Written By: Melissa Harrel

Women's Aquaracer Two Toned Diamond Watch

Silver or gold?  It’s an age-old quandary.  You don’t have to choose between the two anymore with the sporty but stylish TAG Heuer Women’s Aquaracer Two Toned Diamond Watch WAF1425.BB0825.  If you enjoy both the cool gleam of silver and gold’s warm glow, TAG Heuer designed this stainless steel, plated gold, and diamond watch for you.

Description
This timepiece is anything but plain.  The striking contrast of steel and gold forces your attention from the dial’s golden hands to the gold links running through the silver bracelet. Round diamonds in gold settings glisten at each hour, with the exception of 12 o’clock, where numerals stand, and 3 o’clock, where a date window appears. A white mother of pearl dial holds its own against the amber luster of circular bezel.

This watch’s arresting quality comes from the sudden deviations that both please and awaken the senses.  The stark contrast in material makes this watch more unique than elegant, but the luxury of the piece remains uncontested.  Admiring this watch’s dazzle, you’ll hardly notice it doubles as a sports watch, with a unidirectional turning bezel and water resistance to 300 meters.  In terms of size, the watch fits comfortably, with a 27 mm case and 14 mm wide bracelet.  You won’t have to make the hard choice of wearing silver or gold accessories since this watch is dressed to match both.  Whether you’re sporting jeans or a business suit, you’ll find this watch captures the spotlight.

If you are searching for a design that’s not so bold, you don’t have far to go.  The Aquaracer collection offers an array of timepieces that boast polished and brushed steel bracelets, a choice selection of dials, and silver/diamond-encrusted bezels.  If you’re tied to two toned but want a more muted look, move to the Link collection, which casts gold in a more supporting role. In the Link line, $2,800 will buy you the same diamond accents of the Aquaracer, and $4,600 will spread their sparkle around the bezel.  If sporty and pronounced luxury defines you, however, you’ve already found your match in TAG Heuer’s Women’s Aquaracer Two Toned Diamond Watch WAF1425.BB0825 at $2,700 (We found this tag here for $2160.)

Features

• Quartz movement (Swiss made)
•  Anti-reflective and anti-scrach Sapphire crystal
• Diamond hour markers
• Dial of white mother of pearl with luminescent hands
• Glowing SuperLuminova dot at 12 o’clock
• Gold plated, turning bezel (unidirectional, 18 kt)
• Case of fine brushed stainless steel
• Polished stainless steel and  18 kt plated gold bracelet
• Date display window
• 27 mm case
• Water resistant to 30o meters (thoroughly tested)
• TAG Heuer logo on face (at 12 o’clock)

Pros

• Two toned design increases versatility across wardrobes and helps timepiece blend with variety of jewelry
• Precision Quartz movement is resistant to shock and magnetic fields
• Crown’s oversized screw and double gaskets allows for easy turning and improved water resistance
• Built with battery “end of life” indicator (EOL); time accuracy not impacted until full battery decline (battery lasts two years or more)
• Bracelet fitted with double security clasp
• Simple to clean and easy to set time/date
• Accompanied by a two-year warranty (international), which includes a one-year warranty on most service repairs

Cons

• Dual tones make this piece less discreet on the wrist
• Minor condensation can develop beneath crystal after sudden temperature changes
• To maintain water resistance, seal requires annual inspection (seal gradually breaks down)
• Replacement batteries (somewhat expensive) needed during life of watch

Reading the TAG
The design of the TAG Heuer Women’s Aquaracer Two Toned Diamond Watch WAF1425.BB0825 awards it a place in the foreground.  The price tag will plummet as low as $1,679 if you shop online.  Bottom Line: If you don’t mind a timepiece getting a lot of attention, then give this one some of yours.

Additional Details
Retail Price: $2,700
Collection: Aquaracer (Ladies)
Case: fine brushed stainless steel, 27 mm diameter, 9 mm thickness
Case Back: screw down
Dial: round, pale mother of pearl, diamond hour markers (.10 cts)
Bracelet Material: polished stainless steel with polished plated gold  (18 kt)
Bracelet Dimensions: standard length (women’s), 14 mm wide
Bezel: stainless steel (polished), turning function (unilateral)
Closing System: jewelry clasp
Display: analog
Dial Variations:  silver, black, mother of pearl (rose, grey, white)
Bracelet Variations: polished stainless steel, fine brushed stainless steel