FUNKE OSAE-BROWN, reporting from Baselworld, Switzerland
TAG Heuer’s new Autavia Range is about versatility and ruggedness as the brand unveils the new collection at the ongoing Baselworld in Switzerland.
The new collection draws inspiration from the original Autavia and uses innovative watchmaking technology to appeal to a new generation of adventurers.
A stand-alone collection, with a range of models, the Autavia is all about versatility, ruggedness and reliability, the qualities the original Autavia has been known for since the 1960s.
The new collection features seven references that have been designed with an adventurous and daring spirit, joining the ranks of the Carrera, Monaco, Formula 1, Aquaracer and Link collections.
What I love about the Autavia is its functionality, timeless style and numerous combinations which are evident in the seven new models unveiled at the Baselworld.
The 42mm stainless-steel three-hand models feature the rounded first-generation Autavia case and bevelled lugs from the 1960s, while a bidirectional rotating bezel with a 60-minute scale in black ceramic, blue ceramic or stainless steel enhances the sporty look of the watch.
The XL crown takes inspiration from pilot’s watches, that used oversized crowns to make them easier to use while wearing gloves.
The original Autavia was also known for being highly legible in any conditions, and this is also the case with the 2019 versions.
The hour markers and hour, minute and seconds hands are coated in SuperLuminova, making it possible to read the time even when adventure leads you into the dark.
The smoked dial is available in black, grey or blue, and has a date window at 6 o’clock.
In addition to the new stainless-steel Autavia models, TAG Heuer has also launched two versions in bronze, featuring a smoked green or brown dial with a bidirectional rotating bezel in black or brown ceramic, respectively.
Powering the new Autavia timepieces is the chronometer-certified Calibre 5. The original Autavia was known for making use of the latest technology, and these models are no different, featuring the cutting-edge carbon-composite hairspring, which is lightweight and low-density, making it virtually unaffected by gravity and shock. It is also completely antimagnetic.
The combination of the calibre and the carbon-composite hairspring gives every model in this collection an ‘Isograph’ distinction. The trademarked name comes from the Greek word ‘iso’, which means “equal”, this reference TAG Heuer’s stable and consistent movement of the component.
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