TAG Heuer - AQUARACER 500M "Team USA" CALIBRE 16 AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH
“Master of seas”: TAG Heuer’s commitment to watersports runs deep
From its first water-resistant patent in 1895 to the newest line of Aquaracers
TAG
Heuer’s competitive sailing launches include the Yacht Timer stopwatch
(1930), the Solunar (1949), a tide-reading watch with a lunar dial; the
Seafarer (1950), the world's first chronographs with tide and regatta
indicators; the Navia (1955), a boat dashboard clock; the Aquastar
Regatta (1965); and the automatic Skipper sailing chronograph (1972).
In 1980 the brand launched the 1000, a series of regatta and diving
watches. This was followed in 1982 by the 2000 Collection, a series of
professional diving watches that is the predecessor of today's famous
Aquaracer line. In the 80’s, it co-launched the Spirotechnique line with
Jacques-Yves Cousteau’s diving company. The
Aquaracer, however,
launched in 2002, is the line that established the brand’s prowess on
and in the water. Among the many standout editions in the
Aquaracer
series is the revolutionary
Aquaracer Calibre S (2005), the first analog
regatta chronograph to display both time and chronograph using central
hour, minute and second hands, and the
Aquaracer 500m Calibre 5 (2009), a
diving chronograph with automatic helium valve that is water resistant
to 500 meters.
On the water,
TAG Heuer’s record is unrivalled. In 1967, it was the
Official Timekeeper of Intrepid, the America’s Cup winner. In 1983, it
launched the Formule TAG, one of the first kevlar and carbon fiber
catamarans. Helmed by sailing legend Mike Birch, it set the world record
for the longest distance covered in 24 hours, logging up 524 miles
during one lap of the Quebec – Saint-Malo race in 1984. In 1993, “Le TAG
Heuer”, the world’s biggest monohull, was skippered by the French
mariner Tituan Lamazou during the Jules Verne Trophy. In 1995, the
TAG
Heuer Challenge (NZL59) skippered by Chris Dickson, reached the Vuitton
Cup semifinals. In 2002, TAG Heuer and
Oracle BMW Racing Team
were narrowly outpaced by Alinghi in the 31st America’s Cup. In 2005,
the brand hosted the "Trophée TAG Heuer Aquaracer" in St-Tropez, France,
and became official chronograph, timekeeper and sunglasses partner of
the
China Team Challenge, the first Chinese team to vie for a challenger
spot in the America's Cup.
America’s Cup: the most prestigious events in international sailing
TAG Heuer will be present at all stages of
Oracle Racing’s
defense of the 34th America’s Cup, starting with the remaining matches
in the new America's Cup World Series, which will be run in various
world venues in 2012, and 2013.
TAG Heuer will assist with the Louis
Vuitton Cup, the America’s Cup challenger selection series, and,
finally, the America’s Cup Match, which will see
Oracle Racing
pitted against a single challenger. Both the Louis Vuitton Cup and the
America’s Cup Match final will be held in San Francisco in 2013.
TAG Heuer & Team USA
At the San Diego press conference, Russell Coutts, Jimmy Spithill and
Jean-Christopher Babin were wearing a special Team USA edition of the
Aquaracer 500m Chronograph. The first chronograph in the
Aquaracer 500M
line, it has the same professional safety features, wide-diameter case
(44mm) and stylish strap in black rubber, but its black dial is engraved
with the Team USA shield. Its robust, functional design and features
address very specific demands: great visibility, extreme reliance and
easy handling when sailing. Power and strength for ultimate performance,
the
Aquaracer 500m Chronograph is a perfect match for Russell and Jimmy
— it has the same DNA.
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The other members of the
Oracle Racing team wore Aquaracer
models with a special digital countdown function and
TAG Heuer Eyewear
from the Racer Collection. The RACER is ideal for high seas — its
curved, wrap-around shape enhances comfort and ergonomics, and the frame
and temples in very light composite material provide optimum lightness.
The Oracle Racing Racer edition is equipped with Watersports lenses, a
blue polarized, hydrophobic and oleophobic lens with 5 layers of
anti-reflection, for utmost precision and protection.
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America’s Cup: a test of prowess for TAG Heuer & Oracle Racing
“This is going to be a great adventure, both in human and
technological terms,” said
TAG Heuer’s President and CEO Jean-Christophe
Babin. “
Oracle Racing and
TAG Heuer are two of most historic
brands in this prestigious event, which represents the pinnacle of
ocean-going performance. Our designers and engineers are working
together to make this the best-equipped crew ever. And we’re setting our
sights high: we want to break every record ever set, both for man and
machine.”
CALIBRE 16 SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
TAG Heuer Calibre 16. ( Swiss Made.
Automatic calibre.
Diameter: 30.4 mm (13 ¼''') — 25 rubies.
Rapid date correction.
PERFORMANCE
Balance frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz).
Power reserve: about 42 hours.
DECORATION
Oscillating mass: "Côtes de Genève*", engraved
"TAG Heuer —
Calibre 16 — Swiss Made".
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