Following its “Six Features” philosophy, the Aquaracer (and 2000-series ancestor) is the only model that remained true – from its inception down to the latest model – to these fundamental features: While the heritage is visible for the keen eye, the Aquaracer does have its own identity, with trademark design elements trickling down to this year’s new release. Following the decision to rebrand the entire TAG Heuer product range by LVMH, the success of the 2000 Aquaracer led to the entire 2000 series being renamed Aquaracer from 2005 onwards. The Aquaracer identification was introduced in 2004, with the TAG Heuer 2000 Aquaracer, a 300-metre dive watch, albeit a quartz-powered one. There have been four generations of (TAG) Heuer 2000, and the model was discontinued in 2005. While the Heuer 2000 series was offered as both a dive watch and a chronograph, the current Aquaracer only comes as a diver. The Heuer 2000 series of watches (image from Calibre 11)Ĭomparing the shape of the case, you can see where the Aquaracer 300 series comes from. Models ranged from simple, three-handed quartz watches to a chronometer version and everything in between. The Heuer 2000 collection was available in quartz and automatic versions and proved immensely popular, spawning all sorts of varieties. This versatile dive watch, when the company was still just “Heuer”, was the successor to the 1000 series. 844 of 1978 (more on that in another article, with something cool to come) and the Heuer 2000, introduced in 1982. The TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300 collection can trace its roots back to the ref. Taking a look at its origins, which can be traced back to the 2000-series from the early 1980s, we go hands-on with the new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Calibre 5 Automatic collection. More refined yet still very recognisable, the new range has been fully revamped without losing its DNA. Following updates in several collections in recent years, with revamped Carrera and Monaco lines, TAG Heuer is ready to present its updated Aquaracer 300 collection.

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