Tag aquaracer possible bargain.

[kazste]

Wondering if someone can help me, I went to a reputable watch shop today to wander around and was shown a secondhand tag aquaracer. It was a manual, or automatic not sure which chronograph with silver dial, and was told they would let me have it for £695 after re waterproofing and a six month guarantee or for £595 without. The watch has no boxes or papers, they have no idea of age or service history.
It is the version with only date no day marker and has a few scratches but no visible dings. Would be using it as a holiday watch so will be going in sea so condition not a worry for me.

Am I right in thinking this is somewhat of a bargain assuming I can get headed confirmation stating watch is genuine, in case I want a resale?

Any help appreciated and have a good day.

[kazste]

Looking on the net I think it was this one,



Model reference cap2111.ba0833

[kazste]

Does anyone have any thoughts?

[randlemarcus]

Got the older blue faced one, and it's a nice heavy daily. If it keeps good time, take it as is, and wear it. If not, expect a Rolex sized service bill, with none of the pleasantries. Oh, and it will be missing for weeks, and Tag will not give a toss if you are less than pleased.

Nice enough watch, dreadful company.

[kazste]

I really like the blue one and would be my preference but if the price is as good as I think it might be would go for the silver. Really fancy a holiday watch that can be worn in the sea, on the beach and to a restaurant and get the feeling that this could be perfect for use.

[DS3R]

Think the "cap" prefix is the current model, the "caf" is the older one, how detailed is the dial? List prices have gone nuts, but pre-owned prices are not sizeable on the older ones, the shop won't be giving it away.

Caf- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Heuer-Aquaracer-Automatic-...

[kazste]

I think maybe its the older version as I dont remember there being lines on the dial.
I understand that the shop wouldnt sell it for less than they can, and it has also been I the window for at least two weeks at this price which is what is making me wonder if it is as good a deal as im thinking. However it is a very small bracelet it is extended as far as possible and is the right size for me and I have small girly wrists so others may of tried it on and found too small. Also its very cheap for their stock as tbey sell patek phillipe, iwc, panarai and the like. Coupled with the no box and no papers this could be the cause for it still being available.
As you can probably tell I still cant work out if it's a steal or not, as its not my ideal watch for the purpose but at a very good price it would do for a while.

thanks for the tboughts so far.