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Day and night legibility is something you don’t have to worry about with the Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph: bold hands and large markers ensure that you can read the time under nearly all conditions.
To set this special version of the Aquaracer apart from its siblings, “polar blue” Super-LumiNova decorates not only the second hand, but also the minute hand, and TAG Heuer also used it on the Arabic numerals and markings of the bezel.
Combined with the swirls of green Super LumiNova, it creates a sense of depth in the bezel, which is a very nice effect.
Swiss made
TAG Heuer did not source the movement in Japan but teamed up with movement manufacture La Joux-Perret. Caliber TH50-00 is the first of its kind and most certainly a high performer.
The photocells are hidden behind a dial typical of the Aquagraph line. When the battery is dead, 10 seconds of sunlight is enough to bring it back to life, while two minutes keep it going all day long. After 20 hours of exposure to (sun)light, it reaches its maximum power reserve of six months.
To further extend this, there is also a battery-saving mode. Just pull out the crown, and the watch stays alive for up to three and a half years with no additional charging needed.
This technology further enhances the appeal of the Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph, turning this TAG Heuer into a watch for worry-free enjoyment that you can just pick up, put on, and go.
Even the most die-hard mechanical watch enthusiasts can at least appreciate the appeal of that, especially since TAG Heuer went the extra mile with the DLC-coated case and enticing bezel.
It makes for a welcome addition to the Aquagraph family while introducing a new generation of movement, which I expect we will hear a whole lot more about in the near future.
For more information, please visit www.tagheuer.com/us/en/timepieces/collections/tag-heuer-aquaracer/40-mm.
Quick Facts TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph
Case: 40 mm, stainless steel with matte black DLC-coating, forged carbon fiber bezel insert with swirls of green Super-LumiNova
Movement: solar-powered La Joux-Perret Caliber TH50-00
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds; date
Strap/bracelet: black rubber with folding clasp
Price: $2,950
* This article was first published 01 November 2022 at TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph: Let There Be (Sun) Light!
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