any recommended place to restore a 1993 tag heuer "F1 model" that has the plastic bezel and steel body and bracelet?

Just send it to any Tag Heuer boutique and get a quote. It’s FOC. You can decide to proceed or not after that.

I didn’t bother, just service outside since Tag Heuer Calibre 16 is just a Valjoux 7750. Super common movement and any competent specialist can handle it.

My watch is 12+ years old. Sent for service and came back spot on. Was running slow before that.

But I have to say my experience in the boutique is always very good. Removed links with a smile. And happy to show me timepieces when I was waiting.

Compared to back when I bought my Brad Pitt’s Carrera I think the brand has improved a lot. Hope they continue improving.

Anyone got any recommended place to send a Calibre 5 for servicing?

Got this Carrera as a hand me down and I was a smartwatch guy all the way. The watch is running too quick, by about a minute or so per week. But usually it dies over 1 day without wearing it, especially during the weekends where I mainly wear my smart watch for sport activities.

Mind sharing how much this service cost you? Is it a full or partial service? Pretty new to this.

1200
But that also expensive
Should be below 1k la… you go ask around

Overhaul lo… dunno what they do.. but come back running spot on.

doesn't really make much sense cuz i think that's like 1/3 the value of the watch lol
got recommended to a guy in amcorp flea market that does servicing, hopefully it's good in his hands

Which tag 7750 based chrono is 4k?

Now I'm keen for the new TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph. RM7.8k, worth it?

Value wise, nope. But if you a fan, then its something you collect i guess?

It's been awhile since I've bought another watch, and also my first TAG that I've bought myself. My other TAGs has always been a gift.
I couldn't resist the Formula 1 as it reminded me of the 80s/90s when I remember seeing them everywhere and have always wanted one. More so now with this 'Silverstone GP' edition and having ran the half marathon on the same track last year, which I may do so again this year. The other colours are also tempting, may even get the red and green one which I think it's unpopular but still quite a fun watch.
Also 38mm is perfectly sized!











This post has been edited by Kelvw: Jul 17 2025, 05:52 PM

Picked up another LE F1 Monza Solargraph.