![]() The rules are again interrupted with the designation “AUTOMATIC” and “200 m / 660 ft” in two lines below the center. The lines are interrupted the bold text proclaiming “AQUARACER” and the TAG Heuer badge below the 12 marker. The dial is very clearly laid out, and features repeating horizontal line decorations, mildly reminiscent of the dial pattern on the Patek Philippe Nautilus. ![]() Finished with a radial graining, it is engraved with 5 minute markers – an inverted triangle for the 60, and Arabic numerals for 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 with bars for 5, 15, 25, 35, 45 and 55. The clicks are distinct, but yet have a smooth and fluid like in feel. Of course, it offers a uni-directional rotation with a mechanism which is very pleasant to operate. The bezel too is a massive, flat affair, also with 12 sides, a design aesthetic first used by TAG Heuer in 1995. As the Aquaracer Professional 200 is compliant to the 6 point design blueprint, the crown is screw down, and the entire case is rated to 20 ATM for water resistance. The crown itself is rather massive, with 12 facets in the grooves for better handling. Two “ears” stick out from the side with the one at 3 o’clock offering protection to the crown. The overall impression of the case is one which gives the assurance of ruggedness, and readiness for adventure. The lugs flow naturally from the main case body, and are rather short and have the same alternate brushed matte finish with polished chamfers. It looks like it is hewn from one solid block of stainless steel, and given a matte, satin finish on the surfaces with polished edge chamfers. Perhaps best described as an angular tonneau shape. The quartz models have no date and a pared-back look by comparison, while otherwise retaining the same aesthetic and technical characteristics. ![]() Automatics are distinguished by their fumé gradient dials, date windows, Super-LumiNova sweeping seconds hands, and more detailed minute tracks. This marks another departure from the Aquaracer Professional 300, which is only available with an automatic mechanical movement. In the 40mm collection, there are two automatic and two quartz references, while at 30mm there are two automatics and five quartz options. The new Aquaracer Professional 200 models is offered with a choice of movements. Both models shown are equipped with automatic movements. The new Aquaracer Professional 200 in 30mm on the left, and 40mm on the right. This gives the watch a more formal feel, as the Aquaracer Professional 200 is intended to cross codes, from sea to mountain, via the office and weekend hangout. And an aesthetic choice, TAG Heuer chose to polish the central bracelet link. Other than the lower retail price, the new Aquaracer Professional 200’s diving scale is engraved onto a steel bezel insert rather than on ceramic. The Professional 200 also comes in two sizes – a 40mm case and a 30mm case. The Professional 300 had a robust 43mm and 36mm case with ceramic bezels. This year, at LVMH Watch Week, TAG Heuer releases the Aquaracer Professional 200: as a smaller sister mode. This Series now has 6 men’s, 3 ladies references plus 3 limited editions (including the new Naomi Osaka Edition), and remain their top tier dive watch. In 2021, TAG Heuer released the Aquaracer Professional 300 during Watches & Wonders 2021, marketed as their ultimate dive watch. The Heuer Ref 844 on the left is the first generation, and on the right, is the French-made Heuer Monnin 844. More details on the 10 series is found on this article on Caliber 11. The Aquaracer name was added in 2004, and continued the six point design code first used in the 1000 – a uni-directional rotating bezel a screw-down crown water resistance to at least 200 meters luminous markings a sapphire crystal and a double safety clasp. The series continued in 1985 under the then new TAG Heuer branding. The 1000 was the first Heuer diving watch, released in the 1970s, and this was continued with the first 2000 series watches which were released just as the company was facing bankruptcy in 1982. The 10 Series were the models that came to symbolise TAG Heuer in the 70s through the noughties. Part of this transformed itself to the Professional Series. The TAG Heuer Professional story began in 1978, when Jack Heuer introduced the Heuer Reference 844 – a watch designed for the rugged outdoor sports and adventure, and made to be reliable under extreme conditions. Several other model options are also released today. Retail price for both models is SGD 3,750 inclusive of GST. The same watch is also available with a blue fumé gradient dial as Ref. WBP2110.BA0627 with the black fumé gradient dial. Review: TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 We get up close to the novelty and bring you this hands-on review. TAG Heuer returns to the Aquaracer with the new Professional 200.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |