TAG Heuer  Aquaracer  Watches

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Collection: Reliable Under All Conditions

Designed to withstand the deepest depths of the big blue, TAG Heuer watches from the Aquaracer collection are some of the best dive watches in the market. By blending heavy-duty materials with a balanced classic yet contemporary design, TAG Heuer men’s and ladies’ watches are pieces worthy of adding to your collection. This is especially if you want to jump headfirst into an underwater adventure.

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer collection has a wide offering of watches made from different materials like steel, titanium, gold, and ceramic, all of which are made to last. They also come in different sizes and colors, with the two-toned ones sporting a more retro look. Powering these timepieces is either an automatic or a quartz movement. 

Price List at a Glance

How Much Does a TAG Heuer Aquaracer Cost? 

Aquaracer 300M Watches

TAG Heuer has a long-standing history with dive watches. Based on the original Aquaracer 2000 series from the 1980s, the current lineup of TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M watches manage to retain the classic feel of the early versions. However, they now boast a more modern design alongside more advanced specifications. These time-and-date watches can withstand up to 300 meters of water resistance, and are available in either mechanical and quartz versions. 

One of the collection’s most popular 300M models is the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M Ref. WAY201N.FT6177. This TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43mm dive watch features an eye-catching tortoiseshell-patterned bezel, which perfectly frames the black sunray dial. The hour markers and hands of this TAG Heuer dive watch come with a luminous fill that makes for easy timekeeping even when in the depths of the ocean. At the heart of the Aquaracer 300M Ref. WAY201N.FT6177 is the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 5, which runs on a frequency of 4 Hz per second. It also has an approximate power reserve of 38 hours. The timepiece comes with a TAG Heuer price of $2,700 USD.

Another popular model is the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M Ref. WAY111C.BA0928. This model comes in a 41mm brushed and polished steel case, which comes with six studs, for easier handling when wearing diving gloves. Meanwhile, the stainless steel bracelet comes with an integrated diver extension. This allows it to be comfortably worn over a diving suit. The blue aluminum bezel features oversized Arabic numerals that serve as an elapsed time scale, showing a total of 60 minutes with five-minute increments. This TAG Heuer Aquaracer quartz dive watch comes with a striking blue dial and applied index hour markers.

The hour and minute hands of the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M ref. WAY111C.BA0928 are also coated with luminous material. The watch also comes with a seconds hand that has a sharp orange pointed tip. This seconds hand is also useful as a battery life indicator, since it starts to make four-second jumps when the battery is almost worn out. This watch will set you back by around $1,700 USD.

Aquaracer 500M Watches

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M timepieces make for great diving watches. However, for professional divers, the brand also offers watches that can withstand up to a whopping 500 meters of water, dubbed the Aquaracer 500M. Unfortunately, the company ceased production of these models in 2014, so they had a short production life of only five years. Nevertheless, these timepieces are still sought-after by professional divers because of their robust materials, legibility underwater, incredible power reserve, and handy helium escape valves.

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500M Ref. CAK2110.BA0833 is one of the most popular models from this range. This chronograph dive watch comes in a silver, stainless steel 43mm case and a rotating silver-tone bezel with a black ceramic ring. The polished steel crown on the side of this watch comes with a black rubber rim for better grip. There’s also an automatic helium escape valve found at the 10 o’clock position of the case.

As a chronograph watch, it features three recessed sub-dials. A 12-hour counter can be found at the 6 o’clock position, a 30-minute counter at the 12 o’clock position, and a small running seconds counter located at the 9 o’clock position. Meanwhile, at the 3 o’clock position, you can find a date display window.

Powering this TAG Heuer dive watch is the Caliber 16, an automatic chronograph movement that has a frequency of 4 Hz and a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. A brand new Aquaracer 500M Ref. CAK2110.BA0833 comes with a price of $3,199 USD. 

Meanwhile, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500M Ref. WAJ2112.BA0870 is a 43mm watch that comes in a stainless steel case and bracelet. The blue dial features a vertical streak pattern that compliments the luminous hour markers and hands. You can find a magnified date display window at the 9 o’clock position of this timepiece. The retail price of this TAG Heuer Aquaracer men’s watch is around $2,850 USD.

Arguably the most sought-after Aquaracer 500M model is the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500M Full Black. If you can’t already tell from the name, almost every component of this watch, from the dial, bezel, case, crown, strap, and even the movement is in matte black. Indeed, only the bezel highlights and helium escape valve are not black. The main sources of contrast on this watch are the hands and indices on the dial which are coated in yellow luminous material. Prices for the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500m Full Black start at around $1,800 USD.

Aquaracer Lady Watches

This collection also has a wide selection of TAG Heuer Aquaracer ladies’ watches. For adventurous women who want a sturdy yet stylish sports watch, here are some of the best TAG Heuer women's watches you can take into the depths of the sea.

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Ref. WBD1323.BB0320 comes in a dazzling gold bezel, encrusted with diamonds, on a brushed and polished steel case. Its mother-of-pearl dial exudes delicate luxury, and is enhanced by the 11 diamonds used as hour markers. Measuring 32mm in diameter, it is the perfect mid-size watch to accompany you on a fabulous night out. Powering the Aquaracer Ref. WBD1323.BB0320 is a quartz movement, with hours, minutes, and seconds features. There is also a date display window at the 3 o’clock position. This diamond-studded Aquaracer quartz timepiece will set you back by $4,700 USD.

For those who may want something a little less extravagant and kinder to your wallet, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Ref. WBD2320.BA0740 is priced at around an affordable $2,900 USD. This Aquaracer automatic watch features a silver-lacquered dial with rose gold details. The hour and minute hands are also rose-gold plated. Similar to the Ref. WBD1323.BB0320, the hour markers of this TAG Heuer Aquaracer ladies’ timepiece are embedded with 11 stunning diamonds. Ticking inside this Swiss dive watch is the Caliber 9 movement that has a power reserve of 40 hours.

Another great option for the active woman today is the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Ref. WAY131N.BA0748. Despite being designed for everyday use, this Aquaracer quartz timepiece is still extremely robust. Housed in a polished and brushed stainless steel case, this watch is water-resistant up to 300 meters underwater. To further emphasize the grace of the timepiece, it comes with a royal blue mother-of-pearl dial. The unidirectional rotating bezel also features 35 diamonds to further enhance the watch’s air of prestige and elegance. This timekeeper retails at $3,500 USD.

TAG Heuer Chronograph Aquaracer Watches

This family of watches also offers a wide range of chronographs. Available in both automatic and quartz movements, this range of TAG Heuer Aquaracer Chronograph watches are water-resistant up to a depth of 300 meters.

One of the most popular quartz chronograph models is the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Chronograph Ref. CAY111B.BA0927. This 43mm dive watch comes in a steel case with a sunray blue dial. For optimal legibility even under the most extreme conditions, the hands and hour markers are filled with luminous material. With regards to the chronograph functions, the watch features three subdials: a 60-second counter at the 3 o’clock position, a one-tenth of a second and hour counter at the 6 o’clock position, and finally a 30-minute counter at the 9 o’clock position. You can also find a date display window along the subdial at 6 o’clock. This TAG Heuer Aquaracer quartz chronograph will set you back by around $2,300 USD.

Another popular quartz dive watch option is the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Chronograph Ref. CAY1110.BA0927. This Aquaracer chronograph watch comes in a steel case with a matching steel bracelet. On the right side of the case, you can find a screw-down crown that's also made of steel. The index hour markers have a luminous fill that guarantees easy readability, and this is enhanced by the contrast of the indices against the black opaline dial. Similar to the Aquaracer Chronograph Ref. CAY111B.BA0927, this chronograph quartz watch comes with three subdials for 60-seconds, 30-minutes, and 1/10th of a second. This dive watch will cost you around $2,200 USD.

On the other hand, we have the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Chronograph Ref. CAY2111.BA0927, which is a TAG Heuer automatic chronograph that comes with a silver dial, luminous silver-tone hands, and index hour markers. There's also a minute marker around the outer rim of the dial. The three subdials featured on this watch make up a 60-second counter, 30-minute counter, and a 12-hour counter. Additionally, it also has a date display window at the 3 o’clock position. Ticking away inside this TAG Heuer chronograph watch is the Caliber 16, which has a frequency of 4 Hz and a solid 42-hour power reserve. The Aquaracer Chronograph Ref. CAY2111.BA0927 comes with a price tag of $2,599 USD.

TAG Heuer Camouflage Watches

Typically, when talking about camouflage, the main goal is to blend into one’s surroundings. TAG Heuer managed to create designs that adhere to this understated motif, but are still able to stand out when worn on your wrist. In 2017, the brand released two military-style models, one with a blue camouflage dial and another with a matte khaki one. Both of these TAG Heuer watches came with specifically designed NATO-style straps that matched the masculine dials.

Powering these two TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43mm timepieces is the TAG Heuer Calibre 5 automatic movement. This in-house movement features hours, minutes, and seconds functions and a 38-hour power reserve.

These camo-inspired dive watches also come with a magnified date display window located at the 3 o’clock position. Both models can withstand up to 300 meters of water, more than enough for some recreational diving and other fun water sports. 

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Camouflage Ref. WAY208E.FC8222 will set you back by around $2,159 USD. This dive watch comes in a titanium black PVD case with a matte khaki dial. Both the ceramic bezel and NATO strap also come with a matching khaki motif. The applied indices are black gold plated, enhancing the watch’s subtle look, and have khaki luminous fill.

Meanwhile, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Camouflage Ref. WAY208D.FC8221 is much more suited for the waves or the arctic than the greens and browns of land. Enclosed in a titanium black PVD case, this sports watch features a cool blue dial with a matching blue camouflage NATO strap. The blue hour, minute and seconds hands come are coated in luminous material, ensuring better readability. This watch has a price point of around $2,319 USD.

Twin-Time

Over the years we’ve seen TAG Heuer’s various takes on GMT watches. In 2014, the brand launched GMT watches infused with the DNA of its Aquaracer line. Ticking away inside these TAG Heuer watches is the in-house Caliber 7. This GMT TAG Heuer Aquaracer automatic movement has a power reserve of around 42 to 46 hours.

From the name “Twin-Time” itself, you can tell that this range of TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43mm timepieces come with a GMT complication. The brand utilizes both a GMT hand and a rotating bezel to indicate a second time zone. 

One of the most popular models in this family of watches is the “Pepsi-style” TAG Heuer Aquaracer Twin-Time Ref. WAY201F.BA0927. Thanks to its two-tone red and blue bezel, this dive watch is both stylish and functional. The bi-colored bezel allows for easier differentiation between the time zones, and this is demonstrated by the adjustable red GMT hand on the black dial. This dive watch is housed in a stainless steel case with a sturdy steel bracelet. It retails at an affordable $3,050 USD.

Similar to the Twin-Time Ref. WAY201F.BA0927, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Twin-Time Ref. WAY201T.BA0927 will also cost you $3,050 USD. Released in 2020, this newer model comes with a blue and black “Twin-Time” bezel. Boasting a notable upgrade from its predecessor, the GMT hand of this dive watch comes in a fresh blue tone that perfectly ties into the overall look. Featuring a rich, starburst blue dial, the Twin-Time Ref. WAY201T.BA0927 features a curved minute ring on the outer rim. This dive watch also possesses applied trapezoidal hour markers and baton-style hour and minute hands, while the seconds hands boast a more slender, pointed look.

The Latest 2021 Aquaracer Models

In 2021, TAG Heuer introduced several new Aquaracer watches. Dubbed the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300, this new slew of dive watches feature updated designs that make them stand out amidst the family of Aquaracer watches.

These new models come in two sizes: 43mm and 36mm, with six variants crafted from stainless steel. On the other hand, the brand also introduced two TAG Heuer Aquaracer 43mm models made from titanium. Ticking away inside these watches is the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 5 automatic movement.

The steel TAG Heuer Aquaracer men’s watch models come in several color options with the dials featuring a sunray-brushed finish. Both the blue and black dials come with matching ceramic bezel inserts, while the silver dial has a black insert. Moreover, these new TAG Heuer Aquaracer dive watches also come with redesigned case backs, new bracelets and rubber straps, and new hands. Despite featuring a more contemporary look, these timepieces still have signature Aquaracer elements, such as the 12-sided design of the bezel.

Among the new timepieces, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Ref. WAY201P.FT6178 features blue tortoiseshell-patterned resin on the bezel. The blue rubber strap of this dive watch comes with a sandblasted grade two titanium folding clasp. Meanwhile, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Ref. WAY201N.FT6177 comes with a black dial and a resin-embedded bezel with a striking red and black color pattern.

Prices for these new models of TAG Heuer Aquaracer watches range between $2,700 USD and $4,200 USD. 

TAG Heuer Aquaracer's History and Design Details

Interestingly enough, TAG Heuer wasn’t always known for its dive watches. During a time when Swiss watch brands like Rolex and Omega dominated the field of dive watches, Jack Heuer launched the Heuer 2000 in 1982. This vintage TAG Heuer watch would later inspire the 2000 Aquaracer that was launched in 2004.

The 2000 Aquaracer came in two sizes, 38mm and 41mm. The 38 mm models were quartz-powered, while the 41mm steel model ran on a TAG Heuer automatic movement. Both models were water-resistant up to 300m of water. This line of timepieces would be the design basis for today’s modern Aquaracer models.

Due to the success of the 2000 Aquaracer, in 2005, the brand relaunched the collection with a brand new name: the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M. Today’s collection of TAG Heuer Aquaracer dive watches come in different sizes, colors, patterns, and with either mechanical or quartz movements. The collection also includes chronograph dive watches that feature a packed main dial with three handy subdials. Some Aquaracer models feature two-toned bezels with GMT features inspired by vintage looks from the 1980s, but with a striking modern twist. 

Reasons to Buy TAG Heuer Aquaracer Watches

1. 1. TAG Heuer has manufactured its automatic and quartz movements in Switzerland since 1860. All of these calibers and movements are highly reliable and follow strict quality criteria. Some TAG Heuer automatic movements boast power reserves that can last for days.
2. 2. On the topic of calibers, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 5 movement is one of the brand’s most popular ones. Despite it not being an in-house movement, the majority of TAG Heuer watches utilize it, including timepieces from the Aquaracer collection. The high-performing TAG Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 5 movement boasts a high frequency of 4Hz, which ensures extreme precision. Some variants of these TAG Heuer automatic movements also have COSC certificates, which only 3% of the Swiss watchmaking industry has. 
3. 3. The TAG Heuer Aquaracer collection is the perfect place to start if you’re looking for an entry-level dive watch. Considering the high quality and performance that these watches offer, the price range of this collection is quite affordable. They give wearers great value while still costing far less than other high-end Swiss watch brands.
4. 4. Even though these TAG Heuer watches for men and women were primarily designed to take on the sea, they still offer versatile designs that you can wear at almost any occasion. The diamond-studded models are especially perfect for those who prefer a sporty and luxurious look. 
5. 5. TAG Heuer has a longstanding reputation as one of the best Swiss watch brands in the world. Over the years, the brand has become a household name due to its numerous partnerships with prestigious and respectable organizations. This, of course, includes several professional motor racing teams and competitions who have put their faith into TAG Heuer, a testament to the reliability of the brand.

Famous Patrons of TAG Heuer Aquaracer Watches

Leonardo DiCaprio

As a long-time TAG Heuer ambassador, Leonardo DiCaprio has worn several TAG Heuer models on the red carpet. In 2010, the brand even released a special limited edition Aquaracer model in collaboration with the Oscar-winner. The collaboration between the actor and Swiss watch brand was in support of the National Resources Defense Council, which you can easily spot thanks to the NRDC logos on the blue dial. This TAG Heuer watch came in a 43mm stainless steel case with a blue unidirectional rotating bezel and can withstand 500 meters of water pressure. There were only 1,000 pieces of this TAG Heuer Aquaracer men’s watch made.

Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka is a relatively young professional tennis player. However, she currently already has seven titles to her name. In fact, she is the first woman to win successive Grand Slam singles titles, besting both Serena Williams and Jennifer Brady.

During the 2021 Melbourne Grand Slam competition, Naomi Osaka was sporting a TAG Heuer Aquaracer watch on her wrist. The US and Australian Open reigning champion wore the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Lady Ref. WBD131A.FT6170. This sports watch features a white mother-of-pearl dial with a blue rubber strap. Its quartz movement is housed in an elegant 35mm stainless steel case. A fitting choice for this champion indeed!

Zac Efron

Zac Efron got his start as a teen heartthrob that rose to prominence thanks to his role in the Disney Original Movie, High School Musical. He later departed from the teenage musical genre with the 2010 film, Charlie St. Cloud.

In the movie, Efron’s character wears the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Caliber S Regatta Chronograph in several scenes. Powering this 42mm TAG Heuer Aquaracer men’s watch is a hybrid-quartz automatic movement that combines mechanical parts with quartz precision.

It is said that outside the world of television and film sets, a TAG Heuer Aquaracer watch was also one of the first timepieces that Efron owned.

Sacha Baron Cohen

Another celebrity who has been spotted wearing a TAG Heuer watch from the Aquaracer collection is British funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen. The English actor wore a black TAG Heuer Aquaracer Ref. WAN2110.BA0822 while out in the street with his wife, actress Isla Fisher.

Angelababy 

Angela Yeung Wing, more commonly known as Angelababy, is a well-known actress based in China. In 2017, she became the brand's ambassador and since then, we’ve seen her wear numerous TAG Heuer watches. However, Angelababy’s personal favorites are the diamond-studded Aquaracer timepieces. She has been photographed wearing the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Ladies’ Ref. WAY131N.BA0748. This TAG Heuer Aquaracer quartz watch features a stunning blue mother-of-pearl dial in an elegant 35mm steel case, and is an excellent choice for someone as bold and elegant as Angela. 

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Collection: The Quintessential Sports Watch

From professional divers and water sports enthusiasts to luxury watch collectors and even just your regular Joe looking for a reliable high-end watch, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer collection has something for everyone. What’s more, TAG Heuer continues to provide excellent functionality and reliability at accessible prices. As such, it’s no surprise that this collection features some of the best dive watches out there. On top of that, these Tag Heuer watches’ classic-yet-contemporary designs have made them incredibly versatile timepieces that you can wear to almost every occasion.