TAG Heuer has partnered Oracle Racing
Team USA in the 34th America’s Cup, and here are the commemorative
Aquaracer watches we knew were coming. There are two “limited edition”
chronographs here — one with “Team USA” logo and one with “Defender”
logo. Each model is available on a rubber strap or steel bracelet. If
you are not up on yacht racing (like me) you may be wondering what
“Defender” is all about. In short, it means that Oracle Racing Team USA
won the last America’s Cup (in 2010, it was then ‘BMW Oracle USA’
beating Hublot sponsored Team Alinghi)
and thus they are defending, rather than challenging for, the cup this
time around. Back to the watches: of note you will see the touches of
red, the official “Team USA” color, and the superbly looking “Oracle
Racing Team” boat stamped on the caseback (also pictured below). In
addition to the models shown here, there is also a non-chronograph “Team USA” version being produced as well,
if you prefer a simpler look. All in, this is a nicely styled and
respectably spec’d watch that many watch enthusiasts will be clamoring
for.
TAG Heuer Aquaracer “Team USA” / “Oracle Racing” Watches
Limited Edition ? pieces
44mm stainless steel case, 500 meter
water resistant, black rubber bezel, automatic mechanical TH Calibre 16,
rubber strap or steel bracelet
One last note: I say “limited edition” in quotations because TAG Heuer
conveniently has not stated how many will be produced, which probably
means it is a fairly high number (i.e. thousands+) by my definition of
“limited edition”.
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