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This might be my new daily. 36mm is so comfy.
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Enthusiast
Buy what you like!
Rising Star
I generally agree with this. However, especially early on, you might not know any better. If after you learn why people hate on Tag, see the alternatives that provide more value at the price point, and you still want the Tag, then buy it.
Definitely buy what you like! I just got a Tudor BB36 as my first real watch love it
Agree… fit is critical, so if the 58 didn’t work for you, that’s the next best thing. 😀 My wrists are pretty puny, but the Heritage BB works for me, so I assume the 58 would be okay as well. Wear it in good health!
Visual Storyteller
Carrera Calibre 5, it is only like $2k, any more than that and I’d think more about the overall brand value and start considering Tudor and such.
Bowl Leader
It’s a classic Tag Carerra design. If the price is right, you can’t go wrong.
There are a lot of watch snobs out there. Tag’s criticism seems to largely be around their marketing 10 years ago and perhaps being overpriced. As other posters have said if you can snag one on a bargain they are great. I’ve got a stainless steel white dial aqua racer as my daily and it looks great and I love it.
Rising Star
Nothing wrong with tags. My first watch was a tag. I purchased it to celebrate my break into consulting. It’s very beautiful Imo and would sell every watch in my collection before I sold this. Buy the watch that puts a smile on your face.
Pro
Monaco is the only Tag I would remotely consider.
The new Tag Monaco with the green dial is quite nice and a good investment
Gotta start somewhere, and going for one you love within your budget is exactly how it should be.
Also, I think the biggest thing with Tag is to not overpay
Pro
Dont worry too much, you can always sell it later and get a nice watch
Visual Storyteller
Tag makes some awesome watches. They also make some fine watches that are just overpriced at retail / need to be on sale. And then they make some watches that are criticized by the watch community.
Agree w/ partner 1 - tell us which one! And yes, ofc buy what you like, but this group can give some context to make sure you understand what you’re buying if you have any questions
My first watch was a Tag and I don’t regret it at all. Still love it and part of my rotation. As many have mentioned, buy what you like.
^very true
Pro
My first nice watch was a tag link day date and to this day it's probably still my favorite work watch despite having many higher tier options in my collection. Tag is funny in that half their watches have strong build quality and the other are of questionably low quality for their price (looking at you, F1 with the hollow end links...). Ultimately if you find one you like and are okay with the price, get it.
If you wanna share what you are looking at we can let you know the full scoop.
Enthusiast
Opinions are like…… you know how it goes
Bowl Leader
Assholes!
It’s Friday, I’m allowed to curse.
My first “nice watch” was an aqua racer. Have always loved dive watches and it was an upgrade from a citizen, that was an upgrade from a victorionox I got in high school. Subsequently upgraded to a 2254.50 omega sea master that was stolen, now have a 114060 sub. The tag was nice to wear and it was what I could afford then, buy what you like and can afford.
I like Tag personallu, great racing history if you are into that
Pro
It’s a good looking starter watch for sure!
You're the one who will be looking at it on your wrist. If you like it, get it!
Buy what you like
The Caliber 5 is fine, nothing wrong with it as your gateway watch! For that money, my opinion would be to look at a used Seamaster Aqua Terra if you like that style (or a used Seamaster Professional 300M if you want more the “diver” look).
Go for it. Tag Carrera classic is a great looking watch and at $2k is great price. tag as your first watch is a great step. My first expensive watch was a tissot only few tags I would choose - Monaco Steve McQueen and carrera classic and some other classics.