TAG Heuer WV211A.FC6180

Every gents must have at least one of elegant dress watch. A timepiece that is sleek, classy, and manage to remains fashionable regardless what the current trend might be. Well, this TAG Heuer WV211A.FC6180, a contemporary classic that is fashioned with one of the most tasteful ingredients of elegance comprising polished stainless steel and Black alligator leather, would be an ideal example for that.


From the Carrera Calibre 5 line for gents, this luxury mechanical watch offers all you could possibly ask from a minimalist automatic timekeeper: style, quality, and reliability. And pleasingly, this practical wrist flattering accessory is priced just right so that you don’t have to spend a fortune to have your arm indulged by its sweetness.

It is not too much for saying that TAG Heuer WV211A.FC6180 is a mid size that is made to last for years to comes. The watch is crafted with premium materials such as low carbon composite steel and nearly unscratchable sapphire crystal to ensure its durability, and inside, it is fitted with the time tested TAG’s Calibre 5 that is fairly rugged and highly accurate. Needless to say, they are built, assembled, and executed with such precision craftsmanship as you’d expect from the renown Swiss watchmaker that is famous for its hi-quality luxury wrist accessories.

Its 39 mm round case that measures 12.5 mm thick is ergonomically designed with a comfy curves, which paired with the supple yet formidable genuine leather strap, makes it pleasing comfortable to wear. Allowing it to remains soundly on the wrist, the strap is secured with a deployment buckle clasp that offers convenient fitting. And for added peace of mind, its while construction is 50 m water resistant.

With TAG Heuer Calibre 5 at heart, this elegant premium timepiece operates without the need of battery as its 25 jewels movement’s self-winding mechanism allowing it to harnessing the movement of its wearer as the power resource. This sophisticated "in-house" caliber that is developed based on ETA 2824-2 is ticking at a high frequency of 28,800 alterations per hour, and it has a single barrel which under full wind, capable to provides the movement with at least 38 hours (up to 42 hours) of power reserve. At worst, it performs at an accuracy of an elaboré grade calibre (± 7 secs per day), and in addition, this movement also features shock arbsober mechanism as well.

Speaking of the functionality, the Calibre 5 provides this TAG Heuer WV211A.FC6180 with a precise three hands and an automatic date at the three o’clock position, which all can be clearly seen through the watch’s attractive Silvered dial. The dial itself in neat with an uncluttered layout, and it also provides some degree of night visibility by applying SuperLuminova at its silver-tone hour and minute hands, as well as the applique stick hour markers. The dial also comprises a slim central sweep second hands, and complimented with painted Black “CARRERA” and the brand’s emblem at the 12 o’clock position, “automatic” at the 6 o’clock position along with a tiny “SWISS MADE” below, and reference markers around the dial’s periphery.

The dial, as well as the sapphire display at the other side (yes, it has an exhibition caseback) are both protected with a scratch resistant sapphire, in which, for an improved visibility, the one atop the dial is further enhanced with an anti-reflective coating so that there wont be no issue concerning light reflections. And speaking of convenience, its large steel crown at the case’s right hand side is fluted to makes it easier to use.

With a wrist accessory as this beauty, pairing is a no-brainer activity. The watch is stylish, elegant yet also easy-going at once so that it would match with casual outfits as good as suits and formal attires alike. Not to mention its 50m water resistance that makes it even more practical to wear. Furthermore, it has a good read-ability, and as a timekeeper, the timepiece does accurate and reliable as well. Simply said, for all of its quality offerings, this 39mm TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 model does worth its original manufacturer suggested retail price --which is reasonable enough at $2,500.00.

Anyway, in addition to this particular WV211A.FC6180 model, the Carrera collection for gents are also offered in several other versions as well, that are as attractive, versatile, and reliable as this steel on Black leather Silver dial version.

Watch Specification

Brand:	TAG Heuer
Collection:	Carrera
Series:	Calibre 5
Model number:	WV211A.FC6180 Style: WV211A. Ref: WV211A.FC6180 also referred as WV211AFC6180
Watch style:	Gent, Casual Dress, Sporty
Display type:	Analog
Movement:	Swiss automatic TAG Heuer Calibre 5. Personalized and refined by TAG based on caliber ETA 2824-2. Swiss made, mechanical self-winding automatic movement. Specs Function: Three hands, automatic date w/ rapid correction. Size: 11½‴ lignes (Ø 25.6 mm). 25 jewels. beats at 28,800 vph (4 Hz). provides ± 38 ~ 40 hours of power reserve. Stamped rotor. Accuracy is on par or slightly better than the elaborated grade.
Functions:	Hour, Minute, Seconds, Date
Dial:	Silver SuperLuminova filled Silver-tone hands. Applied, Silver-tone faceted stick hour markers with fluorescent materials. printed Black reference markers (1/5 a seconds) around the outer rim. Date window at 3.
Window:	Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant, anti-reflective coated.
Case:	Stainless steel Round, Ø 39 mm, ± 12.5 mm thick. polished.
Bezel:	Stainless steel Stationary bezel. polished.
Caseback:	See through screwed-in stainless steel with sapphire display. engraved.
Crown:	Pull and push crown Stainless steel. fluted, logoed.
Bracelet:	Crocodile / Alligator leather Black, stamped leather bracelet with contrast stitching details. ± 20 mm wide. men’s standard.
Clasp:	Fold-over clasp with double push-button safety
Notable Features:	Calendar Luminous hands and markers Transparent exhibition caseback
Water resistant:	50 m (5 ATM / 165 feet) daily wear, withstand splashes of water and light rain, but not suitable for prolonged contact with water.
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