TAG Heuer Men's WAB1110.BA0800 2000 Aquaracer Quartz Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I just bought this watch a couple of weeks ago and so far I have no regrets.My previous watch was a Fossil, so this is a major upgrade.I was a little bit unsure about paying $650 for a watch since I could lose it or break it.However, I am definitely enjoying my new TAG.I thought that when you consider that it will probably last 10 or 20 years (possibly even more), $30-$60 a year to own a TAG isn't that much money.

Two helpful notes that I wish I had known right when I received this watch:

1.If you want to turn the dial on the top that serves as a timer for diving, it is much easier if you push down rather than turn from the sides.It's more of a push and turn than squeeze the sides and try to turn.

2.The crown has to unscrew before it can pop out.When you want to adjust the time/date on a lot of other watches, you just pull the crown out to different positions.This watch requires you to unscrew the crown from a tight position to make adjustments.You should make sure you screw it back in properly before submerging it, the watch IS NOT WATER RESISTANT if the crown is not fully tightened.

I guess this is in the instructions but it took me a couple minutes to figure it out.You don't want to damage the watch by trying to pull the crown out while it is screwed in.

Updated 11/29/2008-

One battery replacement so far and still ticking great!

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Product Description:
The ultimate dive watch, TAG Heuer's Aqua Racer provides the high-performance features you need with rugged handsome styling. It features a flat black dial with three-hand function, a date window at 3 o'clock, and luminescent markers on the hands, indexes and bezel scale. Special luminescent material has been added to the tip of the bright yellow second hand for added visibility. The dial is set in a brushed steel case and framed by a unidirectional rotating bezel with an aluminum ring for timing dives and other limited events. Large-sized Arabic numerals on the ring make the dive scale easy to read. The screw-in case back is engraved with an image of a diver's helmet, and the screw-in crown is fitted with a double seal. Water resistant to 300 meters, this watch is perfect for diving. Other notable features include precise Swiss quartz movement and a highly scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The watch presents on a triple-link bracelet of brushed steel that fastens with a fold-over-clasp-with-safety.

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Movado Men's 2600074 Series 800 Performance Steel Bracelet Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I wear the watch every day; only take it off for showering and for sleeping

These are my observations during the first 12 months after product purchase:
1. The sapphire glass is VERY scratch resistant.
NOT a single scratch, even though the watch is exposed to yard work and to metal parts in a stamping plant.
2. The metal wrist band does show scratches, which is acceptable, because I don't take any precaution to protect the watch in tough environments.
3. The black paint of the numbers on the rotating bezel came off, for the same reason, see item 2.
4. I went swimming and snorkeling: no problems at all

The design of the watch is simple, but beautiful:
-The housing is slim
-The clock face has a unique appearance without sacrificing functionality.
-The wrist band is out of sturdy, stainless steel, beautifully manufactured.

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The Movado Men's Series 800 Performance Steel Bracelet Watch includes a clean black dial and versatile design that can be paired with casual business, weekend, and athletic attire. Constructed with a stainless steel case, the watch includes a unidirectional stainless steel bezel, and a stainless steel link bracelet secured with a deployment clasp. A scratch-resistant-sapphire window shields the two-tone-black dial, which features luminous hour markers, complementary watch hands, and Movado's signature concave dot at the 12 o'clock position. The dial also includes slim white minute markers with Arabic numeral indexes at five-minute increments, and a date calendar at the three o'clock position. Featuring Swiss quartz movement, the watch is water resistant to 660 feet (200 M).

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TAG Heuer Women's WAF1311.BA0817 Aquaracer Quartz Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)This watch is beautiful and classy.The time is easy to read, and it makes an outstanding impression when worn with casual or dressy clothes. It is the one watch that I can wear with everything and I have received compliments on it. It's everything that I wanted a watch to be.

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Sophisticated enough for work, but casual enough for everyday wear, the Aquaracer Watch #WAF1311.BA0817 from TAG Heuer boasts the precision of Swiss quartz and a classic, elegant style. A slender circular case surrounds a sultry silver dial, complete with silver-tone Arabic numeral hour markers, luminous hands, and a date display at three o'clock. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal guards against wear and tear, while a polished stainless steel band features a fold-over clasp with safety for secure, comfortable wear. Water resistant to 984 feet, the Aquaracer is durable as well as beautiful.

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TAG Heuer Men's WAF1110.FT8009 2000 Aquaracer Quartz Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I waited until I was 46 to buy my first high end watch - and I took my time looking around. I have a narrow wrist - and most men's watches look and feel huge. My preference is a dive watch with a rubber band - but again it had to be under 40mm diameter and not too thick - which rules out most automatic movement models, (although I do think they are very desirable.)

So I started looking - used, new, in stores, online, etc. I tried on a Tag Heuer Aquaracer 2000 at my local Jeweler and found the perfect watch for me. Instead of the $1200 the jeweler wanted I bought the silver-faced model from Amazon for $770. I thought I'd spend $1000-$1500 so I was thrilled.

I teach film and video and sail so I abuse my watches. The Tag came through without a scratch. I liked it so much I bought the same model w/ black face a month later. They are the perfect watches for me - the silver face with a slightly more dressy look - and the black face is classic. I'm not looking to impress anyone - so the Aquaracer's understated design works for me.

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Dynamic, sporty styling and reliable precision make the Aquaracer WAF1110.FT8009 the perfect watch for all of your water sport adventures.This handsome watch offers a sleek black dial with three-hand function, a full-color TAG Heuer logo, and an automatic date calendar at the three o'clock position. The dial has a clean, uncluttered look, with highly polished luminous hands and hour markers for optimal radiance and readability.Framing the dial is a unidirectional rotating bezel with engraved dive time markers, for safe timing of dives and other limited events.The watch is set in a 38.4 mm brushed steel case and presents on a black rubber strap, embossed with the TAG Heuer name and finished with a buckle clasp with safety.Other notable features of this watch include a highly scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a screw-down crown and caseback for water resistance to 300 meters.

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TAG Heuer Women's WAF1412.BA0823 Aquaracer Ladies Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this watch for my wife as an second year anniversary gift. It is an excellent watch. The fact that the TAG HEUER brand is printed in green and red makes it even look better. My wife says that she can wear this watch with either fancy dresses or with casuals. I strongly recommend it!

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TAG Heuer traces its roots to the small Swiss village of St-Imier where, in 1860, a watchmaker named Edouard Heuer opened his first shop. His vision was to create remarkable timepieces that pushed the envelope of innovation and precision. The company's reputation grew, and Heuer's first patent for a chronograph mechanism in 1882 was followed by a long list of achievements: the first stopwatch accurate to 1/100 of a second, the first dashboard stopwatch for race cars, the first miniature electronic timekeeping device accurate to 1/1000th of a second, and the first automatic movement with a microrotor, to name just a few.
Over the years, Heuer's reputation for gold-standard precision earned the company the privilege of providing official timing services for a number of world-class competitive sporting events, including the Olympic Games, the FIS Ski World Cup, and the FIA Formula 1 World Championships. To this day, TAG Heuer maintains a close association with the world of competitive sports and enjoys a devoted following among sports celebrities and enthusiasts. In 1985, Heuer joined the TAG (Techniques D'Avant-Garde) group, and the TAG Heuer name and logo were created. Now one of the most recognized and sought-after watch brands in the world, TAG Heuer continues its reputation of innovative design and technological excellence, creating prestigious timepieces that are always at the cutting edge of precision, reliability and style.

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TAG Heuer Men's WAF1110.BA0800 2000 Aquaracer Quartz Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I decided to get a nice watch for myself after my old one broke.I decided on this one and it has been flawless.It looks great, keeps time to the second matched to an atomic clock every day and did I say it looks great?My only regret is that I did not get the automatic version but I'll save that for next time.

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Dynamic, sporty styling and reliable precision make the Aquaracer WAF110.BA0800 the perfect watch for all of your water sport adventures.This handsome watch offers a sleek black dial with three-hand function, a full-color TAG Heuer logo, and an automatic date calendar at the three o'clock position. The dial has a clean, uncluttered look, with highly polished luminous hands and hour markers for optimal radiance and readability.Framing the dial is a unidirectional rotating bezel with engraved dive time markers, for safe timing of dives and other limited events.The watch is set in a 40 mm brushed steel case and presents on a handsome and durable brushed steel link bracelet.The bracelet fastens with a fold over clasp with safety and features an extension system that allows it to be worn over a diving suit.Other notable features of this watch include a highly scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a screw-down crown and caseback for water resistance to 300 meters.

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TAG Heuer Men's WAF1112.BA0801 Silver Aquaracer Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)For the past few years my "everyday" watch was a Seiko chronograph.While there is nothing wrong with it, I decided I wanted something with a little more style.Initially, I bought a Seiko Coutura, but returned it disappointed. I decided to spend a little more, but since I'm not a watch collector, I think $1,000 was about as much as I wanted to spend for a utility watch (or a quartz), though $500 would have probably been more practical (I guess it depends on where one draws the line between utility and luxury).

I looked at Tissot, which was probably the best choice for its price, also Movado, Bulova, and a few others, but really liked the style of the Tag Aquaracer.I chose this model because it's simple yet stylish.A chronograph would have been okay too, but all the ones I looked atwere just too large for my taste. While this model is average in size, it's not too large or heavy.

I trust that Amazon Direct sells authentic, non-refurbished watches, while offering a good warranty (not sure about the third party sellers), but I decided to purchase from a local authorized dealer.They gave me a discount, so I only ended up paying about $100 more, and I have the manufacturer's warranty. (Had they not given me the discount I would have had no problem buying from Amazon Direct)

I give this watch a 5 star overall, but for those interested in buying this watch, I'll point out a couple of things.

If you're farsighted or often in dimly lit areas, the watch can be a little hard to see.The dial and date are a little small, and the hands can blend into the background.I knew thisbefore I bought it, but just mentioning it for those considering buying online.The same version of this watch with black or blue faces are much easier to read, but I really liked the look of the silver face (there is also a WAF1111 that is silver with different finish).I just think if Tag had put a black trim around the hands it would have been a little better design, but perhaps that would make it look tacky, who knows. That said,you should have absolutely no problem reading it in the office, outside, or pretty much 90% of the time, and I you're like me and don't want a huge watch, the trade-off may have to be a slightly smaller face.

The other issue is the value of Tag's brand recognition versus other "luxury" brands. I looked at the Tissot very closely, as well as Bulova and some others, and overall the quality seemed to be on par.Albeit, I'm not a watchmaker, and I did not look inside.However, quartz movements are pretty consistent (versus some of the more expensive mechanical watches), so candidly speaking, I think it's pretty obvious there is a fairly steep premium one pays for brand recognition when buying a Tag Heuer, though obviously this is subjective.

Nevertheless, without question this is a quality watch, and it looks great. Since I have only owned it for a few days, I cannot comment on its longevity, how it stands up to nicks and scratches, or its accuracy, but I'm pleased with my purchase and would recommend this watch to others.

----Update October 31, 2009----

Set to the U. S. Naval Observatory clock, the watch gained just 3 seconds in 4 months - about 9 seconds per year.

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Product Description:
The bold and sporty Aquaracer blends high performance with optimal readability and prestige styling. The 38 mm case is crafted from a solid block of stainless steel and showcases a silver dial with bold luminous hands. The dial also features a full-color TAG Heuer logo and a date display at the three o'clock hour. Framing the dial is a unidirectional rotating bezel with oversized Arabic numerals and a luminescent marker at the 12 o'clock position. The handsome link bracelet, in brushed and polished steel, fastens securely with a fold-over-clasp-with-safety and features an extension system so that the watch can be worn over a diving suit. Other notable features of this watch include precise Swiss quartz movement, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a screw-in crown and caseback for water resistance to 300 meters.

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