TAG Heuer’s iconic product line Link, which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, is the guest of our Hands On corner with its chronograph version Ref. CBC2110.BA0603.
The Link Collection, which was introduced for the first time in 1987 with the name "S / el", celebrated its 30th anniversary last year. To mark this important occasion, TAG Heuer introduced the renewed version of its iconic product line as a part of the brand’s Baselworld 2017 novelties. Today, we have the chronograph version (Ref. CBC2110.BA0603) for review which was added to the collection later in the same year.
The most striking feature of the new model is the upgraded case design. As in previous versions of the product group, the new case is also made of stainless steel. Now measuring 41mm in diameter, the upgrades are not limited to size only. The new shape of the case combines both round and cushion type case forms. The case itself is pretty much cushion shaped but the flat bezel is perfectly round with a satin brushed finish. The new case is water resistant to 100 meters which is adequate for a modern sports chronograph watch.
Another detail that attracts our attention in the new case is the design of the lugs. The stainless steel bracelet, which became iconic with its unique design, is now integrated into the case with the new lugs. The bracelet sports mirror polished and satin brushed links with rounded edges for a more refined look and improved wearing comfort.
The model we here comes with a black dial accompanied with baton style hands and indexes. Filled with white Super LumiNOVA phosphor material, the hands and the hour markers offer optimum readability in darker environments. The dial is designed in Tri-Compax lay-out. At 12 o’clock, there is the TAG Heuer logo in appliqué, and within the sub-dial at 6 o’clock there are the Caliber 17 and Automatic texts are added. The date display window is located between 4 and 5 o’clock.
TAG Heuer Link Calibre 17 Automatic (Ref. CBC2110.BA0603) is powered by the self-winding chronograph movement Caliber 17. 37 jewels movement beats at a frequency of 4Hz (28.800vph) and offers a power reserve of 42 hours.
