TAG Heuer Aquaracer CAK211A – Calibre 72 Countdown Chronograph – 43mm – Automatic

Offered for sale is this distinctive TAG Heuer Aquaracer reference CAK211A, a highly unusual automatic chronograph featuring TAG Heuer’s innovative Calibre 72 Countdown Chronograph movement. Presented in very good condition and excellent working order, this is a watch that stands apart from the standard Aquaracer range thanks to its unique sailing-inspired countdown function.

Key Details

• Model: TAG Heuer Aquaracer Countdown Chronograph
• Reference: CAK211A
• Case Size: 43mm
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Dial: Black tapestry dial
• Hour Markers: Luminous applied markers
• Hands: Luminous hands
• Chronograph: Twin-register chronograph layout
• Date: At 6 o’clock
• Countdown Display: Rotating five-minute countdown aperture with grey, blue and white segments
• Crystal: Sapphire crystal
• Movement: TAG Heuer Calibre 72 automatic chronograph
• Power Reserve: Approx. 42 hours
• Bracelet: Original TAG Heuer stainless steel bracelet
• Wrist Size: Fits up to approximately 18cm
• Guarantee: 12‑month mechanical guarantee

Condition Report

Case: Very good condition with light signs of wear consistent with careful use.
Bezel: Well preserved with minor wear only.
Dial: Excellent condition with strong legibility and no notable blemishes.
Crystal: Sapphire crystal clear and free from significant marks.
Bracelet: Original TAG Heuer bracelet in very good condition with all available links included.
Overall: A well-maintained example with excellent presentation throughout.

Working Order

Running well and keeping strong time.
Chronograph and countdown functions operating correctly.
Fully tested and supplied with our 12‑month mechanical guarantee.

Our View

The Aquaracer CAK211A is one of the more unusual and collectible models within the TAG Heuer catalogue. The Calibre 72 countdown complication was specifically developed with sailing and regatta timing in mind, creating a genuinely useful feature while adding a distinctive visual element to the dial.

Combined with the robust Aquaracer case, automatic chronograph movement and versatile 43mm size, it makes for a watch that is equally suited to daily wear or collection. Models featuring the countdown complication are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly with the original bracelet and in such well-preserved condition.