Well, I would say i choose TH because of both, design and brand.. Hehe.. Yeah, maybe i dont have money to buy expensive watch like u..

This is the model that attract me


This post has been edited by Seng_Kiat: Feb 25 2012, 04:59 PM

wah becareful !!, after people say worth only 20% value in 3years..

Updated my Snowflake on original tudor bracelet.


Yeaaahhh!!!

I am not sure what does this has to do with me having the money to buy a more expensive watch than you

You asked for opinion several times and some of us here are trying to help. Its difficult to narrow down the answers to general questions like `what do you think'. In fact its about what do YOU think as a buyer. Looks like your heart is set on the TH-F1.
The only Swiss brand that offers a driving/racing line up if you still wanna compare is Oris.



This post has been edited by nando: Feb 25 2012, 04:38 PM

Let's not forget Chopard Mille Miglia, Casio Edifice Sebastian Vettel, Seiko Honda F1 Racing collaboration and Frederique Constant Racing collection.
Those are those that I can come up with atm.

As to the resell value of Tags, they are on the weaker side.
For mechanicals, the older models carry generic eta movements except for the caliber 36 which is a variant of the zenith el primero carry their value well, but don't take it as a yardstick.
Newer models that uses the infamous caliber 1887 is a reworked version of the seiko 6s37 should still hold their value.
As for quartz, lets not even go there.

But let's be real here... most casual watch buyers are not going to delve deep into the history or movements of the watches.
As long as they like the design, then it's good enough a reason to buy.

Bottom line is, buy whatever that you like.
No use buying a piece with good resale value but with a design that you despise.
Zenith watches does not hold value well, yet I am a big fan of their watches... more so the new collection... feel like pokemon... "gotta catch them all!!"

Haha.. I yet to decide which one will i choose and tag heuer is just one in my short list.. Another is tissot:



Tissot is half cheaper than TH and i lile the design too.. :-)

I just more into modern or classic modern watch.. :-)

Haha.. True.. I like watches and i have about 7-8 watches in my collection buut all of them is just 3-4 digit value only.. I dont really know the history, movement, etc... I bought them simply because i like the design and brand as well as within my low budget.. :-)

I am a bit shock when ppl here saying TH is just another crap because TH is luxury brand to me.. Hehe..

Tag is a luxury brand.
That is a fact.
As for the products that they are offering, I do not feel they are value for money.
More like 20% is what the watch is worth and another 80% that you pay for is for the marketing costs.
I am not sure if anyone said TH is crap because it will not be right.
Everyone have their own tastes in timepieces.
A person wearing a patek does not necessarily be any different from someone wearing a casio or seiko.
All 3 could be equally rich, just not the same priority when in comes to watches.

If I were given a choice between a Tissot and a Tag, I would go for the Tissot.
But that is just me.
Check out the Seastar or T-Race automatic line.
Pretty nice watches.

Do not be jealous with the Patek the guy beside you is wearing, be happy with the watch that you're wearing now.

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Added on February 25, 2012, 5:37 pmIf I have 3-4k to spend on a watch... for everyday wear... I would definitely go for this.



I am a big fan of their watches and I sold off my old DC67 and now waiting to pull the trigger on this, just that I have more targets than money... lol

This post has been edited by hanz079: Feb 25 2012, 05:37 PM

i got that... and a few other cartiers..

yeah, many racing line ups as you correctly listed. I was under the impression he wanted Swiss,and a brand that heavily advertised and within the same price range of the TH F-1. Hence the Oris.
Yep, buy what you like...and worry not about resale value. Its only those that can flip watches few times a year that will worry about resale value. If you do your homework, every purchase should be a keeper.
Of course there can be times when you suddenly need cash and selling off time pieces maybe one way/

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Added on February 25, 2012, 6:24 pmwell, anyone with > 5 watches is definitely into watches (meaning not the type that just want 1 piece to tell what time...)

You can go the way of building up quantity and keep on adding to a design/brand you like.....
However, it is possible for you to stop buying for a while, save up, and then go for something quality...
The pleasure and satisfaction of owning one quality piece obtained from a lengthy period of reading, learning, surveying (and saving!!) is something very satisfying.

Again, am not looking down at what you have at moment. Just suggesting an alternative direction for you.

I will say don't got for the Tag. Save a little more and widen your scope.

But i must say.. my Tag1 F1 Chrono watch is reliable, comfortable in jeans or formal attire and I love the association of Tag with F-1. Of course, people will say it should be the Monaco series when it comes to racing..

This post has been edited by nando: Feb 25 2012, 07:02 PM

yea planning to get that exact model too
but unitas movement is? whr frm?
hmmm 44mm is a lil too big am afraid
and haven get the chance to try
consulted hour glass they say watch is 12500 and wif 25% discount max
whr else can get a better price ? wats da diff btw regulateur and normal mechanical watches?
and planning to get this too http://www.longines.com/watches/heritage-c...n/L2.733.4.72.2 but dunno if worth it anot .... prefer some classic chrono ...

What kind of watches do u prefer? leather strap, metal strap, dials with chrono, stopwatch??
Anyhow, this is just my opinion, with a budget of 3k, i would go for longines/tissot..

Pics or it didn't happen bro... lol

key to buy it at super low price, so one will not be hurting when selling!

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Added on February 25, 2012, 10:05 pmno, I have a Alpina regular, didn't like Sinn design.
unitas today is ETA. not sure if Sinn mod it or have ETA mod it.
wow at 9375 after discount.
not sure if U can get it here
http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Sinn-610...-Hands-p400.htm

regulateur is a mechanical watch.
the difference is the arrangement of hands. hour hand is in a smaller sub dial.

this longines? read a mag review
http://www.watchtime.at/archive/wt_2011_06...2011_06_068.pdf

This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 25 2012, 10:05 PM

buy direct from Sinn? have you asked them? or if got people go Germany can buy and claim Vat...

buy direct from Sinn? have you asked them? or if got people go Germany can buy and claim Vat...

non traditional and bold.
interesting, ppl getting something special for marriage usually wanted a timeless classic where they can still wear when they are in 60s.

anyway, in a another mth or so, LVMH is having a friends and family sale. maybe can catch a F1 at ~1.5K or less!
http://slickdeals.net/forums/archive/index.../t-2875367.html

something wild?
- Fortis Limited Art Edition Mattern
http://www.collectorstime.com/other_EH.php

nice..! mine is before yours.. come with tire pressure gauge..

+1

Great advice

I do agree that value for money wise TH watches are overrated- especially if it is quartz movements.

If I am to pick a quartz watch- I rather go with Seiko or Citizen. They have beautiful contemporary watches which IMHO represent more value for money compared with TH quartz.

For whats it worth, perhaps one question that needs to be addressed is what is the purpose of getting to watch? If it is to keep time..Quartz trumps mechanical hands down. Even better get a smart phone, these will even automatically switch the time for you when you are in a different country. However, if you want a watch to impress, then my suggestion is get a mechanical watch.

Reason, simply put a mechanical watch has soul, the craftmanship and time, effort expended to create the watch somehow gives the watch a soul. Its like you have someone spending many hours with great skill putting the watch together compared with the run of a mill quartz. What you are wearing is a work of art of someone irrespective if it is a ETA or in-house caliber.

Lastly, I am sure many have echo this view, before you pull the trigger..wear the watch and see if it "sings" to you (tugging your heart). If it does...you will never regret the purchase.. Have fun in you quest to get your first big ticket to horology

As mentioned above there many mechanical watches which dont really cost an arm or leg- look them up

I don't have any problems with TAG .

Their new Aquaracer series are retailing around RM5000-RM6000. Generic movements , and you can get a good discount from AD .
Its Okayyyy what . C'mon , there MANY other brands who "upgrade" their ETA movement and charge 4 times the price .

Plus , i like Tag's Bracelet more than Omega & Rolex . It has the weight and it feels good .
And they are starting to come out with new movements . Nothing to shout about yet , but at least they are on the right path .

Bottom line is , Tag shouldn't be your serious watch . But i think they make good daily beaters .