TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer Women's WAF1417.BA0812 2000 Aquaracer Watch

• Precise Swiss ETA F03.111 quartz movement
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal; Luminescent hands and markers; Unidirectional bezel with SuperLuminova dot at 12 o'clock
• Solid 27-mm stainless-steel case with engraved diver's helmet decorated caseback; Three rows of combination brushed and polished finish stainless-steel bracelet with diving extension

Product Description

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Dynamic, sporty styling and reliable precision make the Aquaracer WAF1417.BA08012 the perfect watch for all of your water sport adventures. The elegant light blue mother-of-pearl dial has a clean, uncluttered look and features three-hand function, a tonal TAG Heuer logo, and an automatic date calendar at the three o'clock position. Highly polished hands and hour markers, coated with a luminescent material, provide optimal radiance and readability. Framing the dial is a unidirectional rotating bezel with engraved dive time markers, for safe timing of dives and other limited events. The watch is set in a 27 mm brushed steel case and presents on an elegant and durable brushed steel link bracelet with polished center links. The bracelet fastens with a double safety clasp and features an extension system that allows it to be worn over a diving suit. Other notable features of this watch include a highly scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a screw-down crown and caseback for water resistance to 300 meters.

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 Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000E4C8J8
• Item model number: WAF1417.BA0812
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,212 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I bought it!, January 24, 2009

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I went to Tourneau to see the watch, as Macy's didn't have it in stock. I like the blue better than pink, which can look more salmon colored with different light/angles. The the blue mother of pearl varies from light blue to grey and is lightly textured, so you catch some rainbows. The one in the store had a very smooth face. The perfectly sized watch definitely was not as shiny and "bling-y" under normal light as in the stores (one of my initial worries). I had the band adjusted at local small Tag dealer for $10, he just asked if it was a Xmas gift, maybe he knows I bought it online/Amazon?

One thing a little off, the second hand doesn't quite line up. The date and Tag brand logo (in thin black) are a little small, but so far I love it for $880 (vs $1500, I decided it was worth the risk since no one wrote anything truly negative in the discussion boards). I hope to remember to update to say the watch is still going great.

Took it swimming today (day2) and loving it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple yet elegant, September 28, 2010

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Gobears (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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I purchased this watch for my wife. She needed an everyday watch, but I wanted to give her something that was elegant as well, otherwise a simple drugstore $10 throw-away would have sufficed. This watch was great. She has small wrists, so the dial itself was the perfect size. The bezel is also practical, pretty but not an obnoxious huge divers watch. One word of caution, the blue mother of pearl, although pretty, will have some natural variation. On my wife's watch, it looked like there was a "spot" in the middle. I realized it was just the natural appearance of the dial. One disadvantage to not buying it in brick and mortar, is that you can't pick and choose the background you like the most. Still, a great deal and very pretty. Also, note you do not have TAG Heuer's manufacturers guarantee because it's not sold from an authorized retailer. Still, Amazon itself gives its own warranty. So far, it's well constructed and haven't had a need to turn it in (hopefully never!)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps the last watch I'll ever need., July 21, 2010

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I don't know how you couldn't love this watch! I bought this as an early milestone birthday present for myself. It's a great, everyday watch. Timeless, not trendy, and the price on Amazon is excellent!!! I wear it every day, and love it. The only complaint I could have is that sometimes the mother-of-pearl dial can be tough to see in some light, but that's a very minor concern. It's a great watch, and I know I'll be wearing it for many, many years to come.