The TAG Heuer Link is a direct descendant of the S/el, the best selling timepiece that saved TAG Heuer in the 1990s is still in the TAG Heuer line up. However, the Link is not well marketed, it is in the line-up but really neglected – it is no longer desired.

The brushed and polished 41 mm case is symmetrical, the 11.17 thickness fits easily under the sleeve. The angular stainless steel bezel has a brushed finish, to me this incarnation is more style and less sport, that is just me. The blue sunray dial of the WBC2112.BA0603 really pops without making this timepiece look garish, this is style, this watch is easily worn with a suit.

It what could be considered an unusual design, the bracelet design is the inspiration for this timepiece. The dual S-link bracelet is sharper than the former S/el design, the rounded links of the S/el fully integrate with the case. The integrated bracelet of the Link is less seamless than the S/el, yet I prefer the more rounded style of the S/el but I appreciate that I am in the minority here. The TAG Heuer Link is an under-appreciated steel sports watch that does not reach the heights of the VC Overseas, PP Nautilus or the AP Royal Oak.

The Calibre 5 automatic beats at a frequency 28,000 vpm [4 Hz]. TAG Heuer never lists the base movement and jewels, a 25 jewel movement is based on an ETA 2424-2 movement whilst a 26 jewel is a Selitta SW-200-1 movement. Both have a power reserve of 38 hours so you are not disadvantaged here. But since I mentioned some pretty decent steel sports watches with in-house movements, there is no way the TAG Heuer Link keeps up with the market leaders.