Introducing: The TAG Heuer x Time+Tide Aquaracer Solargraph ‘Sundowner’
What We Know
Our friends at Time+Tide have announced a new collaborative release with TAG Heuer today, which adds some extra Australian warmth to the already fantastic titanium diver released last year. With touches of 18K 5N rose gold on the bezel, plating on the applied indexes, hands, TAG Heuer and Time+Tide logos, the new Aquaracer Solargraph “Sundowner” is a subtle, strong update to a watch that has quickly become a favorite for people looking for a no-nonsense do-everything daily wearer.
The previous release of the Aquaracer Solargraph in 2023 was great for two main reasons: price and straightforward, solid specs. This follows in the same vein, with a rugged 40mm by 11mm Grade-2 sandblasted titanium case, with 200m of water resistance, uni-directional rotating dive bezel, and screw-down crown. Inside is the Calibre TH50-00 solar-powered quartz movement that gathers power through the dial (despite the dial looking fully opaque) and gives you long-term accuracy inside a premium-feeling package. And that package now becomes even more premium with touches of rose gold inspired by the Australian outback.
In addition to the Time+Tide logo, there are a lot of other rose gold touches that make the watch feel a bit more warm like (though not nearly as dangerously hostile as) the outback. And, practical for a watch for the hottest days in the hottest places, the watch features a textile NATO strap with rose gold toned Grade 2 sandblasted titanium pin buckle and keeper. The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph x Time+Tide “Sundowner” watch is limited to 250 units at $3,050, available starting November 18th at 9PM CET at TAG Heuer boutiques in Australia and New Zealand and both TAG Heuer and Time+Tide’s websites.
What We Think
I love this new take on the Aquaracer Solargraph, a watch I actually just love in general. The touches of rose gold really warms the watch up in a way I never realized it needed, but now that I see what the team at Time+Tide have done, it feels like what the watch should have been all along. It’s also Time+Tide’s 10th anniversary (congrats to the team over there) so I want to give them a shout out for coming out with a great release like this in a big year for the publication.
I have this theory that outside the small insular world of people who read about watches, the Aquaracer has become what the Submariner used to be for the general public. It’s solid, wearable, attainable for the average person who wants to treat themselves to something nice, and covers that sporty-yet-versatile space that a good, classic diver does well. The Solargraph was a solid, enjoyable, no-fuss release with the solar movement. Yes, in this case you don’t get the titanium bracelet, but this looks just so good that you can call me James Stacey Jr. – I’d only want this on a NATO.
The Basics
Brand: TAG Heuer
Model: Aquaracer Solargraph Sundowner
Reference Number: WBP1181.FN8024
Diameter: 40mm
Thickness: 10mm
Case Material: Grade 2 sandblasted titanium case and bezel
Dial Color: Anthracite sunray brushed dial
Indexes: 18K 5N rose gold-plated applied indexes, hands, TAG Heuer logo and Time+Tide logo
Lume: Hands and indices
Water Resistance: 200m
Strap/Bracelet: Textile NATO strap with Grade 2 sandblasted titanium pin buckle and keepers, rose gold-toned TAG Heuer shield
The Movement
Caliber: Calibre TH50-00
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Winding: Solar-powered quartz
Pricing & Availability
Price: $3,050
Availability: November 18th, 9PM CET at our TAG Heuer boutiques in Australia and New Zealand, TAGHeuer.com and Time+Tide’s studios and website in Australia and the UK
Limited Edition: Yes, 250 pieces
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