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21 July 2009, 11:05 AM | #1 |
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Tag Heuer Aquaracer 500M
Now I was never much of a Tag Heuer person but this watch that was first seen at Basel 2009 has me going nuts! The Aquaracer 500M Did a Google search to find some pictures for this topic:
From - worldwatchreview.com From - worldwatchreview.com From - muyrelojes.com Source unknown - Picture originally from Basel 2009 From - stuff.tv From - watchuseek.com From - watchuseek.com From - watchuseek.com From - watchuseek.com Sells for MSRP $2,450.00 USD and herd AD's are discounting it 15% right now. Tag Heuer did an AMAZING job updating this watch! To me the older Aquaracer looked so cheap but this is Wonder what he preowned prices will be like once a few pop up on this forum and the market in general My guess is it will be close to 50% off that $2,450.00 USD. If so I hope to save up fast and add one to my collection as soon as a good local deal pops up preowned What do you all think of this watch? |
21 July 2009, 11:11 AM | #2 |
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Good looking watch. I'm left handed so I get a kick out the date location.
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Oh cool! Yeah not only that but I just love how it is so unique from everything else I have seen. Would be a nice watch to rotate with over the years if you have a typical Omega / Rolex look. For me wearing the same one every day for years gets me too used to or bored of the look, so refreshing this is. Seems Tag truly is stepping up their game and improving the product line.
Do you know of Tag Heuer resale value? My guess is it would be like Breitling, Omega etc etc where you can buy used models 50% off MSRP. Only Rolex and a few others seem to have incredible resale and even then you can still get bargains used. Their loss is my gain |
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...that is a good looking one!
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21 July 2009, 03:44 PM | #5 |
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I'm with you on that one - was never a huge fan of Tag Heuer but this one's really nice and (I think) reasonably priced..?
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21 July 2009, 05:50 PM | #6 |
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Been eyeing that myself. The blue one looks good and so does the gold one.
Tag's designs had always been intriguing, not shying away from new/different things. That's why they've got such a deep product set.
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Nice, solid looking watch, but it might take a while to get used to that date window on the opposite side!!
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yeah the date window is not only on an unusual side but that the "500m" marking next to the date sort of keeps making me feel there is a day wheel too...other than that, really a big step up from the TAGs I've seen cuz they weren't worth anything, most of them at least IMHO
and just one more thing...one picture shows a watch with an orange seconds hand, which is very cool, but no other has it...is that even a specific model specification/difference?...kinda subtle! |
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i actually really really love this watch. i'm wearing mine right now.
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RW16610, I think you're correct about the resale. 50% sounds right.
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For sure, Tag did such a great job... Now finally they are fair competition for a dive watch. Nice to see some that are more realistically priced because even with the money saved a lot might not want to spend what Omega and Rolex are asking for the new ones just to beat up. Still prefer Omega Rolex obviously but again, the options for the consumer now just got even better and not even a comprimise. Tag Heuer has a great history (starting in the 1800's) and so much more. Quote:
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Exactly, and those watches are sooo veru unique in the best possible way! Diffirentiation is amazing. Nice to see a watch brand thinking outside of the box and giving collectors / single owners great options. This watch is going to be very popular I can see it happening. Quote:
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Yeah I know exactly what you mean there. Does take some getting used to but for me the fact it is so different makes it appeal more. Would not be like any of the watches in my or most peoples collection and at a fantastic price also with a Transparent caseback, which is one of the two things my collection lacks that is desired (that and Chronograph) but like to keep it with divers watches because of their ability in water and look etc etc. That is a very good question! We can try find out, right now I know nothing of this watch and it's varations but will see why that is. All I did was Google search for images so have no clue why that could be Quote:
Yep I found out after, that is GREAT news. I love the brands with softer resale value. Ideal to buy preowned as their loss is your gain. Most complain about it but not I The fact that it will eventually be possible to pick these up for $1,200.00 - $1,500.00 USD depending on condition (used or BINB) is fantastic! |
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The watch is heavy, robust, and extremely solid. I wear it twice a week. So far the time has been accurate. Its actually been as good as my Explorer II. The bracelet is naturally better on the Rolex as far as comfort goes, but the one on the Tag is really good too. I'm totally loving the sapphire case back, I think every single watch should have it. Some people are hesitant about the rubber bezel, but I actually like the look and feel of it. Granted it won't last a life time, but I'm sure it can be easily replaced. I LOVE THE LEFT SIDE DATE WINDOW. Personally, there is not a single complaint from me. Yes the watch is heavy, I mean really heavy, but I happen to love heavy watches. The lightest watch I have is my EXP II. There, in a nutshell. As for price, I think $1300 for used one is reasonable, and $1600 for gray market. Granted Tag doesn't have great resale value but this particular watch is pretty superb.
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tag hit a home run with that one.
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Same, not a fan of Quartz at all! Hate batteries, how they die when you need them after a while and if you collect it is totally senseless because you have different batteries to worry about and them going dead etc etc. Thanks for letting us know of the second hand variations You got that right! |
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Not for me.
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Great thread! I tried this watch on and it looks fantastic! Great feel, solid design, looks quite durable. What I was really impressed by was the sapphire crystal on the case back. A 500M rated watch with an exhibition back! Amazing!
As a side note, the forth pictured Aquaracer contains an ETA 2824-2 inside. Click on Link to see. The version I saw at my local AD had a Sellita SW200. The Sellita is basically a clone of the ETA, even has the same dimensions. TAG calls either a "Caliber 5".
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I looked at the one with the gold bezel. Nice watch but I found the $3650 msrp to be way too much.
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Yea but the quality is really really superb. However, you can probably get that watch for 20% less .... I prefer the non gold versions though. If you want a gold sports watch, nothing better than the two tone sub.
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Wow, I can't believe this. I was on a flight home yesterday and noticed the flight attendant was wearing the same watch and the cyclpos @ nine really had be baffled. Mystery solved.
Great looking watch. dP
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That is ok, not all will like it but who knows, with time it could pssibly grow on you (it has happend to me and many before but maybe not the case here)
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Very cool, Dan! Glad you solved the mystery from my topic here |
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I'm thinking of getting one of these after I sell my 14060 Submariner. I also own a new Milgauss GV so I'd like to expand my experience a bit and I've found some online retailers selling for <$1500.
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It was one of the watches I was seriously looking at recently, but I found it did not look as nice to me in the flesh as in the photos.
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It's been singing to me as well. Just ordered one, I'll let you know how I like it when it gets here!
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