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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3354   
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I'm a bit old fashioned when it comes to watches. I like to see, touch, feel, put on the watch so I would be going to a jeweller local to you that has a franchise to stock TAG watches.
Can't comment on the on-line people. I expect they will be cheaper as their overheads are lower. |
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22nd Nov 2017 1:24pm |
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| Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1036 
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Greeni, if you drop me a PM, I can give you a couple of names who will sort your TAG out for you.
Regarding your question, my first thought was that you want other watch maker recommendations, but then you say you're sticking with TAG. "Who do you recommend for new watches, please? I'm still going to stick with TAG due to their motorsport connections." If you want to stick with TAG, well, I have no idea which model to suggest; however, if you're tempted to dip your toe into vintage or another brand, I'd have a few suggestions  |
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22nd Nov 2017 1:35pm |
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| barbel jim Member Since: 12 Dec 2012 Location: Northants Posts: 1412 
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Another vote for the repair. There will be authorised dealers in your area, most likely send it back to Tag for repair. Not necessary the cheap route, but will come back like new
 I've done it previously, and still get the odd question when I wear it, most think its a new model  |
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22nd Nov 2017 2:01pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2664 
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I just sold 2 old watches, and bought one new one (net saving £5k which reduced my mortgage
 ). I got the best deals (selling and buying) in the Burlington Arcade, in London.
http://www.burlington-arcade.co.uk/ There are a number of watch dealers, so you can walk between them and get your deal done in a day.... maybe a bit of reverse auctioneering
I bought a Tudor Black Bay which I love, and destined to be an appreciating classic (since they got Rolex movements earlier this year - you're getting a Rolex movement at half the price of a full blown Rolex). My last 2 watches both doubled in value... I had a great time, got a much better deal on my new watch than I could find using the big chain stores...and a top price for the old ones too Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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22nd Nov 2017 3:33pm |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1614 
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Get a TAG Monaco with the blue face and strap. Uber cool and worn by the King of Cool himself. but for everyday use and which will take the everyday knocks a G Shock I find is the best, you just need a degree in computer science to alter anything on it
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22nd Nov 2017 5:37pm |
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| corgi1 Member Since: 26 Feb 2017 Location: bucks Posts: 440  
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try Dane at dream watchws in Southampton, bought rolex from him twice top man to deal with
Pete |
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22nd Nov 2017 9:47pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10367
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Thanks guys. I looked at each post and considered the comments throughout the day.
I prefer to avoid shops, plus I'm struggling for a free weekend until after new year . I considered repair, but decided it's time for new, there's a few issues with it. Black Friday approaceth... Plus Santa |
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22nd Nov 2017 10:23pm |
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| Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1036
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Are you willing to move away from TAG?
If not, have you considered the new TAG Autavia, which has one of the strongest motorsport links of the old Heuer brand. TAG have revisited the old Heuer Autavia and done a modern version. If you are willing to move away from TAG, you could pick up a nice vintage Heuer Autavia, which are durable enough to wear daily and are only going in one direction price wise. You may also like this newish brand, all of which is based on classic cars and motorsport:- www.autodromo.com If you are willing to look at other brands, give us a hint as toward style and I am sure myself and others can help you spend your hard earned  |
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22nd Nov 2017 10:29pm |
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| LiftedDisco Member Since: 17 Aug 2014 Location: Towcester Posts: 350 
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If you can cope wiht the absolute madness, there is a TAG outlet shop at Bicester Village Shopping Centre.
Charlie has lusted after mine for some time and my Mother left her money to the grandchildren - he wanted something ‘notable’ to remember her by and so went there on a spending spree. I suspect it might not be ‘this season’ but when you are buying something that will be on your wrist for years, a six month cycle doesn’t really come into it - if you like the watch then the price is likely to be considerably cheaper than the mainstream high street. Personally, I can’t stand BV but it might be worth a try |
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22nd Nov 2017 10:46pm |
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