Better than an Aquis? - Tag Heuer Aquaracer Emerald Green Review

In this video I talk about the good and the bad of the Tag Heuer Aquaracer...and why I think many WIS should circle back for a more objective look at the controversial model.
For those interested in where I purchased the new Emerald green edition, that info is here:
Chris Ward
ECJ LUXE by Diamonds Direct
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Thanks for watching guys!

[@BDLforever24]

The latest Aquaracers from Tag are actually among the most beautiful divers in the business right now and best overall Divers Tag has made to date. I purchased 41 m Caliber 5 automatic in Black a year ago and its something to behold. Amazing quality.

[@willkeast7375]

Nice to see someone reviewing a Tag 😊

[@floridaman727]

Yeah no. Tag is a joke

[@d3xmeister]

Doesn’t a plastic spacer improve the shock resistance ? At least the one in Seikos like the SKX it is a very soft plastic that can stretch and doesn’t crack, so there it is no question to me it should be better than a metal ring, how did the one in the Tag seemed ?

[@selvonave1981]

Thanks for that refreshing honest review of a Tag Heuer. I really resent some of the reviewers knocking down TAG but a lot of them are either just paid actors or just repeating what they heard from others.

[@BruceWilliams]

True that

[@brentonadams6978]

It's a beautiful timepiece at a great price point. In using plastic, I wouldn't say was a serious flaw. It was a move against established design thought. Plastics, polymers, it has proven its place in modern applications. I happily own the Emerald Aquaracer.

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Great review Bruce! Appreciate the in-depth analysis on the movement used in these Tag's, as well as the suggested watch alternatives :)

[@leeduhart105]

thanks for the video...just got a aquaracer caliber 16 chrono for B-day! Having a hard time taking it off.Love it.

[@cuestion-de-tiempo]

Tag Aquaraceris one of the most overlooked divers in the market, those are built like tanks, reliable and great looking pieces (combination of brushed and polished steel). The spacer is a very strong polymer that helps with shock absorption in case of impact, these are built to 300M which means ISO6425, it is a heavy piece IMO, specially the one I have which is the chrono Calibre 16 Aquaracer, one thing I dislke is the 21mm lug width, it is annoying, so if you are going to mount some leather on it has to be a thick >2.5mm and 22mm; if you are putting on a NATO if not 21mm precise then go for a 20mm strap.

[@bluaway30]

Very informative video. I'm the owner of two tag quartz pieces, but now I want to step up my game with a Tudor Pelagos. I have been going back and forth between getting one watch, or two nice watches that would go in my rotation, for the price of the Pelagos. After seeing this video, I'm more unsettled. Thanks.

[@tankt13]

I like Tag Heuer watches, especially this particular one. I do however own two Oris Aquis watches and completely head over heels for them while my friend is a MASSIVE Aquaracer guy. He's about to purchase his first one soon and I can't wait to see how our friendly rivalry goes haha!!

[@jacc88888]

zack oblong Plastic spacers aside and as someone who doesn’t own either and has only tried them on in an AD can you explain why it is way, way, in front? Is it the quality of the finishing that is much better? It would be useful to know from someone that knows both watches well! Thanks

[@jacc88888]

zack oblong Thanks for the reply. Good to hear from someone talking from experience about the reliability. Re the accuracy : several owners of watches with the Sellita sw200 inside (which I think the Oris range uses) say their’s are very accurate. I’m wondering if Sellita regulate them more in the factory than ETA do.....

[@jimscott306]

@zack oblong I have a few months old new Oris Aquis small second 500m. I just checked the time against the watch I use to set time which is a Citizen Skyhawk that gets the time from the radio tower every night. I'm at 10.5 days out from a time set and I'm at -19 sec. on the Oris. Maybe I'm just lucky but from what I understand this is very accurate for a watch in this price range.

[@roamy3605]

Thanks Bruce: Been eyeing the White version of this watch at 41 mm for some time. Missed a couple opportunities to get it pre-owned but am still looking. And yes I was one of those guys that dissed on the brand. But even when I was there were some older Tag models out there that were/are kinda cool. Aquagraph mechanical chronograph with 500 meters of water resistance and the Kirium in salmon. I look at these Aqua-racers and see really nice watch. So the Omega Seamaster is about 1/2 the price of a Rolex Sub and the Aqua-racer is about 1/2 the price of the Omega. Seems like a deal to me!

[@samuelball8775]

Nice one Bruce - thanks. Love my Aquaracer (black 41mm). Green is cool, will have to try check it out in person at my AD - green bezel maybe would be the icing on the cake for this one. Cheers 🍻

[@GOMAROMA]

Always on point with your reviews! Good stuff Sir!

[@BruceWilliams]

Thanks

[@AbyssalTentacle]

I think the word “plastic” gets such a bad rep , i mean it’s a strong polymer , not like a milk jug plastic

[@BruceWilliams]

Fair point

[@leeduhart105]

@@BruceWilliams But the polymer is going to seal better than metal

[@drunkdriver]

Plastic gets a bad rep because its literally cheap. That part probably cost less than a quarter to produce and does not belong in a $1000 watch

[@roamy3605]

I think Tag should actually explain why they are using the plastic. Not a huge deal. plenty of plastic in my Lemania 5100 movements.

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

@drunkdriver , true but when u go to sell. You take a bath. Steel spacer or not.

[@chrismenes4995]

Very good review. I really like collecting dive watches. Among my favorites, I have a Doxa Sub 300, a Jenny Caribbean 300, and the Oris Aquis. None of these can really be a dress watch so I bought the Tag ( not the emerald dial). Anyway, I wear it as a dress watch and I get a lot of compliments.

[@DWilliam1]

Although I have an Aquaracer that I bought new and have had many problems with it and would not recommend it, I did enjoy your review. Keep up the good work.

[@timyoungnc]

Great review! I own a quartz and an automatic Tag - love them both!

[@joexg50]

I agree with you on all points. Green is my fav. Color. I own a couple of Green watches already. On my IPad the color looks Emerald Green which I like very much. The texturing is awesome! A bit big for myself now but I use to could pull off larger watches long ago. As always super nice close ups !!

[@dnoe9666]

I own both aquis and aquaracer. aquis feels and look a bit more refine and better built but I do love my Tag though

[@markgads8017]

Great video as usual Bruce! The dial/hands/lume are definitely redeeming qualities for this watch and makes it worth a nod. As per the endless complaints about one never to be seen aspect, which is also less likely to fail at very much greater rate than the comparable metal alternative, I don’t think that warrants disqualification at this price point. Tag Heuer will stand by this product and they’ll be around for the owner to hold them to it. It’s the Oris Aquis for me, but this watch looks excellent. Enjoy!

[@seafoam2621]

To me, the weight of a watch has little to do with the quality by and large and lighter tends to be more comfortable IMO. I think the plastic movement holder, or strong polymer as geckdad put it, is a good way to keep the weight down thus making the watch more comfortable to wear. I have the black dial ceramic bezel version of this watch and love it!

[@richardbosh4522]

So you can say the same with a plastic watch then the Beautiful balance and quality in the thought of my Casio square watch lol I think and most of watch collectors would agree that if your spending that much on a watch you hope your getting the best in materials and quality in to the watch my personal opinion. But that green dial is hypnotizing.

[@Amaru_r]

Beautiful! I have the older aquaracer in blue wan2111 and ohhh its a great everyday diver very elegant and sporty, and with a better size of 41,5, this green version in that size would be awesome!

[@nelsonprendergast9871]

Not a Tag fan, but sold!! Beautiful time piece!

[@tomippa]

Great review. I love both watches, Aquis and Aquaracer. To me these both are winners and offers a lot in their price range.

[@peterstandley8860]

Fantastic watch. Had mine since 2005 as my most daily worker. Very well made and still gives me a buzz when I look at it.

[@williamrizzo1285]

I love this watch! I love the size and the dial color. I think I'll wait until I can locate one on the used Market in a few years from now though. Thank you.

[@joncalvo3591]

Great review. I started collecting 2 years ago. Mostly $500 watches. Last Feb. I bought my Oris 65 and Tag Aquaracer on the same day. I love them both visually, but the Tag just feels more "solid". The Tag winds more solidly. THE oris has a small bit of grindy feel to winding. I'm a metallurgist by trade and I firmly believe the Plastic spacer ring to be better at protecting the watch in a fall or drop. Love that Green Dial Bruce!!

[@randalljenks7564]

Good review. One thought though, that the plastic spacer may offer improved shock resistance over a metal spacer, which would transmit impact shock directly.

[@andrewfisher7599]

Nice review...... I really love the white face / orange second hand version of this watch.... really a nice looking piece. Thanks!

[@jaycee3613]

Thanks Bruce. I have a different version of the calibre 5, 43mm.. great fit and finish.. I think it was priced right. As for accuracy? It’s no match for my submariner or aqua terra. But an every day, Swiss auto watch.. I think it’s superb.. that green is very nice..

[@jtee9548]

I like the way you discuss alternatives in the same price range, that's something a lot of other reviewers don't discuss enough.

[@BruceWilliams]

Appreciate that, I will try to do that more often

[@clarkyca]

Excellent audio quality, and you have certainly have a voice for reviewing watches man (If there was ever such a thing lol). Enjoyed the review, and thanks for posting it.

[@BruceWilliams]

Thanks!

[@larryjenkinson4789]

I've got a blue Aquaracer but I'd love that green one. I also love the white one to.

[@dark_gravity_edc]

I used to hate on the plastic spacer. Then I learned about plastic. The ring is polymer, not traditional "plastic", which doesn't react to temperature fluctuation, vibration or add the weight of metal. I know some people think heavy means quality but not always. Plastic also keeps cost down since it's molded instead of machined. The bushings in your car is a similar plastic. Plastics are used in the space program to elevate vibration. Kevlar, Dynema, and Spectra are all plastic. I obviously have no problem with the plastic spacer, but I hate a Cyclops. I don't want a wart on my crystal. Lol

[@dark_gravity_edc]

Funny I find myself watching this again 2 years later while wearing the watch. Mine is black. I've also learned the space is Delrin. Used in both body armor and plate armor, Formula 1 Racing, Space program, and many other things. I know the "plastic" spacer isn't a negative with 5 minutes of open minded education. In fact it's a positive.

[@rogerbk08]

I'm gonna get myself one of these Tags --soon!

[@watchdog5178]

I have this watch in blue 40 mm. Its a great watch. Very cool looking and the bracelet is very solid and unique. One thing I don't think you mentioned is that it is super comfortable to wear. It actually fits my small wrist much better than my Omega Seamaster. Don't trash it till you have tried it!

[@TimeandTalk]

I love this style of aquaracer with the steel bezel. Thinks it’s a lovely watch for the money and I would love to get one in to review on my channel. Great vid!

[@chelious1973]

I had the ceramic version, 2017 model. Didn't want to beat up my Planet Ocean too much, so i bought it. Man, i was suprised how often i wore it and enjoyed it. Built like a tank. I was getting 1-2 sec a day accuracy from it. When i first bought it, was like 8-10 sec a day. But once it settled in, the accuracy was impressive for its pricepoint. Plastic spacers, who cares really at that price. Their Carrera line use metal spacers, as do all their higher end pieces. Paneri use plastic spacers for comparison. So does IWC in some models. Another honest in depth review from Bruce. 👍

[@pete2sash]

Well presented, balanced review. Thank you

[@maxpeters2613]

Great review. I like the watch, but not my color. A darker green may have worked better. I have never seen anyone say that a plastic spacer doesn't do what it's supposed to do. Or can prove that it's not as good a a metal spacer for holding the movement in place. Seems to me that a plastic spacer would help with shock absorption better that a metal spacer. Anyway, it doesn't matter to me that much. The movement is a workhorse movement that any watchmaker should have parts for and should be able to repair. The case looks good, and having a stainless bezel takes it out of the homage arena. So many watches today all have Submariner type bezels that they start to all look alike. This Tag has it's own look and I like that.

[@vinchel118]

I like it. I even like the quartz version.....oh I said the q word. Thanks for reviewing and showing different watches and possibilities.

[@bokkenrijder172]

Quote honestly I don't care about the plastic spacer on the inside of the watch. I just bought an TAG Heuer Aquaracer 41mm in blue, one of the last ones in Germany because (apparently) TAG Heuer is discontinuing the 41mm series. So far I'm extremely happy with my new TAG, it's very stylish for a fair price!

[@edwardkollar448]

bokkenrijder172 I got the blue in 41 mm with the blue ceramic bezel about 2 months ago, love it. I have always been a Tag fan, I have the Formula 1 GMT 41 mm and 2 others. The blue looks great.

[@ShahLusso]

2:33 pretty much summed up most watch peoples' first impressions of Tag to a tee. I used to be the same, but after getting to know more of their models I realized they definitely get a worse rap than they deserve & while i'm still not a fan of the plastic movement spacers, they're doing a lot of other cool things in their other models like the Isograph with its carbon hairspring or the full ceramic cases & bracelets their doing on the Carreras - neither of which is a traditional Heuer hallmark but both of which are great strides forward. Great video & looking forward to seeing more!

[@BruceWilliams]

For sure bro!

[@natesportsfanatic4670]

great review i loved that you opened it to show the parts does the oris have a plastic spacer?

[@azizhusseinz2083]

This watch is my most favorite styling in the sub-$2,000 price point. But I'm cheap, just wait to grab the used one.

[@sstanforddpt]

I have this watch in blue. Absolutley a great watch with a unexciting ETA movement. Not my best running watch, but everything else is substantial. Manly bulk with out being oversized, and so many faceted blingy reflections. A great looker. The lume is the best I own. If you love lume... have to test this watch it's outstanding!

[@jacc88888]

Thanks for the video Bruce. It’s a nice looking watch and some good points made about the hate TAG receives in the watch community! I would love to see a comparison between a Tag and Oris that are the same price. Obviously both have comparable movements and both companies produce good looking watches but would be interesting to compare build quality and finishing to see if the Oris really is miles better! 😉

[@BruceWilliams]

I've handled the new Oris, as well as owned the older gen. I agree a side by side would make a great video!

[@FutureXXD]

That dial is stunning. I have 2 tag heuer so i won't be spending money on anymore tag heuer for now, my next target is rolex sub. But gosh that green dial is stunning

[@ScottyBennitone]

I much prefer the feeling of winding a eta as opposed to the selita . IMO the the ETA is superior. So is the finishing work on the Tag.

[@poppad1187]

Sharp looking affordable Tag. Not a Tag fan but the dial in green looks very nice and it’s at a price point that’s affordable. Thanks Bruce! for the review, people critique Tag but they make some very nice timepieces. Just buy what you like and what looks good on YOU.

[@CheeZeArtZ]

Great Video! I am really suprised how high the acceptable daily deviation is. My € 400 Steinhart Ocean One runs with +6 seconds on average per day...

[@BruceWilliams]

100 percent luck of the draw just like this Tag

[@davidcarrol110]

This is a future classic. Green dial is scarce in 2021. The plank dial has been appropriated by Omega on the new Aqua Terra!

[@maisonestates]

Spot on. It was discontinued fairly quickly and not many on the seconds market. I’ve been offered over £2500 for mine but not selling. It’s a quality piece. The dealers need to stop discounting them.

[@davidcarrol110]

@@maisonestates prob still the most complete Aquaracer. Very difficult to find but I guess it's scarcity will be good for resale value!

[@JASONvsBOSCO]

I honestly wondered why so many despise Tag haha. I recently purchased an Aquis and love it. For me, it is a perfect watch. Thanks for a great look at a watch a lot of people probably wouldn’t consider. I especially like the bezel on it. It goes great with the green!

[@caomhan84]

Do what I do: whatever the prevailing opinion is among "watch nerds" (or as I call them, "Watch Bros")... completely disregard it. Take each watch and judge it on its own merits, yourself, individually. "Quartz sucks!", "Plastic spacers suck!!!", "Cheap Swatch crap!!!" etc. Is just a lot of bleating from sheep. Buy what you enjoy.

[@JASONvsBOSCO]

caomhan84 yeah exactly! The Watch Bros hahaahh I like that.

[@jbernotasjr]

Thanks for opening up the back, I’ve noticed that you’ve done that to a few watches and every time you do, it’s greatly appreciated. Always nice to see what’s inside. That being said, it’s just really hard to get over the plastic. Although I’m sure that it’ll stop bothering me someday as I have no right to judge, let’s put it that way LOL. Thanks for the continued, excellent content. (Just curious, after you have it opened, does your watchmaker pressure test for depth accuracy or does he just close the case back?)

[@BruceWilliams]

Thanks Jerry. Yes, that is why I take it to my watchmaker. I would like a person with a ton of experience to do it, and I need the peace of mind of a proper pressure test afterwards which this one passed

[@treblarefils]

These look amazing always liked the looks for sure. Glad you showed the inside because that is funny. These are good watches imo when purchased right. But id gladly pay 1 dollar more for a metal spacer cmon tag lol.

[@ythnkyknwme]

your image quality is stunning. Love the close ups. My Oris with Sellita SW200-1 (same caliber as Aquis) has +4s/day. However advantageous the plastic may be, it still looks cheap and it is cheaper to produce; why have it on a 2k watch?

[@mtronaut1694]

Stunning watch! ...in 36mm I might be thinking about it.

[@colinlarson9656]

I would wear this watch everyday. It checks off every one of my boxes. This is perfect.

[@Watchmade]

Such a nice watch. I love my white dial version but green is great.

[@pmac206]

That's gorgeous I have one like that with the Blue Dial but I'm really liking the green.

[@jafo4u508]

I had the blue dial one for a couple of days and started hearing the bad talk about the plastic spacer and the bad talk about Tag so I returned it to the AD and I have been missing it for four days. Going back tomorrow and buying it again and not going to listen to all the hype talk anymore, the watch is absolutely beautiful.

[@pmac206]

Jose Ortiz if there is one thing I've leaned since getting into this hobby , is that you can't let anyone dictate your decision on things like this . You have to be true to yourself. Tag is a great brand and don't let anyone tell you it isn't . At the end of the day the watch doesn't make the man , It's the other way around. Some people out there don't seem to get that .

[@jafo4u508]

Thanks Patrick I will definitely buy my blue faced Tag again unfortunately all this negative talk got me to take it back.

[@jafo4u508]

@@pmac206 I totally agree! Watching this video for the fifth time. Love it in green also.

[@pmac206]

Jose Ortiz yea that Dial is a just Beautiful, I don't think the color is as Versatile as the blue but still I want to pick one up down the road

[@MarcusGLovesWatches]

Bruce - I prop up both the AR and the Aquis but I think having it go h2h with the Aquis is a tall order: I feel the build quality is superior, particularly the clasp, the ergo foot print is more comfortable, it’s fastened with screws rather than pin/sleeves and ,subjectively, I find the ceramic bezel on the Aquis to be more aesthetically pleasing . Not that the AR is a shitter, but it’s a tough matchup imo

[@ryanstafford8544]

Plastic spacer be damned. It is a pretty watch. Thanks for sharing Bruce!

[@villepyykko2948]

As a green aquis owner i have to say i love the looks of this! And liking a tag heuer, is a lot coming from me 😂 the few things are a real letdown... no screwlinks, the wimpy dive extension and the plastic spacer on the movement that runs 12s fast 🤷‍♂️ great video bruce!

[@toonlad4091]

The green 43mm Aquis is amazing, was about to order one but then I saw the Clean Ocean 39.5mm which I had delivered today, amazing watches!

[@villepyykko2948]

@@toonlad4091 totally!! Enjoy your great piece 👊

[@Zyklop223]

Hi Bruce, Could you do a review about the new version of Breitlings Superocean II 42? Looks much better than the old one in my opinion! Br

[@davidrdavis77]

I got the white dial version the Tag Heuer aquaracer it kind of reminds me of the Rolex Explorer that I've been craving. Forgot to say I'm very pleased with mine

[@jafo4u508]

That sounds awesome! Haven't seen it in white.

[@zumbull08]

Me too, the polar is so beautiful

[@brentonadams6978]

And great review by the way!

[@benlevin6275]

Finally finally managed to get hold of one of these! Coming all the way from Japan, people in the UK are selling them secondhand for £4000!

[@kt-mm2gm]

@@PepRex not this specific model. Not produced anymore way2015

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

I’m a big fan of the aquaracer. I have the 43mm black dial/blk ceramic bezel. Same exact watch though. I don’t mind the plastic spacer. Yeah I prefer a steel spacer BUT then again Cartier uses plastic spacers and they cost WAAAY more money! I own Cartier too. Never stops me from buying watches if I really like it.

[@FehadBilgramiChannel1]

I have the white background one, it is just the perfect fit for the natural curve of the wrist.

[@dotsfrazer]

Now that's a nice watch right there

[@tantu2395]

I love cars, and I love Tag heuer, special the formula 1, but this green dial Tag got the looks.

[@oliverklein8149]

I‘m positively surprised about the very nice decoration of the movement. As far as I know (what I’ve seen so far) the movements of the Aquaracer line are usually only slightly decorated.

[@fungus70]

The Tissot Seastar (which looks like the Oris Aquis) is also water resistant to 300m too ....but with display caseback ! 😅

[@primecreator]

It's a very nice watch, particularly in the blue dial version. Very well priced too. Only issue I have is the numbers on the bezel. I don't like how they are done.

[@stevenfreeman7798]

Tissot looks crap built quality wise compared to the Tag and Oris but is still a good watch. Between the Tag and Oris the watch head on the tag is of an incredible standard but the Oris has a far better bracelet. Both fantastic watches you pays your money lol!. You will always pay more for more recognised brand. Is only in the last year or so that Tag have upped there game a bit, but then again they have had to!. The Seiko movement debacle and the overpriced quartz watches with the low spec Ronda movement etc. Don't get me wrong they are incredibly reliable but it just fueled hate for the brand and I can understand why.

[@hfuffvnjvnijd8989]

Tags are great watches! i owned a aquaracer, and it blows an logines hydroconquest out of the water.. its not breitling or omega offcourse.. but for the price its a very nicely build watch!

[@ceantukes1803]

Agreed!

[@larryjenkinson4789]

@@ceantukes1803 ditto. I own both and the Aquaracer is leagues ahead. The Hydroconquest is quartz so to be fair I'd have to compare it with my F1 and it loses that contest to.

[@NippleSauce]

Wow! I've got a white dialed Aquaracer at the moment but I've been considering picking up the grey, sunburst dial Seamaster. After seeing this though, I considering swapping my white dial Aquaracer for the Emerald and then maybe I'll get the white dialed Seamaster instead 🤔... I hate choosing watches - it's too difficult lol.

[@gust9464]

Thx for sharing 👍 I’m thinking of purchasing the Pepsi Automatic. The plastic kills me too 🤦🏻‍♂️ What is your overall option with Tag vs. Omega Seamaster?

[@masterkilla77]

Wow you had your watch maker remove the back to see what's really inside!? Awesome thx alot for your review.

[@BruceWilliams]

Appreciate that Nate

[@rj_ofb]

I got the Aquis just because the open back and no cyclops on. I really hate the cyclops. :/ But I love these green dials, they're awesome!! Im also looking at the Rado Captain Cook, green one ofc! Green dial watches really got me hooked!

[@EduardoRamirez-nw9rs]

Personally, I've never liked the green dial watches, but this looks sweet

[@teddyhenriquez5192]

I have no complaints whatsoever with that plastic spacer on the contrary I’m glad it’s plastic ‘cause I know it will never corrode! Nice looking watch impo

[@sonytoprano9880]

Plastic spacers are pretty much the reason why TAG fell off the watch nerds' radar in the late 90s. At this price I can understand why some of us aren't quite sure what to make of plastic under the hood... nice review, however! Appreciate the wide spectrum covered on this channel, thanks very much for all your work!

[@BruceWilliams]

Thank you

[@8BitQuasar]

Don't forget that they also make overpriced quartz watches with mediocre off the shelf ETA quartz movements! For what they charge in their quartz watches I could get a Grand Seiko 9f quartz with better overall finishing or even get a Longines VHP for half the price.

[@user-jl4ju3zl4w]

@@8BitQuasar agreed.

[@Vincent79Vega]

I have the 41 Aquaracer in Black and agree with you. A great every day watch for the price, I am not a watch collector and only have an Fitbit for tracking my sports and the Aquaracer. The Aquaracer is perfect on the beach, fits great to a suit or Jeans and T shirt... it is not as Famous as a Rolex or Omega and the people dont judge you must have money. And the 41 has the perfect size for my 16,5cm wrist. Looks massive but not too big. I wanted also love the oris, but the 43mm looks too big on my wrist and a little bit boring, the 39 too small. The only watch which is also interesting for me is the new Longines HC, but i dont like the polished parts on the braclet I like it more when the most parts of the watch are brushed.

[@terryyiatrou2129]

Gorgeous love the green

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

Do they make it in a Day Date configuration, without plastic spacers of course. Does it have a screw in crown with Hand winding.

[@badrolhisham66]

copied from a forum..👇🏽 Lets face it, even though a metal spacer looks cool, it is hard and (if it is aluminium) prone to bend and squash. A plastic spacer can be made to fit tighter and does absorb shock. If your watchmaker is using his/her tweezers to lever out a movement for work, they could easily bend the metal spacer/ movement holder. Plastic is also self-lubricating (and doesn't rust) so any internal friction won't damage the internal casing. The only time when I could forsee a metal movement holder being an improvement on a plastic is when it is fixed to the movement by screws (and I have seen it with rubber screws in a few rare cases). See the MK 2 promo stuff for an example. Metal does look cooler, but unless the movement holder completely covers the movement to lend the case anti-magnetic properties (which a few do, as in the above pic) plastic is actually a good if not better option, mechanically speaking. Doesn't mean it isn't dissapointing when you open the caseback and see it.

[@BMF92]

@Bruce Williams, I really want to buy this watch as my first serious watch. I'm saving now. Did a lot of research and in convinced this is a good purchase. But.. does it make sense that the Maurice Lacroix Aikon made me doubt? I find that to be so beautiful as well and they have similar aesthetic.

[@DStern-nw7cz]

Hi Bruce! what's your take on Aquaracer? is it a heavy-duty watch that you can take with you anywhere?

[@Nefville]

I thank god its gigantic because I love that dial a lot

[@Mhonlumo1]

But does the aquaracer has any options for smaller wrist. The Oris Aquis 39mm fits great on my small wrist.

[@acefire6422]

I read somewhere that it’s a strong polymer that actually gives a better seal, and better shock absorption than a metal spacer and makes the watch lighter to wear. As a tool watch I’d want it to be as durable and robust as possible, so I don’t have an issue with this.

[@mr.j4840]

Best video ever about the Tag 👏👏👏

[@jimbeam4111]

Very nice looking watch

[@marioaquilina248]

Both beautiful but I'll stick to the Seiko Prospex PADI “Turtle” SRPA21.

[@toonlad4091]

For me I prefer the look of the Aquis over the Tag, great looking watch but the green Aquis looks so good. Maybe I am biased as I own an Oris

[@Sox148]

Green Beast!!!!! Great move Bruce.... 👌👌💪💪

[@Makul-rt4sz]

I own 3 rolexes(ceramic panda the most expensive one) , 1 omega and 1 tudor and I really like this watch and dial...watch community is full of bullshit and I'm glad that there is someone like you that thinks for himself👏 much RESPECT👍

[@DWilliam1]

name changes I own one...wait until it breaks down and takes months to fix. Mine has the Sellita movement and it’s Complete garbage. Bought it new in 2014. Omega, Rolex, Breguet, Breitling, B &M and even my Oris runs better.

[@andypandy16]

Love these watches Super accurate and great design too 👍👍

[@chi-towncalifornia5916]

Unless I could get either for no more than 1500 dollars, I’d skip both the Aquaracer and the Aquis, and go for the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf instead. The Fossil Group really stepped up the ETA game with the STP 1-11, and Zodiac’s build quality and finishing are absolutely superb.

[@malekikhmaes441]

I have one it’s similar but when I opened for maintenance and cleaning it’s little different from what you have?? Is something wrong??

[@goldendawn7]

I had the 42mm black ceramic bezel version. The fit and finish was fantastic, easily punches above its weightclass. Wore fantastic, felt great, supremely versitile. Had that Sub look but to me managed to look unique, looked less like a sub ape than say a super-ocean. My problem was the Sellita 200. Had to go back twice in one year under warranty, first time to replace the movement, second time to fix the replaced movement that just stopped running at random. The repair department was excellent, customer service excellent, but it put me off Sellitas forever. Sold it (with a year left on the warrenty, im not a monster) and got a seamaster, which i sold for a pelagos lhd.

[@goldendawn7]

And for everyone that praises oris while crapping on Tag, they both use off the shelf mass produced movements, amd both are all swiss made, dont believe the haters that claim the Tag gets cases and bracelets from Shenzhen or wherever, LVMH owns case and bracelet factories in Switzerland that they produce even Aquaracer cases and bracelets at. I've owned oris and had QC issues with them too. Yes they're a little cheaper but they also dont have the same name recognition, and after the usually generous AD discounts on TH the price difference is a wash. Neither one can hold their value with a bucket anyway 🤷‍♂️