TAG Heuer releases a new generation of its beloved Aquaracer which builds upon the foundations of the manufacture?s iconic dive watch with the addition of more contemporary appointments.
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A term often used to describe the Aquaracer is ?luxury tool watch?. It?s a bit of an oxymoron to be sure, but in the case of this hallowed timepiece, a most apt description. With the original Ref. 844, TAG Heuer succeeded in marrying the reliability and durability of a tool watch with the elegant sophistication of luxury timepieces. In creating this new line, dubbed the Aquaracer Professional 300, the watch manufacture once again displays its fiercely avant-garde spirit, paying tribute to its aquatic horological legacy.
The new line-up consists of eight dive watches and while they may differ in terms of size and materials used, the design DNA in each and every piece is undoubtedly that of the cherished Aquaracer. Of the seven core models, four will be sized at 43mm and three will be more petite at 36mm, which appears to be the default-yet-unofficial unisex size. Stainless steel is the case material of choice with the exception of a single watch in Grade 2 titanium, which will be distinguished by its green dial. The rest of the stainless steel models will be available with either blue, black or silver dials.

In redesigning the veteran Aquaracer, the designers at TAG Heuer re...