
Manufactured in Switzerland, this TAG Heuer Link sporty timepiece is presented in a solid stainless steel case that finely polished in matt finish, on an attractive Y-link steel bracelet that conveniently fastens with a triple-folding clasp with security flip-lock. This model comes with an anti-reflective sapphire shielded Silver dial with luminescent hands and hour markers, and it also features an uni-directional rotating bezel that has an engraved 60-minute diving scale with a single luminous marker at twelve atop, and is accented with a Clous de Paris edging that lends some aesthetic while makes it easier to rotate.
Based on its size, TAG Heuer CJ1111.BA0576 would be a large size wrist accessory for gent’s average wrist. Its sturdy round case that is made of quality stainless steel 316L (surgical grade) has a masculine diameter of 42mm, and it is approximately 12.5mm thick. Its adjustable Y-link bracelet that is made of the same materials as the case is around 21mm wide, compatible with up to 7 inches wrist’s circumference, and it comes equipped with a deployant folding clasp which features a security flip-lock. Overall, the timepiece weighs just perfect at 174.0 grams, and it does quite comfortable to wear, too.
Speaking of what lays inside, this timepiece is fitted with the Swiss made caliber ETA 251.262, a battery powered quartz movement that in addition to tells the time, also provides Chronograph with centrally mounted 60-minutes counter, central sweep seconds, and 1/10 a second registers, along with Small second at six, and an easily noticeable date window at half past four. ETA 251.262 itself is a fairly slim 13¼ lignes chronograph caliber that contains 27 jewels, and operating at the frequency of 32,768 Hz. The movement is compatible with a 394 Renata battery, in which, in a single replacement, it can provides an average of 24 months of battery life. This calibre accuracy is quite a satisfactory, and in terms of longevity, you can be sure that it would keeps running smoothly for years to come.
If what you’re looking for is a good Swiss luxury chronograph watch that is stylish, versatile, practical, and performs beautifully as a timekeeper, TAG Heuer CJ1111.BA0576 is definitely one of the best choice you could find out there. As for pricing, LINK collection model is offered at an original manufacturer suggested retail price of $2,300.00, which is reasonable enough considering all of its quality offerings.
Update note:
if you’d like to read a "deeper" review of this watch, we have a length of article accompanying its Black dial version that except for the dial’s color, it has the same general features as this one. (Aug, 2013) @ goo.gl/7hdcId
Watch Specification
Brand: | TAG Heuer |
Collection: | Link |
Series: | Chronograph |
Model number: | CJ1111.BA0576 Style: CJ1111. also referred as CJ1111BA0576. |
Watch style: | Gent, Casual Dress, Sporty |
Display type: | Analog |
Movement: | Swiss quartz Caliber ETA 251.262. Base ETA movement. Swiss made, battery powered quartz chronograph movement. |
Functions: | Hour, Minute, Seconds, Chronograph, Date |
Dial: | Silver Silver-tone baton styled hour and minute hands with SuperLuminova. A Slim central sweep seconds hand. Red tipped 60-minute counter hand. Applied, faceted silver-tone stick hour markers with luminescent markers over. painted Black minute markers around the outer rim. Automatic date at 4:30. |
Window: | Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant, anti-reflective coated. |
Case: | Stainless steel 316L Round, Ø 42 mm, ± 12.5 mm thick. fine brushed, matt finish. overall weight: 174 grams. |
Bezel: | Stainless steel Unidirectional rotating bezel. fine brushed polished, decorated with Clous de Paris edging. with engraved 60-minute diving scale and Luminous marker at 12. |
Caseback: | Solid screwed-in stainless steel. engraved. |
Crown: | Screw down crown Stainless steel. fluted, logoed. with two rectangular pushers, polished. |
Bracelet: | Stainless steel 316L Silver tone, brushed and polished TAG Heuer Y-link bracelet. ± 21 mm wide. men’s standard length, up to 7 inches wrist circumference. |
Clasp: | Deployant folding clasp stainless steel, logoed. |
Notable Features: | Calendar Chronograph Luminous hands and markers |
Water resistant: | 200 m (20 ATM / 660 feet) suitable for rain, showering, swimming, snorkeling, and skin diving. |
Additional info: | - |
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