Quick comparo Tag Aquaracer/Omega PO

[deepcdvr]

Jason was asking about the 41mm Tag Aquaracer recently and it just so happens I picked one up on a trade a couple of months ago. My intention was just to use it as trading fodder, but I was really surprised with the watch and have decided to keep it. It is because of it's simplicity, I think - pretty much the opposite of big and gnarly like most of my watches.

Anyway, had these two in my watch box with about 15 minutes to kill today and thought you guys would enjoy a couple of blurry pics.

Most of you have seen or played with an Omega PO, I assume, and I'd just like to say that this is my favorite watch. I have flipped 3 before this one and finally have decided that I can put up with the lack of fine adjustment on the bracelet because of everything else the watch brings to the table. It is simply the best.

The Tag is not as nice, or should I say 'smooth', but it kicks ass in it's own way. It is simple and direct while still being tough (in a cold way that only Tag can produce) and actually wears 'bigger' to me, than the PO. Not heavier, of course, but the face seems much larger. I like it better than my long ago traded SMP because it has ZERO bling. Kind of watch you can wear 24/7 as a really nice beater or decent dress watch. I've actually worn it around the clock for a week - showers, running and all - without thinking about it. I would not do that with the Omega.

Oh, and you can find a used Aquaracer for about 900 bucks or less, depending on the shape of the watch. BTW, it is only about -2 per day. Spot on.

Stats:

TAG
Brand
Tag Heuer
Collection
Aquaracer Automatic
Gender/Size
Mens
Model #
WAB2010.BA0804
Movement Type:
Swiss Automatic (self winding)
Dial:
Black
Calendar:
Date
Crystal:
Sapphire, Scratch Resistant
Case Material:
Stainless Steel
Bezel Material:
Stainless Steel
Case Diameter:
41 mm (1.61 in)
Case Back:
Screwed Down
Crown:
Screwed Down
Bracelet Material:
Stainless Steel
Strap Color:
Silver
Bracelet Finish:
High Polished
Bracelet Length:
8 in (20.3 cm)
Bracelet Sizable:
Yes
Clasp Type:
Invisible Double Locking Clasp with Push Button
Water Resistance:
300 meter (985 feet)
Warranty:
12 Months
Made In:
Switzerland

OMEGA


Brand
Omega
Collection
Planet Ocean 42mm
Gender/Size
Mens
Model #
2201.50
Movement Type:
Swiss Automatic Co-Axial (self winding)
Dial:
Black
Calendar:
Date
Crystal:
Sapphire Scratch Resistant & Anti-Reflective
Case Material:
Stainless Steel
Bezel Material:
Unidirectional rotating Black
Case Diameter:
42 mm (1.65 in)
Case Back:
Screwed Down
Crown:
Screwed Down
Bracelet Material:
Stainless Steel
Bracelet Finish:
Brushed and High Polished
Bracelet Length:
8 in (20.3 cm)
Bracelet Sizable:
Yes
Clasp Type:
Fold Over Clasp with Push Button
Water Resistance:
600 meter (2000 feet)
Warranty:
12 Months
Made In:
Switzerland


ENJOY! Any questions?

[SCM64]

Very nice comparo Paul.

Both are cool, but love that PO.

[cali kid]

Hey Paul, great review! Both watches are sweet in their own way! Gotta love the PO!

[vbuskirk]

Quality contribution. Enjoyed it.

[ElChingon7]

Good stuff MC

It would be great if you flippers did a review of all the watches you breeze through. Imagine how much info would be available. Between the two of us we could write a book

[deepcdvr]

Yeah, Glen... only problem is that we would have to keep them long enough for even a 'quick' review!

[el presidente]

Great comparo Paul mmmmmmm..PO

[jimyritz]

That Tag seems like good bang for the buck....
Solid Watch w/an ETA 2824 under the hood..

Hard not love that PO---the dial
lume, handset and 2892...

Thanks for the review..

Mike

[mattcantwin]

Two great looking watches worth keeping for a long while.

[suddha]

You know, I could have gone either way with the SMP or Aquaracer and been equally content, I think. I still love the Aquaracer. The hand set on that one is so subtly nice, how they widen out. That watch is a lot of bang for the buck. I almost nabbed one with rubber and steel for $600 last week when I opted for the SMP instead... No looking back... no looking back.

[Pasquale]

Very nice comparo Paul.

Both are cool, but love that PO.

DITTO
+1
great pics Paul

[deepcdvr]

You know, I could have gone either way with the SMP or Aquaracer and been equally content, I think. I still love the Aquaracer. The hand set on that one is so subtly nice, how they widen out. That watch is a lot of bang for the buck. I almost nabbed one with rubber and steel for $600 last week when I opted for the SMP instead... No looking back... no looking back.

Wow! That's a pretty good deal.. Your SMP is great, though.

HenryJ has the new Aquaracer with updated bezel. Good upgrade, IMO

[Tallguy]

Good to see you back and posting, Paul! Have you still been working on "paring down"?

[matt.wu]

I really like the dial layout on the TAG every bit as much as the PO. The overall case shape of the Aquaracer just doesn't do it for me though.

[deepcdvr]

I really like the dial layout on the TAG every bit as much as the PO. The overall case shape of the Aquaracer just doesn't do it for me though.

Yeah, I thought the same thing before I got it. I picked it up from the post office, put it on just to wear back home and didn't take it off for about 3 days... (looooong time for me). Now it's usually pretty close, if not already on my wrist. Pretty cool, actually..

Hey Steven (tallguy)

[BSears]

Good pics and info, Paul I'm still partial to the PO, though. See if you can't keep this one, though