Two years ago, TAG Heuer introduced a solar powered version of their ever-popular Aquaracer dive watch called the Solargraph. It was quite a hit and last year they brought out a version in media-blasted titanium, which knocked Kat Shoulders’ socks off at LVMH Watch Week 2023. It just so happens to be LVMH Watch Week 2024 and TAG Heuer is introducing 5 new Solargraph models, but they might not be what you’d think.
Instead of new case materials (these are all stainless steel) what they have done is shrunk the diameter down to 34mm. Making these new Aquaracer Solargraphs a mid-size watch that will fit just about everyone, but will be particularly appealing to anyone with smaller wrists who might feel ignored by “small” divers starting at 38mm and ballooning from there. They have also brought back a design feature which was removed from the Aquaracer line when they redesigned them some years ago: the venerable rider tabs. They’ve been executed quite tastefully here, with their scalloped trapezoidal shape on a completely polished bezel.
There are 5 different configurations of the new smaller Solargraph, all of which come on a bracelet, with a solid twin-trigger clasp. The first features a green dial (above), with an attractive circular texture and printing that seems to float above it. TAG Heuer calls this polar blue-themed. Even the applied indices appear to be hovering above the dial. Next up are three models with mother-of-pearl dials. One with a diamond bezel, one with diamond indices and one with standard indices and bezel.
Lastly there is a sunburst dark blue version with a pastel blue second hand, which matches the name SOLARGRAPH printed on the dial. All these watches are water-resistant to 200 meters, making them ready for any adventure that may come your way. I feel it bears repeating. These Aquaracer Solargraphs are solar powered, meaning they are powered by light and yet, somehow, TAG Heuer has managed to create magnificent opaque dials. How this all works is nothing short of magic.
The polar-blue (green) and dark blue dialed Solargraphs retail for $2,150, while the mother-of pearl dial is $2,350. The price jumps to $2,950 USD for the mother-of-pearl with diamond indices and jumps further to $5,000 for the mother-of-pearl with diamond bezel. For more please visit www.tagheuer.com.
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