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I prefer an Omega for the same price range. Cant go wrong with either though. In my opinion, Omega makes a "classier" watch than Tag. Sort of like Volvo/Audi vs BMW/ Mercedes.
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Tag makes a fine watch and they're very durable. I have a stainless Tag that's been up numerous big walls (The Mace, El Cap, Royal Arches), been on many hundreds of hunting trips and generally been abused and neglected since I received it as a high school graduation gift from my father 17 years ago, and it's still going strong. Love that watch.
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If you like it and consider it good value, go for it.
But from what I've heard, TAG doesn't make their own actions, they simply package purchased actions into their own cases. They're more of a fashion house than a watchmaker. |
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I don't understand paying a thousand bucks for a quartz watch, but its your money.
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I prefer an Omega for the same price range. Cant go wrong with either though. In my opinion, Omega makes a "classier" watch than Tag. Sort of like Volvo/Audi vs BMW/ Mercedes. Agreed. |
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I never pay more than $9.99 for a watch. The Casio brand has be very accurate and very durable for me.
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Another vote on Omega, I own the Seamaster Pro 300 and Railmaster 39mm. Tag makes a good product. There are many brands out there in that price range. Ball is another one I would look into. However Hamilton is my favorite brand. Great bang for the buck and they have come out with some really nice stuff in the last couple years. They all use ETA based movements. Omega modifies them enough to call it their own, but Omega is still part of the Swatch group that owns ETA.
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I prefer an Omega for the same price range. Cant go wrong with either though. In my opinion, Omega makes a "classier" watch than Tag. Sort of like Volvo/Audi vs BMW/ Mercedes. Agreed. Point me in the direction of the $900 new Omega......... |
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Bought my wife a TAG dive watch, ended up getting clouded. Covered under warranty but it's pain finding a certified warranty place.
Go with Omega or Casio if you can't afford that. My Casio dive watch lasted way longer than the $600 (at the time) Tag did. |
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If your not going to pony up and get a Rolex go with the Omega. The Omega says fuck you I bought this for the watch because of the watch not to be fashionable. Also I agree with another poster I just can't see spending that much $$ on a quartz watch. Me myself I'm a Submariner guy, but that is just me.
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Get some new friends they sound llike assholes .wenger is good enough for me .$150 2 time zones and it always look good and works . if you need watch or car for pussy you are bound to get fucked.{read not fucked}
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half of the rolex watches you see are $200 fakes along with their owners and friends!!
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Get some new friends they sound llike assholes .wenger is good enough for me .$150 2 time zones and it always look good and works . if you need watch or car for pussy you are bound to get fucked.{read not fucked} You buy a watch for YOU.... I could care less what someone else thinks, nor would I spend 4K to impress someone I dont know or give a fuck about. i can have the shittiest day on the planet, look at my Sub or GMT and it makes me smile.. ME smile.. Not someone else. |
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I am not really fond of the new Tag watches. That said I have had a 4000 series on my arm for about 15 years now - really hate to think about what I will replace it with.
I have abused the hell out of it sea kayaking, white water kayaking, wade fishing - and there is still not a scratch on the crystal (get a sapphire crystal). Mine is also 200M water resistance and only .35" thick (that is what they don't make anymore, thin 200m watches). Noticed yesterday that the phosphorus dots are showing age , first real sign of age I have seen on it. On the negative side, if you want to keep it waterproof you need to have it resealed and pressurized with battery changes - that cost about $75 last time I did it. I think batteries last 3-4 years. |
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I dont like that model, but i do like Tag's. One is in the future for me. Haven't decided yet.
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tag's are good watches i have 2 but i got mine several years ago when they made them really big and heavy.
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If you like it and consider it good value, go for it. But from what I've heard, TAG doesn't make their own actions, they simply package purchased actions into their own cases. They're more of a fashion house than a watchmaker. Here's some information I picked up on a watch forum. Probably more info on who actually makes their own watch movements than you would need, but good information nonetheless. "In-house" means made by the company, its corporate parent, or any of its subsidiaries, or by affiliates with especially close historic relationships (e.g. Breguet/Lemania or Blancpain/F. Piguet). An important caveat to keep in mind: Even the most prestigious houses often turn to independent "consultants" for some of their most complex products. The occasional use of such consultants will not change a company's categorization. "In-group" means the company and any of its affiliates with separate origins (previously independent firms now in the same corporate group––e.g. Omega and ETA) "ébauche" is a base movement supplied without an escapement and/or other major components. "base movement" is a complete movement purchased from a supplier, but modified by replacing certain components, refinishing or substantial modification. "original movement" is a movement designed and manufactured without reliance on a supplied ébauche or base movement. Note: manufacture of movements excludes jewels and balance springs and may exclude other specialized parts.. 1) Uses only original movements and manufactures other major components (case, dial and hands) of every watch in-house. Glashütte Original Haldimann Horology Jaeger-LeCoultre Rolex Seiko (also makes crystals) R.W. Smith Andreas Strehler Urwerk 2) Uses only original movements. Vincent Bérard Blancpain Citizen De Bethune Philippe Dufour Jean Dunand/C. Claret Jean Daniel Nicholas F.P. Journe A. Lange & Sohne Richard Mille Minerva Piaget Vulcain Vyskocil (also makes case in-house) Zenith 3a) Uses some original movements, but also uses base movements/ébauches with extensive and substantive in-house modification such that a unique movement results. Vincent Calabrese Roger Dubuis Gérald Genta Paul Gerber IWC Kiu Tai Yu Franck Muller Ulysse Nardin Parmigiani Revue Thommen Daniel Roth Speake-Marin 3b) Mostly uses original movements. but also uses supplied or refinished movements. Breguet Girard-Perregaux Patek Philippe Vacheron Constantin 3c) Uses some original movements, but mostly uses supplied or refinished movements. Audemars Piguet Chopard Frédérique Constant Poljot Vostok Harry Winston Fine Timepieces 4) Begins with supplied ébauche or base movement, but does extensive and substantive in-house modification such that a unique movement results Svend Andersen Arnold & Son/La Jour Perret blu––source du temps Martin Braun Breitling D. Dornblüth & Sohn Graham/La Jour Perret Richard Habring Vianney Halter Urban Jürgensen & Sønner Christiaan van der Klaauw Lang & Heyne Rainer Nienaber Nomos Pita Thomas Prescher Haute Horologie Antoine Preziuso 5) Designs and manufactures at least most movements in-group Jaquet Droz Longines Omega Tissot |
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I'm loving the Grand Carrera Calibre 17RS2.
I have an Omega Seamaster. Want it? |
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Aquaracer Automatic here. Awesome watch. I bought mine at Macys for 15% off, I think. They had a nice selection of Tags to choose from.
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I've been pretty happy with my Link Automatic even though it loses about a minute a month. The only time I take it off is when I shower and when I shoot pistols.
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Check out a Marathon GSAR, TSAR or JSAR. Great watches for the money.
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I was in a jewlery shop buying something for the wife. I started talking watches with the woman behind the counter. This shop had Rolex and Tag. She said that in her opinion, over $500 was no longer a time piece but a piece of jewlery.
However I do like Breitling. |
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some of the auto's tag makes are quite good. but they really haven't been the same since their grand ole heuer days.
if your interested in one of their quartz models, id honestly say if you spend more than 4-5 hundred your really wasting your money at that point. If your willing to spend 1k on a watch your really within earshot of a steel omega seamaster or the better side of tissot. |
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I prefer an Omega for the same price range. Cant go wrong with either though. In my opinion, Omega makes a "classier" watch than Tag. Sort of like Volvo/Audi vs BMW/ Mercedes. This! I have an Omega from 1954 Seamaster, great watch. |
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Rolex guy myself..... This^^ for many reasons. But none of them are that you actually want the watch to keep accurate time. |
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I have an omega seamaster and it requires regular maintenance. Its a tough watch, with excellent fit and finish, but the movement is not so tough. Seiko automatics are an excellent value. I have one and I wear it more than the Omega.
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I'm more of an Omega guy, but there's no way anyone withou serious connections could find my automatic Seamaster diver for $900. My last 2 daily wear watches have been a TAG F1 chrono and a Heuer (pre-TAG)... Until the local authorized dealer ruined it & couldn't get NOS parts from the factory. The F1 is plenty durable, and can do dress-up duty in a pinch - it's still doing EDC duty. My wife loves her TAG, too.
IMHO, TAG sells a decent jewelry watch that should keep you happy if you like the design. I keep an eye on Costco, of all places. They sometimes get nice watches at great prices. I got my F1 as a year-end closeout for 50-60% of retail. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Rolex guy myself..... This^^ for many reasons. But none of them are that you actually want the watch to keep accurate time. Spoken by someone who CANNOT afford or appreciate a Rolex... And of course that is one more reason: I love my ROLEX(s)... |
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I think you could find a nice, used Omega diver for not much more money.
I'm just not a Tag fan. For that money I'd rather do the Omega, or a used Sinn, or even a nice Seiko. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Rolex guy myself..... This^^ for many reasons. But none of them are that you actually want the watch to keep accurate time. Spoken by someone who CANNOT afford or appreciate a Rolex... And of course that is one more reason: I love my ROLEX(s)... |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Rolex guy myself..... This^^ for many reasons. But none of them are that you actually want the watch to keep accurate time. Spoken by someone who CANNOT afford or appreciate a Rolex... And of course that is one more reason: I love my ROLEX(s)... Don't ya just love when someone makes one little comment that shows so much about them? |
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