Fake Aquaracer 500m watches can be distinguished by the ‘pearl’ on the bezel, which is sunk into the ceramic on the genuine article but protrudes on the fake versions, and also by opening the back: the fake TAG Heuer watches have a spelling mistake on the rotor. It is now discontinued, but there are plenty of examples on the used market.īeware of fakes: there is a very convincing counterfeit of this watch on the market. Other than the diver’s bezel and date function there are no complications to speak of: this is a basic, functional tool dive watch. It is equivalent to the workhorse ETA 2824 movement and has a 40-hour power reserve, ticking away at 28,800 beats per minute. Inside is the reliable Swiss Sellita SW200 movement. Only the case-back, crystal and bezel assembly differs on this watch, to give an extra 200m of water resistance for deep sea diving. The 2014 refresh of the TAG Heuer Aquaracer series was significant for two reasons: the case size of the watch was increased from 38mm to 42mm, and the range was redesigned so that both 300m and 500m models shared the same mid-case. Ceramic is a much harder and more scratch-resistant material, and it has an attractive shine. Older dive watches usually feature an aluminium bezel. The ceramic bezel gives it the look of the newer Rolex Submarine models. My TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500m is the ceramic bezel model, reference WAK2110. TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500m WAK2110 TAG Heuer Aquaracer WAK2110 The series continues to this day, with an annual refresh. It also came with a choice of an automatic-winding or an accurate quartz movement. It had a slim case compared to the “standard” dive watch, the Rolex Submariner. The first Heuer dive watch, the 1000 series, was launched in 1979. The TAG Heuer Aquaracer series has a long, proud tradition. Aquaracer, TAG Heuer, WAK2110 Heuer 1000 catalogue
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