Baselworld 2019: TAG Heuer Autavia Collection. After the successful launch of the Autavia chronograph in 2017, TAG Heuer is now reintroducing the Autavia as a stand-alone product line. The seven new Autavia Isograph references revealed by TAG Heuer at Baselworld 2019 combine design elements that are clearly inspired to the 1960s models with advanced technologies that represent the future of watchmaking, like the breakthrough carbon-composite hairspring introduced by the Swiss brand earlier this year. Pricing:
Reference WBE5112.FC8266 - Euro 3,250 / US$ 3,600
Reference WBE5110.FC8266 - Euro 3,250 / US$ 3,600
Reference WBE5111.FC8267 - Euro 3,150 / US$ 3,500
Reference WBE5112.EB0173 - Euro 3,600 / US$ 3,950
Reference WBE5110.EB0173 - Euro 3,600 / US$ 3,950
After the successful relaunch of the Autavia chronograph in 2017, TAG Heuer is now reintroducing the Autavia as a stand-alone product line so joining the ranks of the Carrera, Monaco, Formula 1, Aquaracer and Link collections.
From 1933 to 1957, the Autavia - a name coming from the combination of automobile and aviation - was a dashboard instrument used in racing cars and aircraft. After production of the Autavia dashboard timer stopped, the name was used for the famous chronograph wristwatch that Heuer launched in 1962 and that became extremely popular, especially among racing enthusiasts. Production then ceased in 1985 till 2017.
The new Autavia references revealed by TAG Heuer at Baselworld 2019 combine design elements that are clearly inspired to the 1960s models with advanced technologies that represent the future of watchmaking, like the breakthrough carbon-composite hairspring introduced by the Swiss brand earlier this year.
The stainless-steel Autavia Isograph 42 mm three-hand models measure 42 mm in diameter and are equipped with a bidirectional rotating bezel with a 60-minute scale in blue ceramic, black ceramic or stainless steel. They offer water resistance to 100 metres / 330 feet.
The extra-large crown takes inspiration from pilot’s watches and timers that used oversized crowns to make them easier to use while wearing gloves.
The large hour markers as well as the hour, minute and seconds hands are generously treated with Super-LumiNova to enhance legibility even in poor light conditions.
The smoked dial with date aperture at 6 o’clock is available in black, grey or blue.
The new Autavia three-hand timepieces are powered by the chronometer-certified 4 Hz (28,800 vph) Calibre 5 featuring the cutting-edge carbon-composite hairspring that TAG Heuer introduced earlier this year in the Carrera Heuer 02T Tourbillon Nanograph. The combination of the calibre and the carbon-composite hairspring gives every model in this collection Isograph distinction. The trademarked name comes from the Greek word iso, which means “equal”, and refers to the stable and consistent movement of the component.
The key benefits of TAG Heuer’s carbon-composite hairspring include the fact that the lightweight, low-density hairspring is virtually unaffected by gravity and shock and is completely antimagnetic. Perfect concentric oscillations are made possible thanks to the hairspring’s geometry and improve the precision of the watch. Optimal thermal behaviour and aeroelasticity have been achieved by pairing the carbon-composite hairspring with an aluminium alloy balance wheel. The carbon-composite hairspring is produced with the collet already attached. TAG Heuer is the exclusive manufacturer of these hairsprings, which are designed and produced in its in-house laboratory in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
The Calibre 5 movement with carbon-composite hairspring guarantees a minimum power reserve of 38 hours.
Straps and bracelets of the new Autavia are easily interchangeable using simple push buttons on the underside of the case – no tools are necessary. All models presented on a stainless-steel bracelet are delivered with a box that includes a NATO strap.
The NATO straps, leather straps and stainless-steel bracelets are also sold separately to allow the owners to create their own combinations.
Pricing:
Ref. WBE5112.FC8266, blue dial and bezel, brown leather strap (June 2019) - Euro 3,250 / US$ 3,600
Ref. WBE5112.EB0173, blue dial and bezel, bracelet/NATO strap (June 2019) - Euro 3,600 / US$ 3,950
Ref. WBE5110.FC8266, black dial and bezel, brown leather strap (June 2019) - Euro 3,250 / US$ 3,600
Ref. WBE5110.EB0173, black dial and bezel, bracelet/NATO strap (June 2019) - Euro 3,600 / US$ 3,950
Ref. WBE5111.FC8267, grey dial, steel bezel, brown leather strap (August 2019) - Euro 3,150 / US$ 3,500
The propeller and tyre that are etched into the stainless-steel caseback are a nod to the collection’s rich heritage. tagheuer.com
From 1933 to 1957, the Autavia - a name coming from the combination of automobile and aviation - was a dashboard instrument used in racing cars and aircraft. After production of the Autavia dashboard timer stopped, the name was used for the famous chronograph wristwatch that Heuer launched in 1962 and that became extremely popular, especially among racing enthusiasts. Production then ceased in 1985 till 2017.
The new Autavia references revealed by TAG Heuer at Baselworld 2019 combine design elements that are clearly inspired to the 1960s models with advanced technologies that represent the future of watchmaking, like the breakthrough carbon-composite hairspring introduced by the Swiss brand earlier this year.
The stainless-steel Autavia Isograph 42 mm three-hand models measure 42 mm in diameter and are equipped with a bidirectional rotating bezel with a 60-minute scale in blue ceramic, black ceramic or stainless steel. They offer water resistance to 100 metres / 330 feet.
The extra-large crown takes inspiration from pilot’s watches and timers that used oversized crowns to make them easier to use while wearing gloves.
The large hour markers as well as the hour, minute and seconds hands are generously treated with Super-LumiNova to enhance legibility even in poor light conditions.
The smoked dial with date aperture at 6 o’clock is available in black, grey or blue.
The new Autavia three-hand timepieces are powered by the chronometer-certified 4 Hz (28,800 vph) Calibre 5 featuring the cutting-edge carbon-composite hairspring that TAG Heuer introduced earlier this year in the Carrera Heuer 02T Tourbillon Nanograph. The combination of the calibre and the carbon-composite hairspring gives every model in this collection Isograph distinction. The trademarked name comes from the Greek word iso, which means “equal”, and refers to the stable and consistent movement of the component.
The key benefits of TAG Heuer’s carbon-composite hairspring include the fact that the lightweight, low-density hairspring is virtually unaffected by gravity and shock and is completely antimagnetic. Perfect concentric oscillations are made possible thanks to the hairspring’s geometry and improve the precision of the watch. Optimal thermal behaviour and aeroelasticity have been achieved by pairing the carbon-composite hairspring with an aluminium alloy balance wheel. The carbon-composite hairspring is produced with the collet already attached. TAG Heuer is the exclusive manufacturer of these hairsprings, which are designed and produced in its in-house laboratory in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
The Calibre 5 movement with carbon-composite hairspring guarantees a minimum power reserve of 38 hours.
Straps and bracelets of the new Autavia are easily interchangeable using simple push buttons on the underside of the case – no tools are necessary. All models presented on a stainless-steel bracelet are delivered with a box that includes a NATO strap.
Ref. WBE5112.FC8266, blue dial and bezel, brown leather strap (June 2019) - Euro 3,250 / US$ 3,600
Ref. WBE5112.EB0173, blue dial and bezel, bracelet/NATO strap (June 2019) - Euro 3,600 / US$ 3,950
Ref. WBE5110.EB0173, black dial and bezel, bracelet/NATO strap (June 2019) - Euro 3,600 / US$ 3,950
Ref. WBE5111.FC8267, grey dial, steel bezel, brown leather strap (August 2019) - Euro 3,150 / US$ 3,500
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