Tag Heuer Aquaracer 300M Calibre 16 "Black Phantom" Chronograph. Tag Heuer extends the use of a ceramic bezel to its chronograph version powered by the self-winding Calibre 16. The 43 mm case of the new Aquaracer 300M Calibre 16 "Black Phantom" Chronograph is crafted from titanium with a sandblasted black titanium carbide coating. The price of the Tag Heuer Aquaracer 300M Calibre 16 "Black Phantom" Chronograph (ref. CAY218B-004) is CHF 3,800.
In addition to the three-handed Aquaracer 300M Calibre 5, Tag Heuer extends the use of a ceramic bezel to its chronograph version which houses the self-winding Calibre 16.
The full black version, nicknamed "Black Phantom", is partiularly interesting with its stealth look.
The 43 mm case of the new Aquaracer 300M Calibre 16 "Black Phantom" Chronograph is crafted from Grade 2 titanium with a sandblasted black titanium carbide coating.
The black titanium carbide coated unidirectional turning bezel features a black ceramic insert with engraved, gray lacquered numerals. At 12 o'clock a Super-LumiNova treated dot.
The screwdown crown and caseback, also coated with black titanium carbide, contribute to guarantee a water-resistance to 300 meters.
The anthracite dial is enriched by a horizontal streak patterns. The hour and minute hands, just like the markers, are polished and faceted with gray lume for visibility in poor light conditions. The chronograph 12-hour and 30-minute counters are positioned at 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock respectively with the small seconds at 9 o'clock. The anti-reflective sapphire crystal features a date magnification lens at 3 o'clock.
The Calibre 16 automatic movement beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) with a power reserve of about 42 hours.
The black nylon strap with gray contrasting stitching and black lining is secured by a black titanium carbide coated titanium folding clasp.
The retail price of the Tag Heuer Aquaracer 300M Calibre 16 "Black Phantom" Chronograph (ref. CAY218B-004) is Swiss Francs 3,800. tagheuer.com
The full black version, nicknamed "Black Phantom", is partiularly interesting with its stealth look.
The 43 mm case of the new Aquaracer 300M Calibre 16 "Black Phantom" Chronograph is crafted from Grade 2 titanium with a sandblasted black titanium carbide coating.
The black titanium carbide coated unidirectional turning bezel features a black ceramic insert with engraved, gray lacquered numerals. At 12 o'clock a Super-LumiNova treated dot.
The screwdown crown and caseback, also coated with black titanium carbide, contribute to guarantee a water-resistance to 300 meters.
The anthracite dial is enriched by a horizontal streak patterns. The hour and minute hands, just like the markers, are polished and faceted with gray lume for visibility in poor light conditions. The chronograph 12-hour and 30-minute counters are positioned at 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock respectively with the small seconds at 9 o'clock. The anti-reflective sapphire crystal features a date magnification lens at 3 o'clock.
The Calibre 16 automatic movement beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) with a power reserve of about 42 hours.
The black nylon strap with gray contrasting stitching and black lining is secured by a black titanium carbide coated titanium folding clasp.
The retail price of the Tag Heuer Aquaracer 300M Calibre 16 "Black Phantom" Chronograph (ref. CAY218B-004) is Swiss Francs 3,800. tagheuer.com
Interesting watch. Titanium, ceramic and also good performances. The price is pretty high though.
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