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#Tag aquaracer calibre 5 automatic review series

Not only is this watch built using stainless steel and ceramic, which will hold up great against wear and tear, but with the inclusion of a tough, high quality nylon strap, you know right off the bat that this Aquaracer means business. In addition to the design features, the functionality is great as well. There are no major issues reported with this Aquaracer. This timepiece is stunning with excellent functionality and the highest quality materials and designs. No shade of silver or blue is off in this Aquaracer - with perfect color and accent matching, TAG Heuer really smashed the design in this model. The bold blue seconds hand matches the blue of the ceramic unidirectional bezel as well as the gorgeous blue stitching on the nylon strap. The indexes are polished stainless steel with luminous white fill that creates a wonderful, elegant look that perfectly matches the complex hour and minute hands of the same material and design. The hour indexes are very unique compared to the ones you typically see on luxury timepieces.

This is a very high quality and well-thought out design that we are incredibly impressed with. With brushed and polished stainless steel casing and components with blue accents on the bezel, dial, and strap, this Aquaracer is a true specimen for any man who loves the water and a world class design.Įven the luminescence is a blue and green color when underwater and in the dark. This watch is largely two-toned as we discussed in the introduction. The diameter of the Calibre 5 is: 26mm with anywhere between 25 to 26 rubies depending on the execution of the movement. The balance frequency is set at 28,800 v.p.h. Made in Switzerland, arguable the best place in the world for quality movements, this automatic calibre features rapid date correction and a power reserve of 38 hours. This TAG Heuer features an in-house manufactured Calibre 5 Automatic movement.

Water Resistance: 300 meters (1,000 feet).

Features: Green and blue luminescent markers, Angled date window at 3 o’clock under magnifying lens.

Strap Color: Black with Blue Stitching (can be switched out).

Bezel Material: Ceramic (Blue with Silver Applied Arabic numerals and markings).

Bezel: Uni-Directional Rotating Ceramic.

Dial Features: Printed minuterie on dial, steel/luminous hour indexes, calendar date window.

Dial Hands: Silver-tone hour and minute hands blue polished seconds hand with colored and luminous tip hand-applied polished and faceted indexes with green and blue luminescent markers.

Case Back: Solid Fine-Brushed Steel, Screw-In Caseback with Diving Bell Engraving.

Crystal: Anti-Reflective, Scratch-Resistant Sapphire.

Case Material: Fine-Brushed and Polished Steel.

Movement: TAG Heuer Calibre 5, Swiss Made.

The blue of the ceramic bezel, the blue polished seconds hand with a luminous tip, and the black nylon with blue stitching is an outstanding second accent tone to the stainless steel. What makes this design so attractive are the perfectly designed bezel etchings, polished stainless steel/luminous hour indexes and dial hands, and the stainless steel polished case matching in a wonderful silver-toned look. Starting off with a 41mm fine-brushed and polished steel case, the eye is immediately drawn to the high quality blue ceramic unidirectional bezel. The TAG Heuer 41mm Aquaracer Calibre 5 is an Automatic men’s timepiece that is not only an active-ready sports watch but one of the most attractive designs we have ever reviewed. Type: 41mm Aquaracer Calibre 5 Automatic 300 M Men’s Watch For the price range, it is shocking to be able to find a timepiece with the sheer quality, outstanding design, and incredible functionality as this Calibre 5 Automatic.Ĭomplete with a ceramic bezel, polished and fine-brushed steel, and a blue color accent that carries throughout the design, this Aquaracer model is a stunning example of how functionality and a world class design are not synonymous with a huge price tag.

#Tag aquaracer calibre 5 automatic review series

The Aquaracer Series by TAG Heuer is a special collection that has some of the absolute best designs in current luxury watches.