Tag Heuer Formula 1 Calibre 5 Review 

The young loves apple watches today, but in my days, Tag heuer or Mustang were always in every man's dream.

Just got this watch brand new. It’s a thing of beauty, perfectly balanced with immaculate detail.

Love Tag. Unlike with watch snobs, tag is considered high luxury in India and people buy these for wedding presents (or even dowry). Whatever rich watch snobs might say, the fact remains that a watch is supposed to make you feel good. And here tag heuer does just that.

I have enjoyed my Aquaracer Cal. 5 for the last 6 years and it has been such a robust and trusted timepiece

Got one yesterday ! thanks for the vid, it swayed me. Watch looks just like your vid, the Rhodium indicies are super ! Keep em coming Bruce, thanks

I was debating over this watch, the longines hydroconquest and the oris aquis and I ended up getting the Tag. The longines looked too simplistic and the oris was too thick and chunky. The Tag had the perfect balance of looks for me which is why I chose it over the others.

I love tags, I've had 2 In my life. I had an f1 with a velcro strap when I was 16 and got a Kirium when I was 21. I'm 39 now and still miss my Kirium, it was a beautiful watch. I've just bought a ray 2 which I really like, but will likely be wearing a tag again very soon 🙌

I tried this against the Oris Aquis which I know is the favourite at this price, but the Aquis was so chunky in comparison and as an F1 fan I had to go for the Tag. Great vid, thanks for showing it some love

My brother got me this watch for a best man gift. I wear it almost every day, it reminds me of a submariner but is different enough to be unique. The dial is so beautiful and the bracelet is so comfortable and looks fantastic

When ppl knock this company... Have they never seen the 1960's Carrera chronographs. I realise that was just Heuer, but either way it's one of the most beautiful watches ever made.

great review! I really enjoyed it!

Thank you for an excellent, un-biased review on the Tag Heuer F1 Automatic. Although I've always loved watches I'm actually new to the world of finer luxury brands. My first step into this arena was buying a Tissot Gentleman Silicum 80 w/the exquisite blue dial and adding a nice, custom black leather strap. Granted, Tissot is a long way from Rolex but, it was a decent starting point for a rube such as myself. My next big purchase was my Breitling Avenger 43, black dial w/black calf-skin strap. The leather strap matches up beautifully w/the dial. I prefer stainless bracelets over straps but, w/the Breitling it was about the aesthetics. I love cars & F1 & GT racing so, I've been drawn to the Tag Heuer Formula 1 automatic watches. I like the simple but handsome looks of the Formula 1s and for around $2000 an F1 would be great for everyday wear. Again, I understand Tag Heuer isn't a Rolex but, all of us cannot afford a $25K-$35K entry-level Rolex. Also, I really, really want a Rolex Submariner w/classic black dial & off-white markers in the stainless. That's the watch I'm working toward. Thanks again, great video.

Hey Bruce every time I wanted to look at this Tag I saw a huge GAP in the clasp of your Hulk. Anyway great video as always.

I own this watch and I absolutely love it! Solid weekend watch 👍🏻

I love my blue Tag Heuer Aquaracer, I wear it every day especially when boating. I wear my Tag Heuer LINK in the city.

Just bought one today👍tomorrow with me cant wait😛

I've seen another version of this watch with a different clasp. My watch has the same clasp in the video. Great video.

Mr Biver is taking care of Tag Heuer and it starts to feel, They might recuperate the place that has always been theirs and they deserve in the heart of watch enthusiast. The Autavia is a very nice and bold step towards that, cool!

tag heuer uses selita sw 200 basic unfinished movements with cheap plastic spacers holding the movements inside the cases, also in the aquaracers, 26 jewels. these watches look good, i like the designs

I own the formula one calibre 7 GMT. I have had it for nine years and it has been a great watch.

Hey guys! I’m looking at this watch but haven’t been able to try it on, just wondering what is the weight of this watch? I prefer a watch on the heavier side

Never owned a good watch, in the market for one atm. Would you guys recommend this over the PRX chrono?

I’ve just got this watch for my collection and I love it a very nice profile lovely ware

Great looking watch! 👍🏻

I have one of this and a Formula 1 chronograph with rubber band I love both I like Tag Heuer watches

Shock news TAG make decent watches. Had one in my collection for 30 years and it's been great. The new Carrera chrono would be a nice watch to review.

I can confirm that the discount is very good

Bruce I have this watch bought in Apr. 2018 and has been great very accurate.....I opened the case back wanted too know if it had the eta or the sellita movement...has the eta very nicely decorated.. Nice review Bruce

My first Swiss watch is an Aquaracer, great watch. It was downhill from there because it developed my interest for watches and now I am always thinking about whats the next watch to buy, Zenith El Primero or GS Snowflake? Maybe something cheaper like a Tudor Black Bay? This goes on and on and on.

Can you please review the Monaco quartz. There doesn’t seem to be any others on RU-vid.

What other watches are there with glass casebacks? Ideally around this pricepoint

Jeeez Bruce! I just been interested in the piece about 2 days ago and then you do a video of it! what a coincidence 😂🙌 legs see if I pull the trigger on it now

I definetly cannot understand why some so called watch collectors and/or reviewers critizes TH so much...quality,design,horologycal.history and,in this case,affordability....great time piece and excellent review, Bruce!

Come on Bruce, you know what to do here...❤️ Great content as always!

$1500...with a stamped folding clasp? oh my.

I'm shocked that you haven't showed off your Rolex with a full screen shot in this clip like you always do with other videos.

the power reserve took less than expected and the movement managed to deviate +0.3sec if the watch rest facing the dial down

Seems crazy that for that price, you can't get a milled clasp. Hamilton can do it for way less. I know most people don't care about that as much as me, but I am who I am.

Great review Bruce

Beautiful!!!! Very best watch!!!! 👏👏

Been wearing it for 1yr...only downside is the bloody bracelet... After else is fine. Easy to read and adjust. Still my daily beater.

Great video! First on Your channel, thanks! More to see :)

Is it set in plastic like Aquaracer?

I think it's georgous! But there's always something I don't like about the TAG's. In this case the clasp is a no go at this pricepoint and the overall quality doesn't really seem to deliver. And last but not least I think it's just too big. 41mm would be perfect imho. Besides that I would definitely add this to my collection! Because generally I do like the elegant-sporty TAG Heuer style. The whole brand is really difficult to rate. On one side they are kind of underrated but on the other side I do understand why many people just don't like the brand...

i want to get this for my dad, he's 5'7, do you think the watch would look too big on his wrist?

i like it, i do however think for 1800 they could have done a better job with the bracelet's clasp :) I have the Aquaracer Cal 5 and i love it. Great review Bruce !!

My watch is not working how to start to start it please

Tag Heuer and Rolex are two of the most loved...and despised watch brands!!

Can you review Tag Heuer Link Automatic Calibre 5

Im stuck between this one or the longines 43mm in almost same color.

The stamped clasp just puts me off so much. It's like throw the $10 at it Tag.. if I spend more than $300 - $500 on a watch, a milled clasp is kinda expected. Hamilton, Tissot they all have a nice milled clasp for so much less.

Yep, normally you negotiate and get 20ish percent off. Except, they don’t hold their value as well as other brands - but I don’t treat watches as “investments,” I just like them

Tag Heuer F1 Cal5 or Tudor Royal 41?

A bit steep price for such a movement watch.Pay for brand only.Many more interesting options with this price range

Bruce is on fire with nis vids.. Tim Mosso better watch out.. Keep it Mr Williams

Is this watch good for resale? I want to buy one for 1000 on auction and sell for 2000

Could you do a review on the Tudor Royal ?

great watch for the price

No lume at 12 on the bezel? Flimsy clasp? Imperfections on the dial? Shoddy for the price imho

As you said in a previous video Bruce , the aqua racer has a plastic spacer which I’m not keen on . Has this formula 1 got it as well ? . But apart from that and the bracelet being not milled , I like this watch very much very attractive I think 🤔. Also I’d like to see screw holding the bracelet together. But tag heuer have some nice designs . I always liked the 2000 series

I’ve just bought one and it’s not a stamped clasp anymore :)

I love gray watches and I love Tag (despite the high snobbery from all the other you chewebers). I have a carrera 3 hand white dial and the 300M new Blue Aquaracer. Despite the argument of their pricing being higher, I challenge you to find the other "value" brands to compete with fit and finish like Tag. Oris is NOT the same level , Longines is NOT the same level or comfort. The only other brand that I think competes or exceeds is Tudor, and even then... those are somewhat boring imo.

First, also great video by the way

Been looking at one of these but surprised it's only 1800 USD. In the UK it's £1700 which is more like 2150 USD. Damn rip off Britain! My question is, if I were to buy this whilst visiting USA in the summer would the warranty and servicing be good after I've brought it home?

Importantly, is that a Sebenza 21 knife I see?

Little thing, but that "formula 1" just cheapens it a little...tacky...but the rest is sort of decent(ish)... on a different note, have a look at Smiths Time factor watches... more affordable (hard to get) but sweet

That clasp scared me

Looks a bit like the Richard Legrand Oceanfarer. Personally I’d snag one of those and trouser the $1500 price difference for something else. The RL also has BGW-9, a lumed bezel too with no play back. Okay the Tag has an ‘in house’ movement, but the RLG’s miyota is 4hz.

Can't you get one of the higher end Tag Heuers ?

Love Tag. Have 3 along with more “luxury” watches and the Tags can definitely hang with their cooler older cousins :)

I have the Formula 1 White face

1:29 that’s not a 1k usd quality bracelet, that’s a mayor flaw for me 😖

Very nice. Little too much for what you get though

Dang another 42-43 with 22 lug width instead of what it should have 20mm. I’ll skip this because 20mm is so much more comfortable than 22mm!!!😳👏👏

Actually cool looking, but does it still use plastic ? Bruce, can you review more Sinn watches?

It’s simply incredibile the low level of the clasp for a 2.000 Euro watch.

HOW MUCH IS IT IN BRITISH £££

Ref Nr. Please

as of 6/6/2024, this watch is no longer $1,800 anymore. it retails for $2,700 now

The only thing more satisfying than contributing towards the channels success by clicking that "Like" button, is being the 69th Like... Nice.

21.5mm lugs. They really want to make life difficult 😂

The 38hr power reaerve is criminal in 2020. The bezel is too busy. Overall fit and finish does not justify price. But if you GOTTA have a Tag in this price bracket get the Aquaracer.

Warning: If you change the date at the wrong time (anything between 10 and 2) you will wreck the date change mechanism. I did, and now it takes 30 minutes for the date to change! Shockingly, there is no warning to that effect in the booklet! My complaint to Tag's CEO has been totally ignored, so... dreadful customer after-sales! You have been warned!

You should be able to get this for $1k, and for $1k it’s great. Makes a good graduation gift or a step up from a Seiko

No pip. Stamped clasp. QA issues. 1500 bucs? What a joke. Tons of better watches out there for that price. Tons.

ETA movement in TAGs...not since 2014...laughs in Selitta...

This whole Formula 1 line should be dropped. It gives nothing over the Aqua Racer and it cheapens the brand with that horrible clasp. Crap like this is the reason that Tag Heuer is so controversial these days.

Same specs by a microbrand costs $800. $1k just for a (questionable) brand? I don’t think so. Do you really? Thanks fellow bracelet fan, love your videos.

For this price i can buy 3 steinhart watches :-)

I have a quartz beater formula 1 tag heuer that was gifted to me. Tag needs to sharpen their brand. If they make 1.5k automatics and also 5,000 automatics with the same calibre 5 movement they come across as all over the place. They are literally trying to be all things to all people. Either phase down the cheap formula 1 line and be a player in the $2500-4500 segment (autavia, carrera, ceramic acquracer etc) or phase out the collectors models and be a low level 1k-2k brand like Oris, longines, raymond weil. This is why despite decent quality watches they are laughed at by true watch people. Scatter brained.

I enjoy your review but you give way too much love to Tag Heur

Sorry but chinese manufacturers sell a watch for under a hundred buck with better specs and movement including milled clasps. Tag are just cutting corners to maximise their profits but keep advertising themselves as luxury.

300 $ quality for 1800 $...a good deal! 🤭🤓

the watch you buy in the mall when you dont know nothing about watches