This allows its wearer to easily resize the bracelet so the watch can be worn on almost any occasion and under a variety of climatic conditions.
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The latest reference with this dial color also integrates the Aquaracer Professional 300’s fine adjustment system on the strap that can extend or reduce the bracelet length by up to 1.5 cm. Needless to say, the predecessor of this watch already made a splash because of its vibrant tangerine dial, a color that has made a number of appearances in the TAG Heuer Diving universe over the years. The same movement sourced from Sellita can also be found in the WBP201F.BA0632 “Orange Diver” that was introduced during Watches & Wonders. Beating behind this two-part caseback (to ensure the outer shell is always aligned with the case) is TAG Heuer’s automatic Caliber 5, with a 28,800-vph frequency, a rapid date-correction function, and a power reserve of 38 hours. Last but not least, the rejuvenated image of a scaphander diver’s helmet, another hallmark of the 2004-introduced Aquaracer collection, is now engraved onto the 12-sided faceplate of the caseback. At the same time, the Aquaracer manages to offer a contemporary look without ignoring past models and previous generations. In short, the current Aquaracer has a more sophisticated profile, and it is lighter and more ergonomic. The lugs are shorter, while the case edge has been chamfered and polished for a more refined finish. On top of that, the case, crown protection, bezel and metal bracelet have all been slimmed down, without compromising the watch’s water resistance. Inspired by the shape of the bezel, the dial with the horizontal stripes now features eight applied octagonal hour markers, and the movement can be operated with a 12-sided crown. Bove’s team also upgraded the sapphire crystal, integrating a magnifier over the date at 6 o’clock on the inner side, so that the surface remained flat. To begin with, the team turned to the most recognizable element of the Aquaracer’s design - its 12-sided unidirectional rotating bezel, which now comes with an integrated, scratch-resistant ceramic insert across almost the entire collection and fluting on each of the 12 facets, so the bezel is easy to grip and turn. WBP201F.BA0632), launched in March 2022.įor Guy Bove, Creative Director of TAG Heuer, creating a link to the brand’s past with a new, contemporary collection of dive watches also meant working with the collection’s six signature features. WBP201D.FT6197) with its distinctive full-lume dial and black (DLC) 43-mm case, and, even more recently, the “Orange Diver” (Ref. WBP208C.FT6201) was perhaps the most direct nod to the Swiss avant-garde brand’s past, but two more followed this year: the “Night Diver” (Ref. The (quickly sold-out) Aquaracer Professional 300 “Tribute to Ref. This is, after all, the place where we truly find ourselves.” Pushing the limits, high functionality, a bold and unmistakable aesthetic, and the promise of going with you, even to the extremes - the Aquaracer Professional 300 is a watch that will take you beyond the edge. The Aquaracer Professional 300 picks up a much-loved story and moves it on with the most significant step we’ve taken to develop our Aquaracer collection in many years. Frédéric Arnault, TAG Heuer’s CEO, explained, “TAG Heuer has been making bold, high-performance, stylish, luxury tool watches for more than four decades. 844 from 1978 that became TAG Heuer’s first professional diver, before the team began to work on the current collection - which means the current Aquaracer also represents a “bestof” the brand’s past and present innovations. Equally important, the Swiss watchmaker has turned repeatedly to some of its past dive watches for inspiration, like the Ref. In 2021, the Aquaracer collection received a substantially upgraded design and new materials like ceramic and titanium, and, just one year later, even two new movements. This article was originally published in the July/August 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine.
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