TAG F1 - Early 90s version

[Ecurie Ecosse]

Hi Guys

I treated myself today to a TAG F1, the original version from the early 90s as I have always fancied one.

It has the stainless steel bracelet, a luminous face and a green bezel.

However, does anyone know the history of this model? For example when it was introduced and details of the movement etc? I have trawled through the Internet and can't find anything.

Many thanks!

ETA If you haven't already check out TAG's virtual museum on their website. It's amazing, and there is some great motor racing history there too:

http://www.tagheuer.com/the-brand/history/virtual-...

Also, does anyone know how I could date my for me F1 by its serial number?

Edited by Ecurie Ecosse on Sunday 28th September 08:27

[GC8]

I remember that they cost about £125 in 1992, when I bought my 4000.

[dom9]

My favourite watch in my collection is my Tag F1, original chronograph... With the yellow face. It was the wtach I always wanted as a kid and when I left uni, I bought one! I got it fromt he Tag outlet store at Bicester, after they were discontinued and I was so excited!

A few years later, I was given an almost identical watch which was limited to 1500 pieces I think and has Renault F1 on the dial. I have never worn that and it is still in it's box with sale tags and everything...

I wonder if that is worth something!

My Sub and IWC get most of the wrist time these days and my Seiko autos what is left, so sadly the F1s are a bit maligned... I must break them out for some wrist time soon!

[raceboy]

Tag F1 was the first 'proper' watch I bought.
Had it with a red rubber strap and a steel braclet, used to swap them over quite often when it was my main watch but now it lives on the braclet and stills get worn regularly for biking.

[Ecurie Ecosse]

Thanks for the info guys.

I felt a massive wave of nostalgia when I saw it for sale and I just had to have it. It is in good condition overall (some slight wear to the bezel) and the strap is excellent.

I got it for £150 (as part of a combined deal with an engagement ring ; )

In this age of over-sized watches it is amazing how small it looks now-adays. It only came in mid-size, or a ladies version (which was tiny).

The chronograph version of the "series 1" F1 rocks. A lovely watch, and a decent size too ; )

[raceboy]

Just dug the rubber strap out for mine, popped it on and decided I didn't like it, so back to the braclet.





Original receipt was in the box.....£180 for the watch with both straps, new, back in May 93.

[Ecurie Ecosse]

Very smart. Your's is my favourite color combo. Mine has a green bezel instead.

If only cars depreciated at the same rate!

[boxster9]

My favourite tag is the cv2117. i am a little biased here, but fantastic looking watch

[chrisr29]

That one with the blue bezel and bracelet is identical to mine. Bought it 2nd hand about 10 years ago from a dealers in London. Think I paid about a hundred quid for it. Sent it back to TAG a couple of years ago for the glass to be replaced and a new batery. Gets used loads as it's my working in the workshop watch. Nice and small so it doesn't get caught on things.

Good choice btw.

[M3John]

Cracking web site there. Does anybody have a picture though of the Tag that was supplied with the McLaren F1 road car ?