Yup it was $350!! I was in shock! I found it on my local classified ads. I changed the battery and lubed the gasket. It is definitely genuine (I thought at that price it was gonna be a fake). The guy just never wore it and wanted to get rid of it.
@@DSlyter1995massive congrats on scoring a great deal, there are still bargains out there! It requires patience and luck but once in awhile the stars align! ⭐️⭐️
Have this exact watch with the same strap swap out, ironically. I love this as a daily driver. Most comfortable set up I’ve found for my wrist. Highly recommend.
Absolutely agree! Critical to that and hardly ever mentioned is the fact that it doesn’t rattle at all! No rotor to feel and it’s built dead solid. Very reassuring presence on the wrist. Be on the lookout for some new Tag Heuer acquisitions and reviews in the near future!
I love my Aquaracer and my F1, they have sentimental value for me and I love these watches. I also love my Seiko and Longines. It’s what matters to YOU not what other people say
Thanks so much for this vid - Got mine recently and absolutely love it!! There's just nothing like the F1 feel that only Tag can do just right IMO. Does the seconds hands line up perfectly with the markers on yours?
My pleasure! TAG makes a lot of great watches but for me the F1 is the best series. My seconds hand lines up perfectly. Check out my other video of the newest version of the F1 too!
Hello mate, thanks very much for the video, I’m thinking of buying this watch myself, could I ask you a question that is impossible to find on the web- what is the dial size? The actual dial from inside edge to inside edge of the bezel? It would be so helpful if you could let me know, if not thanks anyway 👍🏻
Argh don’t have this one any longer to make a measurement! I will tell you that the dial is a nice large size and highly legible. It’s also very proportional in that the watch doesn’t seem like “all dial” when on the wrist. The lovely bezel helps with that. I would say this concern regarding dial diameter shouldn’t sway your decision. At under $1000 you will have a great watch. At under $750 it’s a screaming bargain. Under $500 you’ve committed a crime. Strong buy is my advice.
@@soundsoserious thanks loads for the info, very helpful indeed, yeah I was wondering if it’s all dial but you say no with the bezel, I was wondering if it’s comparable to my Seiko SKX in dial diameter, the bezel and the crown are 2 of the things i absolutely love the look of, definitely a bit of me that, thanks loads for taking your time to give a great and informative reply, appreciate it a lot, good luck with the channel, I’ll sub right now 😁👍🏻
No, i bought a 43mm chronograph version, it's not 22mm or 21mm. It's 21.5 which is annoying, i bought 22mm leather strap need to squeeze in but stuck on the spring bar, i bought barton strap 21mm and it has a tiny gap at the lug as well.. weird lug size..
@@soundsoserious might try it on next purchase, but the strap come with quick release spring bar fiture so you know.. hard to swap the spring bar since it's fit perfectly on the strap, unless you want to cut the rubber/leather to remove the spring bar
Ah ok I understand your concern; but the rubber is stretchy enough that you can remove the spring bar and put the shorter one in WITHOUT cutting or damaging the strap!
It's my everyday as a contractor. Takes a lickin and keeps on tickin My caliber 5 and aquaracers are my occasional. Buy this watch, it's a real beauty.
Hey sound! Excellent video. One question, I’m planning to buy the stainless steel bracelet, do you recommend the 20mm and use the original pins from the rubber band of the watch? Thabks!
Wait! I do not think an aftermarket bracelet will easily fit this watch. A 20mm bracelet will definitely not fit. A 19mm would BUT there is such little room between the lug holes and the case it would have to be a very thin one. The best recommendation I can give you is that if you want the bracelet….buy it that way. If you have one already then I’d say you’re better off selling your strap version and buying an “upgraded” bracelet model. Buying the bracelet from TAG is going to be too expensive.
Hi, thanks for the review. Can you use the original springs 19.5mm with Barton 20mm strap? BTW - what color is that strap. Black or navy blue? Thanks again
Metal. Awesome watch and probably the best version of the F1 to get imho. Better than the current one. EDIT: it’s a coated metal…it’s a rough finish which improves grip.
Gracias for the message! I don’t speak Spanish but based on google translate I think you are asking about a shorter strap? The original strap will be way too large.I would recommend: Barton Silicone Elite from Amazon. It will fit a small wrist. You will need to use your original spring bar. Thanks again! 😘
It’s a Barton Elite silicone strap from Amazon….but there’s the tricky part. You need the 20mm strap. The lug width is 19.5mm so the pins included with the strap will not work. You can remove them and use the pins that come with the watch….OR buy an extra 19mm Barton strap and use those pins in the 20mm strap. Confusing I know. :(
Oh NOOO! Please don't call it a TAG! LOL! You can call the watch a HEUER, but never a TAG. HEUER is the original name. TAG is the company who acquired HEUER.
I think that the only TAG worth buying is that square thing that Steven McQueen was wearing in Le Mans. Talking about this particular item I believe that is rip-off... Even if you are lucky and you get for 500 bucks, it is still a raw deal. The watch looks OK, but there is nothing special about it. TAG puts a cheap quartz movement inside, the case, the strap look very simple and cheap as well and then they make you pay throught your nose for that. How much do you think it is worth to make that watch? Thanks god that they did not cut corners more and did not put Hardlex instead of sapphire. However, judging by the approach they are taking this would have been a very logical step. The whole branding approach of TAG today is just using their heritage and reputation of having created few iconic watches in the past just to empty the pockets of their clients by selling a very mediocre product (with some exceptions like the square thing). By the way, the best watch that I saw in the review was the one you were wearing in the beginning, but sadly you took it off... :)
Thank u very much for the thoughtful response! I always appreciate passion for watches, even if it’s the opposite of mine. FWIW I think TAG makes a good looking and approachable Swiss Made watch. There are so many good options out there and if this isn’t the right one for you then there are plenty of others. It’s a little unfair to say that Heuer only uses their heritage to sell watches though, basically ever brand does this right?
@@soundsoserious Hallo. Honestly I have major respect for TAG. That is exactly why I am so disappointed when I see them trying to make a quick dollar without putting too much effort into developping the product that they sell. I believe that at a thousand dollar price point you have to give more than just TAG and SWISS MADE written on the dial. This is my opinion, no disrespect to anyone wearing this watch...
Understood and I don’t disagree. Sometimes it’s hard to fight the good fight when one of your favorite brands misfires. I’ve had to keep a stiff upper lip with brands like Breitling, TAG, & Panerai more than a few times. 😅
I just picked this watch up for $350!! I absolutely love it! I can’t complain about anything for the price I got it for. Great review man!
$350?!! It takes a lot to make me jealous and I’m jealous! Screaming deal! Amazing watch at triple that price!! 🫱🏼🫲🏽
Yup it was $350!! I was in shock! I found it on my local classified ads. I changed the battery and lubed the gasket. It is definitely genuine (I thought at that price it was gonna be a fake). The guy just never wore it and wanted to get rid of it.
@@DSlyter1995massive congrats on scoring a great deal, there are still bargains out there! It requires patience and luck but once in awhile the stars align! ⭐️⭐️
Have this exact watch with the same strap swap out, ironically. I love this as a daily driver. Most comfortable set up I’ve found for my wrist. Highly recommend.
Absolutely agree! Critical to that and hardly ever mentioned is the fact that it doesn’t rattle at all! No rotor to feel and it’s built dead solid. Very reassuring presence on the wrist. Be on the lookout for some new Tag Heuer acquisitions and reviews in the near future!
I love my Aquaracer and my F1, they have sentimental value for me and I love these watches. I also love my Seiko and Longines. It’s what matters to YOU not what other people say
Absolutely! It’s always amusing to see people support or diminish watches based on zero actual experience.
I've go the exact watch 2 years ago and it still is one my favorites. Good review.
thank u very much! as someone that has a few watches already I’m surprised at how well this (humble?) piece fits into my collection
Good review 👍
🫱🏼🫲🏽
I love my Tag F1 quartz. Blue on the tag nato strap.
Yessir! Great watch. When people ask me for an affordable EDC “nice watch” this is usually top of of recommendation.
Picked up the orange dial limited edition. Love it. Grab and go EDC
The new one in the 43mm case? I’m in love with that one.
Thanks so much for this vid - Got mine recently and absolutely love it!! There's just nothing like the F1 feel that only Tag can do just right IMO. Does the seconds hands line up perfectly with the markers on yours?
My pleasure! TAG makes a lot of great watches but for me the F1 is the best series. My seconds hand lines up perfectly. Check out my other video of the newest version of the F1 too!
My second hand doesn’t line up perfectly either. Should I look into getting it fixed? Is there anything Tag will warranty for it not lining up?
@@soundsoserious ☝🏼. Great review btw
Hello mate, thanks very much for the video, I’m thinking of buying this watch myself, could I ask you a question that is impossible to find on the web- what is the dial size? The actual dial from inside edge to inside edge of the bezel? It would be so helpful if you could let me know, if not thanks anyway 👍🏻
Argh don’t have this one any longer to make a measurement! I will tell you that the dial is a nice large size and highly legible. It’s also very proportional in that the watch doesn’t seem like “all dial” when on the wrist. The lovely bezel helps with that. I would say this concern regarding dial diameter shouldn’t sway your decision. At under $1000 you will have a great watch. At under $750 it’s a screaming bargain. Under $500 you’ve committed a crime. Strong buy is my advice.
@@soundsoserious thanks loads for the info, very helpful indeed, yeah I was wondering if it’s all dial but you say no with the bezel, I was wondering if it’s comparable to my Seiko SKX in dial diameter, the bezel and the crown are 2 of the things i absolutely love the look of, definitely a bit of me that, thanks loads for taking your time to give a great and informative reply, appreciate it a lot, good luck with the channel, I’ll sub right now 😁👍🏻
@@pompeylad1977thanks so much! 🏎️🏎️
Just got mine today love it
Awesome! Such a classic design.
No, i bought a 43mm chronograph version, it's not 22mm or 21mm. It's 21.5 which is annoying, i bought 22mm leather strap need to squeeze in but stuck on the spring bar, i bought barton strap 21mm and it has a tiny gap at the lug as well.. weird lug size..
Ugh I didn’t know the width on the new ones were an odd size too. That’s frustrating!
Try a Barton 22mm rubber strap using the 21mm spring bars. That should work.
@@soundsoserious might try it on next purchase, but the strap come with quick release spring bar fiture so you know.. hard to swap the spring bar since it's fit perfectly on the strap, unless you want to cut the rubber/leather to remove the spring bar
Ah ok I understand your concern; but the rubber is stretchy enough that you can remove the spring bar and put the shorter one in WITHOUT cutting or damaging the strap!
Quartz > automatic.
shhhhh, keep it a secret! 🤜🏼🤛🏼
It's my everyday as a contractor.
Takes a lickin and keeps on tickin
My caliber 5 and aquaracers are my occasional.
Buy this watch, it's a real beauty.
Awesome! This version of the F1 maintains its value better than all the others including the new one and the automatic even. Really great design huh?
Very good review and watch
Thank u very much. This watch is very much underappreciated. I’m in the lookout for the automatic to complete the pair.
Hey sound! Excellent video. One question, I’m planning to buy the stainless steel bracelet, do you recommend the 20mm and use the original pins from the rubber band of the watch? Thabks!
Wait! I do not think an aftermarket bracelet will easily fit this watch. A 20mm bracelet will definitely not fit. A 19mm would BUT there is such little room between the lug holes and the case it would have to be a very thin one. The best recommendation I can give you is that if you want the bracelet….buy it that way. If you have one already then I’d say you’re better off selling your strap version and buying an “upgraded” bracelet model. Buying the bracelet from TAG is going to be too expensive.
Hi, thanks for the review. Can you use the original springs 19.5mm with Barton 20mm strap? BTW - what color is that strap. Black or navy blue? Thanks again
My pleasure, I really miss this one. I used the OEM 19.5mm straps in the 20mm strap just as you suggest and it worked perfectly. This strap is black.
@@soundsoserious thanks very much. I’m gonna order black straps
Hi!
Is the black lunette on the front made of metal or plastic?
Metal. Awesome watch and probably the best version of the F1 to get imho. Better than the current one. EDIT: it’s a coated metal…it’s a rough finish which improves grip.
Hello, with the original strap, does it fit a 15.5 cm thin wrist? My arm is thin. I like that the strap is tight.
Gracias for the message! I don’t speak Spanish but based on google translate I think you are asking about a shorter strap? The original strap will be way too large.I would recommend: Barton Silicone Elite from Amazon. It will fit a small wrist. You will need to use your original spring bar. Thanks again! 😘
can you put a link for the straps that will fit with this kind of watch.
plan on getting one.
It’s a Barton Elite silicone strap from Amazon….but there’s the tricky part. You need the 20mm strap. The lug width is 19.5mm so the pins included with the strap will not work. You can remove them and use the pins that come with the watch….OR buy an extra 19mm Barton strap and use those pins in the 20mm strap. Confusing I know. :(
@@soundsoserious thanks
What’s your wrist size?
16cm
Does this watch have a sapphire crystal glass? Kind regards
Hi! That’s a great question. Yes it does! The F1 is a great watch, check out my review of the latest version as well! :)
What type of extra strap is that? Where did you get it from?
It’s a Barton Elite silicone strap I got on Amazon.
Can you recommend where I could pick this up for $500 used?
I got lucky with this one. They’re usually $8-900
can i wear this watch if i dont enjoy natty ice?
Unfortunately no. :(
Can you please tell about your strap? What is the brand ? Thanks
It’s a 20mm Barton Elite Rubber strap with 19mm springbars. Strongly recommend this brand!
Available on Amazon. :)
@@soundsoserious Thank you my friend
Could you recommend where I could buy this for $500 used? Thanks
I got lucky and found this one. Couldnt pass it up at that price. More typical price is $750-900 I’d say.
Oh NOOO! Please don't call it a TAG! LOL! You can call the watch a HEUER, but never a TAG. HEUER is the original name. TAG is the company who acquired HEUER.
Very good point! Appreciate the correction. 🥰
Everyone calls them Tags, I have since the 80’s.
“Cheap” 😂
In the world of Swiss watches from good brands…yeah: cheap. 😘
I think that the only TAG worth buying is that square thing that Steven McQueen was wearing in Le Mans. Talking about this particular item I believe that is rip-off... Even if you are lucky and you get for 500 bucks, it is still a raw deal. The watch looks OK, but there is nothing special about it. TAG puts a cheap quartz movement inside, the case, the strap look very simple and cheap as well and then they make you pay throught your nose for that. How much do you think it is worth to make that watch? Thanks god that they did not cut corners more and did not put Hardlex instead of sapphire. However, judging by the approach they are taking this would have been a very logical step. The whole branding approach of TAG today is just using their heritage and reputation of having created few iconic watches in the past just to empty the pockets of their clients by selling a very mediocre product (with some exceptions like the square thing). By the way, the best watch that I saw in the review was the one you were wearing in the beginning, but sadly you took it off... :)
Thank u very much for the thoughtful response! I always appreciate passion for watches, even if it’s the opposite of mine. FWIW I think TAG makes a good looking and approachable Swiss Made watch. There are so many good options out there and if this isn’t the right one for you then there are plenty of others. It’s a little unfair to say that Heuer only uses their heritage to sell watches though, basically ever brand does this right?
@@soundsoserious Hallo. Honestly I have major respect for TAG. That is exactly why I am so disappointed when I see them trying to make a quick dollar without putting too much effort into developping the product that they sell. I believe that at a thousand dollar price point you have to give more than just TAG and SWISS MADE written on the dial. This is my opinion, no disrespect to anyone wearing this watch...
Understood and I don’t disagree. Sometimes it’s hard to fight the good fight when one of your favorite brands misfires. I’ve had to keep a stiff upper lip with brands like Breitling, TAG, & Panerai more than a few times. 😅
For someone who appears not to like Tag Heuer watches, you certainly know a lot about them.