Tag Heuer Opens New Chapter With Autavia Collection

The latest collection of TAG Heuer is inspired by the original models Autavia, using innovative watchmaking technology to attract a new generation of adventurers …
TAG Heuer re-introduces a stand-alone Autavia collection with a range of models that boast versatility, robustness and reliability that featured original watches produced in the 1960s. Using a carbon composite return spring that separates every piece like Isograph, the avant-garde watch builds its heritage to continue the saga.

TAG Heuer’s stylish, cockpit-inspired watch features eye-catching elements that are rooted in the history of the line. What fans loved about the original – its functionality, timeless style and numerous combinations –are also evident in the seven new models revealed at Baselworld. The stainless-steel Autavia 42 mm three- hand models feature the rounded first-generation Autavia case and bevelled lugs from the 1960s. 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 and timers 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.

Suitable for any adventure or any style, the strap or bracelet of every model in the Autavia collection is interchangeable. The leather calfskin straps come in dark brown or light brown. A NATO strap is included in the watch box of the timepieces that are presented on a stainless-steel bracelet. The bracelet and strap are easy to switch at home using simple push buttons on the underside of the case – no tools are necessary.
The NATO straps, leather straps and stainless-steel bracelets are sold separately, so wearers can create their own combinations to complement their unique look.