Re: RolexTagOmega zzzzzzzzzz
Were they (Tag) completely honest with the description "in house"? No. Was it a massive fraud trying to dupe buyers into getting a "cheap Seiko" at a premium price? Again, no.
I don't own one of the specific Tag models in question, but they are gorgeous watches with what many (myself included) consider a very desirable movement that falls somewhere between a generic off-the-shelf movement like the Eta movements in many Tag, B&R and other brands, and a true in-house design. It is also priced accordingly, slightly higher than the generic movement it replaced, but far lower than most true in-house designs.
FWIW, I own several Tag Heuers, one Bell & Ross and a few other watches that I enjoy, but aren't particularly unique or noteworthy. All are of excellent quality and I enjoy choosing which one to wear on any given day.
This issue has been discussed much in the Tag forum. The movement in question is not just a "rebranded old Saiko", but rather is based on on existing (and very highly-regarded) Seiko movement, meaning Tag paid a license for use of the design and patents, but is assembled completely by Tag (not purchased from Seiko) and is significantly modified.
Were they (Tag) completely honest with the description "in house"? No. Was it a massive fraud trying to dupe buyers into getting a "cheap Seiko" at a premium price? Again, no.
I don't own one of the specific Tag models in question, but they are gorgeous watches with what many (myself included) consider a very desirable movement that falls somewhere between a generic off-the-shelf movement like the Eta movements in many Tag, B&R and other brands, and a true in-house design. It is also priced accordingly, slightly higher than the generic movement it replaced, but far lower than most true in-house designs.
FWIW, I own several Tag Heuers, one Bell & Ross and a few other watches that I enjoy, but aren't particularly unique or noteworthy. All are of excellent quality and I enjoy choosing which one to wear on any given day.
