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rickradian · 30 June 2011, 09:22 AM

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Numismatist · 30 June 2011, 09:27 AM

Wouldn't say hatred, they just don't hold value at all...except a very few rare ones.

gaopa · 30 June 2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

Wouldn't say hatred, they just don't hold value at all...except a very few rare ones.

He said it! Cheers, Bill P.

cedargrove · 30 June 2011, 09:36 AM

No hatred here but they don't do much for me anymore. I can't quite put it into words but there is something "unclean" about many of the designs. I find this has worsened over the years.

My first decent watch was the old version F1. It's way too small for me now so my wife wears it. I really liked the design of that one.

chazha · 30 June 2011, 09:45 AM

no hatred.. just dislikes I guess due to their uncertain resale value.

kareemthedream33 · 30 June 2011, 09:49 AM

I thought resale value didn't matter to anyone on this site?

mfer · 30 June 2011, 09:55 AM

I'll be honest. I don't feel like their watches are built well. I've looked at them several times and just don't feel the quality. Also their bands are just ugly to me.

Do I hate them...no....just don't like them save a few vintages I've seen online, but never in the metal.

WatchTimes · 30 June 2011, 09:58 AM

Never have been impressed with them.
When I was in my early teens everyone was getting them for
a graduation from middle school, bar mitvah or something or another
at that time, I saw them EVERYWHERE and there were TONS when my parents
took me to Mexico over spring breaks.
Just never won me over, never really impressed me with quality or design. At one point a watchmaker I used said the fakes from Australia were better than the real ones.

DCgator · 30 June 2011, 10:05 AM

Tags used to make good watched 30+ years ago, imho. I don't know why they went downward in quality, design, and style. My 2c.

0037ksm · 30 June 2011, 10:17 AM

I won't say they're overpriced but I will say that, at any given Tag price point, there are other watches I'd rather have.

rickradian · 30 June 2011, 12:10 PM

So where would you rate Breitling and Omega in comparison to a Tag?

Starwalker · 30 June 2011, 12:23 PM

Tags have become more and more expensive and they are begining to out-price themselves as a brand. I would not mind paying 800 or 1200 dollars for one, but they generally dont appeal to me. Anything costing more money than that falls into Omega/Longines/Breitling terrirtory.

I had the choice of buying an automatic tag or quartz SMP when I was graduating high school. It was about the same money. I went for the SMP, better build, better quality, more timeless, and had more class has a brand. I still wear it today, if I bought a Tag, I don't think I would....it's something that looks a bit immature to me. but that's just my opinion. The only Tag design i fell in love with was the Kirium...wish they still made that and in a larger size.

Chipmunk · 30 June 2011, 12:32 PM

I used to like it a lot when I was in college.

Shade · 30 June 2011, 12:53 PM

They are okay, I dont hate them. I actually like their monaco designs. Though they are not really bang for your buck watch.. And the fact that you sell them at almost next to nothing, its not a good watch to have unless you want to keep it forever.

StarSovereign · 30 June 2011, 02:17 PM

They don't build quality timepieces, imho. They use heavy marketing and celebrities to make think people they're luxury watches when they really are just generic ETA movement-fitted pieces. Seiko and Citizen watches, in the same price-point, are of better quality, but Tag has done a good job of branding the product so people think they're getting something better when they're really not...

RolexPete32 · 30 June 2011, 02:35 PM

? is what I am thinking? I do not feel that way. I like all watches. You pay for what you get. I would wear a tag. I ended up with Rolex becuase I always wanted to own one then another and well that is a different story. But Tag yes nice looking watches.

rickradian · 30 June 2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by StarSovereign

They don't build quality timepieces, imho. They use heavy marketing and celebrities to make think people they're luxury watches when they really are just generic ETA movement-fitted pieces. Seiko and Citizen watches, in the same price-point, are of better quality, but Tag has done a good job of branding the product so people think they're getting something better when they're really not...

What constitutes a quality timepiece?

I have a 25 year old Tag Professional Quartz that still works like a champ and never given me a problem.

johnbeth · 30 June 2011, 05:10 PM

I used to have a Tag when I was a young punk and had it for 7 years before I gave it away as a present to an uncle after replacing the bracelet with a strap because the bracelet was not in good condition. It is still working and its over 15 years old!

I dont hate tags, just prefer Rolex.

lorsban · 30 June 2011, 06:13 PM

All my first watches were Tags (about 4 of them). My first automatic was a Tag. About 5 years ago I was interested in a Grand Carrera GMT but decided against it. They served me well when I had 'em and their newer designs look really good.

Really, the only thing going against them is resale. Otherwise, I still put them above Longines.

Andad · 30 June 2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rickradian

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Hatred.....???

dddrees · 30 June 2011, 07:19 PM

I have yet to see one that captures my imagination. I haven't really looked that hard at them though either.

never2late · 30 June 2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

I'll be honest. I don't feel like their watches are built well. I've looked at them several times and just don't feel the quality. Also their bands are just ugly to me.

Do I hate them...no....just don't like them save a few vintages I've seen online, but never in the metal.

SkyKing31 · 30 June 2011, 10:33 PM

I dont know much about their quality or market values .. I only know that I dont like the way they look .. Sounds stupid i know .. But it's good enough for me

Cru Jones · 30 June 2011, 10:34 PM

where's anders/puffy when you need him to set the record straight on tags?

RRGHOST1 · 30 June 2011, 11:26 PM

A friend of mine has a quartz Tag Aquaracer and paid about £850($1350) for it, i wouldn't pay that for a quartz watch unless it was an Oysterquartz.

B. Doggy · 1 July 2011, 02:02 AM

The first "real" luxury swiss watch I owned was a $2,800 Tag Aquagraph. I thought it was the cats meow...then I owned a Rolex. It didn't last long in the collection after that. Plus I took a pretty big hit when I sold it.

2th Dr · 1 July 2011, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rickradian

So where would you rate Breitling and Omega in comparison to a Tag?

I have yet to see a Tag that smiles at me. Personally I'd rather have an Omega or Breitling ANY day.

1675-David · 1 July 2011, 05:25 AM

TAG Heuer

Heuer

jnkay · 1 July 2011, 05:37 AM

I have nothing against them, and I like the new aquaracer more so than any Omega, Longines, or Breitling. It is also well put together. Overpriced? C'mon, we all pay for branding, especially with Rolex.

Sherwooddavid · 1 July 2011, 12:10 PM

My Tag Link was my first real watch and is probably still my favorite.
It was given to me by my wife for a retirement gift and was the start of my adiction to luxury watches.
I love my Rolex's and Breitling but my Tag Link is #1.

30 June 2011, 09:27 AM	#2
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Wouldn't say hatred, they just don't hold value at all...except a very few rare ones. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

30 June 2011, 09:45 AM	#5
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	no hatred.. just dislikes I guess due to their uncertain resale value. __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

30 June 2011, 09:55 AM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I'll be honest. I don't feel like their watches are built well. I've looked at them several times and just don't feel the quality. Also their bands are just ugly to me. Do I hate them...no....just don't like them save a few vintages I've seen online, but never in the metal. __________________ member#3242

30 June 2011, 09:58 AM	#8
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,492	Never have been impressed with them. When I was in my early teens everyone was getting them for a graduation from middle school, bar mitvah or something or another at that time, I saw them EVERYWHERE and there were TONS when my parents took me to Mexico over spring breaks. Just never won me over, never really impressed me with quality or design. At one point a watchmaker I used said the fakes from Australia were better than the real ones. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

30 June 2011, 10:17 AM	#10
0037ksm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 98	I won't say they're overpriced but I will say that, at any given Tag price point, there are other watches I'd rather have. __________________ Chris

30 June 2011, 09:22 AM	#1
rickradian "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County Posts: 24	Why the hatred for Tag by Rolex owners? ?

30 June 2011, 09:36 AM	#4
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	No hatred here but they don't do much for me anymore. I can't quite put it into words but there is something "unclean" about many of the designs. I find this has worsened over the years. My first decent watch was the old version F1. It's way too small for me now so my wife wears it. I really liked the design of that one.

30 June 2011, 09:49 AM	#6
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	I thought resale value didn't matter to anyone on this site?

30 June 2011, 10:05 AM	#9
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Tags used to make good watched 30+ years ago, imho. I don't know why they went downward in quality, design, and style. My 2c.

30 June 2011, 12:10 PM	#11
rickradian "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County Posts: 24	So where would you rate Breitling and Omega in comparison to a Tag?

30 June 2011, 12:23 PM	#12
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,239	Tags have become more and more expensive and they are begining to out-price themselves as a brand. I would not mind paying 800 or 1200 dollars for one, but they generally dont appeal to me. Anything costing more money than that falls into Omega/Longines/Breitling terrirtory. I had the choice of buying an automatic tag or quartz SMP when I was graduating high school. It was about the same money. I went for the SMP, better build, better quality, more timeless, and had more class has a brand. I still wear it today, if I bought a Tag, I don't think I would....it's something that looks a bit immature to me. but that's just my opinion. The only Tag design i fell in love with was the Kirium...wish they still made that and in a larger size. __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

30 June 2011, 12:32 PM	#13
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	I used to like it a lot when I was in college. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

30 June 2011, 12:53 PM	#14
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	They are okay, I dont hate them. I actually like their monaco designs. Though they are not really bang for your buck watch.. And the fact that you sell them at almost next to nothing, its not a good watch to have unless you want to keep it forever. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

30 June 2011, 02:17 PM	#15
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	They don't build quality timepieces, imho. They use heavy marketing and celebrities to make think people they're luxury watches when they really are just generic ETA movement-fitted pieces. Seiko and Citizen watches, in the same price-point, are of better quality, but Tag has done a good job of branding the product so people think they're getting something better when they're really not... __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

30 June 2011, 02:35 PM	#16
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	? is what I am thinking? I do not feel that way. I like all watches. You pay for what you get. I would wear a tag. I ended up with Rolex becuase I always wanted to own one then another and well that is a different story. But Tag yes nice looking watches.

30 June 2011, 05:10 PM	#18
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	I used to have a Tag when I was a young punk and had it for 7 years before I gave it away as a present to an uncle after replacing the bracelet with a strap because the bracelet was not in good condition. It is still working and its over 15 years old! I dont hate tags, just prefer Rolex.

30 June 2011, 06:13 PM	#19
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	All my first watches were Tags (about 4 of them). My first automatic was a Tag. About 5 years ago I was interested in a Grand Carrera GMT but decided against it. They served me well when I had 'em and their newer designs look really good. Really, the only thing going against them is resale. Otherwise, I still put them above Longines. __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

30 June 2011, 07:19 PM	#21
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	I have yet to see one that captures my imagination. I haven't really looked that hard at them though either. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 June 2011, 10:33 PM	#23
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	I dont know much about their quality or market values .. I only know that I dont like the way they look .. Sounds stupid i know .. But it's good enough for me

30 June 2011, 10:34 PM	#24
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,566	where's anders/puffy when you need him to set the record straight on tags?

30 June 2011, 11:26 PM	#25
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,905	A friend of mine has a quartz Tag Aquaracer and paid about £850($1350) for it, i wouldn't pay that for a quartz watch unless it was an Oysterquartz.

1 July 2011, 02:02 AM	#26
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	The first "real" luxury swiss watch I owned was a $2,800 Tag Aquagraph. I thought it was the cats meow...then I owned a Rolex. It didn't last long in the collection after that. Plus I took a pretty big hit when I sold it. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

1 July 2011, 05:25 AM	#28
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,024	TAG Heuer Heuer

1 July 2011, 05:37 AM	#29
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,812	I have nothing against them, and I like the new aquaracer more so than any Omega, Longines, or Breitling. It is also well put together. Overpriced? C'mon, we all pay for branding, especially with Rolex.

1 July 2011, 12:10 PM	#30
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,079	My Tag Link was my first real watch and is probably still my favorite. It was given to me by my wife for a retirement gift and was the start of my adiction to luxury watches. I love my Rolex's and Breitling but my Tag Link is #1.

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