Not a Tag fan in the least, and the Formula 1s are the one of the worst watches I can think of, along side the Corum bubbles and blinged out Casios
As the guys said, Oris provides allot more bang for your buck.
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| Author: | hosehead [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tag Heuer Formula One |
I was wondering what everyones thoughts were on the Tag Heuer Formula One. I currently Own a Superocean, but I am considering buying a Formula One for my Brother who just graduated College as a sort of starter luxury watch. I dont have much experience with the Tag Watches, and I have only ever owned Breitlings, so I'm a little in the Dark about the Formula One Series. Any help would be appreciated. |
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| Author: | GZGym1 [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
I think a nice started luxury watch would be a Tissot or an Oris I own both and honestly the Tissot is a nice everyday watch and the Oris is built like a tank for the price. I have the TT1 Diver on the Bracelet I think I paid 1,250 at the time Im not sure if that compares with the Formula One price but lemme know what you think.. |
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| Author: | Otto [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
I had a red Formula One as a casual/everyday beater watch for a while. I quite liked the design of the dial, even though it was a bit plasticky, but the bracelet never grew on me, it was too flimsy. I sold it fairly quickly. If you're looking for an entry level Tag (without commenting either way on them!), I think you get quite a bit more for your money with the quartz Aquaracer series. Not sure if that fits your budget though. GZGym1 makes a great suggestion with Oris. Some of their models (eg the less expensive diver models) are incredible value. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
Personally (and I apologise to anyone who owns one), but I can't stand Tag Formula 1. I'm not a fan of Tag in general, but the F1 is the worst of the lot IMO. A mate of mine had one and it always looks like a kid's watch to me : a kind of costly Swatch! As Otto rightly said, it's a lump of plastic with a flimsy bracelet. I've personally owned two Tags - an auto Aquagraph, and a quartz Aquaracer - and I grew out of them very quickly..... and they're both "proper" metal models. I think the Formula 1 would be a million times worse. I also totally agree with the other guys on their alternative choices. In that price range, Oris would be choice ANY day of the week : they're all automatic and are very nicely built. Sure, they're not as well known as Tag on the street, but they're all the better for that in my opinion. Tag has a bit of a "wide-boy", used car saleman image in this country. |
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| Author: | Altair [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
Not a Tag fan in the least, and the Formula 1s are the one of the worst watches I can think of, along side the Corum bubbles and blinged out Casios As the guys said, Oris provides allot more bang for your buck. |
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| Author: | Nighthawk_fn3 [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
A blinged Casio? What's next a tourbillon Swatch? |
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| Author: | 1952 [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
I also advise against the F1. Its cheap-feeling, nasty and overpriced. People only buy it because it bears the TAG name. Oris are excellent value for money IMO. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
Another vote for Oris here, it's amazing value. Tags do nothing for me I'm afraid. |
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| Author: | johnshingler [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
Tag F1 was my very first good watch, got it when I was 19....quite some time ago. A good watch for that age but not an adults watch at all. |
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| Author: | Sav [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
Wasn't sure which one it was so I googled it - I think it looks cheap and nasty. I'm sure there are 'nicer' watches out there. If you're giving out watches, can I be your brother too??? 
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| Author: | donkamio [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
personally i like them (i do have one) but I especially like some of the newer larger diameter versions available. they are very distinguishable and to me they exude what TAG are all about- contemporary race-timing professionals. Whenever I see someone wearing one (and I do see a few) it shouts out that they aren't watch enthusiasts but still care about having a nice piece. Yes, compared to breitlings they are light, a bit flimsy and the bracelet seems to be made of hollow metal but for a young guy its the perfect starter watch. On the other hand,if you want to splash a little more cash and get something thats a certified classic I would get a second hand Monaco. |
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| Author: | hosehead [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
Thanks for the honest replies. I think I'm going to check out what Oris has to offer before I make a decision. |
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| Author: | tozzleozzle [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
no no no your all wrong  i have a tag heuer f1 in red and its absolutely lovely, im wearing it at the moment. Its a perfect 1st nice watch. i hate tissot and oris they just want to be everyone els and dont rely have there own style.i have always loved tag. I remember wanting one since i was about 10 or 11 ever since my mum got one for my dad. so when i was 18 i finally bought 1 for myself.... ah memories.... any way i would say go for it! i love it as a every day were and tare watch true i were my breitling more now but its still nice. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
tozzleozzle wrote: no no no your all wrong i have a tag heuer f1 in red and its absolutely lovely, im wearing it at the moment. Its a perfect 1st nice watch. i hate tissot and oris they just want to be everyone els and dont rely have there own style.i have always loved tag. I remember wanting one since i was about 10 or 11 ever since my mum got one for my dad. so when i was 18 i finally bought 1 for myself.... ah memories.... any way i would say go for it! i love it as a every day were and tare watch true i were my breitling more now but its still nice. OK, I have to take issue with that - my wife wears an Oris Artelier Skeleton - think that wants to be everyone else????? (crap photo even by my standards) 
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| Author: | GZGym1 [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tag Heuer Formula One |
AGREED ROFF! Also how does tissot want to look like everyone else? Who else has something out like the T-Touch models? |
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