Let's get this straight, I don't need to get out more or particularly like tag watches but I do think you've elevated yourself to No1 watch you tuber! Certainly in my opinion. You're not trying to sell me coffee or tell me it's unsafe to go to London in a timex You're doing great reviews on great watches on a regular basis. The videos have got better and better and I enjoy the fact they are shot in one attempt. I'm sure everyone else would agree. Keep them coming 👌
I’ll second that. I’m getting pissed off with all the others hyping up Rolex constantly. Really nice to see such a selection of watches from different brands for review.
There’s a lot to say about tag in the watch community. For me, this was the first known “watch brand” I got to know when it came to luxury watches. My wife gave me my first one for Christmas 4 years ago, I was already into watches and had read all the bad things enthusiast would say about Tag, I was ok with it. However, every day I appreciated the watch more and more. You can really see the quality on the piece. Now, it’s my every day watch, comfortable, lightweight and good looking enough for people to notice and, yes, almost everybody knows Tag as a brand. So, it has my respect, they are coming up with really great models and this aqua racer is proof. Very good worth for the money!
The new date CYCLOPS is fantastic a super trick. Previous cyclops magnifier caused a bump in the crystal. Tag Heuer has improved the cyclops by inverting it so the crystal totally flat.
Great review. I’ve been eying this since it dropped and I’m pulling the trigger after watching your review. I think it will become a classic with more sizes dropping in the next year or two.
thanks for your great review. just purchased this tag. recently sold my rolex submariner two tone gold and silver and am very happy with the quality of this tag. thanks again for a great review.
Tags failures were a long time ago already. They've been doing very well last five years, upgraded movements, more mature, considered designs. Quality also feels great too, my Tag has been bulletproof
Loved the old tags, got a formula one chronograph ca1212-1 from 1999 and it's a classic. 38mm case is surprising, that it's wears so well on my 7 and a half inch wrists. It's the only quartz watch I own , but I love it. Tag in the 80s and 90s ruled the watch world. Great watches , and it's nice to see they have improved the bracelet. 41mm will probably come out later. Old tags still fetch a pretty penny on eBay, so there's still a lot of love for the brand out there. Great review as always Andrew.
Awesome channel Andrew! Stumbled upon it while researching some BR05 Videos...love your enthusiasm and for not dissing hated brands such as TAG or Bell & Ross. Think I need to go down to my B&R AD in Switzerland to finally try on that BR05...your fault! Way to go mate!!
Thank You for the well thought review! I went to couple stores here in CA and try it on this watch is beautiful in person hands down to the new design! The new a smaller of 43mm compare to old ones it fits perfectly on me which the old 41mm looks good but in my wrist it has less presence . The blue bezel is gorgeous at night it looks close black and on bright light dull blue to bright blue color depends on the angle of light, the looks overall resembles to a Rolex Submariner with its white octagon indices and a bit larger hour and min hands..... in my own opinion this a gorgeous looking watch! u should see it and believe me you will love it!
Great review. I’m new to your channel. I own the previous generation of the Aquaracer in this same blue and it is pretty much my everyday watch. I love it and as a diver I’ve had no problems with it under water either. The TAG hate is ridiculous and from sheep that follow the crowd. Going to check more of your videos.
I like this Aquaracer but adore the Autavia! Tried both of these on at my local AD and the AR is way too bulky on me but the autavia sits, and looks, that much better! It just has more 'panache'
I was in the market for a good pool, park and play watch to take some of the stress off my Sub. The blue rubber strap version is perfect. It gives me Seamaster 300M vibes for half the price.
Love my Tag, it's a watch I can really just wear without worry. Also, as much as I'd like a sea-master planet ocean or a Rolex, they just run that little bit too expensive for me so something like this new watch looks great, not too expensive to keep me awake at night and I bet I can wear that to work and in the garden. Looking to try and maybe purchase.
Thank you for your honest reviews. The very first ever review of yours that I watched was for the Rolex Datejust blue dial with the scratches owners review. That was amazing. I still ended up buying that watch and then also sold it for those similar reasons lol. I now own this new Aquaracer in black. You nailed it in this review reg the comfort, feel and size. Spot on mate. Only thing you may have omitted is the accuracy of the Caliber 5. TAG could have invested in a Chronometer. But nevertheless this is my daily as it’s such a great all round package and very comfortable for such a large watch. Keep up the down to earth reviews. Luv how you point out a few positives and then negatives. Cheers!
I've got a 12 year old Tag Carrera chrono and it's still my go to watch if I'm putting a suit on or going out for a nice meal......it was a 40th bday present from her indoors so it's probably more sentimental than anything but I still love it 👍
I bought mine today, went into the Jewellers intending to buy one in blue. Then was presented with one with grey/silver brushed dial and black bezel. Wow it looks amazing, blue looked dull in comparison. Really pops, looks amazing.Really pleased with purchase and highly recommend.
And the other thing. Got the 43mm version. Quite suprised how the size looks. Doesnt look oversized at all as some people say. I have only got 7 1/2 inch wrist. size is perfect. Wouldnt want one any smaller.
There's so much choice at that price point. The one that's always attracted me is the Autavia heritage chronograph. Subconsciously the brands love/ hate image maybe does cloud our judgement. Saying that always gaze at them in the window of the jewellers.
Great looking watch Andrew, bit too big for me though. Always had a Tag in my collection and probably always will. I do understand some of the criticism out there, especially the prices for some of their quartz pieces. That said, no-one can deny some of the awesome pieces in their back catalogue. Great honest review as always mate 👍.
I’ve just tried on a Redline Sea dweller and a Tudor pelogos and I tried both bezels, the Tudor was gritty and had loads of back play the Rolex was smooth and had small definite clicks but still had back play, I’ve heard guys saying the bezel action on these are fantastic. My seamaster was far superior, I can’t believe it lol
Hello. I love this watch so much and managed to get one. Can you please make a video about winding this specific model and also helping out choose the possible best winders for this watch.
This si super nice, I like the blue and the silver version. They just announced a new 40mm "professional" - let's get a video on that! I have a carrera white dial (3 hand) - it's just pure class and a touch of sport.
I like the version right before it w traditional cyclops at 3pm and the bezel which is more unique. It doesn't have ceramic but the stainless steel bezel makes it stand out from others.
Nothing wrong with Tag. They make decent watches. Don't get the hate, either. My first nice watch was a quartz, blue-dial diver and I loved it. It was the poor man's Seamaster way back in the late 90s for me. Nice watch.
Thanks for the content Andrew!! I have the previous gen and it’s great, I have around , well precisely 29 watches now and my 17yo son likes it the most. I like it too. Great accessible brand, too many posh peeps out there that’s all. 😬
As a person who have chunky hands, I actually like the size on this one. The watch is beautiful and muscline. I'm almost buying it, but I'm trying to know if Anti-reflective coding has been applied to this aquaracer or not. Please let me know guys!
The contention is the fact that the date window is square and the cyclops is round! It would have been more attractive if the date window was also round to match the cyclops 😊
Never owned a Tag and have always hated the Aquaracer. I was dropping off my sub for service and was told I won’t get it back all summer so I asked my AD if they had any steel or titanium divers I could look at. Almost bought a seamaster but then he showed me these. I was blown away with the improvement they made and it’s cheap enough I can beat it up. Really an improvement from previous models
@@informedcarpet well I ended up buying one! And I can now say it sucks. Underwater once you hit 10-15 ft the glare is ridiculous and you can’t read the dial. The bezel is impossible to move underwater and with gloves on and there is no true divers extension to get over a wetsuit. I gave it to my son and bought a pelagos and which is now my favorite.
I don't get the hate either. I've love Tags since I was 12 and it was my first watch when I turned 18. Haven't stopped wearing Tags, for me, it's my sweet spot. I've got 30 of them collected over a 40 year period so I'm not a novice.
I got my first tag a formula 1 cronograph with blue dial and I love it , yesterday I pull the trigger on a new aquaracer with blue dial Too with blue rubber strap (I love blue for clothes and accessories). I was between the blue one and the black one, my girl told me the black was cooler and it was a better choice bc I own the blue f1, finally I made up my mind and pick my real favorite. What do you think about having same color watches? I think is about choosing what you like even if you own a similar watch. Cheers and sorry for the English, not not my first language.
@@davidc.7838 I David, your English is just fine. Blue is one of my favourite colours too, but I have the black one. I'm going to get the blue next month with the rubber strap and as a gift, the shop is giving me the steel bracelet. I love different colours, for its more exciting. Enjoy your watch in good health my friend.
Hey Andrew! Love your videos. I noticed that the “1” on the date window on your example have little “arrows” or hooks at the top (like the font style). I noticed with some models they are just flat 1’s with no hook. Do you know anything about TAG changing the date window fonts with various batches of the watch? Thanks brother! 🙏
That's a good looking watch . I prefer round bezels . Never owned a Tag but don't really understand the hate , the brand gets . It's also maybe a bit large for me . Good review Andrew
There’s a lot I like about the new Aquaracer like the new design bezel and the micro-adjust… but… preferred the dual lume on the hands and the clasp design on the previous model and the 41mm diameter
A Tag Heuer Aquaracer will last you a lifetime. Amazing fit and finish! This watch got me into the luxury watches rabbit hole! Absolutely love it still have my 40.5 model. Followed by that I bought Superocean Heritage 2, Submariner Two tone 40 ceramic and AP Offshore diver. Still get a big smile wearing the Tag and a lot of compliments. Great watch and great review! Tag has a lot of history and this diver has been around a long time now, great choice and you won’t break the bank especially in Quartz lol only thing that would make this watch perfect would be a Chronometer Certificate
This watch looks incredible, The Aqua Racer Line has never peaked my interest until now 🔥 The hate for Tag Heuer is because of silly collaborations, still making quartz & they have a smart watch line. But all i can see is a watch company that has something for everyone ⌚👌🏽 Great Video 🤘🏼
There is absolutely nothing wrong with quartz@@nick4uuk - But there are alot of posers out there that make judgement without knowing the history of something 👌🏽
@@nick4uuk The problem with Tag quartz though is that it's overpriced & deliberately made to look not as good as the automatic version in the case of the Aqua racer!
The new 2022 200m aquaracer can be considered at 40mm, minus the diver extension and ceramic bezel. I was also one of those affected by the 'Tag-hate' mentality, until I tried one on.
I think they knocked it outta the park with this one. So many improvements, this is what the aqua racer always should have been. The old bracelet was pathetic, this one has a taper, well thought out clasp, quick adjust, love it. Even the dial, still has the Aquaracer DNA with its shapes and lined dial face, and I love the date bubble being INSIDE the glass, I think that’s really innovative! Sad they didn’t upgrade the movement bc the “in-house” (lol) Calibre 5 is a dog. But overall A-/A watch. Having said that, I now own a Seamaster and there’s no way I would wear the Aquaracer over it. If this was 2-3 years ago when I was getting into luxury brands, I might have bought it. I looked hard at the Aquaracer but it was just too much money for too little value. This one is a big fix in that direction. But it’s just too late for me, brilliant watch for others to pick up, and I can certainly appreciate it from a distance, but it unfortunately would have no place in my rotation (unfortunate bc I really wanna support Tag when they do right)
I agree, for example the new Oris Aquis with 5 day power reserve or Longines Hydroconquest with 72 hour power reserve offer more value for money for sure than this, the stock Eta 2824-2 is a let down in a watch at this price point.
I had one in blue many years ago, wore it daily. Now daily wear is Ulysse Nardin Marine but might buy another aquaracer just because it looks different from the Rolex masses.
43mm indeed looks very gigantic. Perhaps, it may go with informal wear but won't look good on a formal long sleeve shirt. Maybe, if you're Dwayne Johnson you can pull it off looking decent with formal wear otherwise, it would look like your wearing a wall clock on your wrist. And, I agree with you 41mm is the sweet spot. Hope, future iterations will include a 41mm design.
I have a 2012 blue tag aquaracer and i love it, it was my first luxury watch, it is much more refined and elegant than nowadays aquaracers , although i still love them, but i think 43mm is too big, 40-41mm will be perfect, and i still dont know why on this budget they dont offer screws on the bracelet, the power reserve..mmm.. i still can live with that. Good review mate!
@@iainmartin9733 exactly, those are the refereneces im talking about, so underrated very good looking classic style divers, great watches for sure, specially the sunburst blue 😍
It’s very similar to the omega seamaster 300 even bezel shape, the movement for me is tried and tested, 38hr ok , love the design, I used to own the 2000 series diver . Andrew your slipping lad , you neglected to say what the bezel action is like 👍🏻 very important mate. I’m actually thinking of buying this but it all depends on bezel action. Great 😊 video as always mate , you’re becoming more and more popular, thanks Anyway Andrew
Really like the last bit of your comment mate, thank you very much!!!!! The bezel action is good, not great - let me know what you think when you try it
@@watchandrew yes once I’ve tried it il let you know. And you’re definitely fitting in to this stuff very well now mate, cool 😎 relaxed style, not taking the subject matter or your self to seriously, which makes for an enjoyable experience for the viewer . You will never please all the people so just please your self mate, and that seems to be a pleasing state of affairs for you and us 🌞👍🏻
It's blue tone is similar to Smurf Hate of tag is due to their subpar movements and not disclosing clearly the movement used and some times using plastic parts, hence not a watch for enthusiasts
Very attractive looking diver. Just the movement 38 Hrs power reserve? For the exact same price I feel to get Oris Aquis cal.400 instead which is 5 days of power reserve.
Great review Andrew. I'm in the pro Tag camp, have 3 Carreras and one F1 quartz. There is a lot of group think in the watch community and its popular to dislike Tag Heuer as a brand for whatever reason. I think this watch looks great, the light play on the dial looks fantastic. The size doesn't bother me at all, my 43mm Carrera is a big watch so this will feel slender in comparison. Now I need some advice. I have a Breitling Superocean 42 (new model, white dial) and want to pick up either this Aquaracer on blue dial or another Superocean with black dial. Really struggling to decide as both can be had for same price, although the SO will be on rubber.
Another good video Andrew, two things missing though. I’d like to know how easy it is to remove and replace links in the strap as it looks very long in your video. Also, how’s the time keeping? I have OCD when it comes to time keeping and hate watches that run slowly. I had a Calibre 5 (brown/sand coloured) that I loved the look of but it always ran slowly and I had to get rid of it, something I regret doing now but I just can’t have a late runner.
Yeah I'd rather have a fast than slow runner, only had the watch a few days and it was decent time keeping, then bracket is amazing quality but its pins to change link size.👍 cheers Mark
I prefer the previous version sadly... This one looks luxurious, very well manufactured, and with an amazing bracelet, but they got rid of the right size for me, the 41mm. 43mm is way too big for me and 36mm too small, at least for a diver. I'm also not a fan of those hexagonal markers, i preferred the rectangular ones of the previous version. And on top of that, the date and "aquaracer" text are on awkward positions. It's not that I think it's a bad watch, it's just that feels like taking one step forward and three steps backwards. I think they felt compelled to somehow renew their lineup, but I think It's the case of "Don't fix what ain't broken" type of case. Having looked at both versions, I specifically searched and bought the previous one
Think they are decent watches . The thing that has to be considered at 2 and a half k there is huge competition. We have to remember you can pick up an oris at 1400 quid easily enough if you shop around . I would tend to go that route if I was looking for something along these lines .
The new 2024 Aquaracer does pretty much all you asked them for. New movement, 41mm case, new colors and a good looking new dial. What's your take on it?
So the company I work for gives a TAG watch to each employee when they reach each 10 year increment of employment. This year is my 20 and this is the watch, with a silver face, that we are receiving. The 10 year watch was also an aquaracer, model EWK5375. What is the difference?
4:02 brands try and try not to be a copycat of the Rolex Submariner dial which is the benchmark, the best dial layout ever, but they fail once and again. P.D.: cool video as always.
Hugely popular outside of the “watch community”. The majority of Tag owners I’ve encountered tend to own quartz aqua racers or F1’s. Bit of a “geezers” watch. If this was a 41mm, and priced to compete with the Oris Aquis, and Longines Hydroconquest models, I’d be interested. It’s putting itself up against the Black Bay range at this price point, and I’d struggle to choose the Tag.
Pretty much agree with this comment . When I bought my Oris Aquis about 4 years ago I remember that a Quartz Tag Heuer aqua racer was £1,400 when the Oris was £1,300! I think a lot of the hate for Tag centres around overpriced quartz watches & all their watches being overpriced in general. Personally I like the new Aqua Racer, round date window aside lol & if I could go back 4 years would have considered one if I could get a good discount!
They've definitely definitely got a lot closer to being a true condender in the dive watch stakes with this watch.... Its a watch that has had true thought placed upon it with regards to the design and execution.......the size and the sellita movement within the price bracket are the turn offs for me ... That said, for some reason I don't think it'll put me off trying it on next time I'm in my local AD....There is something about it that says 'different' in a good way....
Tag Heuer is growing on me, the hands are very nice, bracelet adjustment is very good and fit and finish is top. but 43mm is to big for me. enjoy the watch and the blue label!
i would buy this today if it came in a 40mm. any news on smaller size coming out? there is a 36 for women but the dial design is a little feminine for me to buy.
So many great watches......so little money. Maybe I just need a cheaper hobby??? Nahhhh....whats the fun in that?!?! Tag gets a lot of hate, but honestly I don't give a sh!t, if some else likes my watch or not. Confidence is a must. I do understand some of the points of contention. At the end of the day though, I feel like it's a solid offering. Love the content, as well as your sense of style. Your charisma will get you far my man. Till next time...
TAG were my very first “expensive” watch. Think I paid something like £1400 in 2000. Rolex we’re knocking about at just over £2k back then new. Great brand. I like the TAG Monaco at the moment.
Nobody hates Tag but Rolex and Omega are the top brands for design and you can get cheap copies for about £10.00 and the most of people don't care or know , it looks good on the wrist and if it packs up, throw away and buy another one. Why spend £1000,00 on a copy when you can spend £10.00 on one? Get rid of the steel bracelet they are awful go for fabric on both, colour match the band to your watch. Style is better than expense.
Tag Heuer recently has been making the best looking wristwatches regardless price tags. I would say Tag Heuer is politically correct brand as well. And the fact that Swiss watch industry genius Jean Claude Biver has had his touch on Tag Heuer makes it even more precious. I know the guy who started hate on Tag Heuer, actually he hates most brands:), so just recently he has published a couple of videos where he admitted that Tag Heuer is a decent brand and he was unfair towards Tag Heuer… he of course prefers Rolex:)…
@@watchandrew I didn’t like it first then guess what, just bought it last Saturday and I appreciate the beauty mate. Looking to get the black bezel with rubber strap in few months. Cheers for great review
They should have upgraded the movement. The bracelet alone doesn't justify the price compared to Longines Hydroconquest or Oris Aquis Caliber 400. The bog standard Sellita SW-200 and ETA-2824 with 38-42 hour power reserve can be found in watches that cost 400. Aquaracer is overpriced and has always been.
the green one is the best titanium but really short supply and Why.? one for sale on a 4000 passenger cruise ship .getting as bad as Rolex controlled market ,not worth the hype
Terrible PR and very average movements but I do like the aesthetics. I just think that a bit like Panerai they have undermined their brand credibility far too often
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Let's get this straight,
I don't need to get out more or particularly like tag watches but
I do think you've elevated yourself to No1 watch you tuber!
Certainly in my opinion.
You're not trying to sell me coffee or tell me it's unsafe to go to London in a timex You're doing great reviews on great watches on a regular basis.
The videos have got better and better and I enjoy the fact they are shot in one attempt.
I'm sure everyone else would agree. Keep them coming 👌
Bloody hell pal,,, thank you for the really positive comment. You could of been a bit nicer but I’ll take it 🤣 top man, it’s appreciated
I’ll second that. I’m getting pissed off with all the others hyping up Rolex constantly. Really nice to see such a selection of watches from different brands for review.
There’s a lot to say about tag in the watch community. For me, this was the first known “watch brand” I got to know when it came to luxury watches. My wife gave me my first one for Christmas 4 years ago, I was already into watches and had read all the bad things enthusiast would say about Tag, I was ok with it. However, every day I appreciated the watch more and more. You can really see the quality on the piece. Now, it’s my every day watch, comfortable, lightweight and good looking enough for people to notice and, yes, almost everybody knows Tag as a brand. So, it has my respect, they are coming up with really great models and this aqua racer is proof. Very good worth for the money!
The new date CYCLOPS is fantastic a super trick. Previous cyclops magnifier caused a bump in the crystal. Tag Heuer has improved the cyclops by inverting it so the crystal totally flat.
I’ve always liked Tag and associated it while growing up with Senna and motorsport. I got the silver Carrera 160th last year and love it.
nice watch....!
Great review. I’ve been eying this since it dropped and I’m pulling the trigger after watching your review. I think it will become a classic with more sizes dropping in the next year or two.
I have the old model and this new blue and love them both! Old still runs like a beast but hard to take the newer larger blue one off!
Banging video. Looked at the Aquaracer Night Diver a couple of days ago and loved it, it will be joining my collection.
thanks for your great review. just purchased this tag. recently sold my rolex submariner two tone gold and silver and am very happy with the quality of this tag. thanks again for a great review.
Nice review, Andrew. You pushed me over the edge and I bought one to go with my McQueen Monaco!
Tags failures were a long time ago already. They've been doing very well last five years, upgraded movements, more mature, considered designs. Quality also feels great too, my Tag has been bulletproof
Bit I would never buy their shitty quartz
@@cannibalronny7314 I pretend those don't exist.
Military combat wristwatches are only quartz for a reason.
Loved the old tags, got a formula one chronograph ca1212-1 from 1999 and it's a classic. 38mm case is surprising, that it's wears so well on my 7 and a half inch wrists. It's the only quartz watch I own , but I love it. Tag in the 80s and 90s ruled the watch world. Great watches , and it's nice to see they have improved the bracelet. 41mm will probably come out later. Old tags still fetch a pretty penny on eBay, so there's still a lot of love for the brand out there. Great review as always Andrew.
Cheers Martin, a 41mm would really hit the mark for me
I have this exact watch. It’s an absolute stunner! Great review.
Awesome channel Andrew! Stumbled upon it while researching some BR05 Videos...love your enthusiasm and for not dissing hated brands such as TAG or Bell & Ross. Think I need to go down to my B&R AD in Switzerland to finally try on that BR05...your fault! Way to go mate!!
Much appreciated mate - thank you! The BR05 is well worth it - definitely try it on and let me know what you think...
Thank You for the well thought review! I went to couple stores here in CA and try it on this watch is beautiful in person hands down to the new design! The new a smaller of 43mm compare to old ones it fits perfectly on me which the old 41mm looks good but in my wrist it has less presence . The blue bezel is gorgeous at night it looks close black and on bright light dull blue to bright blue color depends on the angle of light, the looks overall resembles to a Rolex Submariner with its white octagon indices and a bit larger hour and min hands..... in my own opinion this a gorgeous looking watch! u should see it and believe me you will love it!
great comment and thank you very much Rolando. its much appreciated
Great review. I’m new to your channel. I own the previous generation of the Aquaracer in this same blue and it is pretty much my everyday watch. I love it and as a diver I’ve had no problems with it under water either. The TAG hate is ridiculous and from sheep that follow the crowd. Going to check more of your videos.
thanks Eric, really appreciate that. the Aquaracer is a great watch, always has been
I like this Aquaracer but adore the Autavia! Tried both of these on at my local AD and the AR is way too bulky on me but the autavia sits, and looks, that much better! It just has more 'panache'
I was in the market for a good pool, park and play watch to take some of the stress off my Sub. The blue rubber strap version is perfect. It gives me Seamaster 300M vibes for half the price.
Love my Tag, it's a watch I can really just wear without worry. Also, as much as I'd like a sea-master planet ocean or a Rolex, they just run that little bit too expensive for me so something like this new watch looks great, not too expensive to keep me awake at night and I bet I can wear that to work and in the garden. Looking to try and maybe purchase.
Thank you for your honest reviews. The very first ever review of yours that I watched was for the Rolex Datejust blue dial with the scratches owners review. That was amazing. I still ended up buying that watch and then also sold it for those similar reasons lol. I now own this new Aquaracer in black. You nailed it in this review reg the comfort, feel and size. Spot on mate. Only thing you may have omitted is the accuracy of the Caliber 5. TAG could have invested in a Chronometer. But nevertheless this is my daily as it’s such a great all round package and very comfortable for such a large watch. Keep up the down to earth reviews. Luv how you point out a few positives and then negatives. Cheers!
cheers Micheal - really positive feedback thank you. its a great watch, if they do a 41mm I am defo in!!
I've got a 12 year old Tag Carrera chrono and it's still my go to watch if I'm putting a suit on or going out for a nice meal......it was a 40th bday present from her indoors so it's probably more sentimental than anything but I still love it 👍
Can't get rid of that mate,, sentiment makes any watch loads better doesn't it
Looks nice, I used to have a carrera and I liked it. Had it for 10 years but traded it in last year as wasn’t wearing.
I bought mine today, went into the Jewellers intending to buy one in blue. Then was presented with one with grey/silver brushed dial and black bezel. Wow it looks amazing, blue looked dull in comparison. Really pops, looks amazing.Really pleased with purchase and highly recommend.
And the other thing. Got the 43mm version. Quite suprised how the size looks. Doesnt look oversized at all as some people say. I have only got 7 1/2 inch wrist. size is perfect. Wouldnt want one any smaller.
There's so much choice at that price point. The one that's always attracted me is the Autavia heritage chronograph.
Subconsciously the brands love/ hate image maybe does cloud our judgement. Saying that always gaze at them in the window of the jewellers.
The Autavia is really cool mate - this AquaRacer in a 41mm would be a real contender. Good point about the subconsciousness!
I have this exact watch. I love my AQ. The best parts are the micro adj and the cyclops at 6 under the crystal .
Great looking watch Andrew, bit too big for me though.
Always had a Tag in my collection and probably always will. I do understand some of the criticism out there, especially the prices for some of their quartz pieces. That said, no-one can deny some of the awesome pieces in their back catalogue.
Great honest review as always mate 👍.
Good comment AND cheers mate, really appreciate that.
Tag Heuer was the brand that got me into luxury watches! Ill always keep my aquaracer even though i have omegas now
My first luxury watches were the Aquaracer and the Carerea. I still have my CARRERA. Love it 🔥
I’ve just tried on a Redline Sea dweller and a Tudor pelogos and I tried both bezels, the Tudor was gritty and had loads of back play the Rolex was smooth and had small definite clicks but still had back play, I’ve heard guys saying the bezel action on these are fantastic. My seamaster was far superior, I can’t believe it lol
Hello. I love this watch so much and managed to get one. Can you please make a video about winding this specific model and also helping out choose the possible best winders for this watch.
This si super nice, I like the blue and the silver version.
They just announced a new 40mm "professional" - let's get a video on that!
I have a carrera white dial (3 hand) - it's just pure class and a touch of sport.
I’ve ordered the orange dial version to add to my collection …..can’t wait to pick it up 🤓
great choice Shugor 👏
I like the version right before it w traditional cyclops at 3pm and the bezel which is more unique. It doesn't have ceramic but the stainless steel bezel makes it stand out from others.
Nothing wrong with Tag. They make decent watches. Don't get the hate, either. My first nice watch was a quartz, blue-dial diver and I loved it. It was the poor man's Seamaster way back in the late 90s for me. Nice watch.
Got it and love it 😍
Awesome watch! ⌚
Thanks for the content Andrew!!
I have the previous gen and it’s great, I have around , well precisely 29 watches now and my 17yo son likes it the most.
I like it too.
Great accessible brand, too many posh peeps out there that’s all. 😬
Thanks for the comment David!! 29 watches is just greedy - congrats 🥳 😂🙌 - good point on the posh peeps!
Lovely, nothing wrong with Tag, I have 4 of them , an aquaracer, calibre 17 Heuer Carrera, calibre5 Carrera and a formula 1 .
nice watches and yeah,, defo a decent brand and watches
As a person who have chunky hands, I actually like the size on this one. The watch is beautiful and muscline.
I'm almost buying it, but I'm trying to know if Anti-reflective coding has been applied to this aquaracer or not. Please let me know guys!
The contention is the fact that the date window is square and the cyclops is round! It would have been more attractive if the date window was also round to match the cyclops 😊
good point!!
Good review. Lots of comments asking for a smaller (40 or 41) version and I agree! Tag are you listening?
Never owned a Tag and have always hated the Aquaracer. I was dropping off my sub for service and was told I won’t get it back all summer so I asked my AD if they had any steel or titanium divers I could look at. Almost bought a seamaster but then he showed me these. I was blown away with the improvement they made and it’s cheap enough I can beat it up. Really an improvement from previous models
Nice back handed compliment… derp!
@@informedcarpet well I ended up buying one! And I can now say it sucks. Underwater once you hit 10-15 ft the glare is ridiculous and you can’t read the dial. The bezel is impossible to move underwater and with gloves on and there is no true divers extension to get over a wetsuit. I gave it to my son and bought a pelagos and which is now my favorite.
What micro-adjust increments do you get on the clasp?? 2mm? I've always been a fan of tags and especially Aquaracers
I don't get the hate either. I've love Tags since I was 12 and it was my first watch when I turned 18. Haven't stopped wearing Tags, for me, it's my sweet spot. I've got 30 of them collected over a 40 year period so I'm not a novice.
I got my first tag a formula 1 cronograph with blue dial and I love it , yesterday I pull the trigger on a new aquaracer with blue dial
Too with blue rubber strap (I love blue for clothes and accessories). I was between the blue one and the black one, my girl told me the black was cooler and it was a better choice bc I own the blue f1, finally I made up my mind and pick my real favorite. What do you think about having same color watches? I think is about choosing what you like even if you own a similar watch. Cheers and sorry for the English, not not my first language.
@@davidc.7838 I David, your English is just fine. Blue is one of my favourite colours too, but I have the black one. I'm going to get the blue next month with the rubber strap and as a gift, the shop is giving me the steel bracelet. I love different colours, for its more exciting. Enjoy your watch in good health my friend.
Hey Andrew! Love your videos. I noticed that the “1” on the date window on your example have little “arrows” or hooks at the top (like the font style). I noticed with some models they are just flat 1’s with no hook. Do you know anything about TAG changing the date window fonts with various batches of the watch? Thanks brother! 🙏
That's a good looking watch . I prefer round bezels . Never owned a Tag but don't really understand the hate , the brand gets . It's also maybe a bit large for me . Good review Andrew
cheers John, as always its appreciated mate
There’s a lot I like about the new Aquaracer like the new design bezel and the micro-adjust… but… preferred the dual lume on the hands and the clasp design on the previous model and the 41mm diameter
a new style 41mm would be amazing
A Tag Heuer Aquaracer will last you a lifetime. Amazing fit and finish! This watch got me into the luxury watches rabbit hole! Absolutely love it still have my 40.5 model. Followed by that I bought Superocean Heritage 2, Submariner Two tone 40 ceramic and AP Offshore diver. Still get a big smile wearing the Tag and a lot of compliments. Great watch and great review! Tag has a lot of history and this diver has been around a long time now, great choice and you won’t break the bank especially in Quartz lol only thing that would make this watch perfect would be a Chronometer Certificate
This watch looks incredible, The Aqua Racer Line has never peaked my interest until now 🔥
The hate for Tag Heuer is because of silly collaborations, still making quartz & they have a smart watch line.
But all i can see is a watch company that has something for everyone ⌚👌🏽
Great Video 🤘🏼
Nowt wrong with quartz when it's done right!
There is absolutely nothing wrong with quartz@@nick4uuk - But there are alot of posers out there that make judgement without knowing the history of something 👌🏽
cheers noel, appreciate the comment.
@@nick4uuk The problem with Tag quartz though is that it's overpriced & deliberately made to look not as good as the automatic version in the case of the Aqua racer!
@@Andrew.W75 To entice people to 'upgrade' to automatic? Guess that's big brands for you, probably stopped being about watchmaking decades ago.
The new 2022 200m aquaracer can be considered at 40mm, minus the diver extension and ceramic bezel.
I was also one of those affected by the 'Tag-hate' mentality, until I tried one on.
I think they knocked it outta the park with this one. So many improvements, this is what the aqua racer always should have been. The old bracelet was pathetic, this one has a taper, well thought out clasp, quick adjust, love it. Even the dial, still has the Aquaracer DNA with its shapes and lined dial face, and I love the date bubble being INSIDE the glass, I think that’s really innovative! Sad they didn’t upgrade the movement bc the “in-house” (lol) Calibre 5 is a dog. But overall A-/A watch. Having said that, I now own a Seamaster and there’s no way I would wear the Aquaracer over it. If this was 2-3 years ago when I was getting into luxury brands, I might have bought it. I looked hard at the Aquaracer but it was just too much money for too little value. This one is a big fix in that direction. But it’s just too late for me, brilliant watch for others to pick up, and I can certainly appreciate it from a distance, but it unfortunately would have no place in my rotation (unfortunate bc I really wanna support Tag when they do right)
Really great comment, thank you - 👏 good, fair points also
I agree, for example the new Oris Aquis with 5 day power reserve or Longines Hydroconquest with 72 hour power reserve offer more value for money for sure than this, the stock Eta 2824-2 is a let down in a watch at this price point.
So true. Everyone in the 90s had. Tag!
very true mate, thats when I first heard of them
I had one in blue many years ago, wore it daily. Now daily wear is Ulysse Nardin Marine but might buy another aquaracer just because it looks different from the Rolex masses.
43mm indeed looks very gigantic. Perhaps, it may go with informal wear but won't look good on a formal long sleeve shirt. Maybe, if you're Dwayne Johnson you can pull it off looking decent with formal wear otherwise, it would look like your wearing a wall clock on your wrist. And, I agree with you 41mm is the sweet spot. Hope, future iterations will include a 41mm design.
yeah true. 41mm would be amazing
Does this one also have an undecorated Sellita movement and a plastic movement holder?
I have a 2012 blue tag aquaracer and i love it, it was my first luxury watch, it is much more refined and elegant than nowadays aquaracers , although i still love them, but i think 43mm is too big, 40-41mm will be perfect, and i still dont know why on this budget they dont offer screws on the bracelet, the power reserve..mmm.. i still can live with that.
Good review mate!
cheers pal, appreciate that. yeah 41 would be amazing and its definitely strange about the screws but the bracelet is still amazing
The wan2110 and wan2111 are so underrated and great watches.
@@iainmartin9733 exactly, those are the refereneces im talking about, so underrated very good looking classic style divers, great watches for sure, specially the sunburst blue 😍
@@Amaru_r Have the wan2110 as we speak. Prefer the black and had it for 9 years and has been faultless. May have to pick up the blue... 😉
@@iainmartin9733 👏👏 love it!! Continue enjoying it! I also had mine for 9 years and also fautless! You get me thinking in the black now..🤣
It’s very similar to the omega seamaster 300 even bezel shape, the movement for me is tried and tested, 38hr ok , love the design, I used to own the 2000 series diver . Andrew your slipping lad , you neglected to say what the bezel action is like 👍🏻 very important mate. I’m actually thinking of buying this but it all depends on bezel action. Great 😊 video as always mate , you’re becoming more and more popular, thanks Anyway Andrew
Really like the last bit of your comment mate, thank you very much!!!!! The bezel action is good, not great - let me know what you think when you try it
@@watchandrew yes once I’ve tried it il let you know. And you’re definitely fitting in to this stuff very well now mate, cool 😎 relaxed style, not taking the subject matter or your self to seriously, which makes for an enjoyable experience for the viewer . You will never please all the people so just please your self mate, and that seems to be a pleasing state of affairs for you and us 🌞👍🏻
Got 2 Tags, still love them
good stuff John, what you got?
I've a kirium about 2003 36mm , a aquracer crono limited 250 pieces from goldsmiths. Both brought by the lovely wife.
It's blue tone is similar to Smurf
Hate of tag is due to their subpar movements and not disclosing clearly the movement used and some times using plastic parts, hence not a watch for enthusiasts
yeah I get that and its a fair point to be honest
Very attractive looking diver. Just the movement 38 Hrs power reserve? For the exact same price I feel to get Oris Aquis cal.400 instead which is 5 days of power reserve.
Great review Andrew. I'm in the pro Tag camp, have 3 Carreras and one F1 quartz. There is a lot of group think in the watch community and its popular to dislike Tag Heuer as a brand for whatever reason. I think this watch looks great, the light play on the dial looks fantastic. The size doesn't bother me at all, my 43mm Carrera is a big watch so this will feel slender in comparison. Now I need some advice. I have a Breitling Superocean 42 (new model, white dial) and want to pick up either this Aquaracer on blue dial or another Superocean with black dial. Really struggling to decide as both can be had for same price, although the SO will be on rubber.
Hi mate, I think any 2 watches that are the same model but different colours would be too 'samey' for me, I'd definitely go for something different.
I would spend a bit more & get a Omega Seamaster Professional
@@Andrew.W75 Had two and flipped them both lol, just not for me I guess. I suppose I like Tag as a brand because of their motorsport heritage.
You can buy a lot of watches for £2500 and this wouldn't make it to my top 5 , good review, keep up the good work 👍
thats Fair enough Tim, lots of competition for sure. cheers mate, I appreciate that
Another good video Andrew, two things missing though. I’d like to know how easy it is to remove and replace links in the strap as it looks very long in your video. Also, how’s the time keeping? I have OCD when it comes to time keeping and hate watches that run slowly. I had a Calibre 5 (brown/sand coloured) that I loved the look of but it always ran slowly and I had to get rid of it, something I regret doing now but I just can’t have a late runner.
Yeah I'd rather have a fast than slow runner, only had the watch a few days and it was decent time keeping, then bracket is amazing quality but its pins to change link size.👍 cheers Mark
I have this in black. Stunning. Who hates tag prolly wears mvmt or corgeut
The black is really nice!
I prefer the previous version sadly... This one looks luxurious, very well manufactured, and with an amazing bracelet, but they got rid of the right size for me, the 41mm. 43mm is way too big for me and 36mm too small, at least for a diver. I'm also not a fan of those hexagonal markers, i preferred the rectangular ones of the previous version. And on top of that, the date and "aquaracer" text are on awkward positions. It's not that I think it's a bad watch, it's just that feels like taking one step forward and three steps backwards. I think they felt compelled to somehow renew their lineup, but I think It's the case of "Don't fix what ain't broken" type of case. Having looked at both versions, I specifically searched and bought the previous one
Great video ( not BS just facts ) new subscribers here 👍🏻
Welcome aboard and thank you very much!!👍
Think they are decent watches . The thing that has to be considered at 2 and a half k there is huge competition. We have to remember you can pick up an oris at 1400 quid easily enough if you shop around . I would tend to go that route if I was looking for something along these lines .
yeah thats fair comment Brian but I would defo have one of these in a 41mm
The new 2024 Aquaracer does pretty much all you asked them for. New movement, 41mm case, new colors and a good looking new dial. What's your take on it?
Agree with you, 41mm and it’s a great watch for the money. Plus it’s the third most famous brand in the world 👍
spot on mate
So the company I work for gives a TAG watch to each employee when they reach each 10 year increment of employment. This year is my 20 and this is the watch, with a silver face, that we are receiving. The 10 year watch was also an aquaracer, model EWK5375. What is the difference?
Muy bonito desprende calidad en sus acabados. Aunque debería mejorar el calibre a COSC
4:02 brands try and try not to be a copycat of the Rolex Submariner dial which is the benchmark, the best dial layout ever, but they fail once and again.
P.D.: cool video as always.
cheers mate, always nice to get positive feedback.... good point on the gold standard of dive watches
Good one
Thank you! Cheers!
Hugely popular outside of the “watch community”.
The majority of Tag owners I’ve encountered tend to own quartz aqua racers or F1’s.
Bit of a “geezers” watch.
If this was a 41mm, and priced to compete with the Oris Aquis, and Longines Hydroconquest models, I’d be interested.
It’s putting itself up against the Black Bay range at this price point, and I’d struggle to choose the Tag.
great comment mate, lots of sense in there
I know so many tag owners that aren't motor sports fans.
It really is an exceptionally well known brand. Exceptionally.
Pretty much agree with this comment . When I bought my Oris Aquis about 4 years ago I remember that a Quartz Tag Heuer aqua racer was £1,400 when the Oris was £1,300! I think a lot of the hate for Tag centres around overpriced quartz watches & all their watches being overpriced in general. Personally I like the new Aqua Racer, round date window aside lol & if I could go back 4 years would have considered one if I could get a good discount!
Black Bay Heritage all day long at this price point! 👍🏴
They've definitely definitely got a lot closer to being a true condender in the dive watch stakes with this watch.... Its a watch that has had true thought placed upon it with regards to the design and execution.......the size and the sellita movement within the price bracket are the turn offs for me ... That said, for some reason I don't think it'll put me off trying it on next time I'm in my local AD....There is something about it that says 'different' in a good way....
great comment mate and we are in agreement on all of it
Tag Heuer is growing on me, the hands are very nice, bracelet adjustment is very good and fit and finish is top. but 43mm is to big for me. enjoy the watch and the blue label!
really was an amazing watch
Aquaracer or Breitling Superocean Heritage that´s the Question.
If it was a bit smaller I'd buy one for sure
yeah a 41mm would be spot on
i would buy this today if it came in a 40mm. any news on smaller size coming out? there is a 36 for women but the dial design is a little feminine for me to buy.
Would you go for the blue or black one?
Buying my son this very watch next month for his 21st.
he's lucky and will love it
@@watchandrew thanks Andrew loving the reviews top job.
Cheers Stuart, always nice to get good feedback 🙌
Got it today happy son very nice I have a omega smp new version grey dial struggling to see 2k worth of difference
I'll take most heuers and I like the Carrera range.
the Carrera range is very nice!!
do you recommend buying that watch?
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are you in huddersfield?
Personally I’d go for the Longines Hydroconquest version with the Ceramic dial and save £1200
fair point mate
So many great watches......so little money. Maybe I just need a cheaper hobby??? Nahhhh....whats the fun in that?!?! Tag gets a lot of hate, but honestly I don't give a sh!t, if some else likes my watch or not. Confidence is a must. I do understand some of the points of contention. At the end of the day though, I feel like it's a solid offering. Love the content, as well as your sense of style. Your charisma will get you far my man. Till next time...
TAG get the gate but they are really improving!! Thank you very much 🙌
TAG were my very first “expensive” watch. Think I paid something like £1400 in 2000. Rolex we’re knocking about at just over £2k back then new.
Great brand. I like the TAG Monaco at the moment.
Thanks for sharing James, the Monaco is an all time classic, great watch - I'd love one in the collection
I have two tags my friend and f1 choro and an goldsmiths exclusive limited edition 1 of just 250 made!
wow - very rare then,,, only 250!!
@@watchandrew yeah it's a nice looking thing to be honest mate but not in the same league as the plant ocean 😀
that date window is a disgrace
If you just had one watch to buy for £2500 would it be the Tag or the Tudor Black Bay 58, or something else? Cheers
Probably the Tudor, The Tag in 41 would be amazing, maybe the standard blackbay also and the Longines Hydroconquest would be a good shout
Whilst I don't hate the brand , I cannot disagree with you. A black bay 58 or a Tag. For me it's not even a choice Tudor all day long
@@johncoyle8191 Yes i agree and thats where the Tag falls down to me, it's a great looking watch but over priced in my opinion.
Great review! Isn't it a sw200 movement? That's pretty ordinary for such a price. Turns me off.
They're getting up there in price.
yeah the movement will put some off, I get it for sure - but its definitely worth getting in hand and experiencing it.
@@watchandrew oh I will. I'm a sucker for quick adjust claps.
Great vid!
Cheers pal
38 hours… power reserve not good enough for the money. Cosmetics on point. Movement old, needs upgrade.
what is the mesure of your wrist?
6.75 inch
Those endlinks ruin it. Oh Tag...you try sometimes, but just always fall short.
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Nobody hates Tag but Rolex and Omega are the top brands for design and you can get cheap copies for about £10.00 and the most of people don't care or know , it looks good on the wrist and if it packs up, throw away and buy another one. Why spend £1000,00 on a copy when you can spend £10.00 on one? Get rid of the steel bracelet they are awful go for fabric on both, colour match the band to your watch. Style is better than expense.
Tag Heuer recently has been making the best looking wristwatches regardless price tags. I would say Tag Heuer is politically correct brand as well. And the fact that Swiss watch industry genius Jean Claude Biver has had his touch on Tag Heuer makes it even more precious. I know the guy who started hate on Tag Heuer, actually he hates most brands:), so just recently he has published a couple of videos where he admitted that Tag Heuer is a decent brand and he was unfair towards Tag Heuer… he of course prefers Rolex:)…
I just didn’t like that they moved the date window to 6 o’clock. Would be sweet if they leave it at 3 o’clock
ahhh really? most people like the symmetry of a 6 position date window
@@watchandrew just imo. And few people i know that tag owner just like me didn’t like it.
@@watchandrew I didn’t like it first then guess what, just bought it last Saturday and I appreciate the beauty mate. Looking to get the black bezel with rubber strap in few months. Cheers for great review
is it just me or this new model looks bigger than the old 43mm...
41m please.
100%
38 hour reserve doesn’t cut it
I agree!!
They should have upgraded the movement. The bracelet alone doesn't justify the price compared to Longines Hydroconquest or Oris Aquis Caliber 400. The bog standard Sellita SW-200 and ETA-2824 with 38-42 hour power reserve can be found in watches that cost 400. Aquaracer is overpriced and has always been.
the green one is the best titanium but really short supply and Why.? one for sale on a 4000 passenger cruise ship .getting as bad as Rolex controlled market ,not worth the hype
Terrible PR and very average movements but I do like the aesthetics. I just think that a bit like Panerai they have undermined their brand credibility far too often