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Katherine S. Cunanan

TAG Heuer Temptations

Ten watches to tempt you, ten watches to satisfy you.

With Christmas just around the corner, with everyone shopping and checking his or her ‘nice’ lists, TAG Heuer has simplified this for you. Among their many collections – the Carrera, the Monaco, the Link – they have thrown focus on a watch for the ladies. They offer the 2017 Link Lady, featuring the signature bracelet with the S-shaped links. The design is both iconic and comfortable – the smooth feel made possible by the rounded edges and polished shine of each S link.  The interesting part of the bracelet this time is the finish – the links alternate between smooth polished finish and brushed finish. It’s a small detail, but it makes the look more modern.

The case is still that relaxed shape halfway between round and coussin, and the fixed bezel is bold but not overbearing. You can also choose between a satin-finished offset ring, and one that is gemset. The dial has varied color options, and is either a sunray finish or mother-of-pearl. Hour markers are polished faceted indices or round-cut diamonds. There is a date window at 3 o’clock too.  The watch is water resistant to 100 meters, important for the active ladies. Powered by quartz, 32mm in diameter, with the Link name visible on the dial. Feminine, elegant, and definitively a TAG Heuer watch.

But the fun doesn’t stop there. TAG Heuer knows there are many ladies on your ‘nice’ list – mother, sister (my brothers, take note), wife, daughter. With so many wonderful ladies, TAG Heuer brings you so many beautiful Links. They have ten watches to offer, each definitely worth the time to explore. Unique in expression yet universal in excellence, you’ll likely be convinced to acquire more than one – let’s call them the ten TAG Heuer temptations.

One

The first of the ten Link Lady watches is a classic piece with a little bit of dazzle (model no. WBC1316.BA0600). The white mother-of-pearl dial is nicely accented by the diamond hour markers and the gemset bezel.

Two

The second stop on this line of ten Link Lady pieces is slightly more understated (model no. WBC1314.BA0600).  Similar to the first Link Lady, this has a white mother-of-pearl dial and the gemset bezel. The difference here lies in the hour markers – they are rhodium plated polished, facetted applied indices.

Three

Third time is a charm, and this third Link Lady really caught my eye (model no. WBC1315.BA0600). The blue mother-of-pearl dial with the applied indices for hour makers is just classic and beautiful. The gemset bezel doesn’t hurt, either.

Four

The fourth Link Lady (model no. WBC1313.BA0600) is like the more sedate older sister of the third. Blue mother-of-pearl dial with diamonds for hour markers.  The bezel is clean and classic.

Five

Coming at fifth in the line up is another white mother-of-pearl dial (model no. WBC1312.BA0600). The diamond hour markers give just enough sparkle to this classic Link Lady.

Six

TAG Heuer starts off the second half of the precious ten with an eye-catcher – the Link Lady with deep blue sunray dial (model no. WBC1318.BA0600). It is just gorgeous (can you tell I like it?). The dark blue is mysterious yet regal. The diamond hour markers are a nice touch.

Seven

The seventh Link Lady is the first two-tone one in this set (model no. WBC1350.BA0600).  The white mother-of-pearl dial is nicely accented by the rose gold plated hour indices, hands, bezel, and crown.

Eight

The Lady in pink (model no. WBC1317.BA0600) is the eighth in this set, and what a lovely Lady it is. The pink mother-of-pearl dial is so dainty and exquisite all on its own.  The hours are marked by simple indices, and the watch is completely uncomplicated.

Nine

Almost at the end, but still beautiful is the ninth Link Lady (model no. WBC1310.BA0600). This is the most traditional-looking watch, in my opinion. White mother-of-pearl dial, clean lines and indices, nary a sparkle in sight. But honestly, this watch needs no adornment. It is straightforward and classic – much as I love the blue sunray dial version, this comes in a very close second.

Ten

Finishing strong, TAG Heuer gives us another blue dial Link Lady (model no. WBC1311.BA0600). Another clean, effortless watch, this time with a blue mother-of-pearl dial.

Now with all these options, you’d be spoilt for choice. Choosing a watch is an exercise in individual expression. The dial, the gems, the bezel – Tag Heuer gives you so many options with the Link Lady. Selecting how to express time will take a lot of your time.

But fear not, surrounded by beauty in the watch and in the lady, that is a good thing.

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