Is my TAG Heuer Authentic? All questions here please

kwilcox

That particular watch doesn’t come with a cyclops. Google the model then choose Tag’s site on it to see what it should really look like. Tag doesn’t make the quartz movement in that watch so you need to do some research to see what movement that watch is supposed to have. There may be several depending on production date. Swiss quartz movements including the one in the genuine version of that watch run about 30-50US so counterfeiters always choose a swiss quartz caliber movement. So there’s really no way your jeweler could tell by looking at the movement itself unless he/she knew as much about that particular watch as Tag Heuer themselves.

kwilcox

That particular watch doesn’t come with a cyclops. Google the model then choose Tag’s site on it to see what it should really look like. Tag doesn’t make the quartz movement in that watch so you need to do some research to see what movement that watch is supposed to have. There may be several depending on production date. Swiss quartz movements including the one in the genuine version of that watch run about 30-50US so counterfeiters always choose a swiss quartz caliber movement. So there’s really no way your jeweler could tell by looking at the movement itself unless he/she knew as much about that particular watch as Tag Heuer themselves.

kwilcox

Its not shown for that model on Tag's own website. That's an online purchase portal too so the pictures must be accurate. F8222 is the bracelet style. Not sure why you don't believe the official source of truth. Maybe you can add a cyclops at checkout, but I never saw that for my connected Tag when I bought it online (would have been nice to have too).

https://www.tagheuer.com/us/en/time...er-aquaracer/43-mm-quartz/WAY101L.FC8222.html

kwilcox

But you can feel free to keep it. Chrono24 has two listings for genuine versions of your watch. Interestingly both have a cyclops so maybe that is an option on this model:
https://www.chrono24.com/search/ind...e&searchexplain=1&watchTypes=&accessoryTypes=

kwilcox

When you have the second jeweler open the case, have him tell you what the movement is and post it here. Here's a link to the watch movements that Tag uses. You can use it to research the movement most likely to be in your watch:
https://calibercorner.com/tag/tag-heuer/

kwilcox

yup, WAY101E doesn't even show up on Tag's website but plenty of places show it using Tag's own photos

https://www.jomashop.com/tag-heuer-aquaracer-watch-way101e-fc8222.html

kwilcox

Mostly I believe WAY101E is genuine is because a validated dealer on chronos24 lists it. Interestingly only two vs. many for WAY101L. So may be rare or may be fake. Put your serial number on the back (it'll be etched under the model number on a real Tag) into Tag's serial validation site and see if the model comes up as a WAY101E to be definitive about the model:

https://www.was.tagheuer.com/AfterSalesService/CustomerWarranties

If it says the warranty is valid, don't consider that proof of authenticity however (I made that mistake before I was educated here). Counterfeiters purchase real watches for the serial number then duplicate it on hundreds of fakes. It will tell us if a WAY101E is a valid model however. I'm guessing it will be.

NewbGuy90210

The ebay link does not go to the seller I bought this watch from.

kwilcox

When you have the second jeweler open the case, have him tell you what the movement is and post it here. Here's a link to the watch movements that Tag uses. You can use it to research the movement most likely to be in your watch:
https://calibercorner.com/tag/tag-heuer/

Jim Dollares

@NewbGuy90210 this discussion turned into a bit of a mess didn't it 😜

WAY101E does exist and is an actual model released by TAG Heuer, with a cyclops yes.

I am sorry to hear that your local jeweler told you that your fake watch is genuine. This just goes to show how easy it is for Ebay to continue getting away with their criminal activities. There is zero doubt that the watch you posted a photo of is fake.

Jim Dollares

@NewbGuy90210 this discussion turned into a bit of a mess didn't it 😜

WAY101E does exist and is an actual model released by TAG Heuer, with a cyclops yes.

I am sorry to hear that your local jeweler told you that your fake watch is genuine. This just goes to show how easy it is for Ebay to continue getting away with their criminal activities. There is zero doubt that the watch you posted a photo of is fake.