Inspired by the sunlight reflecting off the ocean waves, TAG Heuer has created a magnificent tortoiseshell effect on the Aquaracer bezel using an innovative resin technique. The dark and light blue hues are reminiscent of the ocean’s surface, as seen from the deck of a yacht, an effect which is enhanced by the blue sunray brushed dial with horizontal lines.

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TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition Blue
TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition

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The TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition is also available with a contemporary brown tortoiseshell pattern on the bezel and a black sunray brushed dial with horizontal stripes. As with its blue counterpart, the pattern on this version is made with an innovative resin effect – a first for TAG Heuer.

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TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition Bezel
TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition

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Strengthening the timepieces’ functionality is the 60-minute scale on the unidirectional rotating bezel and the angled magnifying lens over the date window at 3 o’clock. The rhodium-plated applied indexes and hour, minute and seconds hands are coated with white Super-Luminova for enhanced legibility in all lighting conditions.

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TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition Super Luminova
TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition

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Another first for the brand with these special-edition models is the high-end rubber strap, which features an alligator leather pattern and a steel folding clasp with double safety push buttons. This allows the wearer to sport a luxurious watch in total comfort while enjoying all manners of nautical activities.

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TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition Strap
TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition

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The 43 mm timepieces are fashioned from polished and fine-brushed stainless steel and powered by the automatic Aquaracer Caliber 5.

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TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition
TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition

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The stainless-steel screw-down caseback is engraved with the image of a vintage diver’ helmet and the Aquaracer’s impressive water-resistance of 300 meters/1,000 feet.

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TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition Watch Review
TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition

                                                                                

TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition Caliber 5 Automatic

Technical specifications:

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Reference:

·      WAY201P.FT6178

·      WAY201N.FT6177

Movement: Caliber 5 Automatic

Dial:

·      Blue or Black sunray brushed dial

·      Rhodium-plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova                      

·      Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova          

·      Rhodium-plated central hand with white Super-LumiNova      

·      White Tag Heuer printed logo

·      3 o’clock angled and magnifying lens date

·      Aquaracer Caliber 5 Automatic 300 meters/1,000 feet printing

Case:

·      Diameter: 43 mm

·      Polished and fine-brushed stainless-steel case

·      Tortoiseshell-effect resin in blue or brown

·      Unidirectional rotating bezel with 60-minute scale

·      Flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment

·      Steel screw-down crown at 3 o’clock

·      Stainless-steel screw-down caseback

·      Water-resistant to 300 m (30 bars)

Bracelet:

·      Alligator pattern blue or black rubber strap

·      Steel folding clasp with double safety push-buttons

·      Tag Heuer shield engraving

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The price for the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43 mm Tortoise Shell Effect Special Edition is EURO 2,500 and will be available from August 2020.

For more information please visit TAG Heuer Online.