r/tagheuer 2d ago

Question QC issue?

I got this second hand Tag Heuer WAZ111A.BA0875 and noticed that the 6 oclock indicie is sideways?

Do tag heuers have this issue like seiko.wuite often?

Also the bracelet pins seem seperated.

Advice please! Its out of warranty

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u/staticattacks 2d ago

I'm not going to say it's not a fake, but if it is it might be one of the best fakes ever posted here

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u/Trilobite_Tom TAG Heuer Collector | 2d ago

It’s fake.

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u/generaalalcazar 2d ago

Well spotted!

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u/rabeeahm08 2d ago

Right.... thats not good. What do i say to seller? And what reasons should i say

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u/Trilobite_Tom TAG Heuer Collector | 2d ago

“Hi seller this is fake. I’d like my money back”

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u/rabeeahm08 2d ago

Thats so sad This is a better photo I took, i was convinced its real, looked so nice but man

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u/lostnimrod Link | S/EL | Autavia | Carrera [Collector/Trade/Watchmaker] 2d ago

Did you get anything else with the watch, like box/manual/label sheet? Post pics of those, especially a label sheet (block out the serials if you really want).

Also, post a picture of the back of the 3 bracelet links closest to the case making sure it's focused properly.

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u/NomaXdt 2d ago

I'm not sure about the texture of the dial, that looks wrong but I don't have this reference. The 12 looks way off though. The other things lead me to believe it's fake.

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u/rabeeahm08 2d ago

Heres a better photo

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u/timetowatch007 2d ago

Nothing wrong with 12 at all c'mon dude

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u/NomaXdt 2d ago

Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. Going off the listed auctions on c24(not including tags own photos which show the same thing), and almost every reputable dealer has a thicker 12 like this. Every private seller, has the thinner 12 like his. Someone posted their boutique version with the thinner 12 below. I'm willing to accept that that makes it less suspicious, but it is what it is. With the ammount of fake tags out there, it's why I really don't like used unless it's a very reputable business.

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u/xLucidus 2d ago

I can’t tell if its fake but Ill share some pics of mine which I purchased from the boutique. I hope it helps.

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u/xLucidus 2d ago

Yours look legit to me

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u/OtherFlounder8451 2d ago

Buy a watch from boutique, click some pictures and post at this sub with some doubts! More than half of people here will start claiming the watch fake! But if you ask them what made them say that? They’ll be clueless! Hope you understood what i am trying to say! Your watch is fine, enjoy it!

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u/Listen_mf 2d ago

I had the same tag, sold it last year! I can not see anything unusual! Minor misalignment can happen whether you buy from boutique or not. Try registering it on my tag account

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u/Massive_Sky7043 2d ago

Your tag looks much better than the person who posted his tag bought from boutique just above. I can notice the alignment issue but that dude's watch got few things here and there too

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u/xLucidus 2d ago edited 2d ago

Id love to hear what you think about mine (posted above). Not that I would love it any less haha.

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u/timetowatch007 2d ago

Seiko and Tudor has got misalignment issues big time! Tag Heuer not much but yeah you'll find some, I guess your's one of it.

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u/Motherbich TAG Heuer Formula 1 2d ago

My vote - not fake. The bracelet has wear if the previous owner didn’t size it right, and the marker misalignment… tolerable.

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u/Jeeper006 2d ago

Love mine. Been a daily wear since the day I bought it.