2012 TAG Heuer F1

[rage2]

Only posting pics of the cool looking ones...

Non Chrono Black and Red (WAU1114):

http://calibre11.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/WAU1114.BA0858-THF1-SEDUCTION-HD-2012.jpg

Chrono Full Black Stealth (CAU1114):

http://calibre11.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CAU1114.FT6024-THF1-PACKSHOT-HD-2012.jpg

Chrono Ceramic:

http://calibre11.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CAU1115.BA0869-THF1-PACKSHOT-HD-2012.jpg

Chrono Black and Red Stealth (CAU1117):

http://calibre11.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CAU1117.FT6024-THF1-SEDUCTION-HD-2012.jpg

These are TAG's entry level quartz line, so prices are reasonable, running from $1000-$1600.

[colinxx235]

Liking that full black stealth... <$1600 you say?

where would you be able to pick one of these up

[BokCh0y]

i love the Formula 1 series, always had a boner for these.

Just wish they made an Automatic version...

Non-chrono black and red is hot.

[Neil4Speed]

Originally posted by colinxx235
Liking that full black stealth... &lt;$1600 you say?

where would you be able to pick one of these up

I'm pretty sure it would be around the $800 mark.

The F1 Series got seriously nice in the last 5 years or so. I'm really feeling the F1 Ceramic.

Just tough to justify spending over 500 on a quartz.

[rage2]

Calgary Jewellery will have 'em. These are available by months end. Some are special order only. I'll update the first post with the model #'s in case you want to inquire.

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by Neil4Speed
Just tough to justify spending over 500 on a quartz.

I never buy watches, what is next after quartz and what are the aspects which make it better? I guess what I want to know is why is hard to justify over $500 on a quartz watch?

[HiSpec]

Originally posted by Neil4Speed


I'm pretty sure it would be around the $800 mark.

The F1 Series got seriously nice in the last 5 years or so. I'm really feeling the F1 Ceramic.

Just tough to justify spending over 500 on a quartz.

if it is around $800 it'll be affordable!!

[Tram Common]

Those watches are gay, mine's wayyyy better:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AwA7S5P-Tsw/Tjo1gSqvLBI/AAAAAAAAIyc/s6RZ0GPjin4/s1600/penis+watch+original.jpg

[rage2]

Originally posted by JRSC00LUDE
I never buy watches, what is next after quartz and what are the aspects which make it better? I guess what I want to know is why is hard to justify over $500 on a quartz watch?
Talking purely from a pricepoint perspective, quartz is your entry level battery operated watch. Very accurate. +/- a couple seconds a year.

Next is mechanical/automatic, where time keeping is done mechanically with gears and springs, time regulation controlled by a hairspring and balance wheel. You'll need to either wind it, or it has a rotor on the back where it winds itself as your arm moves around normally. Accuracy is generally +/- 10 seconds a day if regulated properly. Accuracy changes based on level of wind (power reserve), gravitational field, orientation of balance wheel, etc.

Next, is the tourbillon. To offset the effects of gravity, the balance wheel is housed in a cage and rotates as it works so gravity affects it evenly. There's single axis cages, and 2-axis cage to negate the full 3 dimensional effects. Accuracy is, believe it or not, the same, but it looks bling.

So yea, the more expensive watch is, the less accurate it is lol. Mechanical watches are like micro machines, it's pretty cool to see it work and have a mechanical marvel on your wrist. At least, that's what the marketing tells me. :rofl:

Oh yea, 90% of the mechanical watches there use mass produced movements from ETA (swatch), or other clone manufactures such as Selita, as those patents have long expired.

[JfuckinC]

Originally posted by Tram Common
Those watches are gay, mine's wayyyy better:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AwA7S5P-Tsw/Tjo1gSqvLBI/AAAAAAAAIyc/s6RZ0GPjin4/s1600/penis+watch+original.jpg

i always thought you were a guy..

thanks for the info rage, you guys have been making me want more and more watches lately haha, but i dont know much about them.. too bad im not baller enough for a hublot, they are sick! my buddy at work just got one from his wife.. so nice..

[XylathaneGTR]

Wow...that chrono black/red stealth looks really good!

[ganesh]

Just checked with Calgary Jewellers and they will be getting these by end of Jan or early Feb. According to them these are priced between $1500 - $ 2100.
Black stealth is $1900
Ceramic is $2100

[flipstah]

Originally posted by ganesh
Just checked with Calgary Jewellers and they will be getting these by end of Jan or early Feb. According to them these are priced between $1500 - $ 2100.
Black stealth is $1900
Ceramic is $2100

Serious? Better save up then. :(

[colinxx235]

Aiya... 1900 for the black stealth. maybe I should just go for the carrera instead. I'm a watch noob and need to learn quickly. Trying to pick out something for the upcoming b-day.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by colinxx235
Aiya... 1900 for the black stealth. maybe I should just go for the carrera instead. I'm a watch noob and need to learn quickly. Trying to pick out something for the upcoming b-day.

Yeah. Too much money for quartz. At least, that's how I perceive it. Mechanical watches should be more because of the craftsmanship.

If you just want an F1 for the sake of having a TAG and in Vegas, go to the outlet store. $300-400!

[colinxx235]

Originally posted by flipstah


Yeah. Too much money for quartz. At least, that's how I perceive it. Mechanical watches should be more because of the craftsmanship.

If you just want an F1 for the sake of having a TAG and in Vegas, go to the outlet store. $300-400!


Well the big thing is I liked the look of the all black stealth and figured if it was 800-1000 that would be a good price. But if its nearing the 2K mark might as well just shoot for little nicer.

I just need to do some research soon here. See if I end up with a tag or brietling (prob too much). see what interests me.

[ganesh]

Originally posted by colinxx235
Aiya... 1900 for the black stealth. maybe I should just go for the carrera instead. I'm a watch noob and need to learn quickly. Trying to pick out something for the upcoming b-day.
I agree. It is little too much for a entry level Quartz. At this price point you might as well spend the extra and get a mechanichal watch. - I know it will be atleast double for a mechanichal one but the price point for these watches are not here or there.

[revelations]

I loooove these watches; maybe when I am ballin' like the rest of the beyond crew Ill wear one - but until then, I can get by with knock-offs that look like these ones :poosie:

[Neil4Speed]

Wow, so looks like the F1 Series doubled in price.

[rage2]

Not really. The quoted prices are MSRP and prior to discounts.

[ganesh]

Originally posted by rage2
Not really. The quoted prices are MSRP and prior to discounts.
True they are MSRP and I have bought number of watches and jewellery from from CJ and the max discount I have got is 10% off.

[colinxx235]

So if I was to purchase a watch locally the best place to start would be CJ on 17th? I wasn't sure if Birks or what would be better.

[ganesh]

Originally posted by colinxx235
So if I was to purchase a watch locally the best place to start would be CJ on 17th? I wasn't sure if Birks or what would be better.
I would say Yes start at CJ. Never bought any thing from Birks so I can't comment on it. My experience with CJ is pretty good.
Good luck

[rage2]

Originally posted by colinxx235
So if I was to purchase a watch locally the best place to start would be CJ on 17th? I wasn't sure if Birks or what would be better.
Birks is in a mall, so their overhead is much higher.

I've had no probs with CJ. Talk to Jeff, the chinese guy. Tell him that I sent you and he'll take care of ya.

[importracer1]

Originally posted by flipstah


Yeah. Too much money for quartz. At least, that's how I perceive it. Mechanical watches should be more because of the craftsmanship.

If you just want an F1 for the sake of having a TAG and in Vegas, go to the outlet store. $300-400!

Seriously only $300-400?

Which models do you know?

[flipstah]

Originally posted by importracer1


Seriously only $300-400?

Which models do you know?

It's the old F1 series

[rage2]

ya, I'm curious too. Even the most basic 5+ year old F1's at outlets starts at 600 bucks.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by rage2
ya, I'm curious too. Even the most basic 5+ year old F1's at outlets starts at 600 bucks.

When I went during the summer, they had a big sale that could've gotten me the chrono F1 for 400something. At least, that's what the salesman told me.

My flight was on the sale date tho.

[FraserB]

Heading to Vegas in October, sooooo tempted to pick up a Stealth with the metal strap when I'm there.

:drool:


Rage: Are the discounts fairly generous on these south of the border?

[chongkee_]

When I was in Vegas during Black Friday they had the F1's for around $700.

[MM99lude]

Where do you guys go in Vegas to get decent Watch deals... I'm heading down there in March and might pick something up...

[turbotrip]

Originally posted by MM99lude
Where do you guys go in Vegas to get decent Watch deals... I'm heading down there in March and might pick something up...

co-sign

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by flipstah


When I went during the summer, they had a big sale that could've gotten me the chrono F1 for 400something. At least, that's what the salesman told me.

My flight was on the sale date tho.


He doesn't sell it out of a kiosk, right? :rofl:

[colinxx235]

Originally posted by rage2

Birks is in a mall, so their overhead is much higher.

I've had no probs with CJ. Talk to Jeff, the chinese guy. Tell him that I sent you and he'll take care of ya.


Hey Jeff hows it going? Rage2 said to talk to you :rofl: :rofl:
haha kidding.

that or he'll wonder who this white boy is lol

[spike98]

Originally posted by colinxx235



Hey Jeff hows it going? Rage2 said to talk to you :rofl: :rofl:
haha kidding.

that or he'll wonder who this white boy is lol

I did this when i picked up my carrera and he saved me about 14%. Of course i didn't refer to Rage2 as Rage2 haha

[colinxx235]

wow 14%... that is pretty awesome. Im sure saying Shelton would go over much better than rage2 haha

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Xtrema



He doesn't sell it out of a kiosk, right? :rofl:

He did, I swear lol! :rofl:

Maybe I'm just a hot piece of ass for him. :dunno:

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by colinxx235
wow 14%... that is pretty awesome. Im sure saying Shelton would go over much better than rage2 haha

Rage2 > Groupon. :rofl:

[BokCh0y]

Groupon is the foodstamp for the middle class.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by BokCh0y
Groupon is the foodstamp for the middle class.



Can you even get foodstamps in Canada?

[BokCh0y]

Originally posted by flipstah




Can you even get foodstamps in Canada?



Take it easy there asshole. It's just a a joke..

:facepalm:

[msommers]

Originally posted by flipstah


Yeah. Too much money for quartz. At least, that's how I perceive it. Mechanical watches should be more because of the craftsmanship.

Who cares if it quartz, honestly. What's the first thing and basically THE deciding factor of why you would buy one watch over another? It's how it looks. Unless you want to be a watch snob that can only have Autos, I don't see the point in making that a huge factor to buy or not. And if it was a factor, you'd be more curious about what watch had what movement and buy the cheapest thing!

For $1600 bucks, I'd be getting a used Omega speedy pro in a heartbeat over any of these watches listed here!

[flipstah]

Originally posted by BokCh0y


Take it easy there asshole. It's just a a joke..

:facepalm:

Lol that was for me! Not a stab at you! I'm actually unsure if foodstamps exist in Canada.

Sorry for the confusion. :)


Originally posted by msommers


For $1600 bucks, I'd be getting a used Omega speedy pro in a heartbeat over any of these watches listed here!

:thumbsup:

[statick]

Originally posted by msommers



For $1600 bucks, I'd be getting a used Omega speedy pro in a heartbeat over any of these watches listed here!

The Speedmaster Reduced Automatic is certainly a handsome and underrated beast.

[colinxx235]

Went in on Saturday, guy also confirmed the $1900 sale point for All Black Stealth. Told me they ordered 25 of them.

I tried on a tag with the rubber band in the display and certainly wasn't a fan of that feeling (maybe it takes time to get used to?)

Probably just going to spring for a Carrera instead, after being a little hesitant he told me how much he could reduce the price from $4400 of the one. Which seemed pretty good.

Only comment I found odd was he stated that the leather bands from Tag break down very easily and that if I were to use the watch on a regular basis I would have to replace the strap every year or so?

[ganesh]

Originally posted by colinxx235
Went in on Saturday, guy also confirmed the $1900 sale point for All Black Stealth. Told me they ordered 25 of them.

I tried on a tag with the rubber band in the display and certainly wasn't a fan of that feeling (maybe it takes time to get used to?)

Probably just going to spring for a Carrera instead, after being a little hesitant he told me how much he could reduce the price from $4400 of the one. Which seemed pretty good.

Only comment I found odd was he stated that the leather bands from Tag break down very easily and that if I were to use the watch on a regular basis I would have to replace the strap every year or so?
If you don't mind how much he quoted for the Carrera ( With discount)?
Thanks

[rage2]

Once you get comfortable with rubber straps, there's no going back. I won't wear anything but rubber straps now.

The problem with leather straps is that if you wear it tight, sweat will discolour it, and it doesn't wear as good as rubber.

The Hublot gummy croc straps are probably the best straps I've ever owned. It's got a rubber base to feel like rubber, with leather (croc) stitched in on the top layer, so it looks like leather, feels like rubber, and never wears out.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by colinxx235
Only comment I found odd was he stated that the leather bands from Tag break down very easily and that if I were to use the watch on a regular basis I would have to replace the strap every year or so?

Yeah. I used to have leather straps but maintenance is too high and if you wear daily, a year of wear and tear is all it can take.

[BokCh0y]

Originally posted by flipstah


Lol that was for me! Not a stab at you! I'm actually unsure if foodstamps exist in Canada.

Sorry for the confusion. :)



:thumbsup:

Cool, thanks for the clarification, much appreciated. Sorry for assuming the worst.:thumbsup: Postive rep to you for being good peoples!!!


Back on topic now!!!

i'm looking at the formula 1 chronograph with the ceramic bezel, i'm assuming price point for that one will be close if not the same as the all stealth black watch. Only prob, is paying $1900 for a quartz watch...but i really really like the look of the new Formula 1's!!!

Here's a link with more on model info and various pics of the other Formula 1 watches.

http://www.calibre11.com/first-look-2012-tag-heuer-formula-1/

[Pacman]

Jeesh, these F1's are getting expensive. I can remember paying $280 for the original F1's with the resin case/strap and $350 for the metal case versions brand new from authorized dealers.

[HarryB]

Tag's are on sale on Beyond the Rack till tomorrow if anyone is interested. Im picking up a Carerra chrono listed at 3000 from 3900.

[rage2]

You can get that same price locally at CJ's. :)

[ganesh]

Originally posted by HarryB
Tag's are on sale on Beyond the Rack till tomorrow if anyone is interested. Im picking up a Carerra chrono listed at 3000 from 3900.
Not sure which Carerra you are looking at , check Amazon before you pull the trigger.

[rage2]

Or the variety of reputable grey market shops online. Usually (with the exception of limited editions) I can get within 100 bucks locally, and just shop locally for the after sale service (strap changes, polishes etc).

[ganesh]

Originally posted by rage2
Or the variety of reputable grey market shops online. Usually (with the exception of limited editions) I can get within 100 bucks locally, and just shop locally for the after sale service (strap changes, polishes etc).
I hear what you are saying. Like I said before I have bought mine from CJ but never got any thing more than 10% off from them and now when I hear that they come pretty close to the US price I feel that they have taken advantage of me.

[HarryB]

nm found it a little more cheap at http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Tag-Heuer/Carrera-Chronograph-Tachymeter/cv2014.ba0794.html

[colinxx235]

Originally posted by ganesh

I hear what you are saying. Like I said before I have bought mine from CJ but never got any thing more than 10% off from them and now when I hear that they come pretty close to the US price I feel that they have taken advantage of me.


sorry I didn't respond to this earlier. I had yet to purchase a watch from there and wanted to wait until it was complete.

They offered me quite a bit more than the 10% discounts you were getting. I'm not sure if it depends on who you speak to there?

[Isaiah]

Originally posted by ganesh

I hear what you are saying. Like I said before I have bought mine from CJ but never got any thing more than 10% off from them and now when I hear that they come pretty close to the US price I feel that they have taken advantage of me.
You weren't taken advantage of. Retail is retail and MSRP is exactly that. If you go into a store and know someone or have pull (or they just want the sale) then they'll be willing to work with you based on their margins. The truth is, if you went into cold without any connectos I would suggest that 10% off listed price is actually a pretty good deal for a quality timepiece.