Victoria Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 You people are something else. Even you got me excited about this watch, and I had never even considered buying a TAG before!! Well, as soon as I received this from Andrew, I raced to post it here just so that you guys know it's already out there, in alleged 1:1 conditions. He's selling it for 288 as a special.......... "AquaRacer Chronograph Day-Date - Asia 7750- New Valjoux Asia 7750 (28,800bph)- Sapphire Glass- This is the same high quality 1:1 from the Tag Carrera & Link Chronograph Maker- Detailed 1:1 engraving on caseback- Uni-directional Bezel- OUR PRICE: USD288" Main Link (didn't work last time I clicked): http://www.ttwristwatch.com/index.php?main...d=TAG0019SWThis Secondary Link: http://www.ttwristwatch.com/index.php?main...roducts_id=1801 (blue dial, it also comes in black & white) Already emailed asking if he has the SS bracelet. We'll see. Sweet watch though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Yeah, I've been waiting 2+ years to get a rep of this one. I will get mine as soon as the bracelet version is finished. Precious Time says it's out in 2-3 weeks. Very cool watch...and yes, the rep is excellent. They did this right, just like the Link chrono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted July 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Yeah, I've been waiting 2+ years to get a rep of this one. I will get mine as soon as the bracelet version is finished. Precious Time says it's out in 2-3 weeks. Ooh, interesting. I'm guessing since you're in the EU, By-Tor, it behooves you to buy it from PT. Stupid Customs. Very cool watch...and yes, the rep is excellent. They did this right, just like the Link chrono. YAY! I was hoping someone might comment on the quality, since my boyfriend is worth it, but USD 288 is still pricey if it would have serious flaws. I'm sure this is one of those "where can I get a Sub?" questions, but does no one have hesitations about the Asian movement? Okay, it's the New Asian Valjoux 7750, and I still don't know about movements, but ETA would've been nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Yeah, I have used Precious Time because I don't want to take the customs risk. My track record with Asian dealers is pretty sad. 2 reps and 1 genuine TAG ordered from Asia, all stopped by the customs. Not confiscated, since it's not illegal to purchase reps for your own use (in my country). But they want the proof of the purchase price and (22% vat)... and generally it's a lot of hassle. I've heard the Canada customs is similar in that regard. However everything I've gotten from the US have arrived without any problems at all. But actually I think the customs problems were more related to the commercial shipping companies. All come through when you use just registered, standard airmail. My all new 7750-watches have been good. I have no doubts about the movement... and we always have Ziggy if something goes wrong. ETA Valjoux would make the price so high that it wouldn't make any sense to buy the rep... I mean, this is a 1.5K watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted July 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Yeah, I have used Precious Time because I don't want to take the customs risk. I have to say that I really liked ordering from Narikaa because of that lessened risk. But it seems as you say, that US-based members are more fortunate in that regard. Can it be that it's a question of winking at a practise they know they are powerless to stop? (This is very sensitive talk on this forum; i.e., anything about Customs. Please let me know if I ever overstep the boundaries of what we should or shouldn't talk about. I remember one time someone posted a photo of the package he received, and the mods removed it!) My track record with Asian dealers is pretty sad. 2 reps and 1 genuine TAG ordered from Asia, all stopped by the customs. Not confiscated, since it's not illegal to purchase reps for your own use (in my country). But they want the proof of the purchase price and (22% vat)... and generally it's a lot of hassle. I've heard the Canada customs is similar in that regard. Yes...we don't have a lot of Central and South American members, do we? Having lived in Brazil for a while, I know their Customs officials are mordantly corrupt. They open everything, and let you keep it, so long as you pay them...but what a hassle, and honestly, it makes you feel scuzzy. At least, it did me. However everything I've gotten from the US have arrived without any problems at all. But actually I think the customs problems were more related to the commercial shipping companies. All come through when you use just registered, standard airmail. I never use Fedex, but have heard of the problems with them from China. Like most people know here, USPS is prefered by most American residents. My all new 7750-watches have been good. I have no doubts about the movement... and we always have The Zigmeister if something goes wrong. ETA Valjoux would make the price so high that it wouldn't make any sense to buy the rep... I mean, this is a 1.5K watch. OH! Well, slap a silly sticker on my forehead! Didn't know that. Thanks for letting me know about the Valjoux quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 i'm in for this watch in blue, but with steel band. rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 I saw the gen today all three colours and the rep looks pretty much exactly the same. A great watch. Its a pity i have to sell my watches these days for Uni fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Well what do you know, all that polling from me, TonTon and By-Tor finally paid off Mine officially now on its way Greedy, got bracelet with extra rubber strap Had some doubts over the blue dial/bezel version colour-wise, so it was back to black, as they say.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italiano17771 Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 my only disappointment about this rep besides the lack of the bracelet so far is that both joshua and andrew have the watch listed and there is no mention of AR. i know the gen has AR and the pics looked like there is AR, but nothing on their description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 my only disappointment about this rep besides the lack of the bracelet so far is that both joshua and andrew have the watch listed and there is no mention of AR. i know the gen has AR and the pics looked like there is AR, but nothing on their description. Io ho una recensione su un numero di Chronoworld e si parla di AR , come gi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 The polished bracelet on the gen looks awesome -- hopefully the rep is in the same league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I've got the Tag Catalog on hand, AR on inner side for the DayDate AquaRacer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 To vbarrett: like the avatar--not sure how old it is, but a nice homage to the late Bergman. Kudos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 (edited) Doesn't anybody care about the missing type and serial number?????? Also the case back engravings on the rep look etched......what somehow reminds me of the 4th gen PO with the same sort of 'Planet Ocean' etching on the back. I could live with the lack of a type and serial number but not with the etching. I hope they'll fix it when/ if a next generation comes out!! Edited August 1, 2007 by Rolexman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Doesn't anybody care about the missing type and serial number?????? Also the case back engravings on the rep look etched......what somehow reminds me of the 4th gen PO with the same sort of 'Planet Ocean' etching on the back. I could live with the lack of a type and serial number but not with the etching. I hope they'll fix it when/ if a next generation comes out!! Ah... You have a sharp eye, I did not notice that. The Link and Carrera Chrono reps have both model and serial numbers, so it is strange that this new model don't have it... Still, one of the very few things that bugger me a bit about the excellent Carrera replicas is that all models have the "CV2014" model number of the "Racing-version", maybe it is just as well to have an uncluttered caseback.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TomRiddle Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Ooh, interesting. I'm guessing since you're in the EU, By-Tor, it behooves you to buy it from PT. Stupid Customs. YAY! I was hoping someone might comment on the quality, since my boyfriend is worth it, but USD 288 is still pricey if it would have serious flaws. I'm sure this is one of those "where can I get a Sub?" questions, but does no one have hesitations about the Asian movement? Okay, it's the New Asian Valjoux 7750, and I still don't know about movements, but ETA would've been nice... I thought you were going to slow down? kidding kiddin! gotta admit this is tempting.. but it's a TAG -.- i hope it has AR... right now i'm kinda hunting for a SS watch that has AR that has high-polish on it :X lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted August 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 UPDATE: August 2, 2007: THE BRACELET VERSION IS HERE! http://www.ttwristwatch.com/index.php?main...yword=TAG0020SW Posted this on RWI, too. But though we have a lot of the same members, it seems there are a lot more enthusiastic Tag Heuer aficionados here. So...thoughts? Close, bad, how is the copy? Should I wait for an uAquaracer version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 So...thoughts? Close, bad, how is the copy? Should I wait for an uAquaracer version? Close as it's ever going to get. Bar some easily-removable inking on the caseback (not etched I'm sure) and a lack of serial nos., the watch in these pics is spot-on to gen. "U-Aquaracer"??? The U-PO is by no means 100% perfect, so I don't quite understand this comment, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRiddle Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 lol someone buy these and let us know about the AR quality reality is these days, my purchases are almost dictated by how good the AR quality is because in reality, that's what seperates the 'great' ones from the 'ok' ones mnho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 UPDATE: August 2, 2007: THE BRACELET VERSION IS HERE! http://www.ttwristwatch.com/index.php?main...yword=TAG0020SW Posted this on RWI, too. But though we have a lot of the same members, it seems there are a lot more enthusiastic Tag Heuer aficionados here. So...thoughts? Close, bad, how is the copy? Should I wait for an uAquaracer version? look 2 post up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 This one is no longer with me, so this recent day/date is intriguing. It would have been interesting to compare the two. Has anyone purchased it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
space Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 This is a really nice watch! I looked at it in the shop, and the bracelet really shines! Maybe it's time for my first Tag Rep? Think I would need both the bracelet and the rubber band though. Lately, all my watches are on natos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRiddle Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 This one is no longer with me, so this recent day/date is intriguing. It would have been interesting to compare the two. Has anyone purchased it yet? I'm waiting for peeps to start posting their impressions/reviews/etc... specifically: AR, any at all? how strong if so? that'll determine whether I jump in or not :X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 I'm not sure if the AR is very strong, even on the genuine. Most TAGs have zero AR, take the Link Chrono for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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