Should you buy the Tag Heuer Formula 1? In-Depth Review

[@ElectricShadowsZone]

Thanks for the TAG Heuer F1 history overview and your watch review. I enjoyed it very much.

[@nextonthewrist]

My pleasure - thank you for the kind words.

[@martinharrison4245]

In the 80s /90s tag heuer were the brand to own . Everybody wanted a tag . Rolex wasnt as big as a brand as tag heuer were then. So i think its quite sad when people dismiss this brand now as being rubbish . The older formula one watches from the 80s and 90s are still sought after now. I own a quartz chrono from 1999 and it still looks amazing today and everything works perfectly. I expected tag to go from strength to strength, but they got somewhat stagnated as the formula one was quartz and the new craze was autos. I believe they are a great brand but they need to up their game quite a bit to be considered as the brand to own , once more.

[@nextonthewrist]

Good comments and backs up my research on the brand, I didn't live through the 80s but everyone who I've spoken to echoes your sentiment. A lot of hit and miss releases but definitely potential to take some more of the Swiss watch market share 🙂🍻

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

They are shitters. Always have been and will continue to be.

[@MrBacchus18]

I agree Tag was big in the 80s but Rolex was still king even back then.

[@martinharrison4245]

@@MrBacchus18 not with the working class they wasn't. Tag heuer were the brand to have . Seiko was king then. Rolex became fashionable with the yuppies mid 80s , but nobody owned one then,unless they were very wealthy .

[@MrBacchus18]

@@martinharrison4245 I agree Tag did a lot of advertising and were accessible to regular people. My point was Rolex was still considered the brand to own.

[@kunalpatel8339]

Great video and review! Loved the addition of history and footage. Very well done mate!

[@nextonthewrist]

My pleasure - cheers for stopping by 🙂🍻

[@pmac206]

The F1 was my first Swiss watch. I got it at a Kay Jewelers. It stood the test of time for me. I’ve had alot of watches come and go but the F1 has been there from the start.

[@nextonthewrist]

Definitely a solid piece.

[@chefgav1]

​@@nextonthewrist used market F1 are so cheap

[@chefgav1]

FYI definitely not an in-house movement. Tag have before been caught up in controversy calling a movement in-house. Hello seiko

[@209alfredo2091]

These are great watches if you buy them under retail price

[@vishalk2489]

Love how you’ve included the store from Gibraltar, where I’m from. Great video, love my Formula 1 Chrono bought 4 years ago now from that store.

[@beatlenutkaohsiung]

Very nice review. I'm headed way down the Tag Heuer rabbit hole.

[@nextonthewrist]

Thanks for the kind words, it's a fun rabbit hole for sure 😅👍

[@paulcornwell5581]

There's nothing on TAG Heuer's website suggesting this is in-house ! The calibre 02 chrono is definitely in-house. If you bought this last year then it's a Sellita sw200-1 like all the current calibre-5 THs. The older ones were ETA 2824 and the older Calibre 5 Day/Date is ETA 2836. There's nothing wrong with pins and collars, Patek Phillipe uses them. Bolts are great, as long as you use a bit of threadlocker. I've own TAG Heuer, Omega and Oris. I'll never buy Oris again LOL My Oris Diver broke after 1 year and the lock system on my TT3 chrono crown broke.

[@nextonthewrist]

It did say in house when you go in the Calibre 5 page, I see they've changed it 😜...but if you Google 'Calibre 5 tag heuer' still shows the old website text under the link and you'll see they describe it as in-house, which as you agree is wrong. 🙂👍 Maybe they saw my video 😂...thanks very just much for the comments, I've been so interested in Oris so really surprised to hear you had two bad experiences...they seem to be a bit of a darling on KZbin. Maybe I won't rush out for that green aquis I've been eyeing 😅

[@titusrome2863]

The short answer if you like the Tag or any other watch and can afford it then yes buy it who cares what anybody else says

[@dr01]

Good review. Well done my friend. 👍

[@chriswatchreviews4752]

I do love the Tag Formula 1, but like a lot of brands, I would never pay retail for one. Best way to purchase one is to look used for under the $1K price point. At that price it is a great deal. The movements they are using are not in-house like they claim. Most likely just a custom rotor on a 2824 movement or Sellita equivalent, much like the entry level options from Oris. This is where the whole price thing comes into play. You can get a brand new Oris or Longines with a similar movement and finishing for less money than a Tag.

[@nextonthewrist]

Definitely agree... Lots of bargains on the second hand market and far better value. 🙌 I did chuckle in Vegas where they have the Tag official store, full price no discounts... then 10 mins walk away the same watch with a nice 20% discount 😅

[@markrobertparker]

@@nextonthewrist that is why you are no longer welcome in Las Vegas - retail clerk vs lack of English language diplomacy ?? how many tag heurs have you ever serviced? have a great summer

[@txman951]

​@nextonthewrist where does one find used ones at a fair value? I'm sure there are better watches but I'm a child of the 90s and always wanted one.

[@chriswatchreviews4752]

@@txman951 ebay

[@ZIPTRAVELS]

Great video. I have my Formula 1 Calibre 5 for 12 years now. It works perfectly and in great condition

[@Danilo-qk2gw]

Have you ever had to have it serviced?

[@mlheath3]

It was nice to know the history of TAG

[@kuanwang9107]

Got the white dial for around $700 and at that price it’s kinda great value

[@nextonthewrist]

Definitely 🙌

[@socialtripzz]

I got an quartz formula 1 alarm used in box brand new for 900 and i think i will buy a mechanical in the near future gret hearty watch in my option

[@kingfarticusreturns6371]

I've had a few F1's but I wouldn't buy another. I think they've gotten stale. There are so many more interesting watches out there for similar or less dough. Time to get off the farm and do some exploring!

[@brifiveo]

Love the looks but some of those critiques are tough to stomach at that price

[@nextonthewrist]

Definitely, the cynic in me says that they know most of their customers aren't watch enthusiastics so they can keep costs lower and not bring it quite up to standard...

[@janelavie4115]

Movement is not in-house, not even really modified by Heuer. Totally decent movements though. Years ago they used to call a Seiko movement ’in-house Swiss movement’. Best in Heuer watches is usually design, Carrera is still a beauty.

[@Philip_Taylor]

It is a classic model from this brand, so it is the one to get. I was going to buy an automatic, but then I ended up with a G10 quartz because it only loses 10 seconds per year.

[@Greygoose3130]

Yeah I would consider Tag if it were priced up against upper end Seikos or Tissot or Hamilton. But priced up against Oris, Tudor or Longines?? That’s nuts.

[@nextonthewrist]

Hmmm it's definitely on par with a Longines Hydroconquest. I've had both and honestly they could've come from exactly the same factory they're so similar in fit and finish. I think similar pricing would be fair with that, it's a definite level above Seiko SPB143 (closest competitor I can think of) - finishing of the bracelet and tolerances all around blow the Seiko away...and same with Tissot and Hamilton dive watches when you get in in the hand - again I regularly handle these brands. You wont see that in a KZbin video though...But overpriced definitely, it should be on par with the hydroconquest I think for fair market value. That is it's identical twin for construction. Thanks for the comments, appreciate your opinion 😎🍻

[@Yournotwokem]

answer:yes. great value swiss watches.

[@Alorsabon]

This was my first Swiss watch and still have it ❤

[@lsvemir27]

The problem is because I love how F1 looks like and this is the way Yes the price is problem if you buy brand new, but you have on C24 pre-owned models for reasenoble price BTW: I have gen.4 chrono white dial CAH1111 mint cond. without box and papers - only for five bx. :-) Nice looking watch :-)

[@AllanCampbell-nf3go]

Thank you .... based on your video, just purchased an ex display at 550.... I'm very happy 😊

[@nextonthewrist]

Great price - enjoy it!

[@V59971]

If you want to buy Tag , get the 90s stuff going back ...those are proper watches

[@nextonthewrist]

In what sense? Normally I hear most people claiming pre-Tag was the greatest era. Curious on your take 😎👍

[@V59971]

@@nextonthewrist I agree to, the Heuer models are stunning

[@ProductionJunction1]

These are now 2,100? I thought they started around 1,300?

[@nextonthewrist]

Possibly quartz starts at 1300? Autos are quite a bit more 🙂👍

[@kylebradt7887]

I had too. My brother had one he wasn’t wearing and offered his formula 1 to me for $200. I couldn’t say no. I’m not a huge fan of the red dial but for 200, I’ll take it.

[@nextonthewrist]

Bargain! 😎👏

[@mattzegarelli2753]

Great video, love these reviews. I own this watch and love it. Probably my favorite in my collection. My Lume is way better than depicted in this video. Video doesn't really do the lume justice on this piece. Great video though as always.

[@nextonthewrist]

Thank chief it's a very cool watch, I loved mine - I also have a close friend with the same watch but the chronograph version which is wicked too 🙂 ...on reflection the camera exposure settings were a bit low, you're absolutely right... although I still think it's not great lume compared to other watches on the market at the same price point, it's also not really a full on dive watch. To make a logical comparison in my newer videos I've got a reference wity my lume champion, a Proxima diver - so at least there's always a reference point one video to another, and I think I'm getting better on the camera 😅🤞... hopefully it improves the review quality. Thanks so much for the comments and keep enjoying the Tag 😎🍻

[@robdove8341]

Just bought a stickered demo F1 Cal 5 with ceramic bracelet. As good as new with 16 months warranty remaining & for less than half of list. Agree with the criticisms here & feel it is overpriced at retail. I was wearing 1st gen F1 & F1 chrono back in the 90's & loved them. Dissapointed with the 2nd gen but the mojo is back with this particular Cal 5. It's also one of the few modern day F1's fitted with a dive bezel, as opposed to the virtually useless & ugly Tachy. The graphite-grey colour scheme with subtle red accents + brushed ceramic bezel & center links add up to a pretty compelling package. Just don't pay retail.

[@nebod1556]

Well what about a quartz Formula 1 cos I can only afford a quartz one... like £400 used one

[@nextonthewrist]

Go for it if you like it 🙂👍

[@jerrydziura7509]

Where can I find a rubber strap for this watch?

[@nextonthewrist]

Without googling it I honestly couldn't tell you, I always kept mine on the bracelet.

[@MLeeder53]

I think the call the dice extension this watch a race suit extension. silly but fitting for an F1 :p

[@nextonthewrist]

Haha good point - I wonder how many times it's been used worldwide by drivers on a race suit, I bet not many 😅

[@MLeeder53]

@@nextonthewrist hah I’m will be to bet next to none. So after commenting on this I went and got this watch! Been wanting an automatic and since tag was my first ever watch I decided to start the automatic collection with a tag as well.

[@nextonthewrist]

@@MLeeder53 congratulations its a really nice watch and a perfect auto to start with, enjoy 😎🍻

[@philipyoung5480]

Great review, thanks!

[@timquerengesser1561]

Tempted by the quartz version of this. Should I be?

[@nextonthewrist]

If you get a good price - why not 🙂...I think quartz is underrated, especially in a large collection I get fed up with constantly setting the time 😆

[@mohamedalkaboom]

Yes

[@sa86647]

Nice Video, i bought this exact watch brand new a week ago. Would my watch be a 2022 production or 2023 production? Thanks

[@nextonthewrist]

I honestly couldn't tell you but you might be able to see it from the tag online system when you register your serial number 🙂👍

[@sa86647]

@@nextonthewrist do I have to register the serial number? I wasn’t aware of that. The only thing I thought there was to register was the warranty but the AD had sorted that for me. Cheers

[@nextonthewrist]

@@sa86647 no - its optional if you want to join their online service. It will not affect your warranty.

[@sa86647]

@@nextonthewrist ahh thanks for that

[@vizares]

Venezianico nereide or this one?

[@nextonthewrist]

Neiride is a slimmer on wrist and cheaper with some nice Italian flair, but Tag has the history and prestige alongside a great dial and handset and a 'weighty feeling' of quality. I like both, I have bought, enjoyed and sold both so really hard to pick it's really personal preference. Would you consider the 42mm reduced Frogman (my favorite sub 2k diver) or the Longines Hydroconquest ceramic? Also both worth consideration 😎🙌

[@vizares]

@@nextonthewrist thanks for your answer. Appreciate it. I ordered today actually a few hours ago the Longines conquest 43 mm. what is your opinion on this one?

[@nextonthewrist]

Congrats on the pick up - it's a lovely piece and you won't be disappointed. Longines don't make a bad watch 👌 enjoy 😎👍

[@vizares]

@@nextonthewrist 🙏 thank you. Nice to hear.

[@Darko0699]

Hello. A new Formula 1 Tag Heuer for 950 Dollar is a good price I guess !?

[@nextonthewrist]

I don't know current pricing but best place to check pricing is grey market places like Jomashop, normally shows something close to best prices.

[@markojagar6658]

How much did you buy it for ?

[@nextonthewrist]

Whatever RRP was at the time minus 20%....picked up in Vegas at a dealer... it was still a lot more sadly than I sold it for 😅 I do see them come up on Jomashop fairly frequently with much better discounts or of course used market is great right now 🙂

[@timeintheuk]

Just today I was offerd a F1 Chrono in blue quartz version .... Have to say is not really my cup of cha

[@Nick-cs9dt]

Strange, pointless comment.

[@jingjingk3459]

It was my first watch. Absolutely love it.

[@nextonthewrist]

Straight in to the good stuff 😆😎

[@dooo0000]

When u pronounce it “Hoya”, the value tanks immediately 😂😂

[@nextonthewrist]

You're welcome enjoy the lower prices ☺️

[@MrLimaify]

Hi, What would be the best everyday watch under 1000€? Thanks!

[@nextonthewrist]

For me, Mido Ocean Star Tribute (often on offer) but there's sooooo many options keep looking until something takes your fancy, it's hard to say what works for different people 😎👍

[@MrLimaify]

@@nextonthewrist what do you think about Ocean Star 200? Is a aluminum bezel deal breaker?

[@subsilkdj]

@@MrLimaify just depends what style you like, aluminium is more vintage and ceramic is more modern...I enjoy both. The ocean star 200 I think is ceramic, but the tribute is aluminium. Both great choices for sure.

[@jamied931]

My only complaint with my 2022 F1 with the caliber 5 movement is with winding the watch. It feels so rough compared to other movements. Snd it has done this from day one, not sure what the deal is with it. Otherwise it keeps around +3 seconds a day with every day wear, underrated bracelet and durable

[@nextonthewrist]

Interesting mine feels really really smooth - I mean smoother than a 6R35 or PT5000 for sure. It should feel like an ETA 2824, what watches can you compare it to? 🙂

[@jamied931]

@@nextonthewrist i have a seiko presage cocktail time that winds like a hot knife through butter. The TAG was always like that, i had never wound a watch before it. It wasnt until trying others that it concerned me. Wound like that since day one, Ive always had the crown screwed in but yeah it has always been a rough wind. I think I should take it back to the AD and show them, maybe they can send it for service under warranty

[@nextonthewrist]

Definitely if you can go to an AD with one in stock (which they normally do) you can at the very least compare and then they can send it off for you if it's different...I definitely think it should be smooth 🙂👍

[@johnruddleston805]

The rough winding may be due to a damaged ratchet wheel. Later calibre 5 movements used a Selitta SW200.1 and there are known issues concerning broken or damaged teeth on the ratchet wheel due to hand winding. This wheel is engaged when turning the crown to wind the watch. Upgrades have been introduced to overcome this problem but in some cases damage has still occurred. Calibre Corner website covers this in detail and it is worth a visit, just search for Selitta SW200.1. Hope this helps?

[@krispy3736]

what is ur wrist size?

[@nextonthewrist]

17.5 cm 🙂👍

[@mrb6597]

Very nice watch, but I can't stand racecars, and worry that I'll either look like a poser or despise the watch because of racecars. For me, I'm not sure if car racing is worse than golf, but it's at least AS bad. I'm not sure that I could tolerate being associated with either of those. But it is a nice watch. :)

[@nextonthewrist]

Hmmm it seems more of a tedious link for racing these days in this guise - the Monaco is a far more obvious attachment to motor racing in the current line up. But surely driving at 200mph and spraying champagne is cooler than golf? 😆 at least give me that one 😜

[@mrb6597]

@@nextonthewrist OMG, that's hilarious. Can I get your opinion? The chronograph version of this... In like new condition never worn and with the protective stickers on it and all... Is $1100 a good price? Worth it or not? This would be my first "real" watch.

[@nextonthewrist]

I don't know current pricing but take a look on Chrono24 always a good guide for rough market value or Jomashop for grey market value 🙂👍

[@셸란]

buckle is good❤❤

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

Thank you for this video .. I am an avid watch fan ... My only problem is Tag Heuer watches have such a terrible image. For this reason alone I would not touch one with a 10-foot pole.

[@Nick-cs9dt]

Unjustifiably so. To not buy a Tag because of this is a bit sheep like.

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

@@Nick-cs9dt ..I think it is the price that a Tag Heuer costs to buy which gives them a bad image.. They have "Pitched" the price wrong.. They are not in the same price bracket as a top-end luxury watch ... I am talking £25,000+ GBP Tag Heuer watches start at around just £1200 GBP... And the 2nd hand market is flooded with them from as little as £600 GBP... So when you see someone wearing a Tag Heuer ...They give off the image that the person wearing the watch is a "Wannabe" who can't afford a REAL luxury watch. I know a couple of people who have bum-dead-end minimum wage jobs who own Tag Heuer watches... This is the image these watches give off... If you see someone wearing a Tag Heuer watch .. Most people think "Wannabe" who can't afford a REAL luxury watch If you see someone wearing a £100 GBP Casio G-Shock ..Most people think... This person likes value for money Tag Heuer watches really do have a very poor image .. They are not real luxury watches..Maybe if they ditched their bottom-end watches that are fitted with quartz movements... Then the image of this watch brand might improve. Please don't shoot the messenger. Tag Heuer watches really do have a very poor image. The tacky bottom-end models fitted with battery-powered quartz movements need to go ASAP.

[@MattMurdock64]

I have Omega Speedy and Aqua Terra, Rolex Explorer, Longines Conquest, citizens, tissots ,seikos, and hamilton, and I wear my Tag Formula 1 often. It is a very well made watch and keeps great time, take it swimming and wear it as a daily in my rotation. Having watches that you like doesn't make anyone a Wannabe! because it's not 6k " luxury watch" People should get away from the brand name and wear things that make you happy, a person should wear it for themselves not to impress people.

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

It's just the image Tag Heuer has is shocking.. It is the reason I personally would not own one. I would wear a £30 Casio first... Because the Casio watch is not pretending to be anything special. Tag Heuer is seen as a bit of a joke in the luxury watch world. @@MattMurdock64

[@Leebo13]

​@@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206 But, if you compare TAG Heuer with comparable brands from a quality perspective, you can just as easily argue that the other brands are vastly overpriced.

[@chefgav1]

Used maket at 60% off retail it's a yes

[@nextonthewrist]

As per my latest vid 😜

[@clementayache2341]

Simple answer : yes

[@jamiestewart8647]

Picked up Tag Formula 1 for $999.99….. MSRP on my particular watch is $2,450 I couldn’t pass that up

[@nextonthewrist]

Great deal 🙂👍

[@karengrey1925]

Tag Heuer way back 1990s are way far better than new models. They used ETA 251.262 (1/10) with 27 jewels compared to newer models of Formula 1 ETA G10.711 with only 4 jewels 🤣. The movements are very important specially for chronographs. Look for Tag Heuer Formula 1 from the 1990s it is worth buying..

[@nextonthewrist]

I haven't looked into their quartz as I like the automatic tags, but I know the 251.262 as I have a Breitling with this movement, it's a great movement although does come up with issues later in life. Mine had to go to Breitling for repair, wasn't cheap 👀

[@love3peace3truth3]

I just buy a mint used blue one for £540😊

[@nextonthewrist]

Bargain, congrats & enjoy! 🙂👍

[@sivanstar]

Idk, for me its overpriced. I went on their website and i would deff get a tissot or certina or Hamilton etc and not tag..

[@jonathanwright8802]

This watch is primarily for consumers who don't know any better: they know the logo from sporting events and athlete endorsements, have a vague notion that the watch is "luxury" in some way (it isn't), and end up paying double (at least) what the watch should be priced at. Kudos to TAG Heuer for duping the uninformed through their marketing. PS all of these criticisms go away if the watch retailed for $650, which is a realistic price for this watch.

[@nextonthewrist]

Not mincing your words 😅...Personally I wouldn't go that far. If you watch TGVs excellent tag heuer factory tour they operate at an entry level luxury. I find this particular Tag is almost identical to the Longines Hydroconquest in terms of fit, finish and feel and both essentially ETA 2824 based, with minor differences. The Longines is literally half the price - so we can all agree the value proposition definitely isn't there and it's miles off at RRP as per the points in the video... but it is a good entry Swiss product, and it is an interesting brand in terms of history. At $650 I think the Tuseno Shellback is the king, and the Tag is a better built watch than this. Thanks for your comments bud 🙂🍻

[@carlocauton3678]

i have this i love it

[@thegorn]

You shouldn’t.

[@nextonthewrist]

Noted 😆

[@Alejosales]

Lume is overrated. Completely unneeded in this day and age.

[@nextonthewrist]

So are mechanical watches 😂

[@Alejosales]

@@nextonthewrist touché 😂

[@thegorn]

Good lume is a must. I need to know the time when in a cinema.

[@faubourglincoln]

I can’t believe people are still buying TAG in 2023.

[@nextonthewrist]

I think they'll always have a loyal following, regardless of the value proposition... lots of people grew up with TAG as their dream watch. Even in my generation I remember my college friends all wanted to get a TAG when they started going out to clubs an chatting to the girls 😅

[@Nick-cs9dt]

@@nextonthewrist I see most Tag haters will offer their opinion but rarely offer anything to back it up. No explanation, no comparison, no context. I would agree to some extend that Tag Heuer F1 watches are expensive compared to the likes of Longines who match the quality for less but I would say they off set this with their designs.

[@love3peace3truth3]

Is a battery not better for racing to be hassle free lightweight etcetera and not just made cheaper for poor people like me

[@Tomijee]

Its just ugly and Tag Heur sounds and looks bad.. Dont know, maybe Im missing out something.

[@nextonthewrist]

Each to their own right, if we all had the same tastes it'd be no fun 🙂🍻

[@Tomijee]

@@nextonthewrist True 🍻

[@TheIntellect8]

Sorry but Tags absolutely sucks. I actually bought two and only one of them is still working. 😤🤮

[@nextonthewrist]

If it's under warranty send it back. There's not much to break on this auto ...it's based off an ETA movement and easily repairable and serviceale. Any watch can break - but I don't hear many issues with Tag around collection circles, certainly no more than other brands.

[@daytonaukpc9387]

If you are completely mad then yes.Trash in the bag.

[@nextonthewrist]

That's a strong dislike 😂

[@randyreynolds1045]

Yes