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(More customer reviews)I will preface this by saying that I ultimately purchased this watch from another online retailer mainly because they offered an extra year warranty, but the reviews here at Amazon were such a great help I thought I owed it a review of this watch by way of thanks.This is a review of the product, not Amazon.
I also waited a month to write, to let my opinions solidify and the watch get all "settled in."That said...this watch is absolutely fantastic and I am extremely happy I decided to purchase it.I have loved watches since I was a kid, and have huge appreciation for the artistry and mechanical craftsmanship that goes into a fine mechanical watch, which was the biggest reason for paying the surcharge for an automatic/mechanical over a quartz.For some it might also be a selling point that the mechanical will still be worth a significant portion of what you paid for it decades from now, while even a brand-name quartz will not.
With respect to this particular watch, I decided the Aquaracer was the style for me, expressing a very nice mix of class with athleticism...kindof a "Yes I have arrived, made it good, but that doesn't mean I'm gonna get fat and lazy" sort of statement.The Aquaracer is a very nice balance of beauty and functionality.As for this particular model, I guess it was one of those "in for a penny, in for a pound" things.My understanding is that the "standard" chronographs are the same movement, so it should be possible to just "happen" to receive one in which the tolerances and adjustments all mesh and the accuracy would be identical to this certified chronometer model, and save your $500 or so.But to me, an important part of the reason for buying this type of watch and not a Timex was because of the craftsmanship and precision, so paying a bit extra to know that my watch received "cherry picked" or more finely finished parts, and perhaps a bit more old school personalized attention in assembly and setup, was a definite plus.There again, I intend to keep this watch for the rest of my life, but if it ever were to be sold, I'm sure the value would be significantly increased by being more rare.
The result?An astonishingly accurate and beautiful watch.It's big and it's heavy (although not out of line with current fashion, and smaller than some, like the Omegas), and for the first few days you may be a bit more aware of it and ask yourself "I didn't go too big, did I?It doesn't look too outlandish on me, does it?"After a few days, you're completely used to it, it looks and feels perfect, and I am very, very happy I made this choice.I also checked the accuracy a few moments ago (it's one of those things you kindof enjoy, having a watch like this), and it has gained 11 seconds in 8 full days.Wow!You DO get what you pay for.I chickened out on the grey-faced model, because I had no chance to see one in person and I was just too nervous about whether I'd like the color in the long run, and I'm happy I stuck with the traditional black face.It looks fantastic and classic, and this chronometer version has subtle touches (like the second-hand dial) that just really look great in black.
It's hard not to rave about the watch.If I had to point out "concerns," I would say one needs to be aware of the size and weight (which, as I say, most people will come to love, but I could see it being a problem for some individuals).The stainless band will show scratches a bit, but that's a function of the metal and fine finish, not something wrong with Tag.It's not noticeable unless you are really studying the watch, and it mainly shows up on the clasp portion, which is pretty much out of sight anyway.Finally, although it's not a "problem," I have noticed what one other reviewer noted, that the bezel perhaps rotates a tad easily, so that occasionally you will look down and see it has rotated because of snagging when putting on a coat or something.
All in all, a wonderful watch, well worth the money in my opinion.
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TAG Heuer Men's CAF5010.BA0815 Aquaracer Swiss Automatic Black Dial WatchProduct Description: A high-performance, feature-rich chronograph, the TAG Heuer Men's Aquaracer Watch features everything you would expect from a TAG Heuer timepiece--features like reliable Swiss automatic movement, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a stainless steel case and band. Underneath the sapphire crystal resides this watch's attractive black dial, which features three subdials at the six, nine, and twelve o'clock positions. The dial also sports luminous hands and luminous baton hour markers. For added function, a unidirectional bezel with minute markers surrounds the black dial, and a date window at the three o'clock has been included, too. Other features include a band that closes with a double push-button fold-over safety clasp and water resistance to 984 feet (300 meters).
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