The Aquaracer collection is the direct descendant of the Heuer 2000 series, a versatile sports watch first introduced in 1982. This reference embodies the key features that have defined the brand's dive watches for decades, including a 300-meter water resistance rating and a unidirectional rotating bezel. Housed within the 41mm stainless steel case, powered by a Swiss-made quartz movement.
From its founding in 1860, Heuer established a reputation for precision built on foundational innovations. Edouard Heuer's 1887 patent for the oscillating pinion remains a critical component in modern chronographs, while the 1916 "Mikrograph," the first stopwatch capable of measuring 1/100th of a second, secured the brand's role as an official Olympic timekeeper. This early focus on accuracy naturally led to a deep-seated connection with motorsports, where the brand's dashboard timers became essential equipment for rally drivers, laying the groundwork for an identity forged on the racetrack.
The brand's ties with racing was immortalized in the 1960s with a trio of legendary chronographs: the Carrera, Autavia, and the avant-garde Monaco. The Monaco, with its distinctive square case, became an icon on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the film Le Mans and was one of the first watches to house the groundbreaking Calibre 11 automatic chronograph movement. After its acquisition by Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) in 1985, the brand solidified its legendary status through a decades-long partnership with Formula 1.
Overall Grade: 8.5 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Signs of Wear Production: 2017 Contents: Box and Paper Genre: Dive Watch
Size: 41mm Thickness: approx. 12mm Lug Width: 20mm
Case: Stainless steel case, mirrored sides, brushed lugs, light visible wear Bezel: Steel unidirectional timing bezel, light visible wear Dial: Black stepped dial, applied markers, lumed Hands: Steel broad pencil hands, lumed
Crown: Steel screw-down crown, light visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, light visible wear Bracelet: Black rubber strap, light visible wear Caseback: Solid steel screw-down caseback with engraving, light visible wear Movement: Quartz Caliber: Swiss quartz ebauche