TAG Heuer introduced the fourth generation Connected series in 2022 to compete in the wearables market. The watch features a 45mm case equipped with a black ceramic bezel and a high-resolution OLED touchscreen display. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100+ processor running Wear OS, the module operates alongside integrated heart rate, altimeter, and GPS sensors.
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: 9 / 10 | Mint Condition, Light Wear Production: est. 2022 Contents: Watch and Box Genre: Smart Watch
Size: 45mm Thickness: 15mm Lug Width: 22mm
Case: Stainless steel, brushed sides, mirrored bevels, light wear Bezel: fixed, black ceramic bezel, mirrored, light wear Dial: OLED touchscreen display, digital chronograph layout Hands: ---
Crown: Rotary crown with integrated pushers, light wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, light wear Bracelet: Rubber, perforated strap, light wear Caseback: Stainless steel, sensor hub, screw-on, light wear Movement: Quartz Caliber: Calibre E4