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baldyspoon · 27 March 2009, 08:00 AM

Just looked at the new Tag Heuer Monaco, what are Tag thinking they have put the price up by nearly £1000 for a new movement. Do they think they can now start charging Rolex prices when they are no where near them for quality. I think they should stick to trying to beat Omega as they have no chance of catching or beating Rolex. What are your thoughts guys and gals

CPTL · 27 March 2009, 08:02 AM

Well, without comparing Tag to Rolex, I will say that I'd never pay more for a Tag than a comparable Omega. Not even close.

SirLoki · 27 March 2009, 08:21 AM

tag just lost porsche to tudor though correct? eye for an eye i suppose since tiger woods left tudor for tag

AIKO · 27 March 2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by baldyspoon

Just looked at the new Tag Heuer Monaco, what are Tag thinking they have put the price up by nearly £1000 for a new movement. Do they think they can now start charging Rolex prices when they are no where near them for quality. I think they should stick to trying to beat Omega as they have no chance of catching or beating Rolex. What are your thoughts guys and gals

I agree with you. Omega's target is Rolex. Tag's target should be Omega. Tag should be concerned about great watch companies like Oris.

Lion · 27 March 2009, 08:45 AM

Tag really doesn't have a prayer if they are shooting for Rolexes market share!!!

champion5 · 27 March 2009, 10:12 PM

Don't get me wrong I love Tags I have had several and my fiance wears one now. Their tough but they will never be in the Rolex league.

Quicksilver · 27 March 2009, 10:25 PM

TAG will never be in the same league as Rolex - although you can't blame them for aspiring. Their target should be Omega.

Mosco · 27 March 2009, 10:30 PM

Exactly - I think there are several 'leagues' between Tag and Rolex.

Jimbits76 · 27 March 2009, 10:53 PM

I have to admit that I really don't see what the fuss is over Tag.

Sorry guys.

J

ronin7 · 28 March 2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

I have to admit that I really don't see what the fuss is over Tag.

Sorry guys.

J

you are spot on mate,owned two in the past,dont ever regret flipping them.any body who is in charge who thinks that they can seek parity with rolex is out of their tree.barmy.not even close to omega in terms of quality.

JimSnyder · 28 March 2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

I have to admit that I really don't see what the fuss is over Tag.

Sorry guys.

J

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seantk · 28 March 2009, 04:47 AM

Tag Heuer may never be in the same league as Rolex. But I do like some of the improvements they are making on their new Aquaracer Automatics and other watches. The new bracelets and clasps are very nice and some of their watches have clear casebacks

Sean

Robertf · 28 March 2009, 06:31 AM

I love heuers, not so mad on Tags, even though I have one - in fact it was the first decent watch I ever got! Not in the same class, though I must say a monaco is a very cool watch - especially vintage.

diablojota · 28 March 2009, 07:54 AM

I've got an old Heuer and a newer Tag. I love them. Of course for the money, I think they were well worth it. My TH Formula 1 cost me about 250 on eBay and my Heuer I got as a Christmas present when I was 16. Both watches are fantastic, and the F1 has been on my wrist since the Rolex is at the Spa. The F1 is Red & Black, and I wear it for the UGA football home games.

Goodwatch · 28 March 2009, 08:06 AM

TAG Heuer are part of the LMVH group that also sports Zenith and Hublot. Given the right incentive, even TAG could come up with an in-house movement and become a manufacture. If this is enough to become part of the same league a Rolex I don't know. Although I honestly think Rolex do not produce the best, or even very special movements, they are in a league of their own.

Bisquitlips · 28 March 2009, 08:10 AM

As far as pricing, they are inching up all the time. Quality however is suspect and not even close IMO.

diablojota · 28 March 2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

TAG Heuer are part of the LMVH group that also sports Zenith and Hublot. Given the right incentive, even TAG could come up with an in-house movement and become a manufacture. If this is enough to become part of the same league a Rolex I don't know. Although I honestly think Rolex do not produce the best, or even very special movements, they are in a league of their own.

I think that Rolex definitely produces one of the most durable movements, but definitely not the most attractive. There are many other great watchmakers that produce beautiful movements.

ijen0311 · 28 March 2009, 10:12 AM

Not sure what TAG is doing, but I commend any company for improving their product

27 March 2009, 08:00 AM	#1
baldyspoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: uk Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 725	Are Tag trying to get i nto the Rolex league Just looked at the new Tag Heuer Monaco, what are Tag thinking they have put the price up by nearly £1000 for a new movement. Do they think they can now start charging Rolex prices when they are no where near them for quality. I think they should stick to trying to beat Omega as they have no chance of catching or beating Rolex. What are your thoughts guys and gals

27 March 2009, 08:02 AM	#2
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Well, without comparing Tag to Rolex, I will say that I'd never pay more for a Tag than a comparable Omega. Not even close. __________________ 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

27 March 2009, 08:45 AM	#5
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Tag really doesn't have a prayer if they are shooting for Rolexes market share!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

27 March 2009, 10:25 PM	#7
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	TAG will never be in the same league as Rolex - although you can't blame them for aspiring. Their target should be Omega. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

27 March 2009, 10:30 PM	#8
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Exactly - I think there are several 'leagues' between Tag and Rolex. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

27 March 2009, 10:12 PM	#6
champion5 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: adam Location: erie, pa Watch: ss sub Posts: 187	Don't get me wrong I love Tags I have had several and my fiance wears one now. Their tough but they will never be in the Rolex league.

27 March 2009, 10:53 PM	#9
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I have to admit that I really don't see what the fuss is over Tag. Sorry guys. J

28 March 2009, 04:47 AM	#12
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	Tag Heuer may never be in the same league as Rolex. But I do like some of the improvements they are making on their new Aquaracer Automatics and other watches. The new bracelets and clasps are very nice and some of their watches have clear casebacks Sean

28 March 2009, 06:31 AM	#13
Robertf Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Surrey England Watch: ND Submariner Posts: 96	I love heuers, not so mad on Tags, even though I have one - in fact it was the first decent watch I ever got! Not in the same class, though I must say a monaco is a very cool watch - especially vintage.

28 March 2009, 07:54 AM	#14
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	I've got an old Heuer and a newer Tag. I love them. Of course for the money, I think they were well worth it. My TH Formula 1 cost me about 250 on eBay and my Heuer I got as a Christmas present when I was 16. Both watches are fantastic, and the F1 has been on my wrist since the Rolex is at the Spa. The F1 is Red & Black, and I wear it for the UGA football home games. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

28 March 2009, 08:06 AM	#15
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	TAG Heuer are part of the LMVH group that also sports Zenith and Hublot. Given the right incentive, even TAG could come up with an in-house movement and become a manufacture. If this is enough to become part of the same league a Rolex I don't know. Although I honestly think Rolex do not produce the best, or even very special movements, they are in a league of their own. __________________ Member# 127

28 March 2009, 08:10 AM	#16
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	As far as pricing, they are inching up all the time. Quality however is suspect and not even close IMO. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

28 March 2009, 10:12 AM	#18
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	Not sure what TAG is doing, but I commend any company for improving their product

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