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2012 Tag Heuer AquaRacer 500m 45mm CAJ2110 extra strap deployment. $2,500.00 CAD. 520-00206

The pre-owned Tag Heuer AquaRacer 500M calibre 16 automatic chronograph (reference CAJ2110) represents the perfect intersection of rugged functionality and refined luxury. Built for those who demand precision both beneath the waves and in daily life, this striking timepiece balances a commanding wrist presence with everyday comfort. Presented in excellent condition and estate priced at $2,500.00. This package includes its original box, paperwork, a stainless steel bracelet, an extra OEM textured rubber strap with a deployment buckle, and the added peace of mind of our one year warranty.

At first glance, the watch captivates with its signature vertically textured black dial. The multi-dimensional face houses three beautifully recessed chronograph registers, paired with highly legible, luminous hands and hour markers that ensure excellent visibility in low-light environments. Surrounding the dial is the distinctive, heavy-duty unidirectional rotating bezel, engineered with an aggressive grip profile for easy operation under any conditions.

True to its professional dive heritage, this timepiece boosts and impressive 500 meter water resistance rating. One of its most sophisticated engineering highlights is the automatic helium escape valve positioned on the side of the case at 10 o’clock.

The helium escape valve is a specialized feature designed strictly for saturation diving—a highly technical environment where commercial divers live and work inside pressurized underwater habitats filled with a breathing gas mixture of helium and oxygen. Because helium atoms are incredibly small, they can slowly bypass the watch’s water-tight rubber seals and seep inside the case under intense pressure.

When the diver eventually ascends and enters a decompression chamber to safely return to normal atmospheric pressure, the helium trapped inside the watch expands rapidly. Without a way to escape, this pressure buildup would literally pop the sapphire crystal right off the front of the watch. TAG Heuer’s automatic valve solves this seamlessly; when the internal pressure reaches a critical threshold, a one-way, spring-loaded valve automatically opens to vent the expanding helium gas safely out of the case, closing afterward to maintain absolute water resistance.

What makes this specific offering incredibly compelling is its exceptional versatility. On its factory stainless steel bracelet, the watch wears as a polished, sophisticated accessory that pairs seamlessly with a sharp suit or casual evening wear. The heavy duty steel bracelet comes equipped with a mechanical locking buckle and extension to fit over a thin wetsuit. The bracelet is presented in like new condition, complete with protective sticker still attached to the back of the buckle. When swapped onto the included original and also like new black rubber strap with signed deployment buckle, the timepiece transforms into a lighter weight, high-performance sports piece built to withstand active weekend adventures.

This is a phenomenal opportunity to acquire an absolute powerhouse of a dive chronograph. Presenting a complete set with its inner and outer boxes, user manuals, and original documentation endorsed by a Toronto authorized Tag Heuer agent. This early generation and uncommon AquaRacer provides the complete peace of mind that comes with a well-documented provenance and our trusted one year warranty. At an estate price of $2,500.00 CAD, it stands as a versatile daily companion that makes a statement and is ready for whatever journey lies ahead. Stock #520-00206.

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