Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #228 in Watches
• Brand: TAG Heuer
• Model: WAF1112.BA0801
• Dimensions: 4.60" h x 6.00" w x 6.00" l, 1.90 pounds
• Band material: stainless-steel
• Bezel material: stainless-steel
• Case material: stainless-steel
• Clasp type: fold-over-clasp-with-safety
• Dial color: silver
• Dial window material: scratch-resistant-sapphire
• Movement type: swiss-quartz
• Water-resistant to 984 feet

Features

• Precise Swiss ETA F06.111 quartz movement
• Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal; Luminescent hands and markers; Unidirectional bezel with SuperLuminova dot at 12 o'clock
• Solid 38-mm stainless-steel case with engraved diver's helmet decorated caseback; Triple link combination brushed stainless-steel and 20-micron polished gold-plated stainless-steel bracelet with diving extension
• Date function at 3 o'clock; Silver dial
• Water-resistant to 984 feet (300 M)

Amazon.com Product Description
The bold and sporty Aquaracer blends high performance with optimal readability and prestige styling. The 38 mm case is crafted from a solid block of stainless steel and showcases a silver dial with bold luminous hands. The dial also features a full-color TAG Heuer logo and a date display at the three o'clock hour. Framing the dial is a unidirectional rotating bezel with oversized Arabic numerals and a luminescent marker at the 12 o'clock position. The handsome link bracelet, in brushed and polished steel, fastens securely with a fold-over-clasp-with-safety and features an extension system so that the watch can be worn over a diving suit. Other notable features of this watch include precise Swiss quartz movement, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a screw-in crown and caseback for water resistance to 300 meters.

About TAG Heuer
TAG Heuer traces its roots to the small Swiss village of St-Imier where, in 1860, a watchmaker named Edouard Heuer opened his first shop. His vision was to create remarkable timepieces that pushed the envelope of innovation and precision. The company's reputation grew, and Heuer's first patent for a chronograph mechanism in 1882 was followed by a long list of achievements: the first stopwatch accurate to 1/100 of a second, the first dashboard stopwatch for race cars, the first miniature electronic timekeeping device accurate to 1/1000th of a second, and the first automatic movement with a microrotor, to name just a few.

Over the years, Heuer's reputation for gold-standard precision earned the company the privilege of providing official timing services for a number of world-class competitive sporting events, including the Olympic Games, the FIS Ski World Cup, and the FIA Formula 1 World Championships. To this day, TAG Heuer maintains a close association with the world of competitive sports and enjoys a devoted following among sports celebrities and enthusiasts. In 1985, Heuer joined the TAG (Techniques D'Avant-Garde) group, and the TAG Heuer name and logo were created. Now one of the most recognized and sought-after watch brands in the world, TAG Heuer continues its reputation of innovative design and technological excellence, creating prestigious timepieces that are always at the cutting edge of precision, reliability and style.

Customer Reviews

QUALITY
One of the most durable yet stylish watches that I own. You will not be disappointed with the quality and look/feel of this watch. It is sure to last a lifetime and never go in or out of style.

Great watch
I was in the market for a middle to high end watch and found/purchased the Tag Aquaracer. It has a great feel and look to it. No regrets.

Nice looking quality watch
For the past few years my "everyday" watch was a Seiko chronograph. While there is nothing wrong with it, I decided I wanted something with a little more style. Initially, I bought a Seiko Coutura, but returned it disappointed. I decided to spend a little more, but since I'm not a watch collector, I think $1,000 was about as much as I wanted to spend for a utility watch (or a quartz), though $500 would have probably been more practical (I guess it depends on where one draws the line between utility and luxury).

I looked at Tissot, which was probably the best choice for its price, also Movado, Bulova, and a few others, but really liked the style of the Tag Aquaracer. I chose this model because it's simple yet stylish. A chronograph would have been okay too, but all the ones I looked at were just too large for my taste. While this model is average in size, it's not too large or heavy.

I trust that Amazon Direct sells authentic, non-refurbished watches, while offering a good warranty (not sure about the third party sellers), but I decided to purchase from a local authorized dealer. They gave me a discount, so I only ended up paying about $100 more, and I have the manufacturer's warranty. (Had they not given me the discount I would have had no problem buying from Amazon Direct)

I give this watch a 5 star overall, but for those interested in buying this watch, I'll point out a couple of things.

If you're farsighted or often in dimly lit areas, the watch can be a little hard to see. The dial and date are a little small, and the hands can blend into the background. I knew this before I bought it, but just mentioning it for those considering buying online. The same version of this watch with black or blue faces are much easier to read, but I really liked the look of the silver face (there is also a WAF1111 that is silver with different finish). I just think if Tag had put a black trim around the hands it would have been a little better design, but perhaps that would make it look tacky, who knows. That said, you should have absolutely no problem reading it in the office, outside, or pretty much 90% of the time, and I you're like me and don't want a huge watch, the trade-off may have to be a slightly smaller face.

The other issue is the value of Tag's brand recognition versus other "luxury" brands. I looked at the Tissot very closely, as well as Bulova and some others, and overall the quality seemed to be on par. Albeit, I'm not a watchmaker, and did not I look inside. However, quartz movements are pretty consistent (versus some of the more expensive mechanical watches), so candidly speaking, I think it's pretty obvious there is a fairly steep premium one pays for brand recognition when buying a Tag Heuer, though obviously this is subjective.

Nevertheless, without question this is a quality watch, and it looks great. Since I have only owned it for a few days, I cannot comment on its longevity, how it stands up to nicks and scratches, or its accuracy, but I'm pleased with my purchase and would recommend this watch to others.

----Update October 31, 2009----

Set to the U. S. Naval Observatory clock, the watch gained just 3 seconds in 4 months - about 9 seconds per year.