Written By: Melissa Harrel

Women's Aquaracer Stainless Steel and Diamond Watch

Sports and diamonds.  Why keep two good things apart?  TAG Heuer proves there’s no need to separate sporty performance from luxury with the Tag Heuer Women’s Aquaracer Stainless Steel Diamond Watch WAF1415.BA0824.  Care to blend active with exquisite?  You can with this unique and adaptable timepiece.

Description
Polished stainless steel makes this watch glow in the day, and luminescent hands with a SuperLuminova star at 12 o’clock keep the time by night.  A textured mother of pearl dial gives the watch face a slightly muted backdrop that brings out the Aquaracer’s 10 round diamonds.  These jeweled accents mark each hour except 12 o’clock (where the numerals shine instead) and 3 o’clock (where the date displays).  The polished, turning bezel is home to engraved numerals that don’t sidetrack the eye from this piece’s silvery grace.

With a 27 mm case, the TAG Heuer Women’s Aquaracer Stainless Steel Diamond Watch WAF1415.BA0824 delivers the tested TAG Heuer brand and unprecedented craftsmanship.  Top of the line Quartz movement and Sapphire crystal, held securely within a polished link bracelet, form the foundation of this exceptional piece.  Inspired by the aquatic world, this timepiece glistens like sun on water, and will accompany you underwater to 300-meter depths. On land, you can use this watch with both formal and casual attire.

If you’re looking for a watch that communicates luxury without the sportier elements, browse TAG Heuer’s Monaco collection.  For $3,000 up, this collection merges designer straps made with fine alligator or python leather with square, diamond-encrusted dials and bezels.  For the sleeker simplicity of diamonds and steel, with the elements of a sports watch discreetly embedded, stay with the TAG Heuer Aquaracer at $2,500.

Features

• Swiss Made, precision Quartz movement
• Scratch-resistant, anti-reflection Sapphire crystal
• Mother of pearl dial and luminescent hands
• SuperLuminova dot above 12 o’clock
• Rotating, numbered bezel (unidirectional)
• Case and bracelet of polished stainless steel
• Date window at 3 o’clock
• 27 mm case diameter
• Water resistance to 30o meters (rigorously tested)
• Clear TAG Heuer logo at 12 o’clock

Pros

• Designed to match formal and causal attire
• Battery has a minimum two year service life
• Built with EOL—“end of life” battery indicator; maintains accurate time until battery dies
• Easy to set and simple to clean
• Comes with two-year international warranty, and a one-year warranty on service repairs
• Precision Quartz movement is resistant to shock and magnetic fields
• Crown has oversized screw and double gaskets, allowing easy turning and improving water resistance
• Bracelet fitted with double security clasp

Cons

• Water resistance seal needs annual inspection (seal can break down)
• Possibility of slight condensation beneath crystal after sudden temperature changes
• Requires semi-expensive replacement battery

A Winning Combination
For a subtle sports watch that communicates overall elegance, the TAG Heuer Women’s Aquaracer Stainless Steel Diamond Watch WAF1415.BA0824 is no less than a champion.  For a winning price, check online retailers, who offer this timepiece far below retail, at $1,550.  For that price, why not merge the TAG Heuer legacy with style, design, and performance.

Additional Details
Retail Price: $2,500
Collection: Aquaracer (Ladies)
Case: polished stainless steel, 27 mm diameter, 9 mm thickness
Case Back: screw down
Dial: round, mother of pearl with diamond markers
Carats: 0.10
Bracelet: polished stainless steel, standard women’s length, 14 mm wide
Bezel: stainless steel (polished), unilateral turning function
Closing System: jewelry clasp
Display: analog
Dial Variations:  white, grey, or black mother of pearl
Bracelet Variations: two toned 18 kt gold and stainless steel