The Aquaracer series traces its origin to the 1982 Reference 844, establishing the brand's long-standing blueprint for professional aquatic watches. This iteration incorporates the signature 12-sided bezel with six integrated riding studs to provide tactile grip during underwater operation. The watch utilizes the automatic Calibre 5 movemenet, operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour.
From its founding in 1860, Heuer established a reputation for precision built on foundational innovations. Edouard Heuer's 1887 patent for the oscillating pinion remains a critical component in modern chronographs, while the 1916 "Mikrograph," the first stopwatch capable of measuring 1/100th of a second, secured the brand's role as an official Olympic timekeeper. This early focus on accuracy naturally led to a deep-seated connection with motorsports, where the brand's dashboard timers became essential equipment for rally drivers, laying the groundwork for an identity forged on the racetrack.
The brand's ties with racing was immortalized in the 1960s with a trio of legendary chronographs: the Carrera, Autavia, and the avant-garde Monaco. The Monaco, with its distinctive square case, became an icon on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the film Le Mans and was one of the first watches to house the groundbreaking Calibre 11 automatic chronograph movement. After its acquisition by Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) in 1985, the brand solidified its legendary status through a decades-long partnership with Formula 1.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Visible Wear Production: est. 2014 Contents: Watch only Genre: Diver Watch
Size: 41mm Thickness: approx. 12mm Lug Width: approx. 20mm
Case: Stainless steel, mirrored sides, brushed lugs, visible wear Bezel: Unidirectional, engraved markers, 12-tabed design, visible wear Dial: Black dial, 'teak' pattern, applied indices, visible wear Hands: Faceted steel hands, lumed
Crown: Stainless steel, screw-down crown, visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet, brushed finish, visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, screw-on, visible wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: Calibre 5