New TAG Heuer dive watches use solar movements – and they look fantastic

The popularity of dive watches shows absolutely no signs of fading, and that's seen in the volume of new pieces hitting the market. Now, one of the biggest manufacturers out there is back with a gentle refresh of its collection.

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer range probably doesn't get the adoration it rightly deserves, but hopefully that changes with this new collection. Here, we see the watches refreshed in both 28mm and 40mm case sizes.

That's a perfect pairing for a lot of wrists – 40mm is a Goldilocks size for men, and 28mm offers something a little daintier and more traditional for those seeking a smaller footprint.

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These models also form part of the brand's Solargraph collection, complete with TH51-00 and TH50-00 movements inside. Those allow for the conversion of both natural and artificial light into power for the movement, which is brilliant for any watch you'll wear and use regularly.

The 28mm model comes in four reference, all cased in stainless steel. Each feature diamonds on the indices, with two references sporting a mother-of-pearl dial and one of those also employing diamonds on the bezel.

Those opting for the 40mm model also have four options, but there's a little more variance in the collection. Here, two models employ a stainless steel case and bracelet, with options of blue or green dials.

However, there are also two variants which are crafted from grade 2 titanium. That should offer a much more lightweight wearing experience, which is perfect for everyday use. Those models come with either a black dial and teal accents, or grey dial with rose gold accents.

Pricing for the various models and versions ends up quite convoluted, but can be found in the table below:

Overall, I think it's a tasteful update for the collection. Personally, I'm intrigued by the prospect of the titanium models, and they should offer a compelling choice for those ready to buy in this price range.