I like the brushed stainless steel bracelet which locks and unlocks with a snap-on and snap-off clasp. Like other dive watches, it has a diver's extension which can be adjusted on-the-fly. This Aquaracer has a screw-in crown with double gaskets which provide water resistance up to 300M. This dive watch has a unidirectional 120-click aluminum bezel and a scratch resistant sapphire crystal face with anti-reflective coating for increased clarity. I am amazed how well my watch maintains accuracy compared to atomic timekeeping. The balance frequency is 28,800 vibrations/hr (4 Hz). The automatic movement is the Calibre 5 which is a TAG Heuer modified ETA-2824-2 or Sellita SW200 movement with 25-26 jewels. Though it is not officially a COSC certified chronometer, this Aquaracer holds time suitably for my needs (+/- 3 sec/day). My copy keeps time flawlessly without any need to wind the crown if the watch is worn regularly (power reserve of 38 hr). The lume is not that bright compared to another Swiss watch I own but it gets the job done. I have received a number of compliments from coworkers and friends alike. It has an uncluttered, rich deep-blue dial with very readable hour and minute markers.
I have no problem wearing the watch in the boardroom or on the boardwalk. It is versatile, as it goes equally well with formal or casual wear. The Aquaracer 300M is sporty, sophisticated, and stylish. I could not be any happier with the watch. The current Aquaracer 300M has been mostly unchanged since 2009. Over the years, the Aquaracer model has changed but kept the rudimentary features which give it a distinctive look from other TAG Heuer models such as the Monaco or Carrera. This TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M is an evolution of the original Heuer 2000 that debuted in 1982. It is a handsome alternative to more expensive Swiss automatic dive watches such as the Omega Seamaster Professional 300M ($4400) and Rolex Submariner ($7500 and up). I purchased this TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M (WAN2111.BA0822) directly from Amazon for significantly less than the retail price of $2600. This is a solid Swiss luxury automatic dive watch at a relatively affordable price point.
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