Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Grand Prix GPvsTAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Grand Prix GP at true scale

Ascari Grand Prix GP

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph at true scale

Formula 1 Chronograph

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Thickness

11.9mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$295

lowest

$2,475

Movement

Seiko VK64

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
11.9mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Finish
n/a
RUBBER
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$2,475
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Grand Prix GP

Owners widely report significant shipping delays and poor quality control issues with Filippo Loreti watches, with some stating the brand is overpriced for its components and marketing. Some owners find the watches beautiful and appreciate the unique designs and decent quality for the price, with helpful customer service and no issues daily-ing their watches for years. However, other owners report watches stopping working within a year and suggest they are fashion brands with cheaply produced movements, with complaints about being "overpriced crap" and a "scam." On balance, the consensus among owners is that Filippo Loreti watches are a risky purchase due to widespread quality and customer service concerns, despite some appreciating their aesthetic appeal.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph

Owners widely appreciate the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph for its F1 branding, chronograph function, and stopwatch capabilities, with some finding it a worthwhile daily wear that wears smaller than its 43mm case. Several owners highlight specific design elements they enjoy, such as double date windows, red accents, and the band expansion feature. However, a significant portion of owners advise against purchasing the quartz version at its price point, viewing it as a shame to spend that much on a quartz movement, though some acknowledge its simplicity and accuracy. Concerns are raised about the durability of certain components, with one owner noting that the black coating on pushers and bezel may wear over time, and another mentioning that stainless steel bands are of poor quality. Additionally, one owner reports that rubber sides on this Formula 1 model are unobtainable from TAG, and repairs are costly.