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  1. gaczr7s Jun 4, 2017

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    A quick photo shoot of a Tag vs Seiko faceoff.

    Tag Heuer Carrera Caliber 5 vs Seiko SDGM003 "Grand Cocktail"...


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  2. sky21 Jun 4, 2017

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    Love the dial and the case/lugs of the Seiko. Just looks so comfy on the wrist. Which one do you prefer?
     
  3. gaczr7s Jun 4, 2017

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    It's tough to see in the photos but the Seiko has a thicker case and a bit more weighty than the Tag so the Tag is slightly more comfortable to wear. I do find that I wear the Tag more often than the Seiko but the Tag is a more recent arrival. When the Seiko arrived I was blown away by the quality. The Tag is nice as well but didn't take my breath away like the Seiko.
     
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  4. gaczr7s Jun 4, 2017

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    Also tough to see in the pics, the Seiko has an inky black gloss dial whereas the Tag has a flat almost charcoal dial. Possibly the biggest difference between the two watches.
     
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  5. Sculler22 Jun 4, 2017

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    Great photos.
     
  6. gaczr7s Jun 4, 2017

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    Thanks.
     
  7. Jking something intelligent and witty... Jun 4, 2017

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    Great pair of watches. I almost bought that Tag with a blue dial last year before picking up my AT.
     
  8. blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. Jun 4, 2017

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    I like the Seiko. Very nice.
     
  9. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jun 4, 2017

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    Hands down best AR coating goes to Seiko!
     
  10. gaczr7s Jun 4, 2017

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    Thanks gents. Yes, the AR is very good on the Seiko. Really the crystal is invisible for the most part.
     
  11. BillLundberg Jun 5, 2017

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    Thanks for doing this post and for the whole bunch of pictures, I did see a caliber 5 at an airport duty free shop, and I was very impressed with the quality and finishing.

    So I'm astonished to read that you thought the Seiko was more impressive than the TAG

    Again thanks for the post!
     
  12. CPRwatch Jun 6, 2017

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    For me, the Seiko wins in the Quality for the Price point every time . Great comparison pictures too.
     
  13. BillLundberg Jun 6, 2017

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    That is really good to know! Although I should not be surprised, I can see it on my Sarb033
     
  14. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jun 6, 2017

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    Tag make some of the most comfortable watches to wear. Have a early Tag Heuer link and has to be the most comfortable bracelets I have ever worn
     
  15. gaczr7s Jun 9, 2017

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    Thanks. The Tag is for sure a good looking watch but it seems the Seiko has just a bit more going on.
     
  16. nixf6 Jun 9, 2017

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    Seiko seems to lack flare with their bracelets.They are comfortable but lack that final X factor.
     
  17. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Jun 9, 2017

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    Seiko all the way. Was in NYC a few weeks ago but booked solid. I need to carve out time to check out the boutique. Seiko seems to be an insane value proposition in my view. The design is conservative but clean and the finishing is just stunning.
     
  18. cvera Jun 9, 2017

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    They're both nice. But given the choice between the two I would buy the Tag.
     
  19. BillLundberg Jun 9, 2017

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    Thanks for the additional clarification
     
  20. Thrasher36 Jun 9, 2017

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    The Seiko looks more elegant.