For me the TAG Heuer S/el is the most iconic of Eddy Schöpfer’s designs. I like the case, bezel and dial, but the S/el is mostly known for the rounded integrated bracelet. I love the curved lugs that seamlessly merge into the two link bracelet. The S/el was the flagship range for TAG Heuer until the 6000 series came along, for my tastes the S/el is the leading model of the era.

The S/el is all about the bracelet, the beautifully rounded design of the case works for me. Yes, the dial is a little smaller than what I wear now, case sizes have increased in the last number of years with oversized cases now the norm. This is just a trend, 44 mm to 48 mm cases will eventually be relegated to design school history.

Eddy Schöpfer designed the 2000 series for TAG Heuer, this is now the Aquaracer. The 2000 series is the exact opposite design to the S/el with sharp case edges and bezel. This is what makes both these designs interesting, two totally different designs for the same watchmaker, the S/el is the pick of the designs, the 2000 series has its merits too.