Welcome to my TAG Heuer blog, I thought it was about time I revamped this page because it was so out of date and kind of irrelevant as it was, so I re-titled it and now hopefully it will be a useful page to give you some information about the blog.
I bought my first TAG Heuer in 2004, but the blog started in October 2016, when I had just bought my Carrera Heuer 01... at the time I had 4 watches, now three years later I have 25 (not to mention a huge box of TAG stuff under the bed). I would never have believed that would be the case and nor would I have dreamed that in the meantime I would have visited La Chaux de Fonds and the TAG Heuer manufacture. It's been quite a ride so far!
I'll be the first to admit I am not 'technical' when it comes to watches, I really don't understand how a vertical clutch works, nor the benefits of a 'column wheel'... I am perfectly happy to wear a quartz watch and would choose an aesthetically pleasing quartz over an unappealing automatic any day, I am more interested in design to be honest and as such I generally don't fill out my reviews by copy and pasting specifications from press releases mainly because that's what everyone else does and I find it gets kinda boring after a while.
When I started some people told me it was better to make it more personal, and so that's what I've done. Probably some people don't like that, but there's more than enough 'press release' based websites out there happy to parrot 'facts' without insight or opinion, but that's not what I'm about. If I like a watch I will be upfront about it, and if I think a watch is terrible I will be equally honest about it.... and I have been on several occasions.
I do have some connections with TAG Heuer, which means I am able to bring you updates on new stock at the Bicester Village outlet for example, but this is not an 'official' blog at all. My opinions are my own and no doubt sometimes you will agree with me and sometimes you won't. I have a fascination for the brand and I appreciate all periods of the brand's history, but essentially this is a 'TAG Heuer' blog, not a 'Heuer' blog, so while I do occasionally talk about older models it's the exception rather than the norm.
I hope you enjoy visiting my blog, please leave a comment if you are moved to do so, and also please visit my other TAG Heuer blog where you will find around 2000 photos, the gallery is a work in progress and if you know of a model which isn't featured please do let me know and I will add it on.
http://tagheuerenthusiastgallery.blogspot.com/?view=snapshot
Finally, here is a list of recommended posts:
TRIP TO THE TAG HEUER MANUFACTURE 2018
https://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2018/09/feature-visiting-tag-heuer-manufacture.html
MY BEST AND WORST TAG HEUERS OF 2018
http://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2018/12/feature-best-and-worst-tag-heuers-of_21.html
MY BEST AND WORST TAG HEUERS OF 2017
http://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2019/10/feature-best-and-worst-of-tag-heuer-2017.html
MY STATE OF THE COLLECTION POST DEC 2018
https://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2018/12/state-of-collection-december-2018.html
LONDON WATCH TRIP 2019
https://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2019/03/feature-another-trip-to-london-to-look.html
LONDON WATCH TRIP 2018
https://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2018/02/feature-another-trip-to-london-and-new.html
LONDON WATCH TRIP 2016
http://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2016/11/feature-trip-to-london-in-search-of.html
You can also use the 'Post Index' tab at the top of the page to access all 1000+ posts easily and I believe your browser should mark them as read as you click on the them.
Rob Carrier
18th September 2019
I bought my first TAG Heuer in 2004, but the blog started in October 2016, when I had just bought my Carrera Heuer 01... at the time I had 4 watches, now three years later I have 25 (not to mention a huge box of TAG stuff under the bed). I would never have believed that would be the case and nor would I have dreamed that in the meantime I would have visited La Chaux de Fonds and the TAG Heuer manufacture. It's been quite a ride so far!
I'll be the first to admit I am not 'technical' when it comes to watches, I really don't understand how a vertical clutch works, nor the benefits of a 'column wheel'... I am perfectly happy to wear a quartz watch and would choose an aesthetically pleasing quartz over an unappealing automatic any day, I am more interested in design to be honest and as such I generally don't fill out my reviews by copy and pasting specifications from press releases mainly because that's what everyone else does and I find it gets kinda boring after a while.
When I started some people told me it was better to make it more personal, and so that's what I've done. Probably some people don't like that, but there's more than enough 'press release' based websites out there happy to parrot 'facts' without insight or opinion, but that's not what I'm about. If I like a watch I will be upfront about it, and if I think a watch is terrible I will be equally honest about it.... and I have been on several occasions.
I do have some connections with TAG Heuer, which means I am able to bring you updates on new stock at the Bicester Village outlet for example, but this is not an 'official' blog at all. My opinions are my own and no doubt sometimes you will agree with me and sometimes you won't. I have a fascination for the brand and I appreciate all periods of the brand's history, but essentially this is a 'TAG Heuer' blog, not a 'Heuer' blog, so while I do occasionally talk about older models it's the exception rather than the norm.
I hope you enjoy visiting my blog, please leave a comment if you are moved to do so, and also please visit my other TAG Heuer blog where you will find around 2000 photos, the gallery is a work in progress and if you know of a model which isn't featured please do let me know and I will add it on.
http://tagheuerenthusiastgallery.blogspot.com/?view=snapshot
Finally, here is a list of recommended posts:
TRIP TO THE TAG HEUER MANUFACTURE 2018
https://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2018/09/feature-visiting-tag-heuer-manufacture.html
MY BEST AND WORST TAG HEUERS OF 2018
http://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2018/12/feature-best-and-worst-tag-heuers-of_21.html
MY BEST AND WORST TAG HEUERS OF 2017
http://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2019/10/feature-best-and-worst-of-tag-heuer-2017.html
MY STATE OF THE COLLECTION POST DEC 2018
https://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2018/12/state-of-collection-december-2018.html
LONDON WATCH TRIP 2019
https://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2019/03/feature-another-trip-to-london-to-look.html
LONDON WATCH TRIP 2018
https://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2018/02/feature-another-trip-to-london-and-new.html
LONDON WATCH TRIP 2016
http://tagheuerenthusiast.blogspot.com/2016/11/feature-trip-to-london-in-search-of.html
You can also use the 'Post Index' tab at the top of the page to access all 1000+ posts easily and I believe your browser should mark them as read as you click on the them.
Rob Carrier
18th September 2019
I have developed a classy, all-metal stand charging stand for the Tag Heuer Connected watch. I am trying to gauge interest in this product before I take it into production. Visit Tagstands.com to see pics. Please email me with your level of interest at dgiii@cox.net. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your project Rick, unfortunately I am not a fan of the Connected or Smart Watches in general.
DeleteVery nice Story.
ReplyDeleteYou are Doping a great job.
Keep on truckin'!
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DeleteI’ve always loved the look of TAG watches but they have always been out of my price range. Bought my first TAG a couple of weeks ago (a F1 Calibre 5 ceramic) and I absolutely loved it. It feels such great quality, it looks fantastic and although not COSC certified runs at +1 to +3 sec per day!! Perfect watch for me.
ReplyDeleteHi Ashley
DeleteThanks for visiting my blog and for taking the time to leave a comment. Always nice to hear about people's watches, I'm glad you're happy with your TAG. With so many TAG haters out there, we have to fly the flag! :)
Rob
Afternoon, I currently have a Tag 6000 Series bought in 1995/96 in Texas for sale. Reference number WH514. It is 18 carat gold and has the rare gold face on it NOT the white. I am looking for a quick sale at £2,500. It may be something you would be interested in?
ReplyDeleteI can be contact also at damionmillward@hotmail.com
The watch is currently listed on Gumtree and I am located in Yorkshire, England. You will find it easily with photographs and additional details.
ReplyDeleteHello, just found your excellent blog. I've owned a TAG WK1112/0 for a number of years now and I am looking for a replacement rubber strap. I was wondering if you knew the original part number for the rubber strap? I believe, but not 100% certain, that the original band that came with the watch is either part number BT0702 OR FT8002? Not sure if you can confirm and/or know the differences?
ReplyDeletePlease let me know if you get a chance.
Thank you!
Hi
DeleteThanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment, much appreciated. The part number for the correct rubber strap is FT8002 as you suggested. It's a 20mm lug width, so other straps will fit, but the FT8002 fills the lugs properly and will look so much better, definitely worth the extra money.
Rob
https://www.prestigetime.com/images/watches/wk1112.ft8002.jpg
Thanks for your reply and info Rob. Would you know off hand what the differences are (if any) between the BT0702 OR FT8002 straps?
ReplyDeleteThanks again!
Hi
DeleteI'm afraid I don't, but... BT numbers are only used when ordering aftermarket straps. So you'll never see a watch with BT0702 in the number. It's possible, but you'd have to check, that a BT0702 could be a FT8002 without the buckle, since they might assume you are replacing the rubber but already have the buckle. However, Googling BT0702 suggests that may not be the answer... okay, so I Googled FT8002 and that shows the strap without the buckle. Which seems the wrong way around to me! :) I think you need to check before ordering, hope this helps.
Rob
Hi! Love your writing and your horological journey. I have a simple question: Tag Heuer Super Professional 1000m vs Aquagraph. You have to pick one and only one :)
ReplyDeleteHi
DeleteThanks for visiting my blog, glad you are enjoying it! Tough question, as I have the Aquagraph I guess would have to say that, but I must admit in the future I would like to get my hands on the 1000 Super Professional as well!
Rob
Thanks! The Aquagraph seems like awesome value for money I must say. It's hard to choose though. The 1000m is a mean looking watch. Coolest design I've seen since I got a Sinn U2. Have you ever serviced your Aquagraph?
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DeleteI don't wear it that often, it is a chunky thing on the bracelet, I'm seriously considering getting a rubber strap for it to make it a bit lighter and more wearable. I haven't serviced it as yet, I wear my automatics so infrequently that it doesn't seem worth it - the way I look at it if they were lying in a shop for ten years they wouldn't service them, so if they are lying in the box what's the difference. I do wind my autos every month though to move the oil about. I think what convinced me was I saw a video about an Urwerk I think, and it had a dial on the back which moved every time you wound it to indicate when it needed servicing. It makes a lot more sense to me, a bit like servicing a car when it's done a certain number of miles. Plus I only tend to wear my autos one night at a time, so I never really notice if they are keeping good time, though I do check them occasionally and they all seem to be okay so far. I quite like Sinn, actually I'm just about to buy a Carrera that reminds me of a Sinn (CV2A80).
Would you take the 1000 in black or plain steel? Black looks cool, but finding one without damage is going to be tough...
Rob
Yes I think steel is the way to go myself. That capsule is a good idea, I think I've maybe seen that on a video on the Urban Gentry watch channel...
ReplyDeleteRob