Stainless Steel TAG Heuer Aquaracer Automatic 300 Meters (WAF2112)
Luxury Sports Watch / Dive Watch · None (Steel alloy with high chromium and nickel content)
Purity: Non-precious / 0K (Solid Stainless Steel)
Type
Luxury Sports Watch / Dive Watch
Purity
Non-precious / 0K (Solid Stainless Steel)
Gold Type
None (Steel alloy with high chromium and nickel content)
Weight
Estimated 130g - 150g (total weight with bracelet)
Description
A robust and classic Swiss automatic dive watch featuring a silver sunray dial with a distinctive waffle texture. This model represents the bridge between the 2000 series and the modern Aquaracer lineage, characterized by its unidirectional rotating bezel with six 'studs'.
Key Features
Calibre 5 automatic movement, screw-down crown, silver textured dial, and 300m water resistance rating.
Color & Finish
Silver-toned brushed and polished steel with a silver tapisserie texture dial
Hallmarks & Stamps
TAG Heuer logo on dial, crown, and clasp; caseback likely marked 'WAF2112' with Swiss Made indicators
Dimensions Estimate
38.5mm - 39mm case diameter, 20mm lug width, approximately 12mm thickness
Gemstones & Inlays
Luminous painted hour markers (Super-LumiNova) and sapphire crystal glass
Clasp & Closure
Double-security folding clasp with diving extension and safety latch
Chain & Links
Three-row 'H-link' style brushed steel bracelet with polished center highlights
Craftsmanship Details
Die-struck bezel, machine-brushed finish on grade 316L steel, and engine-turned textured dial work.
Authentication Indicators
Font alignment on date wheel, logo crispness, bezel click-spring tension, and specific numbering on the WAF series caseback.
Origin & Maker
Switzerland, manufactured by TAG Heuer SA
Era & Period
Contemporary (Post-2000s Modern era)
Age Estimate
Produced circa 2005-2010
Cultural Significance
Represents the accessible luxury Swiss watch market and the professional diving tool aesthetic popularized in the late 20th century.
Condition Notes
Grade: Good to Fair. Visible scratches on the bezel and bracelet; significant surface wear on the 10 and 20 o'clock bezel positions.
Value Estimate
Estimated secondary market value $800 - $1,100 USD (primarily utility and brand value, negligible melt value).
Care & Maintenance
Rinse with fresh water after salt exposure, check gaskets for water resistance annually, and service the movement every 5-7 years.
Similar Items
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra (Steel), Tudor Black Bay 36, or Longines HydroConquest.
Interesting Facts
The 'Aquaracer' name was first officially introduced in 2004, evolving from the legendary Heuer 2000 series dive watches.