The legibility of each variant is excellent. Indeed, while the dial proffers much eye-appeal it does not eschew practicality. The dial employs many dark shades which cause the indications to come to the fore, facilitating ease of read-off. Above the date aperture, the sapphire crystal is fitted with a magnifier which helpfully enlarges the numerals presented, augmenting readability. Irrespective of which model is selected, all versions feature a date display at 3 o’clock. The model selected determines the colour of the central sweep seconds hand, the aforementioned ‘coloured squares’ and the topstitching on the strap. One model has ‘hints of rose gold’, another has ‘hints of yellow’ and the third model, my personal favourite, features ‘hints of blue’. The TAG Heuer Carbon Aquaracer Calibre 5 is offered in three variants. In between each index, crisp markings prove useful when reading off the minutes and seconds. Positioned adjacent the indexes are neat, coloured squares that match the colour of the central seconds hand. They converse with trapezoidal indices which share the same faceted design as the hands and again incorporate grey luminescent treatment. The plump nature of the hands heightens readability.

The hour and minute hands are faceted, highly polished and lined with grey SuperLuminova. It resembles fabric with a tight weave, imbued with black and grey coloured tones. Recently, I had the opportunity to get hands-on with these watches and appraise their composition at close quarters.Īs previously mentioned, the surface of the dial is described as ‘carbon effect’ and it is magnificent. The TAG Heuer Carbon Aquaracer Calibre 5 features a carbon bezel and and carbon effect dial. In this instance, the attractive and faithful Aquaracer Calibre 5 provides the basis for this contemporary trio. More recently, TAG Heuer unveiled a triumvirate of carbon themed models. The TAG Heuer Monaco Bamford marked the beginning of a new collaboration between the avant-garde Swiss brand and Bamford Watch Department. At Baselworld 2018, TAG Heuer unveiled a new timepiece housed in a carbon case, endowed with a chronograph. When it comes to TAG Heuer’s new products, it seems that 2018 is the year of ‘carbon’ themed watches. This detailed review of the TAG Heuer Carbon Aquaracer Calibre 5 includes live images, specification details and pricing. Angus Davies appraises the composition of each model at close quarters.

Each version features a carbon bezel, a carbon effect dial and lightweight grade 5 titanium, black PVD case. The TAG Heuer Carbon Aquaracer Calibre 5 is the latest ‘special carbon series’.

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