TAG Heuer Formula One Automatic Chronograph CAZ2010.BA0876 Men’s Watch: Sweet, odd decision by TAG

The TAG Heuer Formula One Automatic Chronograph CAZ2010.BA0876 Men’s Watch proves again the brand’s position at the upper echelons of the world of horology. This particular Formula 1 makes it very much evident that Tag Heuer is still about delivering unrivalled precision with an exceptional durability and an outstanding performance at times when others scream for an unconditional release.

Legibility, durability or performance, the TAG Heuer Formula One Automatic Chronograph CAZ2010.BA0876 Men’s Watch is a solid structure made by pairing stainless steel with scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass. The luminescent hands and markers between the dial and the glass are perfectly matched to the TAG Heuer Formula 1 concept and bring out an essence combining unique, sporty style to expert timing. That’s epitomising on the ideals of its illustrious popularity.

This TAG Heuer Formula One Calibre 16 chronograph is presented in brushed steel, from the case to its back and bracelet. The dial is a bit larger to accommodate the sub-dials; the Calibre 16 movement is also a bit on the larger side. That justifies its overall largeness – but not excessive largeness.

The Calibre 16 movement is based on the Swiss Sellita SW500. It’s slightly above the entry-level categories, which gives you something better than ordinary at not that exorbitant a price. Sellita – ever since it succeeded speed-up the ETA-initiated slack - has taken a strong foothold in the market. The Calibre 16 ranks high on the versatility scale and the ability of the SW500 adapt to easy modifications is impressive.

There’s also a little bit of story attached to it, which reveals the real significance of owning the Tag Heuer Link Bracelet CAZ2010.BA0876 Men’s Watch. That again takes us back to the movement.

The Calibre 16 name was created in 2005 but it used to be based on the Valjoux 7750. The Sellita SW500 is a 7750-clone, a substantially similar movement as the original 7750. The Formula 1 Calibre 16 chronograph was TAG bringing in a competition internally; within the brand. Chronograph offerings are a specialty to TAG Heuer but the mechanical TAG is a nice little deviation to its quartz line up. With mechanical, power is never an issue and the chronograph usage doesn’t stay restricted within bounds.

The Tag Heuer Formula 1 Ceramic Automatic Chronograph CAZ2010.BA0876 Men’s Watch might be called entry-level 20 years from now; definitions always change. Right now, a more precise rating would be that the TAG Heuer Formula One Automatic Chronograph CAZ2010.BA0876 Men’s Watch runs on a wonderful, mid-upper range movement with a sharp focus on a quality design. Anyone not willing to enter the Swiss domain through the usual, entry-level route shall find the TAG Heuer Formula One Automatic Chronograph CAZ2010.BA0876 Men’s Watch interesting.