Same thought. For this price these Quartz movements Absolutely HAVE to line up. I happen to know a watch company that makes quartz watches that always line up. No need to guess. Come on Tag! Guarantee the alignment!
I wear a Rootbeer as my daily,im seriously thinking about getting this. Tried it on and it's impressively light,something ive never thought I wanted. Its like if weight to a watch is appealing a really light watch is also as much so.
I saw this watch at a dealer and loved it. However, $3,000 is a lot for me and there are a couple of things I think should be a "must" for a watch at this price point: screw-in links and on-the-fly adjustment. These are common features on many much lesser-priced watches these days. The "on-the-fly feature especially effects daily wearability.
I'm loving wearing this new Aquaracer Solargraph in Titanium. Looks, wears and performs great. The titanium bezel is the best action I've personally ever experienced with an all titanium watch.. that being said, it's also one of the best bezel actions in general. The comfort link adjustment is just right for me to add a little wrist breathing space when I need it. It's super accurate, too. Still has not deviated over a week so far.
@@e28forever30 Salty, no? What is it with this "keyboard warrior" world we live in nowadays where people can't seem to be happy for other people anymore? If KK loves wearing his new watch, is very happy with it, and can clearly afford such a timepiece, why be so bitter? We get it, you can't afford it. There are plenty of things I can't afford too, but when people aspire to owning something and attain it, more power to them. Only you are responsible for your own decisions and position in life, nobody else.
@@X22GJP I wouldn’t be so stupid to spend my money on a low tech, high price bit of bling. I would choose wisely. But hey, to some people it’s all about the brand, they don’t even question where that brand stands for. They are called superficial people.
@@tricky92x Sure. You can get an excellent titanium watch, with a hardness coating, sapphire crystal, Solar movement AND Radio control, for a fraction of the cost of this piece of bling. We’re talking about a 500€ price point. A fool and his money…
Just bought it...after seeing it I fell in love, I need a rugged every day watch I don't have to worry about batteries and stuff with. Fits the bill perfectly and it's so light. I think the titanium makes the price point more justified imo, to each their own though 🤷
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre. As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG. I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
@@TheBrutalDeluxe Cheap ass E168 movement, rebranded and mounted in a fake dive watch without even a lume pip, partially made in China. That’s Swiss luxury to you. Spend the same amount on a high end Japanese Quartz, it will beat the snot out of that TAG.
It certainly demonstrates that mechanical watches, whilst aesthetically pleasing are probably more trouble than they are worth. Okay, so the second hand doesn’t align exactly with the indices, but for a watch which literally can go anywhere around the world from jungles to the oceans, to the office, this has got be excellent value, especially, if you happen to need correct time and you are late for a board meeting because your mechanical watch has just failed you and needs a service. I like mechanical watches, but like cars and certain women, they require upkeep and that can become expensive. Enter the solar powered quartz watch.
Have to admit I struggle with the price for this watch and fail to understand why there is no lume pip on the bezel. Other than that a good looking casual watch.
@@e28forever30 Really? Ask yourself this - what divers are actually going to dive in this, to a point where such a thing matters? It's a fashion piece FFS. The fact that it is labelled as a dive watch just means it is waterproof to a certain rating and can be work for watersports, snorkling, that type of thing without the user worrying about it. Why not just admit you're a poor, salty fanboy with all of these negative comments and be done with it?
@@X22GJP Really? You defend the fact that they are too lame to include a lume pip? It belongs on any dive watch. When did a dive watch become a fashion watch? A dive watch is a tool watch, period. Wear your fashion watch with pride.
The design and look of this watch are very well-balanced; the sunray garage door dial and markers give a luxurious feel, the green mint color scheme adds a lively vibe, and sandblasted titanium gives a masculine/rugged look. The 40mm sizing is good and the bracelets are well-built, so with a light weight of titanium, it wore really comfortably. Considering overall build quality and aesthetics, it's not really easy to find a solar quartz watch from Seiko or Citizen to substitute this exact piece. TH is a quite young-looking & stylish brand, but has a good heritage. Nowadays, watches are men's expensive bracelets and you are paying for the style and luxurious feel mostly. So, the logic of "paying for quality" doesn't work really well in this type of market. Considering how luxury watch prices are getting out of control these days, the 3k price tag doesn't seem extremely crazy or anything.
@@e28forever30 Here we go again with the saltiness! Seems we have a childish watch fanboy here who can't appreciate why things are what they are, cost what they cost, and appeal to different people for different reasons.
@@X22GJP So you pay trough the nose and don’t expect state of the art technology? You’re an easy victim, to a lying watch brand that lost the respect of a lot of watch aficionados. Go Google how TAG fell down the ladder.
@@e28forever30 Yeah, I was proving a point in case you hadn’t noticed. I’m also going to reply to every comment you have made to also prove a point. I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre. As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG. I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
@@TheBrutalDeluxe Looks vs intrinsic value. No one ever saw that TAG movement, probably because it looks awkwardly close to that cheap Citizen movement. And it’s not worthy of such an expensive watch. It’s a joke. I don’t wear watches to impress others, I’m not that shallow. And obviously you’re not aware that Seiko, Citizen and even Casio have high end lines that can easily compete with so called « Swiss luxury « .
This solar movement is manufactured by Citizen’s owned Swiss maker La Joux-Perret. I would not be surprised to learn it’s a clone of Citizen’s Eco-Drive. This is definitely overpriced, but a great looking watch.
@@arturgarncarz3631 all luxury brands are overpriced. At least TAG make in-house movements these days and are not afraid to try new things. I own a Carrera Dato and a Carrera 60th Panda, both are awesome.
@@arturgarncarz3631 yeah, I agree some generic movement Aquaracers and three hand Autavias are overpriced. But their in house Heuer 02 chronograph movements are some of the best in the industry for the price. I think TAG Heuer should get more credit for being a brand that caters from fashion seeking buyers, to entry level luxury buyers like the Formula 1 series and Aquaracers, to mid-level vintage lovers - Carrera Autavia reissues, to high complication lovers like Heuer 02 Flyback tourbillons, to concept watch enthusiasts like ceramic skeleton Carreras that compete with Hublots etc. Like, which other brand has that portfolio?
@@X22GJP A fool and his money… The TAG isn’t a dive watch, period. It’s a fashion watch with a tiny, dirt cheap movement. You should see the E168 movement, you’ll be amazed how small it is and how cheap it looks. It’s a decent movement for a base level Citizen, but it doesn’t belong in a luxury watch. That’s just wrong. Intelligent people care about value for money. I’ll put my money elsewhere.
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre. As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG. I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
I love to see more quartz options as a quartz lover. But I am not so sure about this one because it cost same as carrera caliber 5. All solar quartzs (eco drive) still need battery change in 10~12 years, and it costs way more than ordinary quartz watches. There isn't much advantage JUST for being solar quartz. It must have nice accuracy or there is no point buying it but both Cartier Solarbeat and Tag Solargraph do not advertise the accuracy of the movement.
Quartz is always way more accurate than mechanical. So that’s a moot point. Furthermore, in reality you could go up to 15 years without changing the battery, and without compromising the water resistance.
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre. As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG. I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
Indeed. On another level. You get some top technology with an Astron. No lame ass solar movement with a sloppy second hand, and lacking perpetual calendar, Radio control and/or GPS. Imagine having to adjust your date every 2 months, and setting DST yourself twice a year after spending this kind of money.😂 Is that “ luxury “?
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre. As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG. I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
I own both and a Pelagos 39. This gets the wrist over both & my 124270. Most comfortable of all three. One of the nicest dials in my collection. Which includes three Grand Seikos.
Unfortunately the bezel has a very noticeable play, can easily see that in the video. And, as was already mentioned, the second hand doesn’t align. The design though is nigh on perfect as for me.
No, you're paying for the build and the name, along with the fact that the tag brand has a heritage different to that of citizen. Of course, people like and the douche E28 Forever seem unable to appreciate or understand why different people go for different things, or comprehend the fact that for some people, price is truly not an issue and comes way down the priority list.
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre. As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG. I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
Only one thing I don;t like beside the price is..why sand blast instead of brushed titanium....seriously...sandblast makes titanium which is a lot more expensive material look like plastic..and toylike.
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre. As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG. I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
This looks fantastic! I normally would only consider Rolex / Omega / JLC and a few others. Never a Tag usually... But this is really making me wonder. Should I keep saving for my only luxury watch (Rolex), or get this beauty? I'm excited about this one! (p.s. yes yes, I do realise Rolex is in another league and is a watch for life, but this could be great for a long time while I save for a "grail")
That's the argument against any watch above $100. These are expensive pieces of jewellery. For some, there is an attraction of a luxury watch that is accurate, always ready to go and has minimal/no servicing costs.
At least for me, if I'd want to buy a solar quartz, the looks and the feel of the watch are more important than what's inside, and the Citizens aren't doing much for me by those standards. But I agree this is a bit too expensive for what it is, but I'd still rather save up and wait for the prices to drop to have this Tag on my wrist and be excited when I look at the time rather than having the Citizen there, but that's just me.
Although I like the look of the watch, the price is just too high. Its useless as a dive timer since there was no effort to put a lume marker on the bezel, essentially a poor mans yachtmaster and quartz at that! Just don't see the value.
Looks nice and im sure its built well but its a grossly overpriced tag with a Citizen based eco drive movement. Hard to justify the cost. I truly do like it though!
Indeed, E28 Forever has proven himself to be the biggest salty fanboy on here, definitely nothing to see relating from his pathetic trolling attempts - but some people will sit behind their keyboards and refuse to be happy for other people and what they buy. Sure, have an opinion, but don't state it as fact and spam comments like a baby. Yep, I'm not taking my own medicine here, but its dweebs like you who give the internet a bad name.
I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre. As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG. I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
@@TheBrutalDeluxe “Inferior looking” Something only a watch noob without any I’m understanding of the technical side would say. The Japanese have progressed quartz to high tech timepieces, premium quartz Seiko, Citizen and even Casio watches are no laughing matter. Solar, radio controlled, GPS, automatic hand alignment, you name it. Meanwhile the “superior” Swiss keep dabbling with basic Quartz movements.😂 “That lady told me I have a nice watch”..🤣 What the hell does she know about watches, but you’re flattered. Two words: “gullible” and “superficial”.
I see a lot of comments from so-called watch connoisseurs. Omega was so in crisis that it almost belonged to Seiko. Tag is a problem, and Tudor, Breitling have 2 common calibres. And the price is a disaster. Tag Heuer, thanks to the LMHV group, is so powerful that technically it can screw up the Swatch group .But why not? He wants to have affordable luxury. Buy a Casio that can last longer than a Rolex. There are some things that not everyone can afford, even if they are of lower quality. Even my fiat can drive for tens of years, but when I sit in a BMW I have status be able.
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre. As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG. I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
You would think that for $3K, the seconds hand would align perfectly with the markers.
Thats why you wait to buy it preowned at a discount
So much backlash. It looks wobbly and sloppy.
It’s a Tag, so no, that expectation is not there.
I kept hoping it was a parallax effect, but no.. no, my OCD hurts watching this.
Same thought. For this price these Quartz movements Absolutely HAVE to line up. I happen to know a watch company that makes quartz watches that always line up. No need to guess. Come on Tag! Guarantee the alignment!
You gotta try putting this one. It's incredibly light. It's pleasantly light. It feels so comfortable.
I wear a Rootbeer as my daily,im seriously thinking about getting this. Tried it on and it's impressively light,something ive never thought I wanted. Its like if weight to a watch is appealing a really light watch is also as much so.
I saw this watch at a dealer and loved it. However, $3,000 is a lot for me and there are a couple of things I think should be a "must" for a watch at this price point: screw-in links and on-the-fly adjustment. These are common features on many much lesser-priced watches these days. The "on-the-fly feature especially effects daily wearability.
These are badass. Although I would never come close to the msrp for it. Would be a good pickup on the grey for 1500 though
I'm loving wearing this new Aquaracer Solargraph in Titanium. Looks, wears and performs great. The titanium bezel is the best action I've personally ever experienced with an all titanium watch.. that being said, it's also one of the best bezel actions in general. The comfort link adjustment is just right for me to add a little wrist breathing space when I need it. It's super accurate, too. Still has not deviated over a week so far.
Thanks to the Citizen movement, which you could get in a watch at 10% of what this costs..
@@e28forever30 Salty, no? What is it with this "keyboard warrior" world we live in nowadays where people can't seem to be happy for other people anymore? If KK loves wearing his new watch, is very happy with it, and can clearly afford such a timepiece, why be so bitter? We get it, you can't afford it. There are plenty of things I can't afford too, but when people aspire to owning something and attain it, more power to them. Only you are responsible for your own decisions and position in life, nobody else.
@@X22GJP
I wouldn’t be so stupid to spend my money on a low tech, high price bit of bling.
I would choose wisely.
But hey, to some people it’s all about the brand, they don’t even question where that brand stands for.
They are called superficial people.
@@e28forever30 It's titanium. The price isn't because of the movement.
@@tricky92x
Sure. You can get an excellent titanium watch, with a hardness coating, sapphire crystal, Solar movement AND Radio control, for a fraction of the cost of this piece of bling.
We’re talking about a 500€ price point.
A fool and his money…
Amazing watch, light, almost impossible to scratch when on the wrist, it is a very durable watch.
Just bought it...after seeing it I fell in love, I need a rugged every day watch I don't have to worry about batteries and stuff with. Fits the bill perfectly and it's so light. I think the titanium makes the price point more justified imo, to each their own though 🤷
Sure, you can get Solar + titanium + sapphire + radio controlled at about 550€, but whatever floats your boat…
@E28 Forever thankfully I'm the one paying for it. So I will, but thanks for the reassurance. Have a nice day.
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre.
As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG.
I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
@@TheBrutalDeluxe
Cheap ass E168 movement, rebranded and mounted in a fake dive watch without even a lume pip, partially made in China.
That’s Swiss luxury to you.
Spend the same amount on a high end Japanese Quartz, it will beat the snot out of that TAG.
@@e28forever30Bro you comment every comment on this video, get a grip on life and buy your citizen all das
Best watch yet❤
It certainly demonstrates that mechanical watches, whilst aesthetically pleasing are probably more trouble than they are worth. Okay, so the second hand doesn’t align exactly with the indices, but for a watch which literally can go anywhere around the world from jungles to the oceans, to the office, this has got be excellent value, especially, if you happen to need correct time and you are late for a board meeting because your mechanical watch has just failed you and needs a service. I like mechanical watches, but like cars and certain women, they require upkeep and that can become expensive. Enter the solar powered quartz watch.
Regarding the micro-adjustments. How is that done? Is it toolless?
Why does the second hand not align with the markers?
Those are great
Have to admit I struggle with the price for this watch and fail to understand why there is no lume pip on the bezel. Other than that a good looking casual watch.
At this price, it’s ridiculous that the omitted that lume pip.
It belongs on a dive watch..
@@e28forever30 Really? Ask yourself this - what divers are actually going to dive in this, to a point where such a thing matters? It's a fashion piece FFS. The fact that it is labelled as a dive watch just means it is waterproof to a certain rating and can be work for watersports, snorkling, that type of thing without the user worrying about it.
Why not just admit you're a poor, salty fanboy with all of these negative comments and be done with it?
@@X22GJP Really?
You defend the fact that they are too lame to include a lume pip?
It belongs on any dive watch.
When did a dive watch become a fashion watch?
A dive watch is a tool watch, period.
Wear your fashion watch with pride.
@@e28forever30 This is the one gripe I have about the watch. What good is a rotating bezel without a luminated pip?
The design and look of this watch are very well-balanced; the sunray garage door dial and markers give a luxurious feel, the green mint color scheme adds a lively vibe, and sandblasted titanium gives a masculine/rugged look. The 40mm sizing is good and the bracelets are well-built, so with a light weight of titanium, it wore really comfortably. Considering overall build quality and aesthetics, it's not really easy to find a solar quartz watch from Seiko or Citizen to substitute this exact piece.
TH is a quite young-looking & stylish brand, but has a good heritage. Nowadays, watches are men's expensive bracelets and you are paying for the style and luxurious feel mostly. So, the logic of "paying for quality" doesn't work really well in this type of market. Considering how luxury watch prices are getting out of control these days, the 3k price tag doesn't seem extremely crazy or anything.
It is overpriced for what you get.
I would at least expect a perpetual calendar, and radio controlled time would be nice…
@@e28forever30 Here we go again with the saltiness! Seems we have a childish watch fanboy here who can't appreciate why things are what they are, cost what they cost, and appeal to different people for different reasons.
@@X22GJP
So you pay trough the nose and don’t expect state of the art technology?
You’re an easy victim, to a lying watch brand that lost the respect of a lot of watch aficionados.
Go Google how TAG fell down the ladder.
@@e28forever30 Yeah, I was proving a point in case you hadn’t noticed. I’m also going to reply to every comment you have made to also prove a point.
I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre.
As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG.
I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
@@TheBrutalDeluxe
Looks vs intrinsic value.
No one ever saw that TAG movement, probably because it looks awkwardly close to that cheap Citizen movement.
And it’s not worthy of such an expensive watch.
It’s a joke.
I don’t wear watches to impress others, I’m not that shallow.
And obviously you’re not aware that Seiko, Citizen and even Casio have high end lines that can easily compete with so called « Swiss luxury « .
I wish this was smaller or had a shorter lug to lug. Wish tag would start making more smaller sized aquaracers
Some models are $30000 but I just saw a nice bule face plate one for $2100. My only question is I have an 8" wrist so would a 40 MM watch fit me?
This solar movement is manufactured by Citizen’s owned Swiss maker La Joux-Perret. I would not be surprised to learn it’s a clone of Citizen’s Eco-Drive. This is definitely overpriced, but a great looking watch.
It is a modified Citizen Eco Drive, LJP has also modded the Miyota 9000 series as their own movement as well.
Overpriced like almost all Tag's watches. It's a fashion brand for me. Not a watch company.
@@arturgarncarz3631 all luxury brands are overpriced. At least TAG make in-house movements these days and are not afraid to try new things. I own a Carrera Dato and a Carrera 60th Panda, both are awesome.
@@A.T.148-Scot-HK in house you say? What about all Aquaracers? What about Autavia?
@@arturgarncarz3631 yeah, I agree some generic movement Aquaracers and three hand Autavias are overpriced. But their in house Heuer 02 chronograph movements are some of the best in the industry for the price.
I think TAG Heuer should get more credit for being a brand that caters from fashion seeking buyers, to entry level luxury buyers like the Formula 1 series and Aquaracers, to mid-level vintage lovers - Carrera Autavia reissues, to high complication lovers like Heuer 02 Flyback tourbillons, to concept watch enthusiasts like ceramic skeleton Carreras that compete with Hublots etc.
Like, which other brand has that portfolio?
what is the weight???
do they still use plastic inside?
Of course.
The E168 movement is tiny, you’ll need to fill up the free space.
May as well get a Citizen and save the money.
I fully agree.
You’ll get a real dive watch from an honest company.
@@e28forever30 Why? Based on your own income levels?
@@X22GJP
A fool and his money…
The TAG isn’t a dive watch, period.
It’s a fashion watch with a tiny, dirt cheap movement.
You should see the E168 movement, you’ll be amazed how small it is and how cheap it looks.
It’s a decent movement for a base level Citizen, but it doesn’t belong in a luxury watch.
That’s just wrong.
Intelligent people care about value for money.
I’ll put my money elsewhere.
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre.
As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG.
I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
Nice episode, and how scratch resistant is this compared to a steel watch?
I want to like Tag. Something in me does. But many of them just look cheap. I just can't do it.
Nice watch
It's an appealing watch but still lacks a ceramic bezel, thermo-compensated movement and a reasonable price.
I love to see more quartz options as a quartz lover. But I am not so sure about this one because it cost same as carrera caliber 5.
All solar quartzs (eco drive) still need battery change in 10~12 years, and it costs way more than ordinary quartz watches. There isn't much advantage JUST for being solar quartz. It must have nice accuracy or there is no point buying it but both Cartier Solarbeat and Tag Solargraph do not advertise the accuracy of the movement.
Quartz is always way more accurate than mechanical.
So that’s a moot point.
Furthermore, in reality you could go up to 15 years without changing the battery, and without compromising the water resistance.
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre.
As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG.
I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
No stand a Chance against Seiko Astron 💪🏻
Indeed.
On another level.
You get some top technology with an Astron.
No lame ass solar movement with a sloppy second hand, and lacking perpetual calendar, Radio control and/or GPS.
Imagine having to adjust your date every 2 months, and setting DST yourself twice a year after spending this kind of money.😂
Is that “ luxury “?
You have an Astron? I freaking love mine so yeah, I agree with you.
@Studat yup I have a Astron SSE167J1
Almost 5 years and works 💪🏻 and looks like new
@@DoubleKKris I picked up the SSH111 and love it
This or a used Omega speed master that is 10 years old? Both 3k
The Speedmaster, definitely.
At least that has an in-house movement and it will keep its value, that cannot be said of this abomination.
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre.
As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG.
I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
I own both and a Pelagos 39. This gets the wrist over both & my 124270. Most comfortable of all three. One of the nicest dials in my collection. Which includes three Grand Seikos.
Unfortunately the bezel has a very noticeable play, can easily see that in the video. And, as was already mentioned, the second hand doesn’t align. The design though is nigh on perfect as for me.
the same technology in a citizen watch for $300 so i'm paying 4k for the build?
Exactly.
No, you're paying for the build and the name, along with the fact that the tag brand has a heritage different to that of citizen. Of course, people like and the douche E28 Forever seem unable to appreciate or understand why different people go for different things, or comprehend the fact that for some people, price is truly not an issue and comes way down the priority list.
@@X22GJP makes sense
@@X22GJP
Would you buy a Ferrari with a Toyota engine?
Where’s the heritage of watchmaking when you use a cheap Japanese movement?
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre.
As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG.
I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
Only one thing I don;t like beside the price is..why sand blast instead of brushed titanium....seriously...sandblast makes titanium which is a lot more expensive material look like plastic..and toylike.
I love a sand or microbead blast watch - the light sucking / non reflective matte tone is just 🤌🏼 -Andrew
Price?
Too much
@@RabbitWatchShop with a Toyota engine…
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre.
As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG.
I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
This looks fantastic! I normally would only consider Rolex / Omega / JLC and a few others. Never a Tag usually... But this is really making me wonder. Should I keep saving for my only luxury watch (Rolex), or get this beauty? I'm excited about this one! (p.s. yes yes, I do realise Rolex is in another league and is a watch for life, but this could be great for a long time while I save for a "grail")
I'm the same,it's got alot of appeal have you tried one? Wears really well and the weight is mental. Literally don't even know your holding it!
I want this but it needs to be in the $500 to $800 range.
For a grade 2 titanium watch and bracelet? I'd say $1,200 - $1,500
I wish they made it in a bigger size, its tiny
1500 and I’ll buy 1
Oh, shit nearly got me there. Only realized it's a quartz after 10s.
what's wrong with quartz?
👍
Why would I buy an overpriced solar powered watch over a reliable and affordable citizen eco drive?
That's the argument against any watch above $100. These are expensive pieces of jewellery. For some, there is an attraction of a luxury watch that is accurate, always ready to go and has minimal/no servicing costs.
Because it's not a TAG Heuer? In this instance, TAG is the more desirable brand, whether you agree with that or not.
At least for me, if I'd want to buy a solar quartz, the looks and the feel of the watch are more important than what's inside, and the Citizens aren't doing much for me by those standards. But I agree this is a bit too expensive for what it is, but I'd still rather save up and wait for the prices to drop to have this Tag on my wrist and be excited when I look at the time rather than having the Citizen there, but that's just me.
@@RabbitWatchShop yes, the watch community but not the general public. That's my point.
US$3,050, CHF 3,000 for a quartz watch??? ok Solar, but is a quartz watch!
the same can be said for a lot of mechanical watches...
Although I like the look of the watch, the price is just too high. Its useless as a dive timer since there was no effort to put a lume marker on the bezel, essentially a poor mans yachtmaster and quartz at that! Just don't see the value.
Looks nice and im sure its built well but its a grossly overpriced tag with a Citizen based eco drive movement. Hard to justify the cost. I truly do like it though!
$3000 LOL
Quartz 3 k crap
Some people keep believing in Swiss fairytales.
Nothing to see here, move on.
Indeed, E28 Forever has proven himself to be the biggest salty fanboy on here, definitely nothing to see relating from his pathetic trolling attempts - but some people will sit behind their keyboards and refuse to be happy for other people and what they buy. Sure, have an opinion, but don't state it as fact and spam comments like a baby. Yep, I'm not taking my own medicine here, but its dweebs like you who give the internet a bad name.
I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre.
As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG.
I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.
@@TheBrutalDeluxe
“Inferior looking”
Something only a watch noob without any I’m understanding of the technical side would say.
The Japanese have progressed quartz to high tech timepieces, premium quartz Seiko, Citizen and even Casio watches are no laughing matter.
Solar, radio controlled, GPS, automatic hand alignment, you name it.
Meanwhile the “superior” Swiss keep dabbling with basic Quartz movements.😂
“That lady told me I have a nice watch”..🤣
What the hell does she know about watches, but you’re flattered.
Two words: “gullible” and “superficial”.
@@e28forever30 bro u thinking too much, those japanese watches look ugly as hell, tag looks better, that's all. This is the real world and let it be.
I see a lot of comments from so-called watch connoisseurs. Omega was so in crisis that it almost belonged to Seiko. Tag is a problem, and Tudor, Breitling have 2 common calibres. And the price is a disaster. Tag Heuer, thanks to the LMHV group, is so powerful that technically it can screw up the Swatch group .But why not? He wants to have affordable luxury. Buy a Casio that can last longer than a Rolex. There are some things that not everyone can afford, even if they are of lower quality. Even my fiat can drive for tens of years, but when I sit in a BMW I have status be able.
And what about that BMW with the cheapest Fiat engine inside?
Because that’s what this watch represents.
@@e28forever30 I was looking for a watch to replace my 20-year-old Citizen Titanium Eco- Drive which, as you repeatedly point out, uses the same technology as the Aquaracer to power the quartz movement. What you repeatedly omit, is that the quartz movement itself is Tag Heuer’s, hence the TH50-00 calibre.
As a watch “expert”, you should be aware that a lot of Swiss “luxury” brands use a 3rd party movement. Therefore, is a £4,700 IWC Portofino less of a watch because it uses a Sellita base movement? Is a £5,300 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial 38 less of a watch because it uses a Longines base movement? No they are not because you are paying for the finishing as well as the name, and the finishing on the TAG is far far superior to my old Citizen. Plus I will be able to get it serviced unlike my Citizen. So yeah, you are paying an extra couple of grand for the name and the finishing, but isn’t that the point of buying a TAG Heuer over a Citizen? If you think that it isn’t then go watch a Citizen video and rave about how great that is compared to a TAG.
I’d also point out that as much as I loved my Citizen, the day started going shonky after 8 years and it has been intermittently not working since lockdown. Also, no one EVER gave the watch a second glance while it was on the wrist, whereas when I took the TAG to Beaverbrooks to get it re-sized the assistant nearly wet herself when she saw it was all titanium. I also noticed someone on a train clocking it (pardon the near pun) while I was wearing it - although they where too far away to see the discreet logo. Isn’t that also partly the point of buying a “luxury” watch? If you think that it isn’t then yeah, carry on buying Citizens while I buy a watch that I can get serviced and a watch that looks good. Surely that is the point for anyone who would be interested in buying a Swiss “luxury” brand over a cheap Japanese mass market brand. If it isn’t, then buy Seiko, Casio and Citizen, the choice is yours, just stop repeatedly commenting about value for money and how an inferior looking Citizen would be better value.