SeanusMaximus 0 Posted September 11, 2011 Some of you may know, some of you may not, some may care and some may not, but I am pretty much selling all of my reps to fund a gen planet ocean. (second hand of course, preferably from an AD/watch specialist for obvious reasons) HOWEVER... Today I stumbled across my old favourite again, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500... and now I am between a rock and a hard place so to speak... Now - in the UK, a 45mm PO on rubber can be had for around £1500-1700, and the TAG can be found for £900-1000 in SS or £1000-1200 in its PVD form. So I put it forward to you guys; choose from the following: I wont be buying till the end of the month, but your input will help sway me hopefully so that I dont talk myself out of it! Sean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted September 11, 2011 I've always admired the Aquaracer, but I have 2 PO reps....so I'm no help to you. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanusMaximus 0 Posted September 11, 2011 P.O. Reasoning? I've always admired the Aquaracer, but I have 2 PO reps....so I'm no help to you. :P Haha - I have a fantastic Po rep, gen swiss eta, 45 on rubber... but every time i pass goldsmiths on the way to work i end up drooling at the aquaracer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted September 11, 2011 PO. It's the best watch in it's price range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted September 11, 2011 The Aquaracer reps are really good OOB so I'd go for the gen PO and get a rep Aquaracer :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanusMaximus 0 Posted September 11, 2011 Ok guys, keep the input coming - I should probably add this WILL become a daily beater, and by that I do wear my watches in bed, in the shower, literally everywhere! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted September 11, 2011 PO. Great lines, good size and balance. Gorgeous. The other one is a Tag :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanusMaximus 0 Posted September 11, 2011 PO. Great lines, good size and balance. Gorgeous. The other one is a Tag :P So G dislikes carbon fibre and TAG's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tits McGee 7 Posted September 11, 2011 I like the Tag. What are you going to do with the Daytona you wore to the graduation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanusMaximus 0 Posted September 11, 2011 I like the Tag. What are you going to do with the Daytona you wore to the graduation? Been sold to a friend :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tits McGee 7 Posted September 11, 2011 Now I'm depressed. I thought I was your new friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted September 11, 2011 PO. Great lines, good size and balance. Gorgeous. The other one is a Tag So G dislikes carbon fibre and TAG's? Yes!....he does! Tags are better now, but I've always seen them as over priced, and pitched at a market segment that every sales rep and footballer fits in to. So many other nice watches around..... Still ...whatever floats your CB canoe ...........:P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted September 11, 2011 Planet Ocean for me too... Very classic shape, although I do prefer the version with 3 subdials , being a dial whore!! the Tag for me doesn't look quite right ( personal preference only) If I was having a Tag it would most probably be a Carrera but like anything your the one wearing it and it is a personal choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanusMaximus 0 Posted September 11, 2011 Planet Ocean for me too... Very classic shape, although I do prefer the version with 3 subdials , being a dial whore!! the Tag for me doesn't look quite right ( personal preference only) If I was having a Tag it would most probably be a Carrera but like anything your the one wearing it and it is a personal choice. Very true :Talking Ear Off: Definitely a sway for the PO so far... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted September 11, 2011 Aquaracer on this great looking rubber strap, what else can you wish for? This is also one of my few candidates for gen watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanusMaximus 0 Posted September 11, 2011 Now I'm depressed. I thought I was your new friend. sorry honey :Talking Ear Off: Aquaracer on this great looking rubber strap, what else can you wish for? This is also one of my few candidates for gen watches. Hmm......you had to be different! Hands down p.o. Another for the omega camp swaying slowly.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted September 11, 2011 The rep Aquaracer is a closer copy imo, this, combined with Omegas brand name being a tad more prestigious would make me choose a PO...on SS of course as the rep rubber is real close to gen and as cheap as chips...:Talking Ear Off: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanusMaximus 0 Posted September 11, 2011 The rep Aquaracer is a closer copy imo, this, combined with Omegas brand name being a tad more prestigious would make me choose a PO...on SS of course as the rep rubber is real close to gen and as cheap as chips... I knew as soon as your name was in the reading list at the bottom a PO vote would appear, that one from the link you gave me the other day seems tempting :Talking Ear Off: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted September 11, 2011 You want to know gen TAG vs gen PO? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opus9 0 Posted September 11, 2011 P.O. but I would still advise you to keep looking for a great deal on a second hand submariner.....what are 14060's going for now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanusMaximus 0 Posted September 11, 2011 You want to know gen TAG vs gen PO? yes HD....keep with the program :Talking Ear Off: P.O. but I would still advise you to keep looking for a great deal on a second hand submariner.....what are 14060's going for now? unfortunately, they just dont do anything for me matey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted September 11, 2011 The rep Aquaracer is a closer copy imo, this, combined with Omegas brand name being a tad more prestigious would make me choose a PO...on SS of course as the rep rubber is real close to gen and as cheap as chips... I knew as soon as your name was in the reading list at the bottom a PO vote would appear, that one from the link you gave me the other day seems tempting :Talking Ear Off: ...and I noticed that after the crash your member title had changed...fixed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanusMaximus 0 Posted September 11, 2011 The rep Aquaracer is a closer copy imo, this, combined with Omegas brand name being a tad more prestigious would make me choose a PO...on SS of course as the rep rubber is real close to gen and as cheap as chips... I knew as soon as your name was in the reading list at the bottom a PO vote would appear, that one from the link you gave me the other day seems tempting :Talking Ear Off: ...and I noticed that after the crash your member title had changed...fixed... I like it!! Cheers bobby! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites