14 differences between the old and new TAG Heuer Aquaracer collection

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This year at TAG Heuer is all about the Aquaracer, their sporty diver that has its roots all the way back in the late '70s. But when an entire collection is refreshed, there are inevitably a lot of details that are sometimes missed about how the watch has actually changed on the wrist. So how has the TAG Heuer Aquaracer collection evolved in 2021?
We'll walk through 14 of the main differences between the previous generation of Aquaracer and the new one, taking in everything from the case flank chamfering to the text on the dial. But while a lot has changed, when you really get down into the details of the new TAG Heuer Aquaracer collection, a lot has also stayed the same.
The impression of the timepiece as a go-anywhere, do-anything sports watch firmly remains in place in the collection this year, staying true to the original and adventurous DNA that formed the first sketches more than 40 years ago.
TAG Heuer Aquaracer collection price and availability:
All of the standard 43mm references in the TAG Heuer Aquaracer collection are AUD$4350 and are currently available. For more details, please visit TAG Heuer right here.
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[@DEE-mt9eq]

I've had my Tag auto aquaracer calibre 5 since 2016, perfect time, no problems whatsoever. I love Tags.

[@larryjenkinson4789]

Mine's a similar age and in blue. I did have a problem with winding it, but it was fixed under warranty. The dial, bracelet comfort, bezel are all top class.

[@martinharrison4245]

Prefer the 2015 model. The dial , hands and indices are much nicer. The only upgrade is on the clasp adjustment. That is cool . 41mm should have been an option too.

[@migueldavidsurban6856]

Owned the 2015 model since Jan 2016. It is such a great daily beater. lots of people who don't know much about watches have complimented me on my "Rolex"

[@japudjuha]

100% agree!

[@evolution8662]

​@@migueldavidsurban6856Yess it definitely looks like a Rolex....

[@johnvsbear4247]

It’s the first Aquaracer I would be interested in. Well done TagHeuer indeed

[@robitobi9740]

Did you see previous in real?

[@rustyjohnson7796]

I owned a wab2010 along with a granite dial professional - 4000 series auto- and a 1500 series professional. And I can tell you the wab2010 was one hell of a damn watch. Went in the ocean. I shoveled snow. I did whatever i had to do. It never skipped a beat. Lume was fantastic. Was symmetrical. It's hard to like the newer ones now actually! And the ones in between that Era and here ! Know what I mean !. Hard to explain my liking of tag. But they hold a special place with me.

[@DFlemming]

Tag Heuer are on the up! I'll definitely be ordering this one, and it will be worn with pride. Great video, thanks.

[@debyton]

I had a Heuer before I knew what that was. My mother was a watch salesperson at a high-end watch boutique called little Switzerland in the Virgin Islands for most of my childhood and she bought me my first watch in the 1970's and it was a Heuer. In 2001 I first bought my own Tag Heuer link chronograph. I recently replaced the 2001 Tag with a new Tag Heuer link Formula 1 chronograph Senna 25th anniversary edition, and I can't take my eyes off of it.

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

So happy I pulled the trigger in 2020. The newer Aquaracer looks like every other brand trying to copy someone else.

[@mohamedalkaboom]

Yes that’s right

[@R8135003]

I have owned my Aquaracer Calibre 5 (500m) since 2009 and it looks as good as it did new. I used to wear it everyday as a watch is a tool. A couple of services and all is well. looking forward to many more years.

[@albertorbinati5511]

I just received this watch and WOW. What a quality time piece. I have the silver dialed variant...excellent details on the dial. Very comfortable to wear and a perfect size for my wrist (43MM). I like it so much I may consider the other variants.

[@piotrkozak751]

There are four more differences: 1. On the 2015 model, the tips of the hands featured shields that refer to the Tag Heuer logo. That's a really cool touch if you ask me. 2. The lume pip on the bezel has been replaced with a luminescent triangle. 3. The scuba on the case back is much more angular now. Also, there are no notches on the edges of the case back. 4. The crown now includes a recessed logo. Overall I'm a little disappointed as an Aquaracer and Tag Heuer fan. I was really hoping for a movement upgrade. I wasn't expecting an in-house movement, but a COSC certification would be much appreciated. Thanks to this, Tag Heuer could fight the Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300m or the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight. Or at least get closer to them. Maybe next time. At the moment, besides the bracelet clasp, it is more of an update for me than an upgrade. Anyway, thanks for the video, great as always!

[@scottsmith7337]

I prefer the 2015 model I’ve had mine for 2 years and I still stare at it all the time

[@mariojuarez9566]

great video!! I have a TAG that was made for the San Francisco Yatcht Club during the America Cup. It is a great watch.

[@jhelwig19781]

Excellent video. What a great distillation of the changes. Gets me excited about the model.

[@sashagraves6842]

I am rocking the two tone (yellow gold of course) women’s Aquaracer with the pearl face inlay and I love it.

[@ColtCapperrune]

I read somewhere that the bezel itself is 1 mm smaller on the new one as well. Great video!

[@SPQR101010]

the 2015 model looked better, the number fonts on the bezel etc and was more avante guard not as boring as the new one. The new one looks good as well but just not as different, good addition is the fine adjustment however.

[@germando81s]

Great review. Will be picking up the new black version. Love it!

[@matthewmonaghan3122]

Love the new ones.Today I'm wearing my Roamer searock white dial😁thanks for vid

[@sinuhe78]

Much more beautiful the older imho. The aquaracer is a terrific watch for the grey market price. Many watch snobs overlook the brand but it well deserves a second glance

[@ray1564]

This may be my new and only daily. I’m not rich but I’d hand over the money for this aqua racer. Great review

[@_RS3___]

Wearing a Tag heur aquaracer 2021 picked up today👍🏼

[@barryung8172]

Great review Mate, really appreciate it

[@marcdee4427]

I love tag , and you guys are now my favourite channel, I love the laid back Aussie style. I heard a lot or should I say read a lot lately about the omega seamaster 300 2018 model, regarding the bezel action, being not as pleasing as the subs . 1?what’s your opinion on this, and how does the new aqua racer bezel action compare? . Please keep doing what you’re doing

[@Timeandtidewatches]

That’s so kind, and we’ll ‘notch’ this up as another vote for more bezel action. We had that model in hand at the time, will have to go back through the archives… thanks for the kind words, and welcome - Andrew

[@whatevs8208]

Im wearing a Caf2120 it’s 15 years old and still looks really nice

[@jeremybeal23]

Great comparison. Thank you

[@Andy_k9k]

nice review, very interesting. Ive got the Titanium/green dial aquaracer pro

[@richardcollins586]

Still love my aquaracer from 2007, it was a chronograph back then.

[@robertfeast7691]

I REALLY like the new Aquaracer. The upgrades make the whole piece look more integrated and the micro adjustment on the bracelet is brilliant. I had always thought the Aquaracer had an odd look especially the notches on the bezel but, this model is beautiful. Great review 👍

[@evolution8662]

I definitely prefer the 2015 model.... And why did they shift the date to 6 o'clock position???

[@veronicaisl]

Agree 💯

[@rizkyalfathir3649]

Me too, the 21 model is Ugly

[@martynm.449]

I've seen and held the silver dial model, in their store here in the UK. And I instantly fell in love with it.

[@anthonydanielgittins1864]

I have a 2015 one but will buy the new one soon.

[@yates6608]

Tag heuer Calibre 5 with the stainless steel bezel and blue numbers with the blue dial is a absolutely gorgeous watch, Tag Heuer pulled it off with that one, looks better than the ceramic bezel model

[@AW-wm9bk]

Very cool, I bought one today..

[@ejames6431]

I am wearing the Tag Hauer Aquaracer 2020 Caliber 7 gmt Batman in 43mm.

[@frankcabrera734]

Thank you !!!

[@ferdinatamotovlog8942]

Nice content💯💯

[@Martinezm0500]

Got my first Aquaracer in 2011 bought about 4 more through out the years getting the blue a white GMT next

[@gyges5495]

I have a 2021 and it’s similar to the 2015 - it’s a solid watch and very beautiful. One thing I don’t like is removing the bracelet and then trying to put it one later- very hard to replace

[@hegemanc]

That limited edition model on your wrist looks amazing

[@marcdee4427]

It’s really nice 👍🏻 . Do you know what the dial is made of ?

[@mathiashammar1]

I like most changes. Only issue i have are the new hands and hour markers. I liked the baton hands with diffrent lume on them on old model and it distinguished itself with that design from many other brands. Now it feels "less unique" . And it is time Tag Heuer opens up for more power reserve. At least 2 full days 48 hours would been nice. 38hours feels very dated. Also date window on new model is a step up for me.

[@retroloungemusic]

I have always liked the Aquaracer. The new models are no exception. Tag Heuer builds a great watch that you can wear for decades. I think most people are best served by their quartz models, which are excellent and require minimal or no maintenance at all, other than battery changes. There are people who criticize many of their automatic movements, but if you want have a logical an practical discussion, you can criticize all automatic movements. You could do a lot worse than an Aquaracer.

[@ATIWatchReviews]

What micro-adjust settings do you get on the sliding clasp? 2mm increments?

[@philipghio8716]

I have the 2017 model and its still nicer than the new ones in my opinion

[@pmac206]

I love what they did with the Aquaracer but I just don’t know If can do 43mm .

[@boldjaunts]

Does the new clasp fit on the old bracelet? That's a cool micro adjustment and would be a nice retrofit.

[@marks184]

HEUER was such a marvelous brand. Once HEUER was sold to TECHNIQUES ADVANT GARDE GROUP it became more of a marketing company. They sold a lot of Sel quartz models here in the United States through Macy's. The advertisements and marketing campaigns were brilliant. Look at the book "MASTERING TIME" at some of the fantastic photography the company used. Once LVMH took over TAG HEUER lost it's luster. I think the last great dive watch from TAG HEUER was the SUPER PROFESSIONAL 1000 M from the 90's.

[@gianpakasa]

Very beautiful video! Hope to see soon, in person, this new model as i had 3 of the previous one, i sold all of them and now i'm targeting this new one. But i hope that they'll make a 41mm version..How come that Tag got trapped in the 36mm??? People who likes Tag, are not snob and, moreover, do not follow the latest "trend" that want make us believe that 36mm it's ok for men.

[@aliceuyennguyen]

Those who hates Tag without owning any or shifting side every single time someone gave negative feedback are not really stand for anything. Own a Aquaracer 500m and i love it, best diving watch so far, service every 5-7 years and it is working fine.

[@philipturner8745]

Amazing, they made 14 changes and you liked EVERY SINGLE ONE of them. it's almost like they are paying for positive content.

[@shipmate3577]

LMAO. Like every watch review they do. It’s business

[@skrem23]

The title of the video is "14 differences between the old and the new. . ." Where in that description does it say this is a review of this new Aquaracer? It doesn't. The title perfectly (and honestly) matched was was provided in the video.

[@CarComparos]

15. Logo is now chrome instead of white ink?

[@ams914]

That limited edition is asking for A LOT of money for the movement. I wonder if it's at least the highest grade, but then if it were, it would surely be COSC. Regardless of how gorgeous it is, that's a big ask.

[@tjelinic]

It does not have screw in case back? If i understand correctly back is solid and one can approach the movement only by dismantling bezel and crystal?

[@santia.4985]

The strap you have on your Tag heuer looks cool. What is the brand and model? Thanks!!

[@blurayauthority]

15. Lume - Totally different and, to me, probably the most obvious change.

[@zarkov821]

Aquracer 300 blue, here great watch

[@hengineer]

My Aquaracer is old enough to have a Weekday as well as Date.

[@jaskey]

I was not a fan of the six o'clock cyclops but somehow finding out that it's under the crystal makes it all okay. I think it was because I thought it would be like a welt sticking out of the crystal, but knowing that it'll be flat changes everything.

[@Shino2600]

Wow! That’s awesome

[@Sirkelsag666]

How does the Calibre 5 perform when it comes to accuracy, shock and magnistism?

[@richardprice7763]

Wish it was 42mm but that quick adjust bracelet might be a deal maker...

[@smokingbeetles5793]

Kinda enjoyed the pearl in the 12 o'clock marker

[@DWilliam1]

I own a 2014 Calibre5 Aquaracer on a stainless steel band with the steel, non-colored bezel. Except for the terrible Sellita movement I like the watch. In terms of the new Aquaracer I can’t stand the cyclops at 6, otherwise a sharp looking watch.

[@federiconasute3150]

2015 much more beauty!!

[@tjelinic]

TH removed the old one from the web? Great watch the old one and much more appealing than the new one; I have it for 3 years; only complaint is small power reserve but within +-5 sec a day if used as a daily watch.

[@nikolaybakalov8264]

Does anyone know how long the older version of the quartz with the trapezoids will be available? I really don't like the circles on the new dial... the older one is way more stylish to me. 😢

[@ManCaveTVWest]

#15... The "pearl" is gone from the bezel and the lum is in the triangle itself.

[@edwardkollar448]

I ordered the Tag Heuer Limited Edition 844, but I need to wait until September to get mine, you must have connections. Currently I am wearing my Sinn 104 white dial on the fine link bracelet.

[@highwaypete77]

Would like to see it opened and know if it still has plastic inside of it? Omega, Breitling, Oris and Tudor prob still better choice. But an advantage is this will prob be half off on grey market .

[@IAT1964]

Rolex most probably a better overall watch at 3x or more of the price. Omega around 2x the price.....

[@elijahbarnes5370]

Why don’t you have tags on your website?

[@RM-lb3fu]

I prefer the 2015 model , don’t like the cyclops at the 6 , but both nice watches

[@KBD-ONE]

I want this in 36mm, with the limited edition strap 😌

[@abqs1499]

Good job tag heuer 👍🏼 good price good metal and youth watch

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

I think Tag Hauer is over hated. Personally wearing the Heimdallr Seaghost

[@carlomas709]

Tank to you

[@JS-ev4xc]

TH is always considered as less value-for-$ than other luxurious brand like Rolex, Omega or Tudor. But what it excels in is the unique design, new-age, powerful, young & hopeful. But it is trying to attract conservative buyers by changing TAG font and introducing Autavia series, it is losing its energetic feeling. Even this new Acquaracer feels older, the hour marker is an Omega Seamaster Pro 600 min marker homage, as opposed to earlier Acquaracer with TH logo inspired hour and min markers.

[@robitobi9740]

15 Different case back !!!

[@spyderkoh]

Got this watch in blue recently and I think it's a looker but i think the only issue is the movement that is still at only 38hrs which is really below average. For that I don't think it is reasonably priced.

[@marcdee4427]

Isn’t it a bit like the omega seamaster?

[@tastiefreeeze]

Most likely will just stick with my 2015 41mm black Aquaracer. Shame that they did away with the 41mm sizing.

[@GiuseppeAdessi]

I totally agree. In 2020 I've bought online the 41mm black reference, as it was just too late to find it in a jewelry. A 43 mm watch is not suitable for a 17 cm (or less) wrist. Ok, there is still the Oris Aquis, but for me the Aquaracer is more charismatic for its particular shape, and it's a pity that it's no more available with that diameter (41 I mean).

[@alwayspooh1588]

Yep, that made me go for the old version; 41MM is ideal, 43MM is far too big for small hands. My Tudor BB GMT is 41, ideal size.

[@jblack1979]

Funny enough wearing my blue dial aquaracer it was my first luxury watch

[@MpSSpeaker]

great video, keep on bringing such good quality! But to answering your question first I am wearing a Squale 30 Atmos 60th anniversary edition - the perfect summer wristwatch to me. I really like the changes made to the new Aquaracer only the hands... the old ones I liked much better, they had a more technical look suits the watch, which although have a very technical feel to it, better I think. I am still a little bit undecided between the Aquaracer you are wearing or a Breitling Superocean 42 as a kind of wear and forget watch. A cool looking watch for formal and less formal events as well as an evening at the pool with friends and I won't get a slightly bad feeling wearing it while I am walking through let's say darker areas of the streets.

[@jessedavis7555]

I love the date at 6 and it’s reassessed cyclops

[@christiandruan]

Don't like the new date at 6 or the reduced weight. I like heavier watches. I'll stick with the old models. The fine adjustment clasp is a nice feature though.

[@JernejRavbarTrgovec]

On my wrist breitling navitimer 46mm

[@downsouth1678]

Do they still have a plastic movement holder ?

[@larryjenkinson4789]

Probably

[@owenplatz1064]

own a 2015 one love it no need to go to 2021

[@stephen9609]

My thoughts on TAG Heuer are mixed. Before I knew much about watches, they were one of the few watch brands I had heard of (mostly through F1 sponsorship), but since becoming a bit of a watch nerd I've learned that they're often hated in the community because they cheap out on their movements. Also from what I learned, Heuer used to be a great brand, but ever since TAG bought them they kind of went downhill... wonder if they will ever remove the TAG name?

[@philipturner8745]

Yeah, Heuer were 'awesome' in the early 80s, on the verge of bankruptcy - hence why TAG bought them and saved the company from going under. But let's not let the truth get in the way of the Heuer >>> TAG Heuer narrative, eh?

[@stephen9609]

@@philipturner8745 seems like I hit a nerve? haha Other companies have been in financial trouble in the past, and when they were bought the financial company didn't change the name... imagine if TAG bought Ferrari and renamed it TAG Ferrari??

[@philipturner8745]

@@stephen9609 Yeah, it was a dumb move for sure, especially since it gave people an opportunity to exercise their watch snobbery by saying they love 'Heuer' and hate 'TAG Heuer', which is fair enough if they are talking about vintage versus modern, but utterly stupid if they say they love modern 'Heuer' branded products that are made by TAG Heuer in the same factory. Then they are just basically saying they love watches that look 'vintage', so why can't they just say that instead of hating TH?

[@Andrew.W75]

@@philipturner8745 To add some context to this 60% of the swiss watch industry went bust in the 1980s due to the quartz crisis. Heuer were a popular brand with their chronographs in the 60s & 70s & these are highly regarded by collectors compared to the often cheap Quartz watches TAG were producing in the late 80s/early 90s. To be fair though a lot of brands including Omega were turning out some mediocre watches in that period.

[@r.8742]

Hope they make a 40mm in this new style. Love the changes. Tag gets to much hate thats not really grounded in reality. They're a great watch maker and need more love and respect in the watch world. Now please make a 40mm lol. Ty!

[@Kaermindevej1]

If they just used a other movement than a plain Selitta SW200.

[@maornir6850]

Anyone knows if there’s a 41mm size coming soon?

[@imranchowdhury4972]

You missed the movement ring? Plastic or Metal?

[@jamar959]

Good video. But hey Tag - ever heard the story of Goldilocks? 43 is too big, 36 is too small, 40 (with or without date) would be just right...

[@876yuugt]

Had my money ready to go. No 41mm option. Already have an SMP. Nice features but still disappointed. Wearing a black dial, 42mm 02 Carrera.

[@KBD-ONE]

I want one.

[@markveganism5003]

Cost aside ..this tag vrs tudor black bay 58 ?

[@larryjenkinson4789]

I have both and have to say BB58 is easily better.

[@cezzarmicu]

The older version looks better to my eye. The new hour/minute hands look bland without the divisions. Also, i like the more consistent all-trapezoidal markers. The only improvement i can see, although a really big one, is the micro-adjust on the fly on the new version.

[@muriloninja]

Tag Heur "How can we make our Aquaracer 300M look as close to an Omega Seamaster 300M?" is what I get from the new reference.

[@noltyy]

I still prefer the old one. Does anybody know if the new bracelets/clasp will fit the old model?

[@jeansmith6579]

Tag heuer is good product..haters or just gonna hate guys.

[@mrlondondon4354]

Calibre 4? They took off the Calibre 5 text on dial

[@GabbyBennet]

I rather the previous model of the Acuaracer 300

[@GOMAROMA]

9.28. ‘Remove Calibre 4….’ Always thought it was Calibre 5 !?! 🤔