Reflections on the S/el

Martin Bull

Almost a year since this thread was active ( sigh ! 🙁 )....

I was prompted to revive it when the latest copy of Motor Sport ( Feb '22 ) dropped through my letterbox. They run a regular 'watches' page and featured this time is the latest Senna special edition - the Formula 1xSenna. The reviewer seems fairly unimpressed, noting the leather bracelet embossed with 'S link' design and the 65-400 numbering on the bezel. He then goes on to point out the TAG watch most associated with Senna was an S/el chronograph. he finishes by asking 'Surely it's time for an accurate limited edition replica?'

Part of me hopes that they won't - the S/el remains to me vey much 'of its time'. Which is why I like it so much !

Aquagraph

Don't worry, this will never happen.

99LinkEd

Big S/EL lover and believer here. My reflections/thoughts:

Pros:
- ground-breaking, gorgeous design that smashed sales records and was a must-have, high-end piece prior to modern socials/internet promotion
- unique, immediately recognizable Tag Heuer iconic watch with strong 80's - 90's plus F1 vibe
- polarizing design - but many love it, including both adults and youths (my two teenagers think they are cool and would wear them)
- wearable, comfortable size and band(s)

Cons:
- would likely be a very expensive reissue for quartz watches, not sure how well they'd sell (but automatic only could be an alternative)
- no need to reissue when there are many, many available via every secondary market with some in like-new condition plus Tag still services S/EL's

Below is a picture of an amazing red dial S/EL that I recently flipped (WG111C) - it was too new for me to consider wearing/scratching up! (Note: This watch with a lapis blue shirt was perfection.) I've ordered another model S/EL (navy dial) that should be delivered within a week. Pics coming for that one, too.

Enjoy the ride!

P.S. @Calibre11 The subject of this thread reads "Refections" not "Reflections" as I believe it should.

mattp

No reissue please. Can't get better than this one. 😉

Aquagraph

I was told in 2018 that TAG would be focussing on more recent models like the Kirium at some point. I'm not saying they were going to re-issue it, but... than again what else could that mean?