TAG Heuer Autavia Flyback Chronograph

For the 60th anniversary of the Autavia line we’ve seen TAG Heuer release several new timepieces. That leads us to the “TAG Heuer Autavia Flyback Chronograph” which appears here with a predominately black color scheme stemming from its chosen alloy to the dial layout. While the 2019 “Autavia Isograph” tried to introduce a new design, this milestone edition is more of a return to origin with a few modern tweeks. The 42mm case is made in black PVD-coated stainless-steel with vertical brushed surfaces and casebands, but some contrasting polished accents. Mounted to the case is a black ceramic bidirectional bezel with a coin-edged rim.On the flip-side is a sapphire exhibition case back that allows a view into the inner workings of the mechanical movement. It comes equipped with a high-performance skeletonised rotor and a column wheel with the red colored “CAL HEUER 02 SWISS MADE” engraving.It comes equipped with two distinctive knurled based tall pushers to operate the chronograph functions. In between them is an extra-large screw-down crown with a knurled circumference for a reinforced grip, and adorned by the TAG Heuer logo. All topped with a scratch-proof sapphire crystal that assists with water-resistance reaching up to 100 meters (330 feet).Time is exhibited with a black dial and large Arabic numerals, followed by a white printed ring of minutes/seconds markings. The case and dial seem to seamlessly integrate with one another for an overall glossy stealth look, although the green lume on the numerals is quite prominent.There are three snailed sub-dials with sloped flanges: a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, a sub-seconds at 6 o’clock, and a 12-hour counter at the 9 o’clock position. The central sword-style hands, Arabic numerals, and five-minute increment index markers have all been fitted with a green luminescent filing, for an enhanced legibility. There is also a date window at 6 o’clock that intersects with the sub-seconds sub-dial.

TAG Heuer Autavia Flyback Chronograph 

The “TAG Heuer Autavia Flyback Chronograph“ (Ref#: CBE511C.FC8280) is powered by the in-house self-winding mechanical movement, caliber 02 with 33 rubies, 233 components, and 28,800 vph. Power reserve on this watch can last up to 80 hours, when fully wound.Mounted to the watch is a black alligator scaled strap with tone-on-tone stitching, secured to the wrist by a black PVD-coated stainless-steel pin buckle with a fine brushed finish. It also features a special modular quick-release system that makes swapping straps as easy as pressing a button. For more information visit the official TAG Heuer website here.

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