Tag Heuer’s dedication in manufacturing watches over a hundred years to date has been exceptional and superior. The Swiss company has touched every aspect of human activities that are further broadened with the versatile applicability of wristwatches and chronographs. They have also redefined certain specifications to meet the demands of different customer types.
For instance, Tag Heuer has also indulged in the development of wristwatches that are designed for water sports purposes. The epitome of water sports has embarked with the development of Tag Heuer Aquaracer chronograph. The remarkable technology has been launched in 1982, featuring the water-resistance to a depth of about 300 meters, making it the best and right choice to wear.
Tag Heuer Aquaracer chronograph includes four models with the empowering chronograph systems. These are Aquagraph automatic chronograph, quartz chronograph, automatic chronograph and calibre S chronograph. These are all designed to meet the demands of the many masculine men who are into water sports.
The first model under the Tag Heuer Aquaracer chronograph line is aquagraph automatic chronograph. Featuring its high technology furnishing, it has been designed for professional divers. It also carries with it six unique functions. First, its bezel has an autolock turning capability. Second, it consists of a whopping minute chronograph pointer. Third, it has functional security indicator that is screwed into the crown. Fourth, it has an exceptional water resistance capability of about 500 meters or 1666 feet. Fifth, it employs the Caliber 60 movement by Tag Heuer. And lastly, it possess an automatic helium valve.
The second model under the Tag Heuer Aquaracer chronograph line is Quartz chronograph. The feature includes a scratch-resistant glass and a steel casing. Enclosed is a dial with luminescent indices and a set of diamond hand pointers. The bezel is unidirectional motion work with embedded Arabic numerals. It is supported with a polished steel bracelet of double clasps and folding buckle. Thus, there are three chronograph counters with elapsed and split-time functionalities.
The third model under the Tag Heuer Aquaracer chronograph line is Aquaracer Automatic chronograph. It runs on a calibre 16 Tag Heuer automatic movement. Similar to the Quartz chronograph, it has also a scratch-resistant glass with additional anti-reflective interior coating. The dial and hand pointers are also luminescent and diamond-polished, respectively. Thus, it also employs the same specifications for the bracelets, clasps and buckle, alongside with the functionalities of split and elapsed time chronographs. However, unlike the Quartz, its bezel consists of two parts, the center and the exterior. The center is a fixed aluminum ring, while the exterior serves for the unidirectional turning capability.
The last model under the Tag Heuer Aquaracer chronograph line is Aqua Racer Calibre S regatta. This has become an innovative development made in the Tag Heuer Aquaracer chronographs, whereby the chronograph functions are displayed by the central hands. Having unique features like the electro-mechanical movement and only 230 mechanical components along with five bidirectional micro-engines, five unique functions boost this line. First is the tenth- of- a- second precision. Second is the easy measurement of intermediary and two elapsed times. Third is the traditional date and calendar that extends up to 2099. Fourth is the countdown scale that is configured from -10 to -1 minute. Fifth is the counterclockwise movement of the central hand using the “Regatta” mode, and clockwise movement once the regatta mode is over.
