Heuer Limited edition Calibre 17
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I've just ordered one of these to view in my local Tag Heuer boutique but I've been slated by many people stating it's "over-priced" and "crap".
Now I know the Calibre 17 is a modified ETA movement but I love the look of the watch and think it's rather special. It's also very limited so not many out there making it more unique. I love it.
Not that it will influence my decision to buy much but is it really such a "waste" to spend just shy of £2,750 on a Tag Heuer watch? I've even been told by some at work it'll make me look "cheap" and a "clueless wannabe". Apart from thinking, wtf....does Tag really carry this stigma?
Now I know the Calibre 17 is a modified ETA movement but I love the look of the watch and think it's rather special. It's also very limited so not many out there making it more unique. I love it.
Not that it will influence my decision to buy much but is it really such a "waste" to spend just shy of £2,750 on a Tag Heuer watch? I've even been told by some at work it'll make me look "cheap" and a "clueless wannabe". Apart from thinking, wtf....does Tag really carry this stigma?
k them! I've just ordered my first proper watch, a Tag Monaco. I love it, bbeanbag said:
Now I know the Calibre 17 is a modified ETA movement but I love the look of the watch and think it's rather special. It's also very limited so not many out there making it more unique. I love it.
Specialness is in the eye of the beholder - FWIW I think that is a great looking watch. However, unique means 'one'. It can be rare, but it is only 'unique' if there is only one! Nothing can therefore be more or less unique; it either is or isn't.beanbag said:
Not that it will influence my decision to buy much but is it really such a "waste" to spend just shy of £2,750 on a Tag Heuer watch? I've even been told by some at work it'll make me look "cheap" and a "clueless wannabe". Apart from thinking, wtf....does Tag really carry this stigma?
It's a lot of money on a modified ETA yes and the second hand value will be half of that at best relecting this. Your workmates sound like dicks, do you work at a half-way house for Aspergers sufferers or sociopaths? I'd personally spend my money elsewhere but their comments are simply stupid and spiteful to be honest.TAG carries a stigma, sure, but so does every high profile brand these days in one way or another. It's the price of success... Good luck, enjoy it but only buy it new if you plan to keep it for a long time
Tag Heuer do make some beautiful looking watches, but buying new, even if you hold on to it long term, is still hard to stomach.
You should be aiming for at least 20% off, if you do decide to go for it.
If you can't, and even if you can, I'd still be looking at what the same sort of money buys pre-owned, from other brands – there are many I see as offering better value for their money, however long you keep them for.
Others will disagree that the cost is only to be concerned about if you plan to sell the watch within a couple of years.
You should be aiming for at least 20% off, if you do decide to go for it.
If you can't, and even if you can, I'd still be looking at what the same sort of money buys pre-owned, from other brands – there are many I see as offering better value for their money, however long you keep them for.
Others will disagree that the cost is only to be concerned about if you plan to sell the watch within a couple of years.
I really like it. It is cheaper and a lot nicer than the majority of the current Carrera range, plus it's a numbered edition branded Heuer and it looks so much like the original 1153S Carrera.
Are the detractors focusing on the fact you are spending this much on a watch or is it a case of that much money should be spent on a better brand of watch, either way you don't need their validation.
edit:- just spotted after posting this isn't the Jack Heuer 80th Anniversary model so not a numbered edition, but either way it's a cracking piece.
Are the detractors focusing on the fact you are spending this much on a watch or is it a case of that much money should be spent on a better brand of watch, either way you don't need their validation.
edit:- just spotted after posting this isn't the Jack Heuer 80th Anniversary model so not a numbered edition, but either way it's a cracking piece.
Edited by Beckerman69 on Thursday 30th January 20:55
Always like the looks of these
but when you see watches like this at £1695
http://www.watches.co.uk/watch/15361s/tag-heuer-ca...
I would buy one like this and put the rest towards some thing else.
but when you see watches like this at £1695
http://www.watches.co.uk/watch/15361s/tag-heuer-ca...
I would buy one like this and put the rest towards some thing else.
I have worn a Monaco for the last 12 years. It has never let me down.
It has been serviced twice and it is on its third strap.
I could sell it today for more than I paid for it.
I am regularly asked about it.
If you like the watch then you should buy it, and if you are fortunate then time will be kind to your choice, as it was with mine.
It has been serviced twice and it is on its third strap.
I could sell it today for more than I paid for it.
I am regularly asked about it.
If you like the watch then you should buy it, and if you are fortunate then time will be kind to your choice, as it was with mine.
Here's a few reasons why I recommend you stop and think…..
https://www.chrono24.com/en/glashuetteoriginal/sen...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglashuette/norami...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/tudor/tudor-chronograp...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/lindburghbenson/aqm-bu...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/glashuetteoriginal/sen...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglashuette/norami...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/tudor/tudor-chronograp...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/lindburghbenson/aqm-bu...
PJ S said:
Here's a few reasons why I recommend you stop and think…..
https://www.chrono24.com/en/glashuetteoriginal/sen...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglashuette/norami...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/tudor/tudor-chronograp...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/lindburghbenson/aqm-bu...
To be honest, I looked through all these and none of them catch my eye and say "wow" like the Tag Heuer does. A little like Rolex watches don't grab my eye. I appreciate them for what they are but looks-wise they are pretty dull I think.https://www.chrono24.com/en/glashuetteoriginal/sen...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglashuette/norami...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/tudor/tudor-chronograp...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/lindburghbenson/aqm-bu...
Perhaps it's poor taste on my part!
eastsider said:
Get what you want, but for £3k I'd be looking for a rolex GMT or ND sub, or a Omega speedmaster professional.
I don't like either of the Rolex's but I do like the Speedmaster. My only gripe is it's common and at the end of the day, it's an even more expensive ETA based watch. Swings and roundabouts really....beanbag said:
To be honest, I looked through all these and none of them catch my eye and say "wow" like the Tag Heuer does. A little like Rolex watches don't grab my eye. I appreciate them for what they are but looks-wise they are pretty dull I think.
Perhaps it's poor taste on my part!
That's fine, everyone has different tastes. The Glashutte Original photos aren't the best, but if you see some proper ones, and the decoration of the movement, you'd appreciate the reason I pointed it out.Perhaps it's poor taste on my part!
Unfortunately C24 crapped out as I was about to provide a full list of chronographs – so here you go now.
Jörg Schauer is Stowa, and the Tag's retail price opens the door to IWC and many others – https://www.chrono24.com/en/iwc/ingenieur-chronogr...
Once you've given the various brands a look over, it'll either cement the Tag as the one to go for, or you'll see something that takes your fancy more. You might even find the/a Tag much cheaper, so win-win.
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