Heuer designs, but their build quality is often suspect. When a fake Monaco chrono has better made pushers than the wiggly ones on the real deal there's a major problem. I must admit to being a vintage Heuer fan though. Either way, thanks for your fearless opinion on this brand and so many others, Jory. I've watched every show since the beginning and appreciate your points of view, plus, most importantly, you make me laugh! All the best to you and yours for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2018!
TAG Heuer was my original watch gateway drug. Back in 1997 I bought a TAG Heuer F1 quartz diver - the small 36mm satin finished case with jubilee bracelet and plastic bezel. This was my first “good” watch I thought. I wore that watch for three years until I purchased an Omega Seamaster 300 GMT. I just had to move onto something “better”. I passed that TAG on to my younger brother and never looked back. Twenty plus years later I still have the Seamaster GMT with over a hundred other watches in and out of my collection over that time. My brother? He still wears that TAG F1!
It’s all about perspective. For me that TAG pushed me into a lifelong love affair with watches. For my brother that TAG is just a dependable tool he’s had on his wrist for twenty years.
I’m not a TAG fan, but vintage Heuer watches up until 1985 before the TAG consortium took over the Heuer company were something special.
Yeah, I owned a new Carrera Calibre 5 for couple of days and it broke down. It stopped ticking. Just like that. On my wrist. I got the money back, no issues here and replaced it with Frederique Constant 2 step case FC-303MC4P6 which works perfectly after 10 years.
Bought my Tag Heuer in 2001...Quartz Professional 200m not one issue...classic link design...been a great watch...I agree with your assessment though...not a fan of what they put out today!
I have the same one is actually one of my fav small but not too small but my lumes ain't no good anymore
I got the the Tag Heuer Carrera 1887 43mm. With probably one of the most controversial calibers. The 1887. In a nutshell, love it. I don`t give a damn about what others say about this brand. This watch never let me down, is very accurate, has a fantastic movement, don`t care about the controversy about it, overall great watch. Works for me. In my opinion, people tend to by a bit hypocritical about this brand. Early Rolex Daytonas used Zenith movements. Are they Zenith watches now? No. Tag Heuer screwed up communicating the caliber 1887, yes. But actually, that`s why I love it so much. It got a lot of publicity. Not the best one, but still. And it`s a fantastic movement overall. And before somebody comes here and claims I`m a Tag Heuer fanboy, I own a lot of other watches aswell. I`m a watch enthusiast who enjoys the hard work and craftsmanship that go into them. The Carrera 1887 is the only Tag I own.
My best watch is an aquaracer chrono auto. I love it. But I appreciate your blunt honesty.
The only Hauer (How-yer) that I own is a fifty year old Abercrombie & Fitch Seamaster. Unique, iconic and built to exacting specifications. Beautiful piece that I recommend you look into.
I have the titanium Aquaracer cal 5 in black with ceramic bezel, it keeps perfect me and is robust, and I love it. I am with you on the quartz Tag Watches are crap and tend to look cheap.
Calibre 16 owner here. Love it, love the size, but I did buy it new which was a mistake. Should have waited to get it on the second hand market. The quality and attention to detail are both excellent.
two years late on this one but my first "real" watch was gifted to me from my late grandfather. its a Tag Heuer Link Tiger Woods limited to 8,000 pieces. I too see that for the money in todays new Tags there are far better options especially spending over $1,000 on a quartz watch seems ridiculous, but this is a watch I wouldn't sell for any amount of money for the sentimental reasons behind it.
Years ago I bought a "limited edition" diver in black PVD coated titanium with lime green accents. Really cool piece with the caliber 5 movement (The ETA 2824 to all those playing at home). Within 6 months the internal crown had stripped. Checking on the forums, it was an apparent issue with this model. Sent it to get fixed. Five months later, I finally get it back and find the case all scratched from where they forced the the case open. I declined the watch and had them give me back my money. Luckily I had paid for an extended insurance on it that Jarred, the AD, offers.... never buying Tag again!
Personally have an automatic Aquaracer 2 for 1500, significantly below retail.. however it has been a tank. Went swimming, running, and climbing with it. Lume is phenomenal, keeps time pretty well..
I've got a gold and black tag heuer formula 1. Love it, never had a problem. Get compliments on it. I dont agree with you comparing the aqua to cheaper brands, bases on designs. Look at omega seamasters? The style hasn't changed and looks very basic. People like the minimalistic style. I own breitling, tag and omega. All are amazing
Three of my 30 watches are Tag,s purchased new in the last two years. Well built, beautifully designed, great accuracy at +5-7 seconds a day. All cost between $1,400 and $1,700. Great watches and I’m very happy. I’d put them on the same level as my $1,000 Oris’s (3 of them).
There were only 50 Carreras 1158 made on that 18ct bracelet. Called by F1 drivers of the era ..."the brick". Now, there are only 5, or 6 of them left. Most people use to remove the gold bracelet and fit the leather strap, because of weight. Bought one just like the one in your picture, for $650, way back in 1971. Gold was then $39 / oz.
I have my late father’s Aguaracer Quartz. It was his 30 year gift from AT&T/Bell South. I love the watch but wouldn’t ever pay that much for a quartz watch.
I wear Seiko’s most of the time.
I got an TH Auqaracer calibre 5. Its an nice watch i like it. The brandhistory is whats doing it for me. Heuer was the first watch company that made stopwatches that could do 1/100th of a second and they where used during the Olympics in 1926 about 300m from where i currently live.
For every watch there is a wrist.
Got a Professional back in 2003. The only thing that got me was the link bracelet, lost my soul to it instantly. Your honesty about disliking the brand is greatly appreciated, a lot of reviewers focus entirely on the brands they idolize. Thank you!
(Al Pacino voice) tag....WHO AHHH!
That's the best one!
Robert Rockwell genuinely that's the funniest thing I've read today 😂
Robert Rockwell lmao man I pictured his eyes all bugged out n shit when I read this one. 👊
i just found a tag heuer at goodwill in near mint condition for $5 the other day. i also have found a two tone seiko, a two tone citizen and SAK watch for $3 each there too.
GOODWILL??? you're a lucky man
Could be a replica
I own a Tag Heuer formula 1 red chronograph that was a gift from my dad when I graduated in 2009. The watch is a quartz movement 38 mm and in general it has been a loyal companion. I hasn't had any problems and the small size makes it perfect. But I have to agree with you that TH offers some really mmhe designs that truly are way more expesive for what they are offering. I think that if you do a little hunting you can find some tag heuers at really good prices and this is a great brand to enter in a higher tier of watches brands.
I’ve got a Monaco which I love, and I have a Grand Carrera Calibre 36 with the Zenith el Primero movement. I don’t wear that one as much anymore but it is a great watch that still looks new after 10 years.
I actually bought that exact Aquaracer in a 43mm about 2 months ago. I got the watch for $1300 and had $400 in rewards to a brick and mortar store so purchase price was $900 in my opinion I felt it was a good deal. I went with the quartz because I haven’t heard great result with their automatic movements. The watch has been great keeping great time so far. Also the sunburst blue dial in the sun lights looks incredible. So far all good thing no complaints yet. Looking to buy a Breitling Colt Skyracer in a few months for my next watch.
I bought my first and only Tag for work and really never had an issue with it. The caliber 5 works no matter what I put it through.
The Monaco is gorgeous...
FYI.. My Tag Carrera Chrono uses the Valjoux 7750 movement not the Selita movement in most of the Chronos now these days. Havent serviced it in 10+ years and its only -5sec/day. How about dem' apples
I like the looks of the Monaco chronograph that Tag Heuer makes, but the price is what pushes me away. Before the company's merged an earlier version of the Monaco was worn by Steve McQueen in Le Mans.
I've owned a 2-tone, Professional 200m diverr since the early 2000s. The 38mm stainless steel with the coloured "Tag" on the bezel and "Heuer" on the case. I think it's beautiful and I've not had any problems with it; however, I suppose I must give a nod to your sentiments (and that of your friends) because my service experience was bad. The charge is probably too high for a battery change and retesting for 200m depth. This isn't my problem.
My problem: I had a *very* minor scratch on the bezel and I casually remarked to them that if they think they can buff that or somehow get rid of the scratch then do so. I made this remark thinking the watch was going to very serious, professional, wise old watchmakers that would know what can and can not be done. Apparently Tag Heuer employs anyone to service their watches because mine came back as if someone said, "Buff it? Duh, OK" and took an electric wood-sander to it. it had MORE scratches and all the lume was knocked off the indexes on the bezel. Without a doubt they have no professionalism and they obviously use very poorly trained contractors to do their service work.. I honestly doubt that they even properly sealed the watch for 200m - performing this task properly seems to require skill the service centre did not possess.
I own a tag. I bought it before I really got into watches and heard about tag heuer. I've got the Senna limited f1 chrono. I was a huge fan of Senna back in the day and it was my first "luxury" piece. It did end up being a positive experience in that I now am saving up for a better grail watch that I've wanted since getting into watches.
Own a tag heuer mercedes benz slr series limited edition. Got it for 3.5k. almost 2 years now. no problems. My watch hasn't let me down. Love my watch.
I keep hearing about how TAG Heuer isn't what it used to be and they basically messed up somewhere around the 90s or so. I have no clue about this and never experienced this myself. And, I haven't heard anything specific other than vague trash talking.
That being said, I can respect a counter view to my own regarding TAG Heuer. To each his or her own.
For myself, I've only really had 1 watch from TAG Heuer I picked up about 1995. It was a classic 3 hand dive watch with a date.. TAGs Submariner style, if you will. It had a black aluminum rotating bezel with white dial and quartz powered.
I would say it was my very first sport luxury watch I purchased with my own money and I really adored it.
It was very reliable, accurate, and durable. It was my daily watch, and it survived I would say a lot of wear and abuse. The sapphire crystal did its job well and never took on a mark. The stainless steel case and aluminum bezel showed more wear.
It survived a fall from me scaling over a fence. It even survived me getting hit by a truck crossing a busy intersection on my way to school in the morning.
The warranty and customer service was international. I believe I only needed to have it serviced once for a battery change and they replaced all the lume on the dial and hands, and they may have even replaced the bezel with a new one. It was done in a timely manner and had no issue.
I had it for at least 12 years and sadly I somehow lost it after I moved to a new home around late 2007. I suspect I took it off and placed somewhere while either painting the garage or applying epoxy to the garage floor. May have gotten mixed up with the trash after I was done with one or the other garage projects.
It was sad and I always missed that watch since.
I have tried looking for the exact same model, but very few are for sale and the few that are are rather beat up more than I want to spend money on or additionally spend more money to get serviced and parts replaced.
Interestingly enough, I have considered an Orient Mako II USA as a possible modern substitute for that old TAG that's been missing. But, I'm not going to get into why I don't like the brand name, but not the watch itself.
I have a current mod project in the works to remedy the desire for another white dial diver.