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Sheffield 1AvsTAG Heuer Formula 1

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Formula 1
TAG HeuerFormula 1
MSRP $4,550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Sheffield 1A

Owners widely praise the Sheffield 1A for its superb quality, sturdiness, and value, with many finding its blue dial appealing and its construction more substantial than comparable models. One owner noted expensive shipping fees as a drawback, and another suggested the bezel action could be crisper. Overall, owners consider the Sheffield 1A a no-brainer for its affordability and quality.

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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1A40mm
Formula 144mm
Power Reserve
1A
Formula 148h
Water Resistance
1A200m
Formula 1200m
MSRP
1A$223
Formula 1$4,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Finish
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
White/Blue
Green
Lume
Swiss blue lume
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
TAG Heuer Calibre 16
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$223
$4,550
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