Tag Heuer Aquaracer Quartz

Big thanks to Hector for sharing this great value option Tag.
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[@christopherphillips2708]

I own one. Its the most accurate watch I own. How crazy. Omega aren't close, seikos not close. The Tag quartz is perfect on time. No issue. Owned for years. Great beater watch.

[@scbond]

Really don’t understand the hatred towards Tag Heuer. Most people blame it on their aggressive marketing, yet the same people probably masterbate over the thought of Rolex, the kings of super aggressive marketing. Also don’t get the hatred towards quartz. I appreciate quartz, automatic and mechanical. In terms of common sense, quartz beats all other movements hands down...cheaper, more reliable, technically superior, longer lasting and more accurate.

[@elarson312]

Love Tag Heuer and enjoy quartz watches. Tags are awesome well built watches. Hector has a cool watch!

[@webe1309]

I own a 23 year older generation of this watch. It’s the most durable watch I’ve owned. Great watch, great review. Thanks!

[@chriscon8463]

Nice! I’ve got an auto TAG 2000 I bought new in ‘04. I’ve had it serviced once; it’s been a great watch!

[@davidtaco8890]

My father has a 30 year old version haha. It’s still running strong and looks timeless. I’m finally purchasing one for myself.

[@mariumrajah]

I wear this Tag Watch now for 10 years . I’ve put a leather straps on it black with red stitching..changed battery once £10 third party .. lovely watch

[@plymouthsportsatellite3349]

Your review cost me a bundle...LOL great review and I love the watch...you talked me into it !!!

[@stusims6567]

I LOVE THAT LUME!!! Those are almost in reach price wise! Great review as always Rob!!!

[@roziroslan7891]

I have the 43 mm blue dial n bezel...love it. My 2nd Tag after my first Tag Formula 1 10 years ago...still beautifully kept .

[@Watchmade]

Great watch especially the design language is spectacular! I have the white dial version. Also the specs are perfect. Not too big so you can wear it also for formal occasions.

[@NPrez-cv4jn]

I tried one on a few weeks back, my local AD has the automatic model with black dial and the same steel bezel. Loved it, the watch looks way better in person than in any photo I had seen before. It’s a very elegant sporty watch that can dress up really well. Great video Rob!

[@torontowatches9709]

Lovely watch, unbreakable, I have the 2000 Series in Mint condition automatic. Quartz are the best watches to wear daily

[@you_cant_see_me_3000]

I have this same exact watch - except black dial and yellow accents. Rob touched on all of the high-points of the watch. It's a fantastic watch that should not be a turn-off because it's a quartz Tag. It is a very nice and easy watch to wear daily. But there are a couple things he didn't mention. First, I bought this model because I fell in love with the looks of the latest generation of the Aquaracer. Then I decided what I wanted: plain, flat dial (as opposed to the dial with horizontal pattern), no cyclops over the date, maxi-hands with two-tone lume and 41mm (I don't have a problem with larger watches, but the 43mm Aquaracers have odd lug-spacing at 21mm versus 20mm on the 41mm models). Tag does not make an automatic meeting those criteria - only this quartz model. I would have had to give up at least one of those to get an automatic and I decided I wasn't going to because an automatic movement was not on my list of priorities - and then as he mentioned, I saved a ton of money. Second, the hands and markers on the dial are rhodium plated. They glisten and glimmer like nothing else. Polished stainless steel cannot match rhodium. I don't know of any other watch that offers that at around $1k. But it's a killer watch. The size, style and everything makes it wear really nice as a daily watch. The standout feature for me is the legibility - at least on these darker dial models. The contrast between the rhodium plating and dial makes it easy to read the time in bright light and even low light. And when it gets dark enough, the lume takes over. Don't expect the lume to glow like a nuclear reactor, but you can also count on it fading very little over the course of the night. Don't get me wrong, it's bright enough without question. It strikes a perfect balance of initial brightness and longevity. The only head-scratcher for me is the second hand. Why did they not put the lume tip on the second hand of the quartz model that's on the automatics? That's a little odd and bizarre. It's a plenty robust movement used in many dive watches with large lume plots - so I don't think torque and weight would be a factor. Maybe they thought it would call too much attention to the ticking instead of sweeping. Who knows...

[@reecelxman1762]

I think you're right about the lume not being on the second hand because it would draw attention to the 'click'. Imho I agree with it, I live the sweep of the second hand in an automatic. It would make me sad to see the click so blatantly lol :/ PS, I've just ordered this too, excited about the arrival!

[@eastcoastwatchconnection7949]

I just got the two tone variant second hand. I’m a HUGE TAG fanboy haha. I also love high quality quartz

[@mohamedalkaboom]

Great watch all around. I wear it as jewelry mostly. If I wanted something just for the time, I’d buy timex

[@aminreviews2311]

I'm thinking about getting this or an auto Aquaracer for my son who is taking after me and has a nice little collection. Thanks for the vid!

[@ahmedelgamassy4567]

Got to say Tag Heuer is one of the best watches I owned. I have three aquaracer, very durable and elegant watches.

[@romybuenaventura3133]

I have and Aquaracer Auto since 2011 and still hitting 2 plus seconds everyday, now thats a chronometer standard

[@zevongrie1402]

I got one of these a while back with a white face and I like it a lot. It is in my regular watch rotation. It is light, comfortable, keeps great time and it looks great. I know there are a lot of people out there who dislike Tag and quartz, but this is an excellent watch, at least it has been so far. And the lume is really bright. If I had to pick one watch, would this be it? No, but it is a nice watch.

[@cruiser0306]

Great review. I have the exact same model. It hits the marks 100% it probably the angle you are holding.

[@yaaxarr8977]

I speak quartz and this TH is great tool watch ! Great review Rob ! Ty.

[@PanSearedRibeye68]

I have no problem with a high quality quartz watch like the 9F Grand Seiko or the Tag. Excellent watches with superior accuracy!

[@zhengwang8071]

This looks great for the times when you just want a reliable, good looking piece that you don't have to worry about shock, magnetism, accuracy.

[@freeatlast1963]

MTG & MRG fits the bill too .....

[@az9187]

Nice watch!! I can wear it everyday

[@Mel-md6cb]

I remember liking Tags when I was in high school back in the mid ‘90s. Wanted one so bad, but obviously couldn’t afford one as a high schooler.

[@nickg2954]

Love the look of brushed bezels

[@ryanwalters2514]

Anybody that looks down at luxury quartz has never experienced a Grand Seiko 9F.

[@user-jd2zs8ql1v]

Well said dude!

[@michaelriera6277]

Also Breitling super quartz. Very accurate, life.

[@Starstreak170]

Longines VHP

[@mt24Carson]

Yes indeed.

[@ryanwalters2514]

Anonymous Person and Rolex or Omega isn’t “over-priced”? The finishing on my Grand Seiko is better than any Omega or Rolex I’ve ever owned. And many newer Seikos are starting to use sapphire, though Hardlex is still a great choice on a diver.

[@markgads8017]

Haha, think that’s the first watch trigger warning I’ve seen so far...Quartz!? Tag Heuer!?! I need a safe space! Great Video as usual Rob, thanks for featuring it. I love the look of that steel bezel.

[@user-jd2zs8ql1v]

Mark Gads snowflakes triggered about errrrrything, including a quartz watch...

[@dco1929]

nice watch , the blue is nice , only seen the large models ,

[@manunitedoskar]

Hi Rob, great review! Would love to see a review of the new Tag Heuer Aquaracer WBD2120.BB0930 - gold/blue. Havent found any videos about it as of yet.

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

Nice vid 👌 I have 2 TAG quartz watches and they're great pieces (Professional 6000 & Kirium). My next TAG will be the automatic Aquaracer WAJ2119.BA0870 Defender 500M America's Cup or the WAJ2110 Calibre 5 with the date at the 9.

[@Porschenut13]

I have a TAG 2000 from 1995, bought it new. Had the movement replaced once. The tritium no longer glows but watch still runs great. The new 40mm models are not quite nice as this model. Seriously thinking of getting this one.

[@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts]

Lots of snobs up in here

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Crazy. I was just thinking about Tag in general when this video’s notification popped up.

[@jasonm950]

Happen to me as well

[@Mel-md6cb]

Love quartz watches! Especially my Oceanus!

[@fishman80]

love the videos. what was the aftermarket rubber strap u mentioned? thanks

[@burdineestep4224]

If the sweep second hand doesn't hit the indicies, most likely it is pressed on crooked. I've pressed on a new hand to correct this problem on other watches.

[@hillbillyartscrafts4367]

i have no problem with a quartz aquaracer but i prefer the dial on the automatic. i LOVE the deep grooves in the dial that makes it look like a dock on the water

[@mikepurdy3952]

I own "Two" Tag Aquaracers, from the mid 2000's, one Silver dial & one Black dial. Both "Perfect" 38mm. size! I get a (chuckle) from Watch Snobs, as Both are great watches that require Zero Fuss.

[@rogeriocosta1035]

Gorgeous looking watch! People usually do not understand the difference between collectible, luxury and fashion things. Despite that extremely beautiful well and made case, this watch seems be more in the fashion category to me.

[@richardbosh4522]

Nice review on Tag Heuer Aquaracer Quartz please any info on the serial number I like this exact model the blue is so nice. What you recommend it ?

[@nickramos231]

Does it have ar coating on the crystal?

[@stevenleonard8212]

Rob I seen certina just released the ph200m blue dial with ceramic bezel..we need the review in July!!!

[@soyazulceleste]

What is the ronda caliber?

[@thuyphamvan4337]

How long baterry?

[@user-jd2zs8ql1v]

Ordered one this morning for my beater watch. Gonna put on a Zealande fitted rubber strap!

[@scbond]

Are you seriously bragging that you got one as a cheap beater watch?!

[@user-jd2zs8ql1v]

scbonduk why do you consider it a brag? 🤷‍♂️

[@eventdomain1]

Trouble with Tag is although nice style to them, most are £1'300ish for a Quartz powered one, but Grand Seiko is probably the better choice at the Automatic price range, Japan make great watches and their underrated - I own a Seiko Solar powered diver £200 and I love it.

[@Jackbombsworld]

Are you sure it's not just the depth and the angle you are looking at the watch which makes you think it's not hitting the marks?

[@MrBacchus18]

If my Casio Edifice can hit every marker around the dial they all should.

[@MrBacchus18]

@The Truth Luck of the draw I guess, I've had a couple Casio watches and several Citizen watches have been near perfect. Every Timex has been way off though.

[@AgentAO7]

I love my Edifice

[@Kopite68]

You're surprised it's a great price. It's QUARTZ!! A £30 movement costing RRP £1300. I have no problem with Tag but not hitting the lines is pathetic. My 20 year old quartz Casio hits every line an superb time keeping.

[@1234TheBeat4321]

Is that the 32mm?

[@liptenlaw]

Good review. I actually like the design of Aquaracer, both the quartz and the automatic. But along with my two automatics, and a hand-wind mechanical, I have six quartz watches costing between about $40 and $85 each. They are all crazy accurate, and five of the six hit their marks. I can see in some instances paying a grand or more for quartz, but if my $40 Casio Edifice can hit the marks, I don’t think it’s asking a lot for a $1k quartz watch to do the same.

[@carlosgarcia-ue7hd]

Well, that's like saying "why would I pay 10k for a rolex automatic movement when I could buy a seiko 100$ automatic movement" Both movements are automatic, both give you the time. So why would you pay more than 1k for automatic movements if 100$ or less movements exist.

[@bobbyaxelrod6228]

Gorgeous and solid looking watch! Do you know the weight of the watch ?

[@sledgehammerlion]

I want the auto version of this more than anything.

[@AH-yg2dj]

I don’t understand what’s the difference between this and a 10 $ quartz miyota ? (which does align at every marker)

[@Starstreak170]

A watch is more than the movement. Case, bracelet, crystal, finishing, build quality, brand prestige all factor into it. I do feel that it should have a high accuracy thermocompensated quartz with a perpetual calendar considering the price.

[@oceanian]

Just a few questions. My wrist is 6', will that be too big for me? Also, what is the weight of that Aquaracer Quartz? Much appreciation.

[@travis3430]

I've a 6" wrist. You should be ok. Dive watches look smaller than other types of watches so 40.6mm will be fine. The 47mm lug to lug & 12mm thick is close to the limit with a 6" wrist though...should just get away with it but you wouldn't want it any bigger I've a Tissot seastar quartz in blue. 40mm 46mm lug to lug & only 10mm thick = perfect for a 6" wrist 👍

[@ryanstafford8544]

Nice watch. I definitely don’t mind a good quartz watch.

[@ericlevine3897]

I have a quartz Tag Formula1... hits every indice dead on.

[@arturgrabowski6393]

Jak podaje producent na swojej stronie, mechanizm to ETA 955.112

[@nukie404]

It's almost mind boggling to see the seconds mark being miss by quartz watches in luxury brands. It's also quite mind boggling how there seems to be very few interesting quartz movements made by the Swiss. The watch in question is nice looking though, and probably very functional for swim/diving. I just don't know if it's worth the $1000. Great review though!

[@carlosgarcia-ue7hd]

So why 100k automatic movements are worth it when you have 100$ seiko 5 movements over there. Thats basically what youre saying.

[@nukie404]

@@carlosgarcia-ue7hd I wouldn't feel that they would be worth it.

[@magne663]

5:55 - Was about to smack my upstair-neighbours for walking so loudly man ^^

[@XELASK82]

Movement on Tag huer are so basic that is even better to save money and buy directly a quartz version :)

[@brizza72]

From those two, I'd go Omega all the way. You wouldn't lose money and it's much nicer.

[@scbond]

Most people don’t buy watches with resale value in-mind.

[@philbass5875]

Quartz missing the indicies is a deal breaker, especially when paying the price for a 'quality' brand.

[@ivankerr3570]

Phil Bass it’s not missing The indices it’s just being viewed at an angle

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

Rob. My omega seamaster quartz doesnt hit the marks either. In fact worse. 😆 😂

[@Nicebuoy666]

F the haters... Ive got an auto calibre 5 aquaracer -i ts my fave watch. Great review looks great

[@buymac]

Same.. One of my favourites

[@hishamchangi2135]

I cannot understand how some of these so called luxury time pieces fail to hit markers. Makes me wonder about the overall quality and gives me little to no faith in their qc process. I have pieces that are worth £40 that hit all the markers! 🤯

[@igor240898433]

Nice watch, but the Longines Conquest V.H.P beats it every single day.

[@Min-kf9ep]

Well that really comes down to opinion. Yes for the price longines is probably a better deal for the price but different people have different preferences. Some people would still rather go for the tag despite it's price due to design, brand recognition, etc.

[@mickeylickey123]

I will only buy a quartz if the second hand hits all marks perfectly. That's just me

[@Ferien7]

Good luck with that

[@Ronin228]

Grand Seiko 9F then

[@dimatha7]

Can be fixed easily

[@mickeylickey123]

@@dimatha7 fixed how? By buying a 9f movement like buddy said is about it.

[@dimatha7]

@@mickeylickey123 take it out and place it correctly

[@paulbonaventura4969]

It's a pretty watch. Yes the price isn't close vs Japanese watches. THey do have nicer bracelets, nicer glass (sapphire) and brand name recognition (in the regular person world, not the watch folk world). Worth the price.. probably not... is it nicer than half the other japanese looking stuff... IMO yes. Seconds not hitting the mark... that hurts!

[@pick42]

Looks like Marc’s new ISL 18, which I’d take all day long over this.

[@jonathanp89]

I own a cloned Aquaracer quartz as I dont fancy wearing mybreal collection on my day job and it hits every mark on the way round the face. It cost 150GBP which is about 250 dollars. If I got the real thing for 1500 bucks and it didnt it every mark, Id be right back to the retailer with it. Thats just not acceptable in my opinion when you are spending thay that kinda coin dude.

[@rbemuscle6058]

I 100% agree

[@anthonywallace9479]

Clone😅😅😅

[@FLtheq]

you know a watch is cool when it triggers people😎

[@RandomRobReviews]

Some serious truth to that

[@TheNeybor]

I held this watch today and the fit and finish felt fantastic, just gorgeous in the hand. I noticed the second hand flutter and the other oddities of this movement's behavior and I'll say this, at 1,600 USD, with a $30 movement inside, I can't possibly justify $1,570 for a shell of a watch, no matter how beautiful it is. In my opinion, the movement needs to be at the level of the physical fit and finish of the case and bracelet, sadly it isn't. As much as I wanted to buy it today, ultimately, I'm glad I didn't. Hate to sound like a snob, the watch is beautiful, but the movement is unacceptable at this tier.

[@mariumrajah]

£30 movement ?? That’s cheap Tag £1900 in 2024 That’s a big mark up

[@miguelberbegal9461]

I don't have anything against quartz watches and I actually have a majority of them in my collection (casio, citizen, certina, bulova and omega among the quartz watches), but I can't honestly see how to justify the price of this watch... a movement you can buy for 30 bucks, cheaper than a miyota 8 series automatic.... all SS, sapphire crystal.... stamped divers extension... cheap looking button mechanism... bouncy seconds hand that doesn't hit the marks... I could see me paying 200-300$ for something like this... may be 400-500 accepting the swiss made and tagheuer marketing taxes if I really liked the design and brand... but at its actual price I just find it insulting... that is not a luxury watch, that is just a scam. And just to be clear, I am not heating on quartz watches, nor luxury quartz watches , nor tagheuer as a brand... I am just hating on this watch.... anyone considering this watch... just reconsider... take a look at a longines vhp if you want an entry level luxury quartz watch that is actually worth it... or a casio oceanus... but not this, please....

[@MrShinobi797]

I agree with you. The price on this Quartz Tag is just ludicrous. I have a $135. Vincero Fashion Watch in my collection and the seconds hand hits all the markers PERFECTLY...ALL the time. For a lot of these “ Luxury ” watches, the Brand Name is what you’re really paying for. Casio’s Oceanus is certainly a far better option.

[@jeffsnyder7322]

@@MrShinobi797 You are so right! I actually bought an Oceanus based off one of Rob's reviews. It's one badass watch....that sooo many people don't know about.

[@batatafuckingabout]

Luxury quartz watch isn't only hit perfectly it's about brand heritage, quality of materials.. etc

[@minchrono24lover27]

You're paying for the name like a lot of luxury brand watches.

[@minchrono24lover27]

@P M B I know, I have a hulk I paid resale on haha.

[@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts]

Watchmaxx Is a ripoff

[@Min-kf9ep]

How so? They offer a steep discount on all the watches at the price of losing the authorized warranty by the actual brand. All the watches they sell are genuine and brand new and I do have to admit their warranty system is a pain in the butt but other then that, they're just like any other grey market out there.

[@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts]

Jomashop is better. More selection. Cheaper shipping

[@WORMGERM]

If it doesn't hit the markets then it isn't luxury. $300 Citizen Eco-Drive watches hit all the markers.

[@scbond]

Bad news for you...$300 Citizens aren’t luxury watches either. Far from it.

[@WORMGERM]

I didn't say they were, I'm saying I wouldn't pay this much for a watch that doesn't make the effort to hit the markers when I can get one for a lot less that does.

[@scbond]

WORMGERM then you clearly don’t understand why one hits indices perfectly and the other doesn’t. For a start, hand-made costs more but results in lower manufacturing tolerances. Secondly, most quartz movements tick 60 times per revolution yet Citizen Eco-Drive calibers have many more incremental steps per revolution, meaning they can be adjusted quite finely when being calibrated. Third, you can line the gear up perfectly in a regular quartz movement when making it, then line up the indices perfectly and then line the hand up perfectly but as soon as you start the watch it can still miss the indices due to some initial slip.