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Jassen2270 · 21 April 2012, 01:34 AM

I was just wondering where you guys rank Tag Heuer on the list of fine watches? Considered high end, middle, low end or not at all?

dddrees · 21 April 2012, 01:41 AM

Rankings are so arbitrary.

But I personally have yet to see one of their watches that really interests me.

However this is also true for a number of other brands as well.

chiko323 · 21 April 2012, 01:49 AM

I believe they rank one notch below Omega and Breitling but it's really about opinion

MCV · 21 April 2012, 02:22 AM

I have two Omegas, two Breitlings and three Tags. I never thought much about Tags until I finally got one and feel they are very nice pieces for the pricepoint. Probably not as great as Omega or Breitling, but close.

And all three (Aquagraph, Aquaracer 500, McQueen Monaco) keep COSC time out of the box despite not being COSC rated.

But in the end, buy what you like despite any rankings or whatever.

Cheers,

-Marc

wantonebad · 21 April 2012, 02:29 AM

JMHO but in the world of fine swiss time pieces I would say they are a notch above entry level. maybe on par with Oris and Hamilton, though my taste would bring me to an Oris or Hamilton before Tag. Hamilton's are cheaper then Tag and Oris is about the same so for me it just comes down to styling, I don't care for Tag's aesthetic.

drockadam · 21 April 2012, 06:10 AM

I love TAG's. I don't really care what the rank is.

Jassen2270 · 21 April 2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by drockadam

I love TAG's. I don't really care what the rank is.

I agree. I just started to get into more expensive timepieces and was curious on how others viewed them. I own three now and will probably own more in the future, once I get a few more Rolex's and others. Thanks TRF!

Monte Cristo · 21 April 2012, 05:56 PM

In Australia in the 90s they became quite popular and distinctive especially with the unique two tone link bracelet. This is what attracted me to buying my first swiss made watch a TT Tag Heuer SEL Chronograph, all be it quartz (I know, I know, I was young and foolish). In 1992 I paid a hefty $3200 for it which was 6 weeks salary for me then. Even though I do not wear it these days, I would not sell it due to sentimental reasons.

TAG continues to be stocked in Australia by 'general jewellery' chain stores, which is not the case for Omega, Breitling, Rolex, etc, anymore. This combined with the fact they are positioned at a lower price point, makes Tag more accessible and less 'exclusive', so I think this reflects TAGs target market.

As an FYI, TAG was the highest volume selling swiss watch in Australia in 2010/2011, which makes it a popular watch brand.

Even though I still do like the look and feel of TAGs, I much prefer brands like Rolex, PP, VC, JLC, AP these days.

Your personal preference IMO always takes precedence over any ranking applied by others.

jolimont · 15 May 2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

As an FYI, TAG was the highest volume selling swiss watch in Australia in 2010/2011, which makes it a popular watch brand.

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And thats why some people here in Australia say " Oh, you have a Rolex, I have a TAG"

and they whip out their quartz watch which cost them 1k+ . I think if you're going to spend money on a TAg, might as well spend a bit more and get an Omega.

I never thought much of Tag and my respect went even lower with their "inhouse" 1887 movement debacle, where even the CEO had to go onto WUS to defend his company.

IMHO Seiko>>>> Tag Heuer, at least they don't pretend to be luxury items, and when they do it, its perfect(Grand Seiko)

Vintage Heuer though is

Joey_V · 20 May 2012, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jolimont

And thats why some people here in Australia say " Oh, you have a Rolex, I have a TAG"

and they whip out their quartz watch which cost them 1k+ . I think if you're going to spend money on a TAg, might as well spend a bit more and get an Omega.

I never thought much of Tag and my respect went even lower with their "inhouse" 1887 movement debacle, where even the CEO had to go onto WUS to defend his company.

IMHO Seiko>>>> Tag Heuer, at least they don't pretend to be luxury items, and when they do it, its perfect(Grand Seiko)

Vintage Heuer though is

What was the debacle about?

Monte Cristo · 22 April 2012, 12:11 PM

adam pics attached...

drockadam · 22 April 2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

adam pics attached...

Gorgeous TAG! S35.006?

Monte Cristo · 22 April 2012, 12:23 PM

yep a CG1120-0...same thing I believe

WhatTheDeuce · 22 April 2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

adam pics attached...

I have the SS model.

WhatTheDeuce · 22 April 2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

I have the SS model.

...and the automatic...

witch watch · 22 April 2012, 07:36 PM

As a TH owner i rank them at a few notch's above entry level for the most part, the comparisons made with Oris and Hamilton are unfair as price wise,quality wise,compilcation wise, icon piece wise,innovation wise they are a mile ahead of those brands and in the case of the Monaco V4 ahead of 99% of the watch industry period! Make no mistake TH could if they wanted to make progress up the ladder if they really wanted it but they never will as a whole as they are dominant in the sector they are in and the slight stigma they have would take years to shift if they ever were to compete side by side with Rolex, Omega etc.

timlaw · 26 April 2012, 07:36 AM

these topics are always a matter of personal preference but you will struggle to persuade me that my Monaco is an inferior product.

snowpea · 26 April 2012, 05:12 PM

As with any brand it's up to the wearer, I have a Tag Aquaracer 500 and I loved it. Recently just picked up a Hamilton and was pleasantly surprise how great it looked and the craftsmanship for the price, might purchased another one. So like I said it's up to the owner.

closetothebrink · 17 May 2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by snowpea

As with any brand it's up to the wearer, I have a Tag Aquaracer 500 and I loved it. Recently just picked up a Hamilton and was pleasantly surprise how great it looked and the craftsmanship for the price, might purchased another one. So like I said it's up to the owner.

x2. I wore a Tag Aquaracer for many years before buying my first Rolex, and always considered it a "prestigious" watch - which it is compared to watches worn by more than 95% of the population.

rescue · 14 May 2012, 09:01 AM

I'd agree with the assessments of them being close to par or just under an omega and breitling. I've got a couple tags, love them, I wouldnt put them next to hamilton, just because of the pricepoint. There are 'entry level (used carefully as they are still a great watch and way above any typical entry level).' Tags, such as the F1 and lower Aquaracers, then can get pretty pricey with some of the links and monaco and then to the grand carreras and slrs. But, even the F1s are a rugged and quality watch and will treat you right. Tags been around a long time and you can still see people sporting 'classics' from decades ago.

jankoxxx · 14 May 2012, 04:35 PM

Tag makes some really nice watches but personally i DO LIKE ONLY THE Monaco from the current setup.. I also like most of the vintage stuff they made back in the good old days.

Ltcopley · 15 May 2012, 10:17 AM

I personally rank their models from the lower middle to middle spectrum as far as price is concerned. Just personal opinion based on a Tag "outlet" that I visited.

swissautopro · 15 May 2012, 11:26 AM

The Aquagraph is the one I really dig. If I ever run across a deal on one of these, I'm snapping it up.

psv · 15 May 2012, 11:44 AM

Not a fan of any TAG/Heuer since 1995 and forward.

I would mind one of these old Super Professionals though

p_mcgee · 15 May 2012, 12:54 PM

I like the basic white Carrera on a strap, and that's about it.

Mr.Tourbillon · 17 May 2012, 07:49 AM

I agree,

TAGs are nice but not quite there. I collected all the formula 1 dial variations at one point ( before my vintage addiction ! )

Yes that all of them use ETA quartz(F1s). They have a good crystal, and solid build when it comes to the brushed steel etc.

Rags · 19 May 2012, 06:55 AM

I really don't care what other people think. When I buy a watch, I buy it because I like the look of it. I'm not into the crazy dials or watches that look like you're wearing a wall clock on your wrist. IMO Tags are very nice watches of course I wouldn't rank them with rolex, PP or VC. The problem with Tag Heuer is the resale value. I think that if you get a good deal on a Tag you're getting a really nice watch that will last for years. IMO the Tag Heuer Aquaracer is just as appealing as the submariner to me anyway. I have 3 Tags & I wear them on a regular basis.

My black Aquaracer WAF1110 is a quartz movement & I love it. I get compliments on it all the time. I'm a Tag Heuer fan..

superdog · 19 May 2012, 10:23 AM

Some very nice looking pieces. But, they sold themselves out and are literally everywhere. I like many of them, but I don't like them enough to wear them. To me, quality for sure, but way over played.

RBR76 · 19 May 2012, 05:06 PM

I have a love-hate feeling for this brand.

Love it for its nice looks and day beater durability.

Hate it for its price and resale value. And most probably accuracy of time keeping.

IMO, they are overpriced at their current brand status.

capote · 19 May 2012, 05:51 PM

Their Carrera line has some good looking watches. Can't tell you anything about quality though.

21 April 2012, 01:34 AM	#1
Jassen2270 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 126	Tag Heuer I was just wondering where you guys rank Tag Heuer on the list of fine watches? Considered high end, middle, low end or not at all? Last edited by Jassen2270; 21 April 2012 at 01:34 AM.. Reason: spelling

21 April 2012, 01:41 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Rankings are so arbitrary. But I personally have yet to see one of their watches that really interests me. However this is also true for a number of other brands as well. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 April 2012, 02:29 AM	#5
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	JMHO but in the world of fine swiss time pieces I would say they are a notch above entry level. maybe on par with Oris and Hamilton, though my taste would bring me to an Oris or Hamilton before Tag. Hamilton's are cheaper then Tag and Oris is about the same so for me it just comes down to styling, I don't care for Tag's aesthetic. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

22 April 2012, 12:11 PM	#11
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	adam pics attached... Attached Images

26 April 2012, 07:36 AM	#17
timlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: Worcestershire,UK Watch: Coke 16710 Posts: 894	these topics are always a matter of personal preference but you will struggle to persuade me that my Monaco is an inferior product. __________________ Tim. 124060 Submariner, 16710 Coke, 16570 Black dial, Datejust 41 Wimbledon dial, Tudor Black Bay GMT, Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue, Tudor Black Bay 58 925, Tudor Prince Date Chronograph (panda dial)

21 April 2012, 01:49 AM	#3
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	I believe they rank one notch below Omega and Breitling but it's really about opinion

21 April 2012, 02:22 AM	#4
MCV 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Marc Location: USA Watch: GO Sport Evo Posts: 679	I have two Omegas, two Breitlings and three Tags. I never thought much about Tags until I finally got one and feel they are very nice pieces for the pricepoint. Probably not as great as Omega or Breitling, but close. And all three (Aquagraph, Aquaracer 500, McQueen Monaco) keep COSC time out of the box despite not being COSC rated. But in the end, buy what you like despite any rankings or whatever. Cheers, -Marc

21 April 2012, 06:10 AM	#6
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	I love TAG's. I don't really care what the rank is.

21 April 2012, 05:56 PM	#8
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	In Australia in the 90s they became quite popular and distinctive especially with the unique two tone link bracelet. This is what attracted me to buying my first swiss made watch a TT Tag Heuer SEL Chronograph, all be it quartz (I know, I know, I was young and foolish). In 1992 I paid a hefty $3200 for it which was 6 weeks salary for me then. Even though I do not wear it these days, I would not sell it due to sentimental reasons. TAG continues to be stocked in Australia by 'general jewellery' chain stores, which is not the case for Omega, Breitling, Rolex, etc, anymore. This combined with the fact they are positioned at a lower price point, makes Tag more accessible and less 'exclusive', so I think this reflects TAGs target market. As an FYI, TAG was the highest volume selling swiss watch in Australia in 2010/2011, which makes it a popular watch brand. Even though I still do like the look and feel of TAGs, I much prefer brands like Rolex, PP, VC, JLC, AP these days. Your personal preference IMO always takes precedence over any ranking applied by others.

22 April 2012, 12:23 PM	#13
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	yep a CG1120-0...same thing I believe

22 April 2012, 07:36 PM	#16
witch watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,201	As a TH owner i rank them at a few notch's above entry level for the most part, the comparisons made with Oris and Hamilton are unfair as price wise,quality wise,compilcation wise, icon piece wise,innovation wise they are a mile ahead of those brands and in the case of the Monaco V4 ahead of 99% of the watch industry period! Make no mistake TH could if they wanted to make progress up the ladder if they really wanted it but they never will as a whole as they are dominant in the sector they are in and the slight stigma they have would take years to shift if they ever were to compete side by side with Rolex, Omega etc.

26 April 2012, 05:12 PM	#18
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	As with any brand it's up to the wearer, I have a Tag Aquaracer 500 and I loved it. Recently just picked up a Hamilton and was pleasantly surprise how great it looked and the craftsmanship for the price, might purchased another one. So like I said it's up to the owner. __________________

14 May 2012, 09:01 AM	#20
rescue "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Florida Watch: B&R 01-94, Omega Posts: 7	I'd agree with the assessments of them being close to par or just under an omega and breitling. I've got a couple tags, love them, I wouldnt put them next to hamilton, just because of the pricepoint. There are 'entry level (used carefully as they are still a great watch and way above any typical entry level).' Tags, such as the F1 and lower Aquaracers, then can get pretty pricey with some of the links and monaco and then to the grand carreras and slrs. But, even the F1s are a rugged and quality watch and will treat you right. Tags been around a long time and you can still see people sporting 'classics' from decades ago.

14 May 2012, 04:35 PM	#21
jankoxxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Janko Location: Slovakia Watch: Too poor for R Posts: 1,140	Tag makes some really nice watches but personally i DO LIKE ONLY THE Monaco from the current setup.. I also like most of the vintage stuff they made back in the good old days.

15 May 2012, 10:17 AM	#22
Ltcopley Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 19	I personally rank their models from the lower middle to middle spectrum as far as price is concerned. Just personal opinion based on a Tag "outlet" that I visited.

15 May 2012, 11:26 AM	#23
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	The Aquagraph is the one I really dig. If I ever run across a deal on one of these, I'm snapping it up. __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

15 May 2012, 11:44 AM	#24
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Not a fan of any TAG/Heuer since 1995 and forward. I would mind one of these old Super Professionals though

15 May 2012, 12:54 PM	#25
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	I like the basic white Carrera on a strap, and that's about it.

17 May 2012, 07:49 AM	#26
Mr.Tourbillon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Ray Location: Newport Beach Posts: 77	I agree, TAGs are nice but not quite there. I collected all the formula 1 dial variations at one point ( before my vintage addiction ! ) Yes that all of them use ETA quartz(F1s). They have a good crystal, and solid build when it comes to the brushed steel etc.

19 May 2012, 06:55 AM	#27
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I really don't care what other people think. When I buy a watch, I buy it because I like the look of it. I'm not into the crazy dials or watches that look like you're wearing a wall clock on your wrist. IMO Tags are very nice watches of course I wouldn't rank them with rolex, PP or VC. The problem with Tag Heuer is the resale value. I think that if you get a good deal on a Tag you're getting a really nice watch that will last for years. IMO the Tag Heuer Aquaracer is just as appealing as the submariner to me anyway. I have 3 Tags & I wear them on a regular basis. My black Aquaracer WAF1110 is a quartz movement & I love it. I get compliments on it all the time. I'm a Tag Heuer fan.. Attached Images __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

19 May 2012, 10:23 AM	#28
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Some very nice looking pieces. But, they sold themselves out and are literally everywhere. I like many of them, but I don't like them enough to wear them. To me, quality for sure, but way over played. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

19 May 2012, 05:06 PM	#29
RBR76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Watch City Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 170	I have a love-hate feeling for this brand. Love it for its nice looks and day beater durability. Hate it for its price and resale value. And most probably accuracy of time keeping. IMO, they are overpriced at their current brand status.

19 May 2012, 05:51 PM	#30
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Their Carrera line has some good looking watches. Can't tell you anything about quality though.

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