Definite buy for someone rough on watches
358186
Great product. I clean for a living, my hands and wrists are constantly submerged in soapy water, or making beds and having very little space for my wrist to fit, this product has been fantastic so far! The quality is good, I did order a separate screen protector, but this case came with one too. Those mini plastic sticker protectors I've replaced numerous times, but the rugged shell hasn't had any issues. It's definitely worth the buy if you're looking to keep your watch protected! the case makes the watch a little more bulky, but to me I don't even notice it.
2183166
Wow, I love this watch! I had been eyeing my first automatic watch for a year and I got this as a birthday present to myself. Really amazing dial. Super solid, I'm even loving the leather band which I didn't think I would like so much. Get a perlon strap and this thing rocks. Keeps accurate time, about -3sec/day for me. It's crazy quick to read, the 38mm case is just perfect, but not too small on a wrist thanks to the lug length. Really the perfect watch.
3844501
Works awesome for polishing my watch collection
4289289
At its fist unboxing, the watches definitely looked worth more than what I had paid for it. The design is sleek, the watches are stylish, and the overall product looks much more expensive than what I paid. The warranty is also very helpful, and for 10 years of warranty coverage, these watches are a definite must.
4948193
I'm very happy with this purchase. Not only was the price perfect, but the quality and customer service is amazing as well.

The color is pretty much exactly the same as in the picture, the hardware is great quality and looks nice, and the material is strong and comfortable. It's all great! I originally bought this for my SKX009, but I was having trouble taking the seiko rubber band off my watch (the tool that came with this order was too thick) so I was going to have to take it to a jeweler, but I got too excited and needed to see it on a watch. So I put it on my brothers and it looked pretty damn good. I gave it to him and will be ordering another for myself in the near future --possibly two more as I'm looking to buy another diver that'll go great with this nato.

So while they would've gotten a 5 star from me just for the quality of the nato, the customer service boosted my rating up another 5 stars (too bad Amazon doesn't go that high). I've purchased a lot of items off of Amazon, and I mean a lot, but never have I received an email from the sender making sure everything was good... that is until now. Truly perfect service; I wish all sellers were like that.
275871
I have bought many things in my life and have appreciated as well as regretted the purchase. It is very seldom that one can buy something and feel you got more than what you paid.

This watch for me was a very good purchase. I have been looking for a decent Automatic watch and even considered getting a Tag at one point. Then my need for a new surfboard brought me back down to reality. I searched and searched and although there were several choices of automatics in the Invicta line, the Grand Diver was just the right size, look, and price was unbelievable.  Thus far, I have gotten several compliments and double takes. I currently have a TAG Kirium and have never gotten the reaction. I think the size has a lot to do with it.

The only thing i would love more is if they made a chrono auto version of this and sold it at a price comparable to this watch. The only thing I could find was the 6892 which was 6 times more expensive.

Value = 10
Style = 8 (chrono would be better)
Build = 8.5 (everything lines up well, not perfect but way better than a $140 watch should)
3615456
7/13/2012 Edit

Wish I'd checked the comments on my review. The chronograph problem is a ridiculously easy fix; I really should've taken some time to look into the problem more before ripping on the watch. It's really been great. Thanks Amazon commenters!

4/5/2011 Edit

I had to adjust my rating after the timer hand on my Tag now resets itself to the 58 second mark instead of the 1 minute mark. Notice how the black hand in the picture points up to 12 o'clock? Mine sits two clicks clockwise to that.

Everything still looks great. The only scratches are on the bottom of the band, which isn't surprising. As another reviewer said, the only disappointing thing about this watch is Tag's quality control. While I understand that mistakes happen, they should be rare in an $800 watch.

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I can't claim to be a connoisseur of fine watches but I'm very impressed by this Tag. My first Tag was actually a fake given to me by a friend, which died shortly after being taken waterskiing. This new watch is certainly of better quality and feels like it is built for water sports. I feel very confident that this Formula 1 could survive just about anything thrown at it.

The one thing that really surprised me is how well it fits. I have small wrists and had to remove a number of links in order to find an appropriate length. I was concerned that it may appear too large since I'm accustomed to wearing smaller Bulovas and the like. Such fears were unfounded; in fact, I believe it would look good on all but the smallest of wrists. Just stop by a fine jewelry store to try it on, though you may have a heart attack after seeing how much they're asking for the same watch. I think Macy's had a sticker listing it at $1,200.

Another surprise was just how classy the red background is. I wanted a watch of superior quality, which is why I chose a Tag, and also wanted something that would stand out a little, which is why I chose the red one. My plan was to wear it strictly on the motorcycle or while skiing. That plan was destroyed when I tried it on with a suit. The Formula 1 did not clash with what I was wearing at all. I think I am much happier with this color than anything else I could've gotten (white and black just seems boring now). I'll admit it's flashy and that's what drew me towards it. Even so, most people will have few regrets getting this.

Other than the one reviewer who had an unfortunate run-in with a defective watch, the Tag Heuer name speaks for itself. The chain is solid without being too hefty, the sapphire crystal seems un-damageable, and the styling is subtle but still noticeable. The chronometer feature is very cool and will, hopefully, impress anyone who takes the time to pay attention to it. I am more than happy with the Formula 1 from Amazon and will never buy another cheap watch again.
4067092
I ordered this product from another website, and quality is amazing ! doesn't worth 500$ but if you get it for around half price like me it's totally worth it !
buying this get you such a quality  heavy and rugged watch, the only bad side is the lume, a bit weak but largely compensated by all the specs !
to all people with chronograph not zeroing correctly, it's just a calibration problem, i found this paragraph on another review it helped me correcting it :
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When I opened up the nice divers' case it came in (which they sell separately and which I just ordered another for myself - I liked it that much) I immediately saw that the large second hand was not hitting the 12 as it should. This was easily remedied by pulling the crown out all the way, pressing the lower pusher down for a second, several times to advance to the second hand and then pressing the top pusher until the hand aligned (a nice feature that most modern quartz chronographs have and which I was happy to see here too). I did have to muddle through their manual to figure this out as the English instructions were a little less than clear and I can't read Chinese!
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2221259
As someone who was initially a bit skeptical about this watch, I would now recommend it to anyone. I wasn't sure about what kind of quality I could expect, but after setting the watch, feeling how smooth everything worked, and noticing how accurate it is, I could say I have enough reasons to be completely satisfied with my purchase. No need to mention how beautiful it looks in person either. On the other hand, the only criticism I can offer is that the strap is rather stiff  and a bit uncomfortable, but I simply had it replaced and now it has become one of my favorite watches to wear in both casual and formal settings. Ultimately, in a nutshell, you get a good-looking quality watch for a very reasonable price, but keep in mind that strap definitely needs some breaking in (which is the case for many new watches anyway).
2977195
In the luxury watch world, I guess this is considered not that expensive.  Well, I got it for less on ebay ($300) but by any standard, it is hard for me to imagine getting a better watch even if you spent thousands.  This is beautiful looking and feeling plus keeps perfect time.  I accidentally threw it in the drier once in my robe pocket.  It survived but one of its pins came out.  Movado and the dealer got me the necessary part, my husband put the new pin in and it worked perfectly again.  I've had mine for over four years now and it is as fine as the day I bought it.  It pays for itself because prior to this I was buying cheaper watches every six months.  They always fell apart on me so I went out and bought another cheap one.  So I was spending over a hundred a year on new watches each and every year.  This solved my problem.  Want a terrific gift for a woman?  This is it.
3003910
Just received this yesterday and couldn't be more satisfied with my purchase. I love everything about this watch. At $60, it's the best value I've seen. I have smaller wrists, so for me, the size is just right and it looks like it was specifically made for me. I absolutely love the placement of the crown at the 4:00 position where it doesn't dig in to the top of my hand. The crown is recessed and is a little difficult to pull out to the "set" position, but definitely not a deal breaker. Yes, the strap could be a little fancier, but it complements the watch nicely. Besides, straps can easily be replaced. I would recommend this timepiece to anyone looking for an affordable, stylish, and versatile automatic.
4387005
Awesome watch for the price. The strap takes a while to get used to.
A simple trick of letting the watch stay on a cylindrical box (about the size of my wrist) did the job for me.
I put one strap each day and let the get into shape over 24-36 hours
2038882
Matches the finishes of my watch and perfect size!
2392870
This is a very well built product and makes the watch look much more expensive than it actually is.  Fitment is nice and tight and required a small amount of adjustment which is ok because the end result was an extremely tight fit.  The screws to remove links do take some patience and effort to remove, however, I would prefer this over them just coming loose and falling out on their own.  The bracelet will accommodate the factory seiko fat spring bars that I highly recommend using. The clasp is very high quality and comfortable.  Overall finish is spot on and the fact that the large face is brushed will be easy to refurbish when scratches accumulate.  Ryan at strapcode was very quick to respond when he found out about a minor concern that I had and offered to replace the bracelet.  Though I was thankful for this gesture I am more than happy with the bracelet and did not feel the need to return it.  I will definitely purchase another when the one I have begins to look aged from my abuse.
4558126
I could not be happier with this watch.  The build quality is incredibly solid and the lume is fantastic.  The second hand movement is beautiful.  Overall, this is a great starting point for someone looking to get into automatic watches or as an addition to an existing collection.
55115
awesome watch bought this because of all the Invicta haters out there . After being on a watch Facebook page and seeing all the negative comments but w/ no real substance except an inflated msrp and copying styles which every brand does especially in the diver category  . So after some homework i settled for an automatic w/ a seiko movement , ( even considered a Deep Blue watch but when i saw the same movement and rubber strap for 299.00 i went w/ the Invicta ) the NH35A seiko movement is really spot on for an automatic and have been using this as a daily beater and it's held up well now as of 8 weeks . Will keep this updated if anything changes , for price it does not feel cheep at all this coming from a guy w/ a Brietling Chronomat .
4120720
For the money, this is a fantastic buy. This is not the watch you want to buy if you are trying to impress your friends and want to be a watch snob, rather, be smart, buy this as your everyday work watch, and save your money to buy the expensive watch you really covet.  The 15587 Pro Diver has the Seiko NH35A movement which operates at 21,600 bph, has a smooth sweep with the second hand and is a very durable, workhorse of an automatic movement. It is not a beautifully decorated, movement, plated with some precious metal, rather it is a very well put together piece of engineering, neatly done, very beautiful in its own way. You are not paying for a plated, engraved work of art, you are paying for an automatic movement that is visually pleasing, very durable, and put together very well.  You will not be disappointed with its build quality and appearance. The 43mm case diameter is IMHO a very good size, not too large and very contemporary looking without looking like a huge Russian diver watch.  The metal work and plating are superb, the bezel and crown look very well made and sturdy.  The carbon fiber face is a nice touch for a watch in this price range, it has a nice flat finish that looks like it could real carbon fiber and not the cheap plastic imitation.  It has depth and texture to it, you can visually see the carbon fiber weaving through the crystal.

In summary, this is a great watch for the money, it would be a great buy for $175, but considering it cost less than $90, has a high quality Seiko hacking movement, has great build quality and just looks great makes this a watch that is hard to pass up. I do not like to think of this as a bargain watch, rather and insanely great buy on a really good watch. I highly recommend it, you won't be disappointed.