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The big TAG Heuer Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica announcement this year is the commercial version the much-anticipated Autavia 2017 Reedition. You've probably heard of this watch. We covered it at Monochrome Watches when we saw Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica the prototype. Now, this is the watch you will find in stores tomorrow. The Final Version of TAG Heuer Autavia 2017 is here.Let's return to the Autavia... Heuer created the first dash clock for aircraft and racing cars in 1933: the Autavia Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica chronograph. It was a combination of AVIAtion and AUTomobile. The Autavia wristwatch, which was introduced in 1962, is where the true story begins. Jack Heuer was the fourth generation chief of the company and created Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica the first wrist-based sports chronograph. Its distinctive signature is a rotating bezel. The Autavia's unique signature is a rotating bezel. Its ambassadors were the most prominent Formula 1 drivers of the 1960s & 1970s: Jo Siffert and Mario Andretti. Jochen Rindt and Derek Bell. Clay Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica Regazzoni and Gilles Villeneuve. Jacky Ickx and Emerson Fittipaldi wore the model. This was a link to Heuer's history as a brand. Jack Heuer was, in fact, the first Formula 1 sponsor. The strong connection between Formula 1 and talented pilots was a key to the creation of an iconic sport that is still popular today.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica

In 2016, the Autavia made its Audemars Piguet Replica comeback thanks to a unique Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica collaboration campaign called the "Autavia Cup", which was held in spring 2016. The principle was to Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica consult the brand's collectors and fans, and to talk with connoisseurs. They could then choose the historic model that would lead to the Autavia's rebirth. The Autavia Ref was born after more than 50,00 voters voted. They chose from 16 Autavias of the 1960s. 2446 Mark 3 was designed in 1966, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica nicknamed "Rindt" by Formula 1 champion Jochen Rindt. It has the following features: A 3-counter "reversed-panda" dial, 12-hour rotatable watch bezel, straight hands, bevelled hands and polished steel batonindices with Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica luminescent inserts. This is exactly what the TAG Heuer Autavia 2017 will offer.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica

TAG Heuer Autavia 2017 should not be considered a Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica copy of the older model. It should be viewed more as an updated version of an iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica design. Although the visuals may be a lot likened to the 1960s model, many elements are modern. The case measures 42 mm now, instead of the 39 mm it Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica used to be. With a wider bezel than ever before, the insert still uses a 12-hour scale. The vintage effect is quite impressive but the watch still feels modern when worn. The 100m water resistance is a good thing.The TAG Heuer Autavia 2017 Reedition dial is undoubtedly the most faithful. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica The dial is identical in color, layout, and hands. The nice layout of 3-6-9 is back, featuring a "reversed Panda" style. This means a black dial with white Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica subcounters. The position of the second has been changed, however. It is now at 6 (and not 9 like in the 1966 Autavia Ref. 2446 Mark 3. The indexes and hands are still made of polished steel and batons. They have been enhanced with a beige-colored luminous paint that recalls vintage watches' patina. TAG had the great idea of using the "Heuer" logo from the past and the only "Autavia dial. Modernity does have one concession: The date window at 6 (yet discretly integrated) and a Heuer 02 mention (more later).Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica

The Autavia 2017 will come in a variety of strap options.Audemars Piguet Replica Watches For example,Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica a classic black leather strap or a distressed calfskin strap to give it a vintage look. The apparition of a metal bracelet, which was not yet ready when we Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica saw the prototype, is a pleasant surprise. It's a great design element that evokes the vintage edition. It is modern in construction and will meet contemporary standards. This is a good thing considering how fragile vintage bracelets can be.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica