TAG Heuer Formula 1vsTAG Heuer Formula 1 Alarm

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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.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 at true scale

Formula 1

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Alarm at true scale

Formula 1 Alarm

Diameter

38mm

41mm

Thickness

9.9mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$1,950

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Movement

TAG Heuer TH50-00

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
9.9mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
18.5mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
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Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TAG Heuer TH50-00
n/a
Type
Solar
Quartz
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,950
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Reviews

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

TAG Heuer Formula 1

The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph is praised as a nostalgic and accessible entry into the brand, featuring a solar quartz movement and applied indices. Owners appreciate its durability, accuracy, and low-maintenance nature as a "grab-and-go beater watch," with some finding the double date windows "very cool." However, one owner described the stainless steel bands as "garbage" and noted batteries ran out quickly, while another found battery replacement difficult. The alarm function is functional but lacks snooze and AM/PM indicators. The watch is priced at $1,800-$1,900. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Formula 1 highly for its successful revival of a classic design with modern solar quartz technology.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Alarm

Owners widely appreciate the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Alarm for its utility and reasonable price point, with one owner finding the 41mm case size to be a good fit. The alarm complication is a valued feature for its practicality, though its loudness is noted as not very significant. The quartz movement's ticking is described as unobtrusive due to a minimized second hand. However, several owners report issues with the alarm function, citing difficulty in setting it accurately, its failure to adjust for daylight saving time, and the lack of a snooze function or AM/PM distinction. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Alarm well for its practical alarm complication and value, despite noted issues with the alarm's functionality.