TAG Heuer Introduces Refined Aquaracer Solargraph Professional and New 28mm Models

TAG Heuer is refreshing its Aquaracer Solargraph line by introducing refined 40mm Professional models and launching a new collection of 28mm watches. These new additions highlight the brand's dedication to innovative solar technology and broadens the Aquaracer's appeal to diverse preferences. The 40mm versions, available in durable steel and lightweight titanium, showcase enhanced design elements, including an updated bezel, sophisticated handset, and a meticulously crafted case. Complementing these are the new 28mm models, which offer a more compact and elegant design, some featuring exquisite diamond-set indexes and luxurious mother-of-pearl dials. Both sizes are equipped with solar-powered quartz movements, ensuring reliable timekeeping with impressive autonomy. This expansion not only reinforces TAG Heuer's commitment to precision and robust functionality but also integrates sustainable practices through advanced solar charging. The brand also highlights the easy interchangeability of bracelets on the 40mm models, adding to their versatility.

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Collection Expands with Solargraph Enhancements and Compact Designs

In a significant move for its Aquaracer series, TAG Heuer has unveiled a range of new models on May 26, 2026. This launch includes updated 40mm Aquaracer Solargraph Professional timepieces and the debut of several 28mm versions, marking a strategic expansion of its solar-powered offerings. These timepieces leverage solar-charging quartz movements, developed in collaboration with La Joux-Perret, underscoring TAG Heuer's commitment to both precision and environmental responsibility.

The refreshed 40mm Aquaracer Solargraph Professional watches now boast a refined aesthetic. Key updates include a redesigned bezel featuring distinctive 'rider' tabs and a textured, grainy finish, providing a modern yet robust appeal. The case construction has been sharpened with a fine-brushed finish and subtle fluted elements at the 9 o'clock position, creating a balanced look with the crown guards located at 6 o'clock. Enhancing user convenience, the bracelets on these models are now easily interchangeable, thanks to quick-release spring bars, allowing seamless transitions to rubber or other strap options.

These 40mm models are available in two steel variants with striking blue or green sunray-brushed dials, priced at $3,100 each. For those seeking advanced materials, two titanium versions are also introduced: a black sunray-dial model with eye-catching 'polar blue' turquoise highlights, set in a grade 2 titanium case and matching bracelet, available for $3,600; and a sophisticated grey sunray-brushed dial version with rose gold indexes and plated hands, housed in a grade 5 titanium case with a corresponding bracelet, priced at $3,850. All 40mm models offer a water resistance of 200 meters, screw-down crowns, and hands and indexes generously filled with white Super LumiNova, ensuring excellent legibility in low-light conditions. They are powered by the Caliber TH50-00 Solargraph movement, which provides up to 40 hours of power with just 10 minutes of light exposure, extending to 10 months of autonomy on a full charge.

A notable addition to the collection is the new 28mm steel Aquaracer, available in four distinct versions. These smaller models feature a push crown and offer 100 meters of water resistance, making them suitable for everyday wear. The case design for the 28mm lacks the fluting of its larger counterpart, and its bezel incorporates more polished elements, resulting in a shinier, more refined appearance. Options include sunray blue and sunray black dials, both adorned with 12 diamond indexes, priced at $3,050. A mother-of-pearl dial variant with rhodium-plated diamond indexes is offered at $3,250. The premium 28mm model stands out with a diamond-set bezel comprising 36 stones, a mother-of-pearl dial with yellow gold-plated diamond-set indexes, a yellow gold-plated TAG Heuer logo, and Super LumiNova-filled hands that glow green in the dark, making it the only 28mm Aquaracer with luminescent material.

The 28mm Aquaracer models are driven by the TH51-00 movement, which delivers similar performance to the TH50-00 found in the 40mm versions. This movement first appeared in the 2024 34mm Aquaracer releases, some of which also featured diamond indexes. Interestingly, the updated Aquaracer bezel with rider tabs also made its debut on these 34mm models during LVMH Watch Week in 2024.

TAG Heuer's renewed focus on the Aquaracer line, particularly the integration and expansion of Solargraph technology, represents a forward-thinking approach in the competitive dive watch market. The enhancements to the 40mm models reinforce their identity as robust tool watches, ready for any adventure, while the introduction of the elegant 28mm versions broadens the collection's appeal, including a targeted offering for female clients, as evidenced by the partnership with Canadian Olympic swimmer Summer McIntosh. This strategic move not only breathes new life into the Aquaracer but also positions TAG Heuer at the forefront of sustainable and technologically advanced timekeeping, leveraging the rich expertise of La Joux-Perret and Citizen Group's Eco-Drive technology.