TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer Men's CAF1011.BA0821 Aquaracer 2000 Chronotimer Watch

• TAG Heuer Swiss quartz movement
• Scratch-resistant-sapphire crystal
• Case diameter: 43 mm

Product Description

The TAG Heuer Story

TAG Heuer traces its roots to the small Swiss village of St-Imier where, in 1860, a watchmaker named Edouard Heuer opened his first shop. His vision was to create remarkable timepieces that pushed the envelope of innovation and precision. The company's reputation grew, and Heuer's first patent for a chronograph mechanism in 1882 was followed by a long list of achievements: the first stopwatch accurate to 1/100 of a second, the first dashboard stopwatch for race cars, the first miniature electronic timekeeping device accurate to 1/1000th of a second, and the first automatic movement with a microrotor, to name just a few.

Over the years, Heuer's reputation for gold-standard precision earned the company the privilege of providing official timing services for a number of world-class competitive sporting events, including the Olympic Games, the FIS Ski World Cup, and the FIA Formula 1 World Championships. To this day, TAG Heuer maintains a close association with the world of competitive sports and enjoys a devoted following among sports celebrities and enthusiasts. In 1985, Heuer joined the TAG (Techniques D'Avant-Garde) group, and the TAG Heuer name and logo were created. Now one of the most recognized and sought-after watch brands in the world, TAG Heuer continues its reputation of innovative design and technological excellence, creating prestigious timepieces that are always at the cutting edge of precision, reliability and style.

Product Description

Stainless steel case with a stainless steel link bracelet. Unidirectional rotating bezel. Yellow back-lit dial with luminous hands and stick hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Two digital sub-dials displaying: perpetual calendar and second time zone. Swiss quartz movement. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Case diameter: 43 mm. Case thickness: 13 mm. Double locking fold over clasp. Water resistant at 300 meters / 1000 feet. Tag Heuer Aquaracer Chronotimer Mens Watch CAF1011.BA0821.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5.7 x 4.6 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002NX0NL8
• Item model number: CAF1011.BA0821
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,091 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic watch at a bargain price!, December 30, 2009

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M. M. Chow "mighty18" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TAG Heuer Men's CAF1011.BA0821 Aquaracer 2000 Chronotimer Watch (Watch)

Strength: Digital/Analog; Yellow Dial.

Weakness: Battery Powered (Kinetic would be nice!!)

Saw this watch at a high end jeweler Bailey Banks & Biddle that was closing at a local mall. It was marked all the way down to 60% (plus 9.5% sales tax). I was ready to jump on it only to realize I did not have my wallet with me. So I asked a salesperson to hold it for me while I rushed home to get my wallet. That actually saved me hundreds of $$$!

When I got home I searched online to see what kinds of deals were out there. And I found the best price on Amazon, my most trusted online merchant, which means I didn't have to worry about shady or questionable 'bait-n-switch' merchants. I called the store to tell them I've changed my mind and promptly placed the order with Amazon. Even got free '2nd Day' shipping.!!!

Now the watch. This is my second TAG Heuer and it has the same solid quality build that you can feel just by holding it in your hand. The stainless steel band is flawless and shiny. The yellow dial gives it a sporty yet luxurious look. The crown and buttons are easy to work with. My only somewhat negative takes are 1) The digital read out is a bit difficult to see - but pressing the crown provides a backlight that eases it; and 2) The case is a little too 'thick' for my liking.

I already ordered the interchangeable rubber strap that will give it the complete sporty feel. Overall, this will be one of my favorite watches in my collection.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tag chronotimer, April 24, 2010

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Shailesh Vishwakarma "SV" (Palatine, IL) - See all my reviews
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Not as yellow as in the picture (which is a good thing) and solid Tag quality, very nice watch.

3.0 out of 5 stars don't dive with this watch, April 9, 2011

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Michel Castonguay "disco1999" (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TAG Heuer Men's CAF1011.BA0821 Aquaracer 2000 Chronotimer Watch (Watch)

I've bought this scubadiver's watch with the intention of diving about 3 months ago brand new for a good price with a stainless steel bracelet expendable for wetsuit, I've also purchased the optional black rubberband.
It is supposed to be waterproof to 300m. One day after doing 3 dives in less than 8m of fresh water I noticed water droplets on the crystal inside the watch. I never touch the watch when underwater or when still wet on shore. I took it for servicing, it is guaranteed for 2 years. Got it back after 10days, nothing was said about the watch besides saying it is repaired. I don't dive or ever take a shower with this watch anymore.
Pros:
Accuracy, one of the most accurate quartz watch I've bought yet, needs a few seconds adjustments once or twice a year.
Background light is often used in darker environments.
Construction of good quality, chrome finish and saphire crystal appears to be hard to dammage
Feels heavy and confortable to wear

Cons:
Not a functional dive watch, crown does not screw in making it more vulnerable for water penetration
LCD hard to read and requires more light
Rubberband supplied to this watch is too small, won't fit over a wetsuit, the 2 rubber rings that hold the strap fall off