>> I m pretty sure this isn t an automatic model
Just wanted to let everyone know that I think the information on the watch is incorrect I believe this is the quartz model The photo doesn t have the Calibre on it and the model number refers to a quartz model The automatics generally cost 1500 Just a heads up I could be wrong but look into it before you spend the money I don t own this watch I only buy automatics
>> Superb Watch for the Money
This is my first Tag Aquaracer and I decided to go with the recently introduced 500 Meter version because of its unique look that really stands apart in the crowded Submariner watch field This watch departs from the all too common Submariner homage in several ways with its molded rubber screw down bezel and date window at 9 o clock instead of 3 o clock
This watch is big and heavy but just oozes testosterone My wrists are about 7 25 inches so it doesn t look too big on me although it is the biggest watch I have owned so the large diameter takes some getting used to The diameter is 43 mm the height about 12 mm which is about 1 mm thinner than the automatic version I think The watch seems to wear smaller than its large size would suggest however and it doesn t feel heavy on the wrist
I decided to go with the quartz version although I prefer an auto mainly due to the 400 price difference and also I wanted a solid caseback instead of the see through crystal caseback The solid caseback is really cool with the engraved diver helmet
The detail and quality on the watch is superb and I think Tag Heuer despite the superstar hype and over marketing provides about the best quality watch for the money out there I also considered Marcello C Debaufre and the older versions of the Tag Aquaracer but ultimately decided on this one for the reasons described above I very nearly purchased the Archimede Sport Taucher Diver but I thought the Tag looked more elegant and not to metion the fact that it would be very difficult to service the Archimede in the US Archimede is only available direct from their website in Germany I may consider an Archimede Arcadia dress watch in the future though they look very classie yet simple
Amazon s customer service is excellent I ordered this watch with 2 day shipping a 4 surcharge and received it in less than 48 hours It does not come with Tag Heuer s international warranty card but instead with Amazon s 2 year warranty if you buy direct from Amazon Watch the fine print carefully on that Also Amazon often provides 6 months interest free financing on Tags again if Amazon is selling the watch directly
Finally don t worry This watch is a bonafide Tag Heuer so don t be worried about authenticity
