Advantages: Beautiful watch that makes a stylish impression Disadvantages: Doesn't keep accurate time, very unreliable
I'd always admire Tag Heuer watches and promised myself one day I'd buy one. Eventually a big bonus came in and I treated myself to a £595 Tag Heuer 2000 with a white face. I was so proud! It really is beautiful and drew admiring comments from anyone I met.
The first problem I noticed was it would lose or gain up to 5 seconds a day! This was particularly noticable in the winter, when you moved from cold outdoors to warm indoors. Contacting the official ... ...not according to the official Tag Service Centre - it needed a complete 'service' - £120 - to replace failed parts.
A month later I got the watch back and carried on wearing it for another 2 years when the battery ran out. Ha-ha-ha, not really said the Service Centre; there has been a mechanical failure which will cost £110 to fix. They then lost it, and it took SIX months to get it back (seriously, sadly this is true). Tag waived the 'service charge' ...
Dave2020Dave 21.11.2006 (22.11.2006)
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Advantages: Good looking, reliable, totally waterproof and cool to look at! Disadvantages: Expensive. Servicing and battery changes are pricey and have to be budgeted for.
I've had my Tag Heuer watch for 14 years now. I always admired these watches and was so delighted to get my own. I can honestly say that I have worn this watch for 14 years night and day - apart from servicing (more about that later). I have worn it when water-skiing, diving and every other hobby I have undertaken.
It is a great looking watch which still looks current today. As a female I love the fact that mine is dual colour (stainless steel and ... ...wear.
I think the previous reviewer must have been really unfortunate. Mine has kept perfect time, the only time I have adjusted it is for summer / winter time adjustments.
It has slowed twice and both times it went back for a new battery and a service (not bad in 14 years!). The battery has to be changed by a certified service engineer because it has to be tested as waterproof.
I love this watch. It is reliable, good looking and convenient when ...
brandyandcoke 28.01.2008
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for Men - Stainless Steel - Quartz Analogue - Water Resistance: 200 metres - Black Dial - Sapphire Crystal Glass Face - Fold Over Clasp - Features: Chronograph, Count
(+) Arguably the best looking mens watch ever. Large clear display, Solar powered,Enough functions to keep you informed/amused forever. (-) Not G-Shock nor Atomic clock (via radio signal) contolled. You certainly need instuctions here as well.
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