Ownership Experiences- 2017 TAG Heuer Connected E2 Modular 45

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Saw that pic in the other forum but seeing it again.....frig, I so want one now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For those with mechanical modules.....maybe you can help me decide. When do you choose to wear this or the Connected one? I assume MOST bought the CM45/41 for the smartwatch experience while retaining what I believe (and most do) to be the best looking smartwatch out there. I absolutely hate the look of other smartwatches but so love their functionality (ie Apple Watch.....it does everything I want like fitness, time, notifications) but looks horrific vs the Tag Connected. Anyway, just rambling but really battling when and why I would use the mechanical vs connected module.
I'd start my day with the Connected, then switch to the Mechanical module when the battery runs out, gets low, or when I want a dressier look.
 
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I'd start my day with the Connected, then switch to the Mechanical module when the battery runs out,

^^ things that shouldn't happen on a $1500 smart watch
 
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Hi people, like your comments. One thing i would like to know. Now that you know all about your TH connected after times wearing it would you buy it anyway? Even with the batt issues and uptade problems? I am thinking to get one for me, really love the THCM45 blue rubber strap. Thanks all...

I bought one twice! On-sold my first one (long story) and then purchased another one. Extremely happy both times with the purchase. The battery issue is not an issue. With the last few updates I can comfortably get 2 days' battery life (turning it off at about 9pm at night and on again at 8am). I also haven't had any connectivity issues whatsoever.
 
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T tswire
Saw that pic in the other forum but seeing it again.....frig, I so want one now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For those with mechanical modules.....maybe you can help me decide. When do you choose to wear this or the Connected one? I assume MOST bought the CM45/41 for the smartwatch experience while retaining what I believe (and most do) to be the best looking smartwatch out there. I absolutely hate the look of other smartwatches but so love their functionality (ie Apple Watch.....it does everything I want like fitness, time, notifications) but looks horrific vs the Tag Connected. Anyway, just rambling but really battling when and why I would use the mechanical vs connected module.

I love the Connected at work or at night with its display, but outdoors eg over the weekend, I would find a mechanical more legible in sunlight. I'm still saving for my first TH mechanical, whatever this may be...!
 
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^^ things that shouldn't happen on a $1500 smart watch
How about rephrasing to: if the battery runs out....
 
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These watches are real head-turners with the geeks I hang out with. I'm super happy with mine. There will be a battle with my brother soon over Tag vs. Apple. I'm looking forward to the debate.
 
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Hi people, like your comments. One thing i would like to know. Now that you know all about your TH connected after times wearing it would you buy it anyway? Even with the batt issues and uptade problems? I am thinking to get one for me, really love the THCM45 blue rubber strap. Thanks all...

There do seem to be a LOT of issues with the watch, most of them appear to be related with iOS compatibility (albeit not all). I’d personally not buy another, but it’s all down to personal preference.
 
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With the latest update, the watch is almost always showing the not-connected icon (a crossed-out cloud), despite the Bluetooth on my Pixel 2 XL being on. Very annoying. No problems connecting to my home wifi, though.

I did a master reset on the watch, then added it again via the Google Wear OS app (Android). That seems to have solved the BT connectivity issue.

I remember having to do the same thing when I switched from a Pixel XL (running Android 7.x) to a Pixel 2 XL (running Android 8.0 out of the box).
 
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I really do love the stile of the watch. Not of any android watches look that great as modular 45. Looking forward how would it works in SVK. They just start selling them at TH boutique..
 
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I wouldn’t mind that Calibre 16, priced it up last night at £2250.

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I wonder if the bezel rotates? I would assume that it must otherwise it wouldn't have a tachymetre label.
 
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Strap arrived yesterday and I got the call on Wednesday saying it was there to collect if wanted that’s 5 days in total ordered on Saturday well happy with that good job Ernest & Jones
 
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Any watch faces for the 45 which are similar to the Calibre 16 I could upload via watchmaker ?
 
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For everyone experiencing iOS connectivity issues, give this a try. I thought I’d try once again resetting the phone back to factory and starting over, but I ended up back in the same boat (no connection), or the process got stuck on the phone sending details to the watch.

I tried a mountain of things (over 2 hours messing about), and eventually (touch wood), this has worked:

On the Wear OS app (or Android Wear if not updated), in advanced settings, click on disconnect Tag Heuer. This should disconnect your watch and kick it into a factory restore status.

Whilst the watch is loading, open up your settings and click Bluetooth. Click the little “I” next to the Tag Heuer entry and forget the device.

Now make sure you then update to the latest iOS version (currently iOS 11.3).

Physically remove the Wear OS/Android Wear app from your phone (don’t just update, it doesn’t work properly. When I deleted my app and downloaded again, I got a brand new interface, even though the previous version said it was the latest one).

Reboot phone.

Re-download the Wear OS app from the App Store.

Back to the watch now which should have restored. Select your language and basic options then when prompted, open up the Wear OS app on your phone and follow the prompts until your phone has paired and your Google account details have been sent across (mine failed 3 times at this point whilst doing various other tasks, but I’m assuming if you follow the process as above, this should work first time).

When all ready, ensure you open the Play Store on your watch, swipe down and select my apps.

Update any which need updating. Check that the following list of apps are now installed and fully updated on your phone, if any are missing, download them:

Connected Tag Heuer
Google
Google Fit
Google Pay
Tag Heuer Connected Apps
Wear OS by Google smartwatch
Google handwriting input

Now check to see if your watch is connected to your phone and everything is working as intended.

Good Luck !!

Thanks Chris, I did the reset and everything working OK so far and staying connected.
However, in Wear OS in the advanced settings I'm not getting my watch battery information. I had no problem getting this info when it was Android Wear. Anyone else having the same problem and if so has anyone managed to solve the issue.
 
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Thanks Chris, I did the reset and everything working OK so far and staying connected.
However, in Wear OS in the advanced settings I'm not getting my watch battery information. I had no problem getting this info when it was Android Wear. Anyone else having the same problem and if so has anyone managed to solve the issue.

Glad it helped. I didn’t realise you could get the battery information in the iOS Wear app ??
 
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anyone went swimming with his CM45? I was in Dubai on vacation last week and decided to keep it on for a swim in the hotel pool, not more than 10 mins in the water. Seemed to be holding out well but i did detect some funny behaviour of the watch afterwards. Touch screen didn't work properly and some glitches which normalised after 10 minutes. I would have expected the CM45 to be suitable for swimming. Any other experiences?
 
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The last summer always with the watch, swimming in pool and ocean and no issues. Before start, I turned off the screen because with the water I noticed that the watchface changed alone
 
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Anyone found any apps which enhance functionally rather than games etc ?

The only one I use other than Google Pay is Staylit, which allows a specified time the watch stays lit up once you’ve flipped your wrist.