Help me buy.......please

[FRJ79]

This time last year I started looking at watches one reason or another I haven't got round to it yet. I have decided to buy the following but I can't source on at a reasonable prince in glasgow. Has anyone used swiswatch direct ? Any other suggestions would be appreciated.


http://www.tagheuer.com/html.php/int-en/luxury-wat...


http://www.swisswatchesdirect.co.uk/swisswatches/c...

Thanks in advance

[sneijder]

Have you seen one in the metal ?

If not would you be open to suggestions to alternatives if you gave us a budget ?

[FRJ79]

I haven't seen the exact colour scheme. My local dealer had it in black and I really like it. For some reason I am drawn to tag.

I have looked at loads of alternatives but always came back to tag. Fire away though......

Sorry budget 900 approx



Thanks

[sneijder]

It's a Quartz watch, and £900 is bloody strong money for a quartz watch.

The problem with Tags is they age horribly. Find a 10 year old Tag F1 and they look awful.

I'm guessing you want a chronograph ? I'd suggest you have a quick look at Hamiltons automatic chronographs.

In your budget, proper watch, with a decent chunk of history, properly Swiss now, with upgraded ETA movements with a longer power reserve.

They really need to be seen in the metal to be appreciated, there's dress and sport styles.

I'm sure others will be along with suggestions, and I don't want to sound like a patronising git, but £900 is right into 'proper watch' territory.

The point of this section of PH is to suck you into the world of watches, and choice.

You'll be back looking for a second watch soon

[FRJ79]

I agree about the style ageing. I guess the label and branding has drawn me in. I really like the sporty of the Tag but it is still smart enough to wear to work etc.

The other brand I looked at was ebel also quartz and longines hydro conquest

Edited by FRJ79 on Sunday 29th July 21:21

[GG89]

I've got the orange face F1, the crown has came loose and fallen out twice in about 4 years of owning it. TAG replaced it free the first time. The second time I got a bill of around £250 if memory serves me correct. Wont be buying another TH.

[FRJ79]

Thanks for the info

Edited by FRJ79 on Monday 30th July 08:11

[sneijder]

FRJ79 said:

I longines hydro conquest

Edited by FRJ79 on Sunday 29th July 21:21

Yes, they look well.

[nitsypee]

Couple of Christopher Ward auto chronos:

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/sport/c40-1/c...

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/dress/c9-chro...

[FRJ79]

Watch arrived today. . . Cheers dominic , great guy and service.

[Dominic H]

FRJ79 said:

Watch arrived today. . . Cheers dominic , great guy and service.

You're welcome Fraser!