TAG Link: An 'ol diamond in the rough

[P4GTR]

I've had this rep for probably 10 years, and recently I got the urge to look into its accuracy and give it an overhaul. Needing a battery change on the quartz Miyota movement only once, it is an excellent timekeeper.


As I look back at some of the gen Tag's from this era, this rep is actually pretty spot on. The quality that we are used to with modern day watches, wasn't always seen in some models 10+ years ago, be it rep or gen. The tooling, engraving, technology, etc. was just not the same as it is now. That being said, this thing is pretty nice. It is very close to an equivalent gen of its day. The quality is good, too. Solid SS. Screw down caseback. A nice comfortable wear.

I gave the case and bracelet an overhaul and I went from this:

To this:

This (the one on the right):

To this:

There you have it. A nice mid-school TAG Heuer Link rep, back in rotation!

 

[countit]

Very nice, P4.

Tags don't get a lot of attention on the forum for some reason but I think they are great watches.

This watch is no different. Nice work on the restoration!

 

[madmortgages]

What did you use to shine it back up again?

 

[P4GTR]

Thanks. I use a dremel with buffing bits and Ryobi stainless polishing rouge. After I polish it out, I use various grit sandpapers and scotchbrite pads for the brushed finish.