Expensive for what it is, but it's honest
By Abby Turner, Melbourne ยท
Credit where it's due: TAG has kept the Formula 1 quartz since the mid-80s, and it's still their entry-level sports watch.
It's 41 mm and 10 mm thick, which is a nice size, with sapphire, a black dial, date, a rotating bezel and 200 m of water resistance. Steel bracelet. On a long shift it would sit comfortably, and the seconds hand is easy enough to read.
But US$1,550 to $1,750 for a quartz sports watch is a lot. You're paying for the TAG name. A Seiko or a Citizen will do the same job for far less, and a G-Shock will do it better.
If you want a Swiss brand on your wrist and you're not fussed about mechanical, it's a decent choice. I just wouldn't do it myself.