Timepiece Posted October 20, 2008 Report Posted October 20, 2008 *** special topic on request of by-Tor *** For more than 20 years, TAG Heuer's LINK, born S/el (Sport/elegance) in 1987, has been the Swiss watch making world's superlative sports and elegance timepiece. On the wrist of the world's number one golfer, Tiger Woods or a F1 racing legend such as Ayrton Senna, a Hollywood star like Matt Damon (The Bourne Supremacy), the LINK has become a universally recognized status symbol, with an emblematic design and precision-driven architecture unlike that of any other sports watch ever made. The LINK bracelet, with its unique and recognizable signature S-shaped links, is a worldwide reference for its flexibility, wearer comfort, timeless aesthetics and peerless ergonomics. First created in 1987 and called S/el for "Sports and Elegance," the benchmark design was endorsed in 1988 by Ayrton Senna, who wore it to three F1 World Championships. In 1999, the S/el was boldly redesigned and relaunched worldwide as the LINK, with sports celebrity endorsements from great champions like Leonardo, Boris Becker, Marion Jones, Colin Jackson, or Monica Seles, to name but a few
By-Tor Posted October 20, 2008 Report Posted October 20, 2008 Awesome work. Thank you very much. The TAG Guide has already been updated with this article link. Was this the fastest ever update?
anton Posted October 20, 2008 Report Posted October 20, 2008 I wonder if all the rep link bracelets come like that. the reason why I ask is that there are gaps between links on the bracelet. A nice GMT indeed, but it sorely need a new bracelet! Good job getting the A/R done!
Rxus Posted October 20, 2008 Report Posted October 20, 2008 It's a beautiful watch that unfortunately flies under the radar of popularity on these boards. Great review/pics/watch
beefy6969 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Posted October 20, 2008 Wow nice review! I know i'm a cheap bastard but, did they rep this GMT model in A21J or quartz? If so, who has it? Is the gen made in quartz also? This will be perfect for a beater, & no one will even call you out!
Chino Posted October 20, 2008 Report Posted October 20, 2008 Beautiful watch, I've always been a fan of the Link series. I had the 38mm SS ETA link for a couple of days before a friend fell in love with it and made me sell it to him. It felt very comfortable but now I'd get the GMT just because I liked your pics a lot. congratulations! Chino.
Watchmeister Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 Great review and enjoyable read. By the way, the AR makes a huge difference.
Toadtorrent Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 Beautiful pics. That AR is amazing.
Chino Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 oops sorry, forogt to comment on the AR, which is perfect. Looks like there's almost no crystal. Beautiful!
dluddy Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 Nice write-up on a beautiful Tag. One of the only Tag's I really like design wise. Thanks for sharing with the community and contributing to the Tag Guide
Stephane Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 That is a true beauty. I never looked at Tag as a possible choice for me. But this one is very very nice, specialy with the AR. It makes me think of the Ingy: simple, elegant, confortable. I didn't see this model before . Thanks for the review and time spent Great photos aswell. Cheers Stephane
Admin Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 Could you please put the crystal back in and THEN take some photos. It seems to be missing on some of the pictures Great review and a beautiful watch. Thank you very much for taking the time to create this and share it with us.
KB Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 Excellent review with superb pic's, thanks for taking the time to do this for us. Ken
World Traveller Posted October 24, 2008 Report Posted October 24, 2008 Great review, that is a very nice watch. One of my minor pet peeves of Reps is these little details that are not finished nicely, like these sections of the bracelet. When you have a gen each part of the watch is smooth and the attention to detail is something I think those of us who love watch designs admire.
webvan Posted November 7, 2008 Report Posted November 7, 2008 (edited) Getting started wit reps and got this one from a member, it seems to be a variation ? Here it is at TrustyTime with a different date dial it seems...ah here is mine Johua's site He had a problem with the rep strap (maybe that screw the OP lost, and I could try supergluing it too as I have it but it seems hard to remove the leather one, even with a tiny screwdrive) so put a leather gen apparently that looks quite nice, unfortunately it reeks of tobacco so I'm trying to source another one or figuring out how to get the smell out. Edited November 7, 2008 by webvan
RobbieG Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 Nice job man. Also good to see some more action in the TAG section
webvan Posted January 6, 2009 Report Posted January 6, 2009 Wow nice review! I know i'm a cheap bastard but, did they rep this GMT model in A21J or quartz? If so, who has it?Been wondering about that too!
Slartibartfast Posted January 10, 2009 Report Posted January 10, 2009 Bump this great review to the top. Just found my next TAG methinks!
Shundi Posted January 10, 2009 Report Posted January 10, 2009 Beautiful watch..might have to pick one of these up!
webvan Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 Doesn't the gen have a see-through back ?
Timepiece Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Posted January 29, 2009 Doesn't the gen have a see-through back ? No I don't think so (I looked up pics of the gen at the time I purchased this rep.)
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