hascho Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Good Job. Nice pics and a good Review. BTW: The Watch Look awsome on a Rubber... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Thank you for thie review I am not aTAG man yet but this revew was a push in that direction Happy timekeeping Gunnar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Thank you, and I'm glad members are still getting some use out of the review I have just found my love of this watch again. I would recommend getting rubber and bracelet for it. Both give the watch a very different feel and look. I had it on rubber and now have it on the steel and it has given it a new freshness in my collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letter Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 I see they have different movements - what's the difference between this: http://www.1-pc8838.com/00tgaq00088-aquaracer-500m-automatic-ssss-black-orig-movt-p-9331.html and http://www.1-pc8838.com/tgaq01007-aquaracer-500m-automatic-ssss-black-swiss-2824-p-9323.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratpatrolteam01 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 I've been meaning to post this for awhile but here are things i noticed: 1. No arrows on the G on the TAG logo 2. Tag Logo is just low quality in general. The logo is glossy and looks like cheap molded metal while the gen looks like CNCd or something XD 3. The rubber + how it's "glued" on to the bezel is lower quality on the rep but it isn't really noticeable it's not really aesthetic but the quality/precision of assembly 4. orange hue on the carlibre and the second hand is off. it's brighter on the gen 5. the spacing on the letters 500 on the 500M is more condensed in the gen, it's rather more spaced out on the rep 6. this [censored] me off, the lume markers are not aligned in the bezel... take a close look and you'll see what i mean so if you make this watch a franken with a gen dial, especially with the decorated movement is impossible to tell if it's a gen or rep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanusmaximus Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I have got to get me one of these, I also tried a gen on in goldsmith's a while back but had put the idea out of my head, damn you! Nice review though - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratpatrolteam01 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 holy crap!! i never noticed before but the gen has lume on the date window while rep doesnt!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratpatrolteam01 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 nevermind, it was just blocked for me. the lume is there haha... im afraid im putting this puppy in the market though... :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 @letter This should help. The ETA and SW are the same movement for the most part,both are swiss made. If you want the movement to look more like the gen then go with the SW,If It dosent matter, then go with the ETA and save yourself $60.00. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPN Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Nice write-up, and will certainly help many people make a decision on this rep. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesarmmm Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) I've been meaning to post this for awhile but here are things i noticed: 1. No arrows on the G on the TAG logo 2. Tag Logo is just low quality in general. The logo is glossy and looks like cheap molded metal while the gen looks like CNCd or something XD 3. The rubber + how it's "glued" on to the bezel is lower quality on the rep but it isn't really noticeable it's not really aesthetic but the quality/precision of assembly 4. orange hue on the carlibre and the second hand is off. it's brighter on the gen 5. the spacing on the letters 500 on the 500M is more condensed in the gen, it's rather more spaced out on the rep 6. this [censored] me off, the lume markers are not aligned in the bezel... take a close look and you'll see what i mean so if you make this watch a franken with a gen dial, especially with the decorated movement is impossible to tell if it's a gen or rep... Hi Guys, just FYI. I have taken a rep to an AD and he spotted it was a rep in less then 2 seconds... I didn't even have to take out the watch from my wrist. After he told me how he did it, it just seems so obvious to me its annoying... The number 2 on the Bezel is completely different from the Gen.. It's hard to describe, but if you compare both it's easy to spot out (just look at the picture of them side by side on this post). On the gen, the upper part of the number 2 font is parallel to the part right below it.. on the rep it's angled enough to be considered a "different font". And it sure is different, very different. This is a small detail that would be very easy to replicate perfectly... It's just so obvious, I'm sure the manufacturer did it on purpose for some unknown mysterious reason.. Why do they (the manufacturers) keep missing the easiest parts to replicate, will remain a mystery to me. The AD also told me there is no such thing as a perfect tag rep whatsoever in any of the models.. not even on the most basic formula 1 (to my disappointment). Just thought you guys should know! Thanks for the great review !! Edited January 15, 2012 by cesarmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandal.tbh Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm still getting one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyPete Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) Hi Guys, just FYI. I have taken a rep to an AD and he spotted it was a rep in less then 2 seconds... I didn't even have to take out the watch from my wrist. After he told me how he did it, it just seems so obvious to me its annoying... The number 2 on the Bezel is completely different from the Gen.. It's hard to describe, but if you compare both it's easy to spot out (just look at the picture of them side by side on this post). On the gen, the upper part of the number 2 font is parallel to the part right below it.. on the rep it's angled enough to be considered a "different font". And it sure is different, very different. This is a small detail that would be very easy to replicate perfectly... It's just so obvious, I'm sure the manufacturer did it on purpose for some unknown mysterious reason.. Why do they (the manufacturers) keep missing the easiest parts to replicate, will remain a mystery to me. The AD also told me there is no such thing as a perfect tag rep whatsoever in any of the models.. not even on the most basic formula 1 (to my disappointment). Just thought you guys should know! Thanks for the great review !! Nice catch. I noticed that too. The '5' in '50'on bezel seems to be off quite a bit as well. The gap between the top of the '5' and the rounded part seems much larger on the rep. Other than that though, it's pretty spot on. Could the bezel be replaced with a gen bezel? I wonder if the AD would spot the rep then? Edited January 18, 2012 by SlipperyPete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischyyy Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Well you must have a good dealer who can spot it "right away". It's a fairly accurate rep, normally you should not be called out, at least not until you put it down next to a gen. But that's why we should never wear a rep to an AD. Especially if he carries the brand of rep you're wearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilazn Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Just got this rep and looks like they have the accurater pearlage now on the movement, at least on the one I got. So one less tell for the rep, hurray! I checked the 2 and the 5 and to be honest its not that noticeable unless you really stare at it up close with a gen next to it. i'm willing to bet that the guy who called you out just said it to see how you would react.the top part of the 5 is thinner but you have to be like 2 ft away from the watch nto notice. the top of the 2 on mine is quite parallel to the bottom of the 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I think there are two version of this watch. One has an ETA and one has a Sellita movement .. the more expensive version has pearlage. If I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I think there are two version of this watch. One has an ETA and one has a Sellita movement .. the more expensive version has pearlage. If I remember correctly. Im pretty sure you're right...the more expensive Sellita SW200 Is decorated. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Yep, that's right jkay and maxman on the pearlage. Also on the bezel font the AD spotted from 10 feet away, I held gen next to rep and couldn't see any difference, alright, alright, through a loupe the cut of the numerals was slightly smoother, maybe we all completely missed that big 2 tell, or that AD has some sort of 6th sense? Edited February 15, 2012 by cougar1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 OK ok ... you convinced me. I just bought one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 OK ok ... you convinced me. I just bought one. Good man Jkay, you won't be disappointed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandal.tbh Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Me too! In the mail now... I went with the ETA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilazn Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I think there are two version of this watch. One has an ETA and one has a Sellita movement .. the more expensive version has pearlage. If I remember correctly. Im pretty sure you're right...the more expensive Sellita SW200 Is decorated. Mike Damn, i must have gotten one hell of a deal then. The watch head was sold to me as an asian movement. I got it like new for $160. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Damn, i must have gotten one hell of a deal then. The watch head was sold to me as an asian movement. I got it like new for $160. Where did you get It from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle007 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) Hi RWG, here is my first post. I've just purchased a pre-owned 500m with A21J movement, it's on its way... Here is the seller's pics : At first glance, it seems the only fault is that a couple of the bezel screws arent quite lined up correctly. According to him the movement is just 5-10 secs out per day... My first rep and eager to see this beast on my wrist. What do you think about this rep in terms of these pics ? Edited February 22, 2012 by kyle007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Looks pretty good to me. the bezel screws are off a bit like you mentioned...and I think the color of the calibre 5 print is more orange than the gens redish color. But for the money...Im assuming.. It's hard to fault. Good luck with It. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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