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UncleBennie · 13 October 2009, 12:37 PM

Hey guys, I've only started my interest in watches and coming to this forum not too long ago, so I was wondering why there is so little interest that memebrs of this forum have in Tag Heuers. I was suprised that there was not a section devoted to Tags like Omega and Rolex, I know in terms of history and prestige it can't match the two, but it is a very popular brand, most average citizens know it, it is sold in so many places, and they are IMO good watches with great quality, or am I wrong about that?

Thanks!

Ben

sakuraba · 13 October 2009, 01:06 PM

Hi Ben,

I've been a long-time Tag lover. I had 3 Se/Ls when they were still cool, and then there was the kirium which never left my wrist for the longest time.

The problem I've had with Tags is that every time a new model comes out, it makes the older model worthless. This was no more evident than when trying to sell my Se/Ls. Not a single bite in over a year of selling, and I had box, papers, extra links, even the original price tag! When I eventually sold 2 of them, the sellers never even bothered with the box or papers, an indication (to me) of the degree of enthusiasm these watches generate.

Hope this captures my opinion of this brand. They are good watches - if you never intend to sell them.

Cheers.

train-time · 13 October 2009, 01:13 PM

Hey Ben, I looked at the Aquaracer very seriously a while back and still haven't ruled it out. It seemed like a good value for the money. Keep in mind that the AD I referred you to also carrys Tags, so pricing is very attractive. Getting a good deal upfront helps the hit on resale with non-Rolex brands.

cody p · 13 October 2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

They are good watches - if you never intend to sell them.

that about sums it up.

sakuraba · 13 October 2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

that about sums it up.

Sounds like you've been burned too, Cody.

WatchTimes · 13 October 2009, 10:00 PM

Tags have just never done it for me.
Lots of friends had them in the late 80's and 90's in the TT
which was so popular then.
All of them said my SS DJ was plain and boring, well my SS DJ is
still worth pretty close to what I paid for it, still looks good and
is still in style while that model tag is outdated, tacky and has no
resale value.

If you REALLY like it and are going to keep it forever go ahead and
get it..... Otherwise, buy used and realize it will be a hard sell if you
ever do try to move it.

You have to buy what you like not what someone else likes and not
what you think is going to have a higher resale as watches are toys
not investments.

UncleBennie · 14 October 2009, 09:37 AM

Thanks for the advice!

As a matter of fact, I am looking for a Tag to keep, and the two Tags I really like are the blue monaco auto Chrono and the Grand Carrera 17RS S&RG. What do you guys think about them?

WatchTimes · 14 October 2009, 09:47 AM

I think if you like them get them, thats what matters not what we think :)

cody p · 14 October 2009, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

I think if you like them get them, thats what matters not what we think :)

i agree. your wrist, your money.

kyle L · 14 October 2009, 10:51 AM

The classics are really nice. Dad gave this one to me.

Alcan · 14 October 2009, 11:07 AM

I went with a 1970's Heuer Carrera, pre-TAG. I like it, and not concerned about resale because its a keeper.

13 October 2009, 12:37 PM	#1
UncleBennie Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United States Posts: 23	Questions on Tags Hey guys, I've only started my interest in watches and coming to this forum not too long ago, so I was wondering why there is so little interest that memebrs of this forum have in Tag Heuers. I was suprised that there was not a section devoted to Tags like Omega and Rolex, I know in terms of history and prestige it can't match the two, but it is a very popular brand, most average citizens know it, it is sold in so many places, and they are IMO good watches with great quality, or am I wrong about that? Thanks! Ben

13 October 2009, 01:06 PM	#2
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Hi Ben, I've been a long-time Tag lover. I had 3 Se/Ls when they were still cool, and then there was the kirium which never left my wrist for the longest time. The problem I've had with Tags is that every time a new model comes out, it makes the older model worthless. This was no more evident than when trying to sell my Se/Ls. Not a single bite in over a year of selling, and I had box, papers, extra links, even the original price tag! When I eventually sold 2 of them, the sellers never even bothered with the box or papers, an indication (to me) of the degree of enthusiasm these watches generate. Hope this captures my opinion of this brand. They are good watches - if you never intend to sell them. Cheers. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

13 October 2009, 10:00 PM	#6
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Tags have just never done it for me. Lots of friends had them in the late 80's and 90's in the TT which was so popular then. All of them said my SS DJ was plain and boring, well my SS DJ is still worth pretty close to what I paid for it, still looks good and is still in style while that model tag is outdated, tacky and has no resale value. If you REALLY like it and are going to keep it forever go ahead and get it..... Otherwise, buy used and realize it will be a hard sell if you ever do try to move it. You have to buy what you like not what someone else likes and not what you think is going to have a higher resale as watches are toys not investments. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

14 October 2009, 09:47 AM	#8
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I think if you like them get them, thats what matters not what we think :) __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

14 October 2009, 11:07 AM	#11
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I went with a 1970's Heuer Carrera, pre-TAG. I like it, and not concerned about resale because its a keeper. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

13 October 2009, 01:13 PM	#3
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Hey Ben, I looked at the Aquaracer very seriously a while back and still haven't ruled it out. It seemed like a good value for the money. Keep in mind that the AD I referred you to also carrys Tags, so pricing is very attractive. Getting a good deal upfront helps the hit on resale with non-Rolex brands.

14 October 2009, 09:37 AM	#7
UncleBennie Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United States Posts: 23	Thanks for the advice! As a matter of fact, I am looking for a Tag to keep, and the two Tags I really like are the blue monaco auto Chrono and the Grand Carrera 17RS S&RG. What do you guys think about them?

14 October 2009, 10:51 AM	#10
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	The classics are really nice. Dad gave this one to me.

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