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mikea · 10 February 2010, 10:22 AM

so i'm looking for a beater on a rubber strap..i'm leaning toward an oris tt1 and tag aquaracer 500m. What are your thoughts?

http://www.oris.ch/collections/colle...=en&modelid=31

http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collecti...WAJ2110.FT6015

WatchTimes · 10 February 2010, 10:27 AM

My future brother in Law has that Oris.
He has had his in twice for service and it
is about to go back for a third time as it
is not holding a wind. I always thought
Oris had some nice watches but after listening
to his problems with his and how horrid its been
dealing with customer service Ill pass.

As for Tag... Well I have never liked Tag

Id look at a Marathon or a Seiko Monster.

mailman · 10 February 2010, 10:31 AM

Out of the two you list, I would go with the Oris. However, for a beater on a rubber strap, I would go with a Seiko Monster. best bang for the buck out there and the lume on them is killer

johnswatch · 10 February 2010, 11:10 AM

The new Aquaracer is a beautiful looking watch and would be a great choice.

That said, I've got an Oris diver (49mm Meistertaucher) and can say that it's wonderful. I use it as a beater for camping where it gets really roughly handled carrying firewood, pitching tents etc and it's held up really well and still looks like new. The rubber straps are really nice too.

The Oris has an advantage in that it's a very distinctive design. Nobody would confuse it for any other brand.

I had an issue with the winding mechanism getting stuck so it moved the rotor around upon winding. It was fixed very quickly and returned so I've no complaints about the warranty service.

Both the Tag and the Oris use generic movements so they should hold up as well as each other over the long term.

I'm actually considering an aquaracer for my next purchase.

CPTL · 11 February 2010, 06:57 AM

They're pretty sweet, the rubber straps are brilliant, and the lume is outrageous. Less than half the price of either the Tag or Oris.

mikea · 11 February 2010, 06:59 AM

kevin,

i may have to check a marathon out...a lot of love for them on TRF

10 February 2010, 10:22 AM	#1
mikea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: mike Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 1,089	diver on rubber dilema so i'm looking for a beater on a rubber strap..i'm leaning toward an oris tt1 and tag aquaracer 500m. What are your thoughts? http://www.oris.ch/collections/colle...=en&modelid=31 http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collecti...WAJ2110.FT6015 __________________ DD40 RG, DD40 Platinum, Submariner Bluesy, WG YM 42, YM 40

10 February 2010, 10:27 AM	#2
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	My future brother in Law has that Oris. He has had his in twice for service and it is about to go back for a third time as it is not holding a wind. I always thought Oris had some nice watches but after listening to his problems with his and how horrid its been dealing with customer service Ill pass. As for Tag... Well I have never liked Tag Id look at a Marathon or a Seiko Monster. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

10 February 2010, 10:31 AM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Out of the two you list, I would go with the Oris. However, for a beater on a rubber strap, I would go with a Seiko Monster. best bang for the buck out there and the lume on them is killer __________________ JJ

10 February 2010, 11:10 AM	#4
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	The new Aquaracer is a beautiful looking watch and would be a great choice. That said, I've got an Oris diver (49mm Meistertaucher) and can say that it's wonderful. I use it as a beater for camping where it gets really roughly handled carrying firewood, pitching tents etc and it's held up really well and still looks like new. The rubber straps are really nice too. The Oris has an advantage in that it's a very distinctive design. Nobody would confuse it for any other brand. I had an issue with the winding mechanism getting stuck so it moved the rotor around upon winding. It was fixed very quickly and returned so I've no complaints about the warranty service. Both the Tag and the Oris use generic movements so they should hold up as well as each other over the long term. I'm actually considering an aquaracer for my next purchase. __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

11 February 2010, 06:57 AM	#5
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Have you checked out Marathon? They're pretty sweet, the rubber straps are brilliant, and the lume is outrageous. Less than half the price of either the Tag or Oris. Attached Images __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

11 February 2010, 06:59 AM	#6
mikea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: mike Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 1,089	kevin, i may have to check a marathon out...a lot of love for them on TRF __________________ DD40 RG, DD40 Platinum, Submariner Bluesy, WG YM 42, YM 40

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