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Generally, and overall, TAG have been progressive not only
in watch technology but also in other areas such as sunglasses and mobile phones. I have a pair of the sunglasses and the 'wrap around' part from rubber is both useful (does not move) and very comfortable. Likewise, although I am not in the market for a luxury mobile phone, if I were I would probably go with the TAG phone as the build quality to my untrained eyes appears above others in the market. All very impressive and it should make the rest of the Swiss watch industry and luxury brands take note!
Andrew H
One of the most significant products of 2010...
is the TAG Heuer Carrera 1887. I mention this in the upcoming Business Times watch supplement to be published on 27 August in Singapore. When the 1887 calibre went online in December 2009, it caused an uproar. Beginning on certain French watch forums and ...
And a more innovative product...
but one that remains a concept. The idea is a magnet-driven balance wheel on a Unitas base thus obliviating the need for a hairspring. The result is the TAG Heuer Pendulum Concept. From what I understand it essentially comprises four magnets that attract/...
Sometimes you don't need to re-invent the wheel...
..you simply need to re-tread it! =:^D
Generally, and overall, TAG have been progressive not only
in watch technology but also in other areas such as sunglasses and mobile phones. I have a pair of the sunglasses and the 'wrap around' part from rubber is both useful (does not move) and very comfortable. Likewise, although I am not in the market for a l...
The Meridist phone
is fairly well received amongst the folk who buy such phones; it compares well to Vertu in terms of build quality. - SJX
i humbly disagree!!
tag phone is better designed though, but built quality...Vertu is MUCH better
very neat concept
i like what TAG comes out with every once in a while. they are innovative for sure.. thanks for the Pictures.
Thanks JX
well Tag must have been sure about this to put the calibre no. on the dial.
Maybe embarrassing for TAG-H, but good for the industry...
Good points JX. I followed the whole thing in real time on the French forums. It was very interesting to note that the uproar was not about a movement with Seiko based IP in a Swiss watch, but that TAG's communication tried to hide this fact. We can only ...
haven't heard about this...
but sounds like it was poorly handled by Tag-H was the general feeling that the Seiko movement is well respected?
Yes indeed
the Seiko movement is arguably the most sophisticated automatic chronograph calibre in the price range. - SJX
Happened before, it'll happen again.
This has happened in the past with a few brands placing Seiko Chronographs behind their dials. See the Mantagraph below...and then there's the JLC calibre with what seems to be a Magic Lever... Alway seem to be photographed so the rotor obscures the Magic...
Richemont and the Magic Lever
Several Richemont brands, including JLC, IWC, Cartier and Panerai, use Magic Lever like winding mechanisms in their newer movements (the work of ValFleurier SA perhaps). But there is no claim that this is unique to any of those brands, and privately some ...
Good point...
...well made, SJX. Again, I follow Don's opinion - the more options and designs out there, the better. The origins of a movement don't concern me. Only how the movement is used, and how those origins are portrayed.
What about swiss made with a Seiko inside?
No, seriously - from what I have heard, Tag Heuer bought the rights to the design from Seiko and were free to adapt or "improve" upon it according to their own wishes. Very few parts, if any, had to be imported, at least in the initial development stages....
Seiko and single malts
Strictly speaking the TAG Heuer 1887 is a Swiss made movement, even if the design/ideas are Japanese. The way Seiko markets its terrific products is almost non-marketing; there is a build it and they will come mentality. But consumers need road signs poin...
Honesty matters. So does doing your own design
This is all a matter of personal opinion, so you are free to disagree as I express mine. First, announcing a movement as being your own without disclosing that you have licensed someone else's design is dishonest. Plain and simple. Second, I am not impres...
Jeff, I agree with you
I made two points. The first being the watch is significant because it a) shows the power of the internet, b) is the first for a mass luxury brand using a Seiko/Japanese movement. Secondly I am of the opinion the watch itself, considered in isolation with...
