It might be no accident that TAG Heuer designed the Link to be so polarizing. The Swiss are good at this for a reason as they often have an innate sense of “just enough” when it comes to elegant, refined watch design. One might argue that both the dial and the bracelet can be avant-garde – but such attempts usually end in product design sensory overload.
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If the dial is mostly business, then the bracelet is free to be more fun. Noticeably tapering and thick on the wrist, the Link bracelet steals the show when it comes to your attention – away from the dial. While the current Link model certainly has the hallmark brushed finishes of the larger family of Link timepieces, it also has a lot more polished surfaces than any other TAG Heuer Link I can think of. The new Link is all about contrast polishing with brushed surfaces, and a lot of polished surfaces. The Link has actually traditionally been all about excellent brushed finishing on curved surfaces and those models were very nice. In fact, the biggest difference between the 2017 Link Men Calibre 5 and some previous generation Link models is how much attention they are trying to get through polished surfaces. If you are someone who isn’t into a lot of polish and prefers a more demure or subdued look for a men’s business watch, then move on now. While you can size this bracelet yourself (with the right tools), I would not recommend it. It also retains that infuriatingly complex bracelet construction system that begs to be adjusted exclusively by a trained professional. The new Link bracelet is beefier and a lot more polished. TAG Heuer retains the core DNA of the “S-curve” link, Link bracelet, but renders it in a totally new way. Sleek, refined and dressy, the new TAG Heuer Link should prove to be as successful as its sportier ’90s precursor.The TAG Heuer Link collection has and continues to be all about the bracelet. Just like it says on the dial, underneath beats a Calibre 5 movement, which is also seen through the sapphire display caseback, and has a power reserve of 38 hours. A printed logo and text, the uncluttered layout echoes the sporting elegance theme with a date at 3 o’clock and a set of baton-style hour markers and hands, which are rhodium-plated and lume-filled for maximum visibility. The blue will probably prove to be the most popular, but the other two options still hold their own. There are three dial options: silver, black, and blue sunray.
A quality that is carried through from the slim profile of the case. Seamlessly tapering away and gently moulding to sit flat against the wrist. And just like its predecessor, it’s fully integrated into the case. Twin S-shaped links follow suit and are also vertically brushed with polished rounded edges, and have a way of catching reflections to create a lively mix of light and shadow. While the case is all new, the Link is all about the bracelet, it’s where it gets its name from after all. The smooth lines mean that this Link is elegant and dressy, but with subtle crown protectors and 100m of water resistance, it harkens back to the sportiness of the 1987 original. With satin brushing and polished edges creating contrast and emphasising its silhouette, particularly on the two-piece bezel. Now measuring 41mm, the case of the updated Link treads the curved line between a round and cushion shape.
At least that was until last year when it was relaunched in the women’s collection, and this year it’s the men’s turn. In recent years, however, the Link was overshadowed by the other big players in the TAG Heuer catalogue. First released in 1987, the Link began life as the TAG Heuer S/EL (short for Sports Elegance) and throughout the ’90s was one of their most successful models. And in the case of the new TAG Heuer Link it can actually be a very good thing. And just getting yourself up and down from a chair now takes effort and involves a distinctly loud groan. It’s an age when we’re expected to be mature and take life seriously. So, have another look at the cool, clear lines of the latest Link in Cam’s review …įor some, turning 30 is a daunting occasion. It’s such an evocative design for the brand, and one that is due for a serious comeback (if everything else ’90s is an indication). I/trending 28569 The sporty sleek TAG Heuer Link Calibre 5 Time+TideĮditor’s note: I’ve got a real soft spot for the TAG Heuer Link - and indeed for integrated bracelets more generally.
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