New TAG Heuer Aquaracer June 2024: What's Changed and Is It Worth Buying?

[@aimeeholl737]

Definitely prefer the new ones😍

[@TheWatchVillage]

We think they're great too!

[@mjhastings4534]

Don't try them on you won't want to take it off

[@jw999]

Make me proud, Tag!! I am a long time fan.

[@tschoy9388]

I love them, the new Tag is a huge upgrade but did not raise the price too much. Great job. And thank you for the video. Very comprehensive.

[@TheWatchVillage]

Glad you’re a fan of the watch :) thanks for watching, appreciate your support

[@kbitbit]

I like it much better than the previous versions. They addressed all the issues I had with it. Only minor gripe would be that I would prefer bgw9 lume on the markers.

[@danieltheblackswan]

I think this is a fantastic new version of the Aquaracer. It is now truly competitive and can hold its own against the Sub and the Seamaster.

[@homerovl21]

Definitely tag heuer did a great job

[@MikoTheTomCat]

I handled and compared both the old 43mm vs new 42mm at the Boutique today. The new one has a smaller clasp, more refined case and smaller crown guards and crown. Overall it’s much more refined and improved. Much more wearable and I’m strongly considering getting one. It’s a much better watch then the old one. Only thing I don’t know is the weight of it??

[@Seikologist]

The lug to lug has definitely improved. I’m not a Batman guy, but if I were to get one, it would definitely be this GMT. I don’t care it’s not a traveler GMT. But my favorite so far is clearly the blue with the orange second hand. That colorway is pure Tag.

[@randyreynolds1045]

Great review❤

[@TheWatchVillage]

Thanks for watching!

[@akediord]

Crown has been re-worked a bit in the serrations, pulled in closer to the case, and the crown guards have been reduced in length. Probably a little easier to get a good/more comfortable purchase to wind and set now, perhaps?

[@TheWatchVillage]

Thanks for adding those points! Great spotting. Its a shame that we didnt have either of these watches to hand at the time of filming. Hopefully in the near future we will get a pair in and get a first hand look of them to compare and perhaps do an updated video. What you say would make sense though, theoretically youd think that the new crown would have more purchase on it with the new adjustments. Cant wait to find out :D

[@darrenfry4695]

Just lately ive seen more tag Heuer watches on peoples wrists in my local,so theres definitely more love for tag than there used to be ,me personally i absolutely love tag Heuer. Cheers for this sound review.

[@VincentChia_online]

The 80hr power reserve is massive.

[@RaúlDávila-o6c]

Don’t forget the shape of dots : in the old version they’re round but now the’re octogonal like the bezel , they reflect the light more classy .

[@TheWatchVillage]

@@RaúlDávila-o6c great point, thanks for adding that one

[@Andreas-nb1ow]

Sorry, no. The old one has the the same dots like the new one.

[@randyreynolds1045]

The new ones are Great!❤

[@chelious1973]

Thank you for the video. But your video is a little mis informed. It is not a Selitta movement. The TH31-00 in the new aquaracer is an AMT sa movement designed by Tag Heuer and produced by Manufacture AMT SA a company owned by Selitta LVMH owns Tag Heuer. Tudor and Brietling share movements made by Kenessi SA. The movements are designed by Tudor and Brietling and Norquain for their needs. Does Tudor make them. No. Do they design them. Yes. Are they considered in house. Yes. Omega has all their movements made by ETA. All of them. ETA has a Omega division. They just make Omega movements. Are they produced by Omega. No. Designed by them. Yes. Are they in house. Yes. ETA is owned by the swatch group. So is Omega. Rolex has Aegler Manufacturer SA make all their movements. Rolex designs the movements and Aegler makes them. Are they made by Rolex. No. Does Rolex design them. Yes. Is it considered in house. Yes. Tag Heuer has AMT Manufacture SA make their movements. AMT is owned by Selitta and LVMH who also owns Tag Heuer. LVMH has a controlling stake in the company. Basically they funded most of it and Selitta runs it. Tag Heuer designs the movements and AMT SA makes them. Are they made by Tag Heuer. No. Are they designed by Tag Heuer. Yes. Is it considered in house? I own a Aqua-Terra, Explorer, Over seas, Planet Ocean etc. I know good watches. I own a Carrera Chrono also. The fit and finish of my Carrera is not inferior to my other watches. Maybe my overseas. But my omaga and Rolex cannot compare to that either. I stopped in tonight to look at a few Tags while I was waiting for the wife. Tried on a Carrera Chrono Glass box. Wow. I was blown away. Fit and finish a level above my own Chrono. On par with most of my other watches. Tried on the watch in the video. Again. Blown away. Fit and finish has come along way. The design and fit and finish punches far above it's weight. Well worth $3800. I paid $3300 by buying the Glass box too. In my opinion..so much so I bought one. I would never have bought one in the past. The bezel is silky smooth with audable clicks and the crown is as smooth as any watch I own. The Carrera Day and Day Date are getting the new in house calibres in November. I cannot think of a better diver at this price point.

[@TheWatchVillage]

Thanks for the comment. Really appreciate the information. Very interesting and something that I’ll be doing some extra research on. Glad you had a fun time having a look at the new Tags. I agree with what you’re saying, a lot of the newer models are very good. Especially this one. I stopped in the AD myself the other day to check this one out in person and I must say I was very impressed. The ladies range is superb too.

[@chelious1973]

@@TheWatchVillage From Tag Heuer. "New TAG Heuer Calibre TH31-00 The new TH31-00 movement was codeveloped by TAG Heuer and Manufacture AMT, Sellita’s customization department for high-end movements in La Chaux-de-Fonds. AMT produces and assembles this high-performance movement exclusively for TAG Heuer. Equipping the Aquaracer Professional 200 with time and date functions, the TH31-00 offers a number of benefits. It is very accurate and chronometer-certified, which demands an accuracy of +6/-4 seconds daily. It delivers an 80-hour power reserve, the longest ever to feature in a TAG Heuer Aquaracer with mechanical movement. New movement The beautifully finished 30-jewel movement has Côtes de Genève decoration on the bridges, and its rotor design shows the TAG Heuer shield. TAG Heuer applies a five-year warranty to any watch that it powers. Calibre TH31-00 is the latest in a series of movements developed under TAG Heuer’s Movements Director, Carole Forestier. It joins TAG Heuer’s Calibre TH30-00, which was introduced last year in the Aquaracer Professional 1000 Superdiver."

[@TheWatchVillage]

@@chelious1973 thanks for this

[@derrickthomas2533]

That's the most knowledgeable and well-spoken comment I think I've ever read on a review. Thanks for the information. I'm about to purchase the new Aquaracer

[@pete7758]

Great info. Do you know what the lug width is?

[@nirajmehta8617]

I am going to buy TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Date

[@Charlie1821]

I can't decide on the color! Gives me Grand Seiko vibes with that new face. 🙂 (Typed that before I got to you mentioning it in this video 😂)

[@TheWatchVillage]

Haha love the Grand Seiko comment! I’m swaying towards the blue one more. However, the green (especially GMT) is special.

[@teppicxxviii9744]

What about the 36mm version?

[@michaelbrandon5537]

Definitely a much sharper looking watch and appreciate the increase in power

[@jackrobhp28]

I wanted the blue and white dialed 43mm GMT so bad. I was disheartened when they discontinued it. Luckily, my wife bought it for me while on vacation in Jamaica.

[@alexandrerojkov9429]

Sweet, I have been looking mostly at Sub and Seamaster, but I would say, these two can do the same trick very nicely. Black Bay is a great watch too, but somehow it does not speak to me. Cyclope is great on Tag, much better than on Subs. But I would still take the no date Sub if they had them in store :-)

[@andypark9498]

Great comparison❤❤❤

[@TheWatchVillage]

@@andypark9498 thank you

[@stephenhaynes603]

well i have to give you a tick your from my home town our kid ! the new aquas are nice , no one seems to take about the aquaracer cronograph 200 meter professional released i think last year ??? just bought it and its really nice. 🤗 thanks for the video where in birmingham you from ? sounds a bit south east -shard end , kitts green accent.

[@TheWatchVillage]

Thanks for the support, really appreciate it. The Aquaracer Chronos are lovely too, glad you’re enjoying it. Maybe we will a video on them just for you 😄 we’re actually from Wolverhampton area.

[@stephenhaynes603]

@@TheWatchVillage yes i was working it out or trying. im from sunny tividale 7 mile down rd. dont see many people on utube from midlands that often. but yes like the videos , the explanation of a quartz movement was good. 🤪 perhaps some IWC vids please.

[@SilentCanary]

Damn! These new ones make me want a Tag 😊

[@infernogamers168]

Love the new design. Would love to see it at 38mm. Would be straight away

[@UfukSahinDenmark]

I actually like the older gen. more. It looks cleaner and I prefer 43mm. I only wish it also had the 80 hours of reserve like the new one

[@TheWatchVillage]

Quite a few people have reached out to say that they also prefer the older gen. Personally I prefer the new version, but the older gen are great too. Just shame about the power reserve 😕

[@cheecheonglim7626]

New 2024 series are definitely better as its now a certified chronometer. But would much like the colours combination on 43mm GMT - midnite blue / polar white.

[@ddeboy002]

The real problem was the power reserve stinks. They’ve fixed that with new movement.

[@catlog3]

Aquaracer is one of the best diver watches there is . That changes are not really improvements. Just a market merchandise estrategy

[@zohanrock]

The new ones are super comfy on the wrist.

[@samleong6916]

so big, i like it

[@jenniesprinkle]

This is a great upgrade

[@DarkstarDarth]

80hr power reserve surpasses Tudor’s.

[@aadrjdjjsjddjjdd]

This really does put the BREITLING superocean and superocean heritage line to shame. They still use modified eta2824’s in those watches and for about £1000 less tag Heuer is bringing its own proprietary Sellita movement….

[@shoesters6298]

Oh wow

[@joemyers9893]

Think they've been looking at the Omega Seamaster

[@zsb707]

Omega and Rolex vibes tbh ...

[@갓래]

시계보다 여성분이 더 이쁘다, 눈동자에 풍덩 빠지겠다

[@joaquinbarreto9398]

I welcome any watch video but for those considering buying a Tag DONT! Save a little more and buy a Black Bay

[@TheWatchVillage]

This is a great point made. The Tag Date retails at £2950. With the Black Bay at £3450. For that few extra hundred I would agree definitely that the quality of the Tudor is superior. However, I guess it does also come down to preference on what someone likes design wise/complication wise. With this Tag it does have the date feature, really good bracelet adjustment and a cool design. It’s really more of a sporty looking piece than the Black Bay too. The Black Bay is for sure the more timeless looking piece, dampening down on the sportiness more so, and providing higher quality in the movement and materials. I’d love to be able to do an in-person comparison of the 2 side by side. I will put it on the list :) appreciate you watching the video and leaving that feedback.

[@watchthisspace63]

It depends on whether you want vintage or modern vibes. The Black Bay ( even though there’s far too many in the range ) has the *cough* in-house movement, the 54 is my favourite version of this model. The Aquaracer has a much more modern design with a perfectly capable Chronometer Sellita movement inside giving an 80 hour power reserve. It’s also the better finished watch in my opinion.

[@TheWatchVillage]

@@watchthisspace63 I agree, it definitely comes down to preference on what you as the owner want from you watch. If you're leaning towards the sporty/more modern look then this is where the Tag does deliver. And as you rightly said, the BB delivers that more vintage vibe. I love both of them!

[@UfukSahinDenmark]

I sold my black bay to buy the 2021 Aquaracer in blue. I’m still in love with it! I think the design, look and finish are better than the BB. Only missing part was the movement with a better reserve and it just arrived. I’m sure that the Tag Heuer brand is going to be stronger and much more capable in the future generations.

[@watchthisspace63]

@@UfukSahinDenmark The Tag haters just gotta hate because of something they read from someone from a forum told them to. 😂😂😂