In the vast, unknowable expanse of the ocean, senses dull and time seems to ebb and flow with the currents. But this is where a diver’s connection to the seconds ticking away on their watch becomes profoundly intimate. This connection to land is where time remains a constant. When you are in an underwater environment, only the most reliable timepiece will suffice. Enter the next generation of TAG Heuer Aquaracer, the quintessential diving watch renowned for its unyielding durability and deep-water resistance. Two iterations will be released, the Aquaracer Professional 300 Date and Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT.

Both feature a rotating ceramic bezel, allowing divers to track their elapsed time spent underwater. A screw-down crown creates an impenetrable seal against external elements, while the double safety clasp offers peace of mind for dives up to the watch’s 300m water-resistance limit. Additionally, the strap boasts an advanced adjustment system, adapting to every wrist with five adjustable positions.

Maya Gabeira and Kai Lenny are two of the biggest wave surfers in the world. As ambassadors for TAG Heuer, Lenny and Gabeira often don the Aquaracers when they are out at sea. Dependability is key. In the depths of both watches lies the COSC-certified TH31 automatic movement, which offers 80 hours of power reserve and a five-year extended warranty. However, a slight distinction exists between the models: the date model contains the TH31-00 calibre, while the model comes with the TH31-03 calibre, which—you guessed it—allows for an additional time-zone complication. Thanks to the TH31 movement, both ranges come equipped with a magnified date ticker at 6 o’clock.

Drawing from the ocean’s palette, both models will be available in black, blue or green. Reflections of the ocean waves are engrained into the dial, serving as a backdrop for the hands. Another mark of reliance in the Aquaracer is recognising the importance of legibility in the deep blue. TAG Heuer has designed an enlarged shield-shaped hour hand and sword-shaped minute hand, complemented by an orange seconds hand symbolising safety. Rhodium-plated hands and indexes, treated with Super-LumiNova, ensure visibility even in the darkest depths.

The new Aquaracer Professional 300 Date and GMT, TAG Heuer strikes a delicate balance between robust construction, precise timekeeping and thoughtful design. They aren’t just tool watches, they are in Lenny and Gabeira’s words, “constant companions”, especially when you venture the realm beneath the the TAG Heuer surface and into the ocean’s embrace.