Introducing the 2021 TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Calirbe 5 Automatic Replica Collection

Introducing the 2021 TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Calirbe 5 Automatic Replica Collection

This year, TAG Heuer is preparing to launch its updated Aquaracer 300 replica series. The new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 replica series has five unique 43mm models, including a limited edition TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Tribute black dial watch replica WBP208C.FT6201 inspired by the vintage 844, which brings a clear and vivid new atmosphere to the series.

The Case

Speaking specifically to the standard production models, the 2021 replica Aquaracer line has been divided into two categories, 43mm (above) and 36mm (below). All seven of the new Aquaracer have a handsome new handset, a simplified dial design, a newly designed ceramic bezel insert, 300 meters water resistance, a screw-down crown, and a solid caseback.

The 43mm case of the new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 replica series is still instantly recognizable as an Aquaracer, but substantially refines the look over previous generations. The overall design is still angular and modern, with traditionally curved forms translated into flat planes and abrupt corners. Where this new case really sets itself apart from its predecessors is through the case sides, where the fully polished flat surface has been changed to a brushed finish with a wide polished chamfer running from lug to lug. This breaks up the case sides visually and creates the illusion of a thinner case profile in images, although the actual case thickness is only marginally reduced by 0.35mm to 12.2mm overall. Like with last year’s revised Carrera Sport Chronograph replica, many of the geometric changes here are designed to make the large-on-paper 43mm diameter wear more compact than the numbers suggest, and a large component of this is the new lug geometry. In addition to the slimming addition of the chamfer, the lugs themselves are markedly shorter than the previous generation, which will likely lead to a more compact footprint on the wrist for most wearers.

The other major visual change for this new generation comes courtesy of the Aquaracer’s signature 12 sided bezel. The bezel itself is now fully coin edged for a simpler look and improved grip, while the inserts in black, blue, or green are now ceramic across the line. This move to ceramic brings the Aquaracer replica more in line with its modern competition, but together with the new bezel edge reframes much of the design as a much more orthodox affair. The overall impression from the case design is less the yachting-inflected mix of luxury and aggression of previous generations, and more of a low-poly take on classic diver cues. This is charming and charismatic in its own way, like a dive watch rendered with the graphical capability of a PlayStation 2, and should appeal to a wider audience than the idiosyncratic feel of previous models. TAG Heuer itself leans into this angular computer-graphic ethos with its revised caseback, which revamps the Aquaracer’s signature dive helmet engraving with a sharply edged new look. The only curved lines on this new case come through the new cyclops date magnifier on top of the sapphire crystal at 6 o’clock.

While the core three models of the new collection render this new case form in a blend of polished and sporty brushed stainless steel, the green dial variant sets itself apart with a matte bead blasted finish in dark Grade 2 titanium. For the limited edition Aquaracer Professional 300 Tribute replica to Ref. 844, TAG Heuer keeps a suitably old-school pairing of black bezel and stainless steel case. Regardless of material or finishing, all new models in the copy TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 series are water resistant to a robust 300 meters.

The Dial

The dials of the new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 replica line maintain recognizable Aquaracer cues while evolving the overall design significantly. The sunburst dials in black, blue, green, and bright silver keep the Aquaracer’s trademark horizontal engraved lines, but here the ridged sections are wider and less numerous for a cleaner feel. TAG Heuer unifies the angular design of the case with the dial through its new set of applied diver indices, which replace the classic round markers with octagonal pieces. Combined with the beveled wedge-shaped indices at 12 o’clock, 3 o’clock, and 9 o’clock, these new markers give a touch of unique personality to the line and further sell the funky low-resolution computer generated effect. 

The watch is also extensively reworked, replacing the complex paddle designs of the previous generation with a classic set of Roman swords. The seconds hand keeps the Aquaracer’s distinctive wedge shaped tip, however, with a punch of vibrant yellow that adds a dramatic visual highlight. TAG Heuer prioritizes easy legibility with its Super-LumiNova lume fill here, as the critical minutes and seconds hands immediately stand out with a blue glow against the green used for the rest of the dial. Balance is a visual priority for these new dials as well, as TAG Heuer replica moves the date window to 6 o’clock to preserve symmetry.

In order to echo the classic Heuer Ref. 844 diver from 1978, the dial of the limited edition TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Tribute replica to Ref. 844 differs sharply from its stablemates. The engraved sunburst dial surface is ditched in favor of a heavily grained matte black here, while the lume fill is a warm khaki fauxtina. The Tribute to Ref. 844 adds an extra splash of color to the look with an internal 24 hour scale in deep red, calling back to the 1978 model while adding some useful function. These changes add up to a markedly different effect from regular production models, creating an intriguing blend of old and new that reads less as a vintage reissue than a retro-modern revival.

Heuer's Ref. 844 replica diver from 1978 (left) next to the modern Aquaracer Professional 300 Tribute replica to Ref. 844 limited edition.

Movement

What hasn’t changed in the new range of replica TAG Heuer Aquaracer watches, for both the 43mm and 36mm versions, is the movement. The calibre 5 automatic movement has been used in the Aquaracer for ages and is still a practical, reliable choice. It indicates hours, minutes and seconds and also includes a date indication positioned at 6 o’clock. 

The calibre 5 movement is hidden under a newly styled enclosed caseback with a diving helmet and a honeycomb motif. Based on a Sellita SW 200-1 architecture, the Calibre 5 has 26 jewels and runs at a frequency of 4Hz or 28,800vph. The power reserve is 38 hours, and the water-resistance is rated at 300 metres. 

For both the steel and titanium Aquaracer replica, a matching bracelet comes as standard. Each reference features a newly designed integrated bracelet with a folding clasp that includes a fine adjustment – increasing the size by 1.5cm. 

The Basics

Brand: Tag Heuer

Model: Aquaracer Professional 300

Reference Numbers:

WBP201B.BA0632 (43mm, blue/steel)

WBP201A.BA0632 (43mm, black/steel)

WBP208B.BF0631 (43mm, titanium/green)

WBP201C.BA0632 (43mm, silver/steel)

WBP208C.FT6201 (43mm, titanium, limited edition)

WBP231D.BA0626 (36mm, black/steel)

WBP231C.BA0626 (36mm, silver/steel)

WBP231B.BA0618 (36mm, blue/steel)

Diameter: 43mm or 36mm (see references above)

Case Material: Steel or titanium (see references above)

Dial Color: Several color options available

Indexes: Applied, luminous (diamond markers on the 36mm blue dial model)

Water Resistance: 300 meters

Strap/Bracelet: Steel bracelet with tool-less micro-adjust in the clasp, Tribute to Ref. 844 limited edition also comes with a black rubber strap

Movement: Caliber TAG Heuer Caliber 5 Automatic (base ETA 2824-2)

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Diameter: 25.6mm

Power Reserve: ~42 hours

Winding: Automatic

Frequency: 28,800 vph

Jewels: 25

Price

The new replica TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Automatic Collection will be available from June 2021. Prices start at EUR 2,850 for the three steel models. The titanium version is priced at EUR 4,000.

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