The 41 mm TAG Heuer Aquaracer

The blue sunray dial of the TAG Heuer Aquaracer WAY211C.BA0928 is the best version according to my personal style. The dial and bezel combination works well on the Aquaracer, this is a decent sized timepiece at 41 mm. It took me way too long to work that the orange text on the dial and highlights on the second hand pointer indicate this is the 41 mm case. There is yellow text and pointer highlights, this is the 43 mm case and while my wrist is large enough, the 41 mm works well.

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Watch Calibre 5 Automatic Men 41 mm - WAY211C.BA0928

The ceramic bezel is the striking feature of this Aquaracer, whilst the sharp edges of the bezel are not so much to my liking. I realise this is functional, this provides the wearer to set the bezel in the water easily. The horizontal streaked dial is meant to represent the teak decking found on boats. I love the contrasting colours, the orange trims of the 41 mm version really stand out. The large screw-down crown adds some bulk to this timepiece. I really like the sizing of the crown, it is large and easy to handle with a crown guard protecting half the crown.

The case and bezel have lots of sharp edges, this isn’t actually to my personal style; however, I appreciate the industrial overtones and this style is popular. I am not a fan of the lugs on the bezel, the newer reference WBP201B.BA0632 has dropped the lugs from the bezel of the older reference WAY211C.BA0928, but I won’t be updating. I will be sure to make sure the case is not polished when I get my watch serviced, the polishing removes all the sharp edges and drops the value of the timepiece. Whilst I won’t be looking to sell this, I can live with scratches but I can’t live with rounded edges. 

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