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TAG Heuer gives us another helping of the Monza, now in a carbon case and bold colours.New Sport, Golf and Titanium Connected watches mark the brand’s continued evolution of their smart watch collection.The Aquaracer Solargraph line continues, now with a Grade 2 Titanium bead-blasted case.The Carrera celebrates its 60th with a 600-piece, limited-edition, panda-dialled?beauty.LVMH Watch Week has already hit the ground running. With dozens of releases scheduled, today we take a quick look at what TAG Heuer has bought to the table. A bit of history, some birthday celebrations and an evolving smartwatch selection.?Let’s dig in.Aquaracer Professional 200 SolargraphTAG Heuer 2023 Aquaracer Professional 200 SolargraphWhen TAG Heuer released it’s first solar-powered watch last year, one wondered what the next chapter would hold for the technology. Almost a year later, we have our answer.Here is the new Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph. TAG Heuer has followed up their initial offering with a more versatile, yet rugged design. All courtesy of the titanium, sand-blasted case. Add to that the more approachable 40mm sizing and you have a sport/casual watch that can easily go from a morning hike to sending emails at your desk.BrandTag HeuerModelAquaracer Professional 200 SolargraphCase Diameter40mm (D) x 11.5mm (T) x 47mm (L2L)Case MaterialSand Blasted Grade 2 TitaniumWater Resistance200mDialBlackCrystal(s)Sapphire crystalStrapSand Blasted Grade 2 TitaniumLug Width21mmMovementLa Joux-Perret TH50-00Power ReserveSix months on full solar charge (up to 3.5 years in Power Save mode)FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, DateAvailabilityNowPriceCHF3,000Carrera 60thTag Heuer 2023 Carrera Chronograph 60th AnniversaryOne of the most popular chronographs of all time, the Carrera, turns 60 years old in 2023. To celebrate, TAG Heuer has given us a 600-piece, limited-edition Carrera Chronograph.Last time we saw this design, it was in the red-dialled CBK221G.FC6479 released in 2022. However, for this iteration, we get the classic and highly legible panda dial. It’s an aesthetic that screams racing chronograph, and their golden era of the ’60s. With this marking the first time this 39mm version of the Carrera has received the panda treatment, I fully expect the allocation to be gone in a flash.BrandTag HeuerModelCarrera Chronograph 60th AnniversaryCase Diameter39mm (D) x 14.7mm (T) x 47.7mm (L2L)Case MaterialStainless SteelWater Resistance100mDialSilver, Panda DialCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal and casebackStrapBlack racing perforated calf skin grained strapLug Width19mmMovementManufacture automatic calibre Heuer 02Power Reserve80 hourFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, 30min/12 hour chronographAvailabilityNow, limited to 600 pcs.PriceCHF6,600Connected GolfTag Heuer 2023 Connected Calibre E4 42mm Golf Edition“No distractions. Just golf.” ?For their next iteration of the Connected Golf Watch, TAG Heuer has evolved the design. Gone is the 45mm case that probably stood in the way of many buyers. Now we have a more reasonably sized 42. Furthermore, a solid bezel is now replaced with more screen real estate, meaning the decrease in size doesn’t come at the expense of a smaller screen.But beyond the aesthetic changes, the best part about this new Golf Edition is the software. Now golfers can track a full round of golf without constantly interacting with the watch. It’s also able to track every shot with the option of allocating your shots to a specific club for even more analysis of your game. In short,?TAG Heuer has made the ultimate golf companion.BrandTag HeuerModelConnected Calibre E4 42mm Golf EditionCase Diameter42mm (D) x 14.9mm (T) x 49.2mm (L2L)Case MaterialSandblasted black DLC Grade 2 titanium caseWater Resistance50mDialOLED display 1.28Crystal(s)Sapphire crystalStrapWhite rubber strap + additional full black leather strap with green stitching and green liningLug Width20mmMovementWear OS by GooglePower Reserve24 HoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, Heart rate, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, NFC, microphone, barometerAvailabilityMid-2023PriceCHF2,350Connected SportTag Heuer 2023 Connected Calibre E4 42mm Sport EditionIf there is one thing the Apple Watch Ultra taught us is that there exists among us a group of people who demand more of their smart watch. They want something that can take on the elements, helping them push their minds and bodies to the limit.?It also taught us people are just fine with a 45mm watch packed full of features.It’s this audience TAG Heuer is speaking to with the luxurious offering that is the Connected Sports Edition. Heart rate, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, NFC, microphone, barometer and an upcoming “trail and hiking” application provide all the tools you’d ever need. Add to that a better breathing perforated strap and the new Sport Edition should make quite a bit of noise with the adventurers among us.BrandTag HeuerModelConnected Calibre E4 42mm Sport EditionCase Diameter45mm (D) x 15.3mm (T) x 54mm (L2L)Case MaterialSandblasted black DLC Grade 2 titanium caseWater Resistance50mDialOLED display 1.39Crystal(s)Sapphire crystalStrapBlack rubber strap with red rubber meshLug Width22mmMovementWear OS by GooglePower Reserve24 HoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, Heart rate, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, NFC, microphone, barometerAvailabilityEnd of January 2023PriceCHF2,550Connected TitaniumTag Heuer 2023 Connected Calibre E4 Black TitaniumAnother connected watch that went on a diet now gets the black titanium treatment. With the new 42mm Connected Black titanium Edition, we get a more stealthy approach to the connected lineup.If you consider the Golf and Sport edition as specialist pieces, this Black Titanium watch would be your all-arounder. It provides many of the features seen in the other models, with a more everyday aesthetic. All on a simple, black rubber strap.BrandTag HeuerModelConnected Calibre E4 Black TitaniumCase Diameter42mm (D) x 14.9mm (T) x 49.2mm (L2L)Case MaterialSandblasted black DLC Grade 2 titanium caseWater Resistance50mDialOLED display 1.28Crystal(s)Sapphire crystalStrapBlack rubber strapLug Width20mmMovementWear OS by GooglePower Reserve24 HoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, Heart rate, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, NFC, microphone, barometerAvailabilityMid-February 2023PriceCHF2,200MonzaTAG Heuer 2023 Monza Flyback ChronometerThe Monza. TAG Heuer’s cushion-cased storied design makes a comeback this year in a truly interesting design.Named after the famed race track and home of the Italian Grand Prix, the Monza traditionally comes in a stainless-steel case. A few years ago, TAG Heuer even went DLC. But this year, we get a carbon case with an openworked dial. A red, white and blue motif exist throughout the watch, from the markers to the hands. Even the strap has contrast blue stitching.Overall, it’s a unique and statement making design that pairs well with the technology driven, molded carbon fibre, F1 world of today.BrandTag HeuerModelMonza Flyback ChronometerCase Diameter42mm (D) x 13.5mm (T) x 49.5mm (L2L)Case MaterialCarbonWater Resistance100mDialOpenworkedCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal and casebackStrapBlack textile strap with blue stitching; black textile liningLug Width22 mmMovementManufacture automatic calibre Heuer 02 COSC FlybackPower Reserve80 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date, flyback chronographAvailabilityJanuary 2023PriceCHF13,500
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