Tag Heuer Solargraph Aquaracer Professional 200 Solar Quartz Review with TH50.00 Movement

Here's the review of the Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solar Graph. This is Tag's first ever movement with Solar Quartz. I go over the design and information on the movement. The Superluminova Lume on this watch is incredible, the bezel is unique. Enjoy!
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[@NIMITZ7]

Had one of these for two weeks now, I was one of the first to get from my AD having asked on day of release earlier in the year. Its an incredible watch, the weight of it not mentioned in this review gives it an air of quality. Its a very rare watch too so residuals will be high.

[@superfast30]

I tend to lean toward higher end quartz these days than mechanicals. They look as nice and built just as well as their mechanical counterparts while being more convenient, durable and require less servicing. The Solargraph a prime example of that!

[@DougFNJ]

I mentioned 110 grams when I gave dimensions, but should had really gotten a little more into exactly what you say, it’s got a good weight, and the quality is amazing on it. Really been enjoying it. Good catch! These are not easy to get, I believe initial release is extremely limited, and boutiques only. Mine received 2, and both were spoken for. Said they aren’t getting more until beginning of next year.

[@DougFNJ]

Love my mechanicals, but never shied away from Quartz. My first everyday watch was a Citizen EcoDrive that I wore for years. When it was announced Tag was releasing a Solar, I called all my dealers and the boutique to hold one for me.

[@mikethomson3333]

I hate the movement ruins the watch for me

[@e28forever30]

@@superfast30 Higher end quartz? You are joking, right?

[@sadiataylor5491]

This is incredible! My new favorite timepiece. Awesome video Doug!!!

[@DougFNJ]

Thanks Sadia! 😬👍

[@e28forever30]

What aspect is incredible? That they used a basic Japanese movement?

[@anthonyrichard4633]

⁠@@e28forever30it’s a really attractive package

[@MathewBT81]

This has just popped up on my radar...wow this is a steal for all the features and uniqueness 🎉

[@DougFNJ]

This is the best version of the Aquaracer in my opinion.

[@asv2549]

​@@DougFNJBetter than titanium?

[@daniel73785]

Nice review and really showcased the highlights of the watch really well. Subscribed!

[@DougFNJ]

Thank you very much Danial, have some really good ones coming up, thanks for subscribing!

[@wasilqayyum]

Beautiful watch and a great review!

[@DougFNJ]

Thank you, this one was a lot of fun!

[@anth012]

Great job Doug. Loving the content. Keep these videos coming.

[@DougFNJ]

Thanks buddy 😬👍

[@papricep6248]

Solar watches are the best!

[@DougFNJ]

100% agree!

[@EdwardViaTomato]

Absolutely my sort of niche watch. I get Japanese practicality and innovation but also my Swiss quality/luxury/whatever ("pretentiousness" seems off brand for Tag). I bought an "electromechanical" Aquaracer Calibre S like 15 years ago, and this seems like a solid purchase to succeed that.

[@DougFNJ]

Electro mechanical? Please explain. I love new technology in watches and really hope this succeeds, they could have fun with designs.

[@traquakuppler]

TAG did lumed bezel insert on this watch, but not on the Night Diver. Makes sense!? Great review and cool piece

[@DougFNJ]

Thanks Jim, I haven't had a chance to play with the Night Diver....Im surprised they didn't add lume to the insert, sounds like it would belong there.

[@jackrobhp28]

Hey Doug, great video, I've watched this video maybe 10x in the last two days, lol. I just bought this watch in The Bahamas while on vacation. My only gripes is that the watch is a little pricey for what it does. I feel like my PCAT Citizen Eco Drive has waaaay more features at 1/6 of the price. My other gripe is the size, I wish it were 2mm larger, I'm used to having big watches and this just seems a little small. Other than that I'm in love with the watch.

[@DougFNJ]

Thanks for watching, I’m glad it helped! Yes, it’s a standard 3 hander with a date, takes care of the main functions you need, not made in China, and the finish is much better than what you’d find on any Citizen watch. Mind you, Citizen makes a great watch, but that DLC and Carbon finish plus that extra touch with the lume mixed into the bezel is so unique. You made a great choice. I’m with you on the size though, 42mm would had been perfect!

[@jackrobhp28]

⁠@@DougFNJYou know what? you’re not wrong about the finish, it’s so darn well made. Whenever I take it off and hold it in my hand it just feels so solid and well made, and the lume is out of this world. I like to take my black light to it so that I can charge the lume.

[@keithfamilysanford]

Thanks for reviewing, as I'm a huge Tag fan and while I also have the Aquaracer chrono, (quartz), I fell in love with this pre-launch, but having now viewed your video, I think it's a done deal and I'll buy it. The issue now is, do I buy the one reviewed in black, or instead opt for the titanium model with the lighter finish. Personally, I think the luminescence of this model sways it for me, but let's wait and see. Thanks again

[@DougFNJ]

Thanks K S! Have you had a chance to check them both out in person?

[@SohailImtiaz]

I had for same choice to make by ended up going for the black one. It’s got an air of uniqueness and feels better than the lighter titanium one

[@keithfamilysanford]

I'll admit that having inspected both models, I found them a little small for me (and light), for me and I wish that they'd have opted instead for a slightly larger frame, 42mm-43mm, (like my other Aquaracer), would have been sweet, so no Solargraph for me, sadly @@DougFNJ

[@chrisgould7403]

Thanks for your video this is a great help for me.

[@DougFNJ]

Thanks for watching Chris. I look forward to seeing what future Solargraph watches they release.

[@MrM3-8888]

This is of serious interest to me.. 👍👍👍

[@DougFNJ]

It’s so unique. Please let me know what you think if you get hands on or purchase.

[@tonysmith7611]

great review.i'll be buying one.

[@DougFNJ]

Thanks! I’ll be putting mine up for sale soon to fund the next. Feel free to email me if interested. [e-mail] Or Boutiques and the Tag Heuer website now have them available.

[@paulbonaventura4969]

I love this design (I have the 300M new Aquaracer) but love the 200M series as well, especially the quartz. I do find it hard to justify the price they ask for what is essentially an Eco Drive movement and I have a few Citizen Eco Drives with perpetual calendar (which this doesn't have ). Maybe I am wrong in seeing it this way, I know Tag Heuer is premium and their designs and marketing speak to it, but still, it's an Eco Drive movement and 15 years from now, I don't know if you can service it like a standard quartz)

[@DougFNJ]

Pricing for Tag Heuer is what it is unfortunately, but you do get what you pay for. Yes, they use the same technology that’s in the eco drive, but it is made in Switzerland. The DLC treatment is superior to anything I’ve gotten in a Citizen, and the Carbon bezel is amazing. That’s not putting down Citizen mind you, they make a great watch, but this one is better. That is also totally my biased opinion lol.

[@user-fw2oo9fg1b]

You can service your solargraph tag Heuer in citizen, and you pay less. The solar powered watches are the future... Frederick Arnaud ceo of tag Heuer

[@e28forever30]

@@DougFNJ “Made in Switzerland “ Don’t believe in Swiss fairytales.

[@e28forever30]

You are not wrong in seeing it that way. You do not owe TH anything. In fact , they are screwing their customers by using the most utterly basic Eco-Drive movement you can get. Not even a perpetual calendar or radio control on this one, they must be kidding!

[@choond]

Thanks great review 👍

[@DougFNJ]

Thank you, this was a fun one to do.

[@Ray-gu5kp]

Buying this puppie next week, where do i go on your page to get that discount. Good video my brother!

[@DougFNJ]

Thank you very much! Such a unique piece. Unfortunately I’m not a Tag dealer, the discount is for Lum-Tec watches.

[@b4d69]

damn you're a good reviewer.

[@DougFNJ]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that

[@plantemichel]

The watch is nice but the second hand is not touching the markers. I had an Aquaracer and I regret selling it but now I’m on Gshock.

[@DougFNJ]

It used to bother me more, it hits the marks for the most part.

[@e28forever30]

And it is wobbly as hell. Acceptable on a sub 400€ watch, laughable at this price.

[@Phil5150Bower]

Great review, watch looks great, £2500 is a bit steep though for a solar my wallet is crying 😂.

[@DougFNJ]

Thanks Phil! Steep, but a lot of value in this piece.

[@e28forever30]

@@DougFNJ and the value is at?

[@adahero77]

How long does the green effect last in the dark? Is it just a few minutes or is it more substantial like the NITE brand?

[@DougFNJ]

The lume on the dial and the numbers on the bezel lasts for a long time. The box of superluminova tin the carbon, that effect wears off pretty quick.

[@khronokraze]

Great review. I just picked up the new titanium version on bracelet. I couldn't find this information anywhere. But, could you please tell me what the lug size is for the strap? 20mm? Thanks

[@DougFNJ]

I believe it is 20mm

[@Seacode777]

Do you have any problem with the bezel coating after a year of wearing it ? Thanks in advance.

[@DougFNJ]

Unfortunately I sold it last year. The carbon insert should hold up long term. It was solid.

[@Seacode777]

@@DougFNJ Thank you sir !

[@LiamMulholland]

What's the lug width on these as I cannot find anywhere which confirms it?

[@DougFNJ]

20 mm

[@ApplewoodSmokedBacon]

Hey Doug! Still happy with the purchase a year later?😜

[@ApplewoodSmokedBacon]

Awesome video by the way, one of the best reviews I've seen, with many essential specs sometimes not mentioned 9n any website (thickness, weight, etc)

[@DougFNJ]

Thanks ApplewoodSmokedBacon: who couldn’t love you just based on your name??? I really enjoyed that watch, but it was unfortunately a victim of downsizing that may some day make its way back to the collection. This was a fun video to do, and it is a unique watch with a lot of depth to it.

[@alunkane333]

Great review, as always… An unrelated question if you don’t mind me asking.. you’d said quite a few months ago you’d be doing some more video’s on the Tag Connected E4.. any in the pipeline? 😊

[@DougFNJ]

Thanks Alun! I have a lot of watches in the pipeline. Waiting for WearOS3 and I’ll be posting more content. Want to cover that, and would like to do a comparison with the Apple Watch Ultra. Going to be a busy end of year, some great content coming up.

[@coffeeisgood102]

Nice watch. Very well designed. Love the lume. Just wish it was larger. Maybe the next rendition will be 45 mm or greater. That I would jump for. Thanks for sharing.

[@DougFNJ]

I would also love to see additional sizing and color options. I’ve been wearing it quite a bit, it’s been a great low key casual watch.

[@coffeeisgood102]

@@DougFNJ Totally agree. Need more sizing options but I understand it is costly for watch companies to make 2 or 3 sizes of the same watch. Also. Could you do some episodes on Corum. I just discovered the brand and it's rich history. I think you have the right style of commenting to do this brand justice. I am wearing the homage to the Corum Bubble watch as I type this. I have ordered a homage of the Corum Bridge watch. And they are homages, not clones. I will not wear a clone. Of course, if money grew on trees I would be wearing a real Corum. Thanks for all the work you put in these videos.

[@e28forever30]

@@coffeeisgood102 Corum bubble 🤮

[@giannisignori2812]

Are the dimensions on this different to the SS Aquaracers? you mentioned the lug to lug was 45mm vs 47mm on the steel version

[@DougFNJ]

The Stainless Steel 300 Meter divers are larger than these Professional 200 series.

[@Thomas-se3tb]

How have you found the clasp to be holding up? Does the black finish hide scratches well? Or does it get marked up easily?

[@DougFNJ]

Tag’s DLC is is strong. Doesn’t mark as easy as steel. You have to abuse it pretty good to mark it up

[@DavidDeLuge]

Great video. Do you think people will be put off by the movement being the same as that in some Citizen watches? Personally, I think it looks to be a really nice watch.

[@DougFNJ]

I think the movement is the selling point on these. It’s a great watch, better than standard Quartz, and although the technology was developed by Citizen, these are made in Switzerland. I’m looking forward to seeing what other designs they make with it.

[@e28forever30]

Yes, people who actually care about value for money will care about the basic movement. Posers will not.

[@e28forever30]

@@DougFNJ it IS standard quartz…

[@DavidDeLuge]

@@e28forever30 I went and tried one on and it was just too small for me and so, after much research, I got a Bremont Supermarine Descent II, which is a lovely piece of kit.

[@AGC828]

So it's safe to assume ethis wtch shuld at least last beyod 10 years. :) I was curious. Unfortunately there' s no way to get a defiitive answer till we invent time travel. :)) I'd say this watch IS worth serious consideration . Any oe looking for a good everyday wear watch or een an enthusiast willing to try a solar/quartz...not sure if the hate towards quartz is justifie... Or are enthusiasts just being nerdy? :)

[@DougFNJ]

Quartz is reliable and accurate. It’s weakness is battery life. I believe Solar fixed that. I’ve had solar watches for over 15 years that I still have yet to need to change the battery. The mechanical purist doesn’t like quartz because they feel it doesn’t have the soul and heartbeat of a mechanical. But they will be quick to point out to someone questioning accuracy on a mechanical to get a quartz lol.

[@aGNetw0rK]

Nice Vídeo! Do you know by any chance the weight of his brother of Titanium? Thanks in advance!

[@DougFNJ]

Thank you! Unfortunately I don’t, that was just released. I’ll try to find out for you though.

[@aGNetw0rK]

@@DougFNJ Thank you so much!

[@randychoiniere5239]

I'd like to see some different color schemes in future iterations of this watch. I like the idea, but not really into this design.

[@DougFNJ]

It’s not for everyone, I was initially skeptical about the carbon style bezel with the green until I saw it and realized it only green with the lime charged in the dark. I’d like to see what they can do with this in Stainless Steel.

[@coorsone3281]

Was interested in this watch and looks great. However a £2,700 quartz watch that can’t hit the seconds mark??? Hard pass that’s is definitely not a winner…

[@DougFNJ]

Used to drive me nuts. Doesn’t bother me as much anymore. I’ve found that on all brands including an old Omega Seamaster Quartz. You could ask the dealer could check that for you.

[@vyrv]

I JUST bought this yesterday and my only concern is the DLC wearing or scratching off easily (I'm not rough with my watches). How has yours held up ?

[@DougFNJ]

I’ve found the DLC finish I’ve had on Tags has held up great! But like you, I’m careful with them.

[@jw4111]

Great review! Is there a significant concern with the finish - scratches, etc?

[@youtuber-452]

$3000 quartz watch? Nice design but i rather get grand seiko quartz without tucking seconds hand.

[@DougFNJ]

It’s their first version, they definitely priced it high, but you aren’t just paying for the movement, the finish is high quality, and once you introduce carbon or titanium, there is an automatic premium for materials. you could likely get it lower at an authorized dealer. I’d like to see them integrate the solar into their more mainstream stainless steel models at better price points.

[@isaachowell716]

What’s the pricing on this? Thanks!

[@superkmpm]

$3800 Canadian. Rip off.

[@e28forever30]

@@superkmpm Indeed!

[@peroperic3692]

Citizen did it years ago

[@DougFNJ]

Yes they did, this is based on a Citizen movement. First time Swiss made Solar.

[@e28forever30]

@@DougFNJ Don’t believe the hype. Why do you think there are NO pictures available of this movement? Because it’s a basic E168 EcoDrive, that can be found in sub 100€ watches. Swiss made…😂

[@e28forever30]

Indeed. Tag getting all giddy about their “new technology “. Ridiculous.

[@TimG--]

The coating will scratch. So no !!!

[@DougFNJ]

My experience with Tag is that their coatings have held up pretty good. Did you have an issue with 1?

[@TimG--]

@@DougFNJ yes

[@Ray-gu5kp]

​@@TimG--BS

[@jwlim3161]

​@TimG-- So let us know about it.

[@adriandewey1742]

no automatic watch, so disappointed.

[@DougFNJ]

Plenty of automatic Aquaracers, I think they wanted this to be different. Would be nice to see this in a little bit larger case with Auto though. Look at the Night timer too.