seraphe Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500m Chronograph CAJ2110 I had never thought I'd add a Tag Heuer into my collection of rep watches. It's one of the brands that I'd consider getting a gen since it's still considerably affordable. It's funny but it was the loss of my Tag Heuer 2000 Exclusive Chronograph that sprouted my interest in the world of rep watches. I would have just gotten a gen Aquaracer to replace the loss but the quality of reps are so good today it has deterred me from spending too much on non-collectible gens. 'Non-collectible' it is, since it is one of the TH models that has gone so quietly through the WIS radar. At least similarly priced Carrera range are more popular and much sought after. Personally, I find the 500m range of Aquaracer designs more interesting and aesthetically fulfilling. It is partially due to my preference of dive watches to race chronographs. Within the 500m range, the chrono seems more serious looking compared to the date@9 non-chrono. Hence I decided to give this rep a try. Ordered through Andrew and received the watch timely on Wednesday and wore it throughout the rest of the week on a business trip. Goes very well with smart casual and jeans. Size: It's a large watch at 44mm. Though it doesn't wear as large as the similar sized Panerai 236, it is still considerably large due to the thickness. I'm sized 6.5" wrist. It looks large just because of the thick caseback vs the flat crystal+bezel top. Case - Just as most luxury diver's watch designs, the case are both brush and polish finished. The crescent-shaped marks on HEV @ 10 are very nicely done and look spot on. Rehaut looks reasonably deep. Dial - While I do not have the gen to do a side-by-side comparison, the details of the dial looks immaculate. One of the arrow ends of the "G" of TAG Heuer logo is present, but barely visible. Bracelet - Just as the gen, the clasp looks and feels flimsy. Otherwise, the overall construction of the bracelet looks and feels great. Unlike the non-chrono WAJ2110, the midlinks are polished. Lume: Almost non-existent. I can see a hint of lume in complete darkness but nothing close to what I'd call 'bright'.
By-Tor Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 Great watch, amazing review. I will link this to the TAG Guide tonight. Great work.
PPN Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 Great review, and congrats! This looks like a really high quality rep.
maxman Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 I really like this rep...excellent review/pics
jmarin.72 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks for the photos mate, just placed an order to Josh !!! Very gen like built!!! J
asf Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 man that's a looker! This might be the only watch that brings me into Tag! I love that bracelet!
chrgod Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks for the review. Nice datefont on this one.. Looks like ETA-font.
importr Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 Some really nice pics there...hmm i think i just found my next rep I've had a few gen Aquaracer chronos. and the details on the reps are simply brilliant. Although some would point out one or two 'flaws', the casual observer (or even an AD) would struggle to call this out while it was on your wrist
quicktime Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 Great pictures and review. Where can I get one just like yours?
maxman Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 Great pictures and review. Where can I get one just like yours? http://www.yourtrustytime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41_211&products_id=8151
ZedWings Posted September 25, 2011 Report Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) Beautiful watch. Now I'm torn between this and the day-date chrono! I've spent an hour scrutinising pictures of the genuine 500m chrono, and comparing them to this rep and the quality of the rep really is superb. If I were to pick a flaw it would be the tag logo itself. The font seems slightly thinner than the gen, and of course the arrow on the 'G' which the OP pointed out isn't as clear as the gen. Still, it's an awesome rep! Edited September 25, 2011 by ZedWings
ZedWings Posted September 25, 2011 Report Posted September 25, 2011 I'm so close to buying this watch! I have a real hang-up about the logo's on the reps. I know every rep has flaws, but I think the logo shouldn't have obvious flaws. On the reps, it's thinner and lacks defined arrows. Damn. What do to?
slask111 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Posted October 9, 2011 Its big, bulky and with sharp edges. Like a watch someone from transformers would wear. I almost expect the watch to leave the wrist, change shape to a truck and say: "hello, im here to save the world". Love the design though, Its on my next to buy list. Great pics. To bad its a cockmobile in the background and not a beemer
maxman Posted December 7, 2011 Report Posted December 7, 2011 Great watch, amazing review. I will link this to the TAG Guide tonight. Great work. I agree..fantastic review..short and sweet. This one I will purchase someday for sure. I could be mistaken By-Tor....which is more than likely. ....but I dont think this was added to the Tag guide yet. Again.... excellent review and pics. Mike
redwatch Posted December 7, 2011 Report Posted December 7, 2011 Wow! Yet another great review & pictorial post that seems to slipped past me! Great write up and excellent photos!!
vindicator1977 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Posted January 2, 2012 Great writeup! This review made me get one for myself as a Christmas present. I love the dial, and the review is spot-on with the watch's strengths and weaknesses... Well I could only think of one, that being the logo itself. Thanks so much for writing a great review! This watch is definitely worth it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
maxman Posted January 2, 2012 Report Posted January 2, 2012 Great writeup! This review made me get one for myself as a Christmas present. I love the dial, and the review is spot-on with the watch's strengths and weaknesses... Well I could only think of one, that being the logo itself. Thanks so much for writing a great review! This watch is definitely worth it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Congratuations...It is indeed a very good looking watch. Mike
maxman Posted January 5, 2012 Report Posted January 5, 2012 I could not agree more Jkay...I feel that it might be the best..or one of the best "otb" reps of 2011. I will have It on my wrist soon. Mike
cougar1 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Posted January 5, 2012 Superb rep, great pictures, and up to now I didn't think these chrono 500m were up to much, these look amazing.
Jkay Posted January 6, 2012 Report Posted January 6, 2012 Many times the dealer photos do no justice to a watch and when you see it in a video or a forum members photos it is surprisingly good.
seeaye Posted January 7, 2012 Report Posted January 7, 2012 very awesome. does anyone have a not-so-professional wrist shot from a bit further back? would like to see how it would look every day..
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