Category 5 Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 I do like some Tag Heuer designs a lot (Aquaracer, Monza, Monaco, Carrera chrono, F1). At the same time I hate Kirium, 2000 and 6000 series. Link's dial is great but the bracelet screws up the watch. So in the end I find it hard to justify their prices. Tag Heuer watches are not cheaper than Omega but its brand value is lower. They use a lot of quartz. Can anybody compare Omega's co-axial caliber with Tag Heuer's caliber 36? Actually I have a 2000€ budget to buy a gen and was thinking of Omega but... still hesitating... How about Tudor, Oris, Tag Heuer... What woul you suggest. Thanks for your help. No comparison between the standard TAG movements and the Omega Co-Axials. The accuracy, and more time between service requirements alone make the Omegas stand out. And let's be honest. The TAG's can be gitten much cheaper than most comparable Omegas so teh comparison isn't really fair. TAG does very little to modify the movements they use. The standard link uses a 7750 (Calibre 16 28,800vph) and the Calibre 36 is a Zenith based El Primero movement bumped up to 36,000vph. Both are very trustworthy movements (as we know) but the Zenith is surely superior. Most TAGs are not chronometers, and this will be reflected in the accuracy..but TAG sure knows how to make a good looking watch. They make a few of my absolute favorite designs. True, TAGs don't have the reputation of Omega, Rolex, etc...but they are far more recognizeable to most people. More people notice them. Also, just because they make a lot of quartz watches doesn't make their automatics inferior. they use the same tried and true movements most other mfgrs use. the lower price makes them a great candidate for a first Gen. Didn't Heuer invent the built in winding crown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmgzt Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Nice to see some Tag fans and as you say these watches are vastly underated by most watch officianados Sad really, as there are some very nice pieces out there. Ihave a gen carrera chrono, silver face caliber 16 The main reason for posting is to get you guys opinion on this piece rep or gen , approx age version etc ... I`ll call it the Tag Test have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Category 5 Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) I'll call quartz rep on that second TAG pictured. Two 60 dials sounds like a Miyota OS10 or OS20 quartz chrono. I don't think I've seen a watch like that with a link bracelet either. Also, the bracelet should have two separate pieces per link. On this one that is simulated. Edited July 27, 2006 by Category 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 yeah definitely a rep. The TAG Heuer logo on the dial is the giveaway. Also backcase and subdial are all very different, but the watch looks of good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmgzt Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Both correct @category5 Great call on the movement it is indeed an 0s10 All subdials work, running secs @6...minutes@9 and 24hr @3 also working hack function waterproof.............like a caulender Manufactured by C. HING Co. China japanese movement, chinese dial Ive had this for nearly six years, and it has performed without fault even after being flooded due to some bath diving. 1 battery change is the only maintenance apart from a good dry out. Got it at Inca market in Majorca for the costly sum of £25. (after a good barter session down from £100 !!!!!!!) The market is a classic ,"looky looky mister you wanna buy a watch" place with mostly leather pottery and watches This watch is the first rep I ever purchased being some 5 yearsbefore I discovered RWG/RWI now im poor ! Out of interest does anyone have any idea as to which model this piece is loosely based on ? Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I would say from the LINK series chronograph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender110 Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 i have been waiting for a nice black MONACO for awhile... however non chrono monacos can be had for less than 1500usd. so i will eventually get a non chrono monaco =) plus these have PLEXIglas so maybe 2200USD for the chrono is not smart because the first time it gets marked i would think of replacing it. j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjabo Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 In 1985 I opened a magazine and saw a picture of the (Pre Tag) Heuer 2000 Chronograph. I bought it 2 hours later. The old band wore out long ago due to the pounding it got. I replaced it with a hidden hasp Hirsch president band that has an H on the clasp so it looks factory. It has never missed a beat. I even have the box and the cardboard sleeve the box fits in. I don't even mind that's it's "Quartz". I already feel like an idiot for asking this, but what happened to the crown? In the arm shots it's missing. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retep Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 i have been waiting for a nice black MONACO for awhile... however non chrono monacos can be had for less than 1500usd. so i will eventually get a non chrono monaco =) plus these have PLEXIglas so maybe 2200USD for the chrono is not smart because the first time it gets marked i would think of replacing it. j This is the one i`m waiting for. Would buy it instantly (a rep) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC65 Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Here's mine... gen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 This is the one i`m waiting for. Would buy it instantly (a rep) You and me both! I love this watch! I tried one on; looks like [censored] on me. Still want it for the box though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Same here! Give it to me baby! Yes, yes, yes I want too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Hi, here's the one I would like to own The black SLR I saw a cheap Replica by Andrew's. Did anyone had the opportunity to buy it ? (I mean the rep ) I'm a bit afraid of the quality of the strap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1 Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 I'd love a decent Monaco rep (in fact I've got one of the cheap reps of this watch on order). McQueen Blue would be perfect for me. Could any of the dealers around here make overtures to the factories making the best reps that a Monaco would be a good seller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miquel Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Well, seeing as how we're showing off Tags, here's mine. Bought in 1990 for $1060 I would really like to see a Heuer Carrera Panamericana 60's era repped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 (edited) Why not buy the damn thing... you're obsessed by this watch BT Besides that it's only Euro 1200,- new (high discounts through Internet) ... no need to wait for the rep IMO! Edited January 9, 2007 by Rolexman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacoste99 Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Do you think they are coming out with a rep of the aquaracer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Why not buy the damn thing... you're obsessed by this watch BT Besides that it's only Euro 1200,- new (high discounts through Internet) ... no need to wait for the rep IMO! Lately Tag H. reps are probabily the most accurate, it wouldn't be a big deal buying the genuine just before the release of a almost perfect replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 (edited) Lately Tag H. reps are probabily the most accurate, it wouldn't be a big deal buying the genuine just before the release of a almost perfect replica. A replica is and stays a replica.... I have a genuine Breitling Steelfish and believe, no rep (even Angus' version) can ever compete. If you own a genuine high-end watch you'll know. Sure reps come close but they just don't give you the same feeling! Wearing watches is not only a fashion or status statement, it's an emotion! Edited January 12, 2007 by Rolexman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Definitely. But i'm not sure a Tag Aquaracer could be classified as hig end watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmilian Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Give us a good monaco !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 What do you think about mine? I guess this cant be "Repped" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 First post in new forum btw,hello everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Nice Tag H. with a great movement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxus Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Don't owna tag yet, but i'm still young...Regardless if it's gen or rep i'll own a few. Love the design and it's low-key status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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