Other features of this watch include a ceramic bezel and a helium-escape valve. Flashes of blue can also be seen in this dial creating another visual contrast when looking at the watch face. The date window is located below the 12 o’clock position with the TAG Heuer logo located above the six o’clock position. The black dial of this Aquaracer 500m Calibre 72 countdown chronograph has horizontal lines on the dial that nicely contrast the circular pattern of the two counters the two counters are located opposite each other on the three and nine oâ€™clock positions. Inside this watch is a Swiss made movement, a self winding, automatic calibre. The case size is 43mm in diameter and many of the components in this watch have been adapted to ensure water resistance to a greater depth – 500meters.

The oversized numerals on the bezel are there for function, rather than just mere aesthetics. The new Aquaracer 500m has a case similar to that of the Aquaracer 300m series except that the 500m has a thicker case back and bezel. It splits time across 5 windows that each show 1 minute. The ‘Regatta’ or Countdown function is designed with the idea of yacht racing in mind. In the 1970s, Heuer released Autavia-based Heuer Regatta.

The first watch by Heuer sold that featured the ‘Regatta’ function was the Aquastar Regate, which was first made available in the 1960s. The design is similar to the 1982 original Tag Heuer Aquaracer watch the original launch of the Jack Heuer ‘Heuer 2000’ series. The slight variation on this watch from previous models makes a move forward for the brand and gives the watch a more contemporary, sleek look. Unlike previous chronographs, this watch introduces the ‘5-segment’ display window seen in previous models of the brand.

The countdown function, or the ‘Regatta’ function, has been used by the Swiss brand before. The countdown chronograph is the first of three new ceramic 500m Chronograph models. This interpretation of TAG Heuer sailing watches of the past is stylish and classic in design but first and foremost this is a sports mans watch the is inspired by, and designed for the best sailors in the world. Inspired by TAG Heuer’s original designs from the 1980’s, and celebrating its partnership with the Oracle Team USA, the Aquaracer Calibre 72 Countdown Chronograph is a true feat of engineering. The Aquaracer Calibre 72 Countdown Chronograph

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