Although the name TAG Heuer is almost synonymous with top-class racing driver chronographs, the Swiss manufacturer has made significant contributions to improving water-resistance in watches from early on. In 1895, Edouard Heuer patented the first waterproof pocket watch case. In modern times, the Aquaracer, introduced in 2003 and several times updated since, continues this legacy. This decidedly sporty and technically impressive collection stands out for its robust features and is available in a wide variety of designs for both women and men.
Right in time for summer, TAG Heuer presents an update for the Aquaracer Professional 300 Date and Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT. Available with black, blue or green dials, the main features remain the same: 12-facet rotating bezel in scratch-resistant ceramic, unidirectional for the Aquaracer Professional 300 Date and bidirectional for the GMT version, screw-down crown, 300m water resistance, luminescence and the closed case-back engraved with a diving helmet. However, the diameter of the case has been reduced from 43mm to 42mm, which is not only more comfortable to wear but also a technical achievement.
New is the wave pattern on the dial, familiar from the existing 36mm versions. It provides a fitting backdrop for the updated minute track and the more prominent hour hand, which now has a shield shape to improve legibility. There is also the familiar magnified date display, but it has been moved to 6 o’clock. The luminescence of the Aquaracer 300 Date remains the same, with the minute and second hands and the triangle on the bezel emitting a blue glow, and the hour hand and markers a green glow.
The color scheme of the Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT is different: The central GMT hand and the triangle are blue, while everything else is green.
Previously equipped with a Sellita-based Caliber 5, the new line-up features an automatic movement christened the TH31-00 for the Aquaracer 300 Date and the TH31-03 for the GMT versions. Both offer a power reserve of 80 hours and bear a C.O.S.C. chronometer certificate.
The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Date with a three-link bracelet including a steel folding clasp with double safety push-buttons and fine adjustment system is priced at $3,800. The Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT with a three-link bracelet is marked at $4,200. Both models are also available on a rubber strap for $3,600 and $3,800.
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