TAG Heuer Aquaracer Automatic 300 Meters (Stainless Steel)
Luxury Dive Watch (Men's) · Non-gold alloy; Stainless steel (Iron-Carbon-Chromium-Nickel-Molybdenum alloy) providing a cool, monochromatic metallic silver aesthetic.
Purity: None/0K - The item is constructed of 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel, not gold.
Type
Luxury Dive Watch (Men's)
Purity
None/0K - The item is constructed of 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel, not gold.
Gold Type
Non-gold alloy; Stainless steel (Iron-Carbon-Chromium-Nickel-Molybdenum alloy) providing a cool, monochromatic metallic silver aesthetic.
Weight
150-170 grams including the movement and full bracelet links (varies by link count).
Description
A robust and masculine Swiss-made dive watch featuring a silver tapisserie dial, unidirectional rotating bezel with engraved numerals, and a date complication at 3 o'clock. This is a quintessential luxury tool watch designed for aquatic pressure resistance up to 300 meters.
Key Features
Unidirectional 60-minute diving bezel, screw-down crown, textured silver dial, and Calibre 5 (Selita or ETA based) automatic movement.
Color & Finish
Silver-toned metallic with a combination of brushed (satin) surfaces on the lugs and links, and high-polish finishes on the bezel riders and outer link edges.
Hallmarks & Stamps
TAG Heuer shield logo on dial/crown; 'AQUARACER', 'AUTOMATIC', '300 METERS' on dial; Model and serial numbers on caseback (not visible).
Dimensions Estimate
Case diameter: 41mm; Lug width: 20mm; Case thickness: ~12mm; Bracelet length: Standard 7.5-8.0 inches.
Gemstones & Inlays
None; features applied baton hour markers with Super-LumiNova lume and a textured waffle/tapestry dial pattern.
Clasp & Closure
Fold-over deployment clasp with safety latch and diver's extension, likely stamped with the TAG Heuer logo.
Chain & Links
Three-row oyster-style H-link stainless steel bracelet; solid machined links with friction pins or screws and integrated end-links.
Craftsmanship Details
Machine-finished industrial luxury; precise tolerances on the bezel click mechanism and high-quality machining on the screw-down crown threads.
Authentication Indicators
Alignment of the 12 o'clock marker, precision of the dial printing, sharpness of the bezel engraving, and movement fluidly seen through the second hand sweep.
Origin & Maker
Swiss Made; TAG Heuer (La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland), part of the LVMH group.
Era & Period
Contemporary Modern (2000s-2010s); specifically consistent with mid-to-late 2000s Aquaracer design language.
Age Estimate
Produced circa 2005-2012 based on the bezel design and dial font configuration.
Cultural Significance
Represents the entry-level tier of Swiss luxury horology, often gifted for graduations or career milestones as a 'first real watch'.
Condition Notes
Good Pre-owned condition; visible desk-diving scratches and scuffs on the bezel and lugs; crystal appears clear; some softening of the bezel edge due to wear.
Value Estimate
Current market resale value ranges from $800 to $1,300 USD depending on kit (box/papers) and movement service history.
Care & Maintenance
Rinse with fresh water after salt exposure; professional gasket service/pressure test every 2-3 years; avoid magnetic fields; mild soap and soft brush for cleaning links.
Similar Items
Omega Seamaster Professional (higher price/finishing), Breitling Superocean, or the Longines HydroConquest (comparable tier).
Interesting Facts
The Aquaracer line is a descendant of the 2000 Series, which was part of Heuer's 'Six Features' philosophy that defined modern dive watch standards in the 1980s.