Introduced in 2017, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer GMT Reference WAY201F.BA0927 integrates a dual-time complication into a 43mm stainless steel dive watch. The release marked the modern Aquaracer debut of the red and blue 24-hour aluminum bezel, a bi-color configuration historically rooted in the 1960s Heuer Autavia GMT chronographs.
Beneath a sapphire crystal equipped with a cyclops date magnifier, the black dial displays horizontal teak-style ridges alongside an independently adjustable red GMT hand to isolate secondary time zones.
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, Minor Visible Wear Production: 2021 Contents: Full-set Genre: Dive Watch
Size: 43mm Thickness: approx. 13mm Lug Width: approx. 22mm
Case: Stainless steel case, brushed and mirrored finish, minor visible wear Bezel: Bi-directional "Pepsi" aluminum GMT insert, minor visible wear Dial: Black dial with horizontal pattern, applied markers, date display Hands: Polished syringe hands and red GMT hand
Crown: Stainless steel, screw-down crown, minor visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, minor visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet, minor visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid screw-down caseback, minor visible wear Movement: Automatic GMT Caliber: Calibre 7