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Formula 1
TAG HeuerFormula 1
MSRP $4,550

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Rolex Deepsea

Owners widely report the Rolex Deepsea is a substantial, well-built watch with impressive engineering, praised for its robust compression architecture and the caliber 3235 movement's stringent accuracy certification. Some owners find the Rolex Deepsea exceptionally comfortable on a Rubber B strap, while others note it is thick and heavy but well-balanced by its bracelet. The watch's large size is polarizing, with some finding it niche and potentially too large for smaller wrists, while others appreciate its unique design elements and consider it Rolex's most serious workhorse. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Deepsea highly for its impressive engineering and robust build, despite its polarizing size.

TAG Heuer Formula 1

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Formula 1 for its durability and value, with some finding the automatic movement worthwhile for enthusiasts while others prefer the practicality of quartz. The double date window is noted as a cool feature. Some owners report accuracy issues with the automatic after a few years, and one criticizes the stainless bands as garbage. The black coating on pushers, crown, and bezel may wear off with heavy use, but some find this adds character. On balance, owners rate the TAG Heuer Formula 1 highly for its durability and perceived value as a beater watch.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rolex Deepsea44mm
Formula 144mm
Power Reserve
Rolex Deepsea70h
Formula 148h
Water Resistance
Rolex Deepsea3,900m
Formula 1200m
MSRP
Rolex Deepsea$15,550
Formula 1$4,550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
5.5mm
15mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
Oystersteel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
Water Resistance
3900m
200m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Index
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
3235
TAG Heuer Calibre 16
Power Reserve
70h
48h
Jewels
31
0
Complications
Date
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,550
$4,550
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