REVIEW - Tag Aquaracer 500m

[countit]

Hi, I think there is a difference between the Asia and Swiss movement, the Swiss movement version being more accurate, I have seen images of both types of rep, the Asia doesn't have the correct winder and the bezel doesn't look as sharp and on the back the rotor looks different and if you choose the rubber strap, the Asia is a normal buckle where the Swiss version has the correct deployment buckle.. Hope this helps

Thanks, Stunt. Do you have any links illustrating your observations?


Also, do current owners have any info on the cyclops? Does it have the correct magnification?

Thank you!

 

[d4m.test]

Hi, I just got the black dial and it is indeed nicely replicated. My question is on the waterproofing, has it been done as yet? If any attempts were made, was the process similar to waterproofing the SMP?

 

[stuntdriver]

Hi Countit, here is a link to the website that I saw the different versions: http://www.top10brand.net/search-products--tag%20heuer%20aquaracer%20500m--common--1--0--1.html They don't seem now to have the Black face Swiss version in stock since I last looked, but they have the cheaper Asia movement version...

 

[countit]

Hi Countit, here is a link to the website that I saw the different versions: http://www.top10brand.net/search-products--tag%20heuer%20aquaracer%20500m--common--1--0--1 They don't seem now to have the Black face Swiss version in stock since I last looked, but they have the cheaper Asia movement version...

Thank you, Stunt!

 

[823]

Sorry but on this last photo is it the tag heuer on the botton left?:thinking:
Which model?


thanks
:lol:

 

[slyshooter]

Its an old Tag link but i haven't seen it with any of the dealers here

 

[achyx]

no ones ever mentioned the difference between the gen and rep font for the 500M - its clearly different!

 

[Aldo69]

Excellent thread. After reading this, took the plunge on one from Puretime, my first purchase from them.
Also the first Tag rep I have bought. Superb fit and finish, and deffo one I can recommend.

 

[iggypop]

Excellent thread. After reading this, took the plunge on one from Puretime, my first purchase from them.
Also the first Tag rep I have bought. Superb fit and finish, and deffo one I can recommend.

You mind taking better pictures of the dial and cyclops?

 

[G0rdy]

I bought the version with the 'genuine Tag movement' from Trusty two months ago and it's kept time excellently, feels great and looks amazing. Great rep


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[Aldo69]

You mind taking better pictures of the dial and cyclops?

Iggy, al try with a wee "macro" thing I have for the iphone over the weekend mate. Dial finish is superb, cyclops is fine, but found a pic online with same watch but no cyclops. Looks great so thinking about this in the future.


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[Aldo69]

As good as I can get at the moment mate


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[Aldo69]

Guess I should really re-set the date. lol


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[iggypop]

Thanks mate!

 

[Dukes]

I have this watch, and I absolutely love it, the quality of the build is amazing.

 

[Jvel79]

Thanks everyone for all the feed back. I was going back and forth with pulling the trigger. I did with pure time.

 

[Aldo69]

Had my one on at Costco the other day, slipped it into my pouch and asked to try the gen from the case. Bracelet on the rep actually felt tighter than the one in the case. Have to say, movement aside, which no one can see when its on, no way your getting pulled out with this one .

Iggy, here are a couple of rough shots.

Hope these help, al try and get some better ones of the dial, outside in natural light, if it ever stops raining lol

 

[wibbelito]

From whitch site is this watch?

 

[bgreg]

Anybody have problem with clasp on rubber not locking good. If so any way to fix it. Just put on brand new rep clasp and still not feeling that secure click.

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[Waytall]

I just received this watch from Trusty's. I got the blue one and it is really nice. Feels nice and substantial on the wrist.