TAG Heuer X Time+Tide Aquaracer 200M Solargraph Sundowner

There is no doubt that diving watches hold a special place in the hearts of many collectors, ourselves included. In fact, Analog:Shift was founded with its eyes set squarely on vintage divers. With their simple designs and robust movements, the tool watches of the 1960s and 1970s were built to accompany the adventurer across the globe and to keep time at its great heights as well as its dark depths. Today, the dive watch segment is stronger than ever, with the spirit of a past era living on in the full spectrum of the market — from entry-level micro-brands all the way up to the big players. In the late 1970s, Heuer was looking to capitalize on the demand for dive watches, and they succeeded — today, they feature a full line of divers with different shapes, sizes, and movements. In fact, their Aquaracer is the entry point for many young people into the world of dive watches, full stop! The particular TAG Heuer Aquaracer that we have here is unique in the collections. Part of a 250 piece limited edition for Time and Tide Watches, this piece is fashioned from titanium, and is solar powered with extreme resilience in mind for exploring the Australian Outback. Measuring a comfy 40mm, this piece is an ideal size and presence for anyone looking for a capable sports watch.  The beautiful gray dial coloring is subtle and suits the sandblaster case finishing wonderfully to have a truly subdued aesthetic on the wrist with pops of copper tone details for visual flair. This is a diver that instills confidence with 200M of water resistance, and a powerful design ethos through and through.