The Link collection is one of TAG Heuer's most successful lines. These luxury watches feature a sporty, elegant design and bracelets with S-shaped links. Top models are powered by the Calibre 36, based on Zenith's El Primero.

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Dress Watches With a Sporty Twist

At the office, in a restaurant, or on the golf course: TAG Heuer Link watches look good wherever you go. That's because the timepiece's elegant, sporty design goes well with both a suit and a polo shirt. The main feature of this Swiss luxury watch is its link bracelet consisting of S-shaped links. TAG Heuer arranges these links so that two of them always form a double S.

The Link collection includes simple three-hand watches, chronographs, and GMT models. The latter is known as the Link Calibre 7 Twin-Time. Chronographs powered by the brand's Calibre 36 are the highlight of the collection, with a stopwatch function based on the world-famous Zenith El Primero movement. The El Primero is the world's first self-winding chronograph movement.This caliber's balance wheel beats at a frequency of 36,000 oscillations per hour (A/h), which is equivalent to 5 Hz and allows it to measure to 1/10th of a second.

The TAG Heuer Link Lady is the collection's ladies' model. Many models feature diamonds on the dial or bezel, making them true gems. Shimmering mother-of-pearl dials complete the elegant look of these watches. Most versions are equipped with highly accurate and reliable quartz movements.

Reasons to Buy a TAG Heuer Link

Sporty, elegant design suitable for any occasion
Unique bracelets with S-shaped links
Limited editions for collectors and fans of the brand
Top models with a chronograph caliber based on the El Primero
Link Lady: diamond-studded opulence

Prices at a Glance: Tag Heuer Link

Link reference number	Price (approx.)	Case size, caliber
CBC2112.BA0603	4,600 USD	41 mm, Calibre 17
CAT2110.BA0959	4,500 USD	40 mm, Calibre 18
WBC1316.BA0600	4,500 USD	32 mm, quartz
WBC2110.BA0603	2,700 USD	41 mm, Calibre 5
WAT201B.BA0951	2,900 USD	42 mm, Calibre 7
WAT2110.BA0950	2,600 USD	40 mm, Calibre 6
CAT2010.BA0952	2,500 USD	43 mm, Calibre 16

How much does a TAG Heuer Link cost?

The most affordable entry into the Link collection is the 32-mm quartz women's model, priced at around 1,800 USD. This level of investment will get you the reference number WBC1311.BA0600 in unworn condition, for example. Automatic chronographs with the Calibre 16 in like-new condition, such as the ref. CAT2010.BA0952, start at around 2,500 USD.

If you're looking for a TAG Heuer Link with a practical GMT function, check out the ref. WAT201B.BA0951. This model will set you back about 2,900 USD.

At the upper end of the price scale are automatic three-hand models set with diamonds, such as the ref. WBC2113.BA0603. Here you can expect to pay around 6,700 USD.

The TAG Heuer Link in Detail

If you're looking for an elegant sports watch with three hands, the TAG Heuer Link Calibre 5 may be the model for you. The case of the Link Calibre 5 measures 41 mm in diameter and is water-resistant to 100 m (10 bar, 328 ft) in current models like the ref. WBC2110.BA0603. The black dial features applied, rhodanized baton indices coated with luminous material. Inside the watch, the automatic Calibre 5 based on the ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200 sets the pace. The movement offers a 38-hour power reserve. It also provides the watch with a date display at 3 o'clock, a quickset date, and a stop-seconds function. You can view the movement through the watch's sapphire crystal case back.

The TAG Heuer Calibre 5 demands an investment of approximately 2,700 USD unworn. The model with a blue dial bears the reference number WBC2112.BA0603. This version will set you back about 3,100 USD. The variant with 54 diamonds on the bezel (ref. WBC2113.BA0603) measures 41 mm in diameter, making it a great unisex watch. Plan to shell out around 6,700 USD for this luxury timepiece.

Tag Heuer Link Calibre 6 With a Small Seconds

The TAG Heuer Link is also available with a small seconds dial at 6 o'clock. This model (ref. WAT2110.BA0950) is powered by the automatic Calibre 6, which is based on the ETA 2895-2 or Sellita SW260. The in-house movement offers a power reserve of 38 hours. Like the Calibre 5, it has a quickset date function and a stop-second function for adjusting the time to the second. The bezel of the 40-mm watch has a 12-hour graduation, just like the Link Day-Date. The date window is located at the 6 o'clock position of the small seconds. A new Link Calibre 6 will set you back about 2,600 USD.

Link Calibre 7 Twin-Time

The TAG Heuer Link Calibre 7 Twin-Time (ref.WAT201B.BA0951) is the ideal watch for frequent flyers. Thanks to the second central hour hand, the watch can indicate two time zones simultaneously. The Link Calibre 7 is equipped with an inner ring with a 24-hour scale, so that the second time zone can be read quickly and easily. The date display is located at 6 o'clock. The TAG Heuer Calibre 7 is based on the ETA 2893-2 or Sellita SW300. It offers a 42-hour power reserve, a stop-second function, and a quickset date. The 42-mm case is water-resistant to 100 m (10 bar, 328 ft).

You can call a mint-condition TAG Heuer Link Calibre 7 Twin-Time your own for around 2,900 USD.

Link Chronograph With El Primero

TAG Heuer is famous for its chronographs. That's why when most watch enthusiasts think of the Swiss brand, they probably think of models like Carrera or Monaco. But there are also stopwatches in the Link collection. A highlight among the Link collection's chronographs is the Link Calibre 36 ref. CT511A.BA0564, which is powered by a slightly modified version of Zenith's El Primero.

TAG Heuer launched the Link Calibre 36 in the early 2000s and discontinued the model in 2008. The watch's dial design features a large tachymeter scale and classic tricompax subdial layout. The 30-minute counter is located at 3 o'clock, the 12-hour counter at 6, and the small seconds subdial at 9 o'clock. The date is at 4:30. The hour and minute hands are partially skeletonized for legibility. The tips of the hands also feature luminous material, making it easy to read the time even in the dark.

The TAG Heuer Link Calibre 36 is comparatively rare, as the Swiss manufacturer only produced the model for a short period of time. Prices vary widely and range from between 2,900 and 4,100 USD depending on the condition.

The TAG Heuer Link Chronograph With Calibers 16, 17, and 18

For many watch enthusiasts, the TAG Heuer Link Calibre 36 is probably the most interesting chronograph in the collection. However, if you're in the market for a new watch, you should take a closer look at the models with the calibers 16, 17, or 18. Variants fitted with the Calibre 18 (based on the Sellita SW300) have a subdial at 9 o'clock for the minutes and a small seconds at 3. The chronograph function is provided by a Dubois Dépraz chronograph module. The date display is located at the 6 o'clock position. This dial design is clean and gives the watch a retro charm. The 40-mm case is water-resistant to 100 m (10 bar, 328 ft). It features a curved crown guard and two distinctive square pushers. An unworn ref. CAT2110.BA0959 will set you back about 4,100 USD.

The TAG Heuer Link Calibre 17 ref. CBC2112.BA0603 measures 41 mm across and features a classic tricompax dial design. With a date display located at 4:30 on the dial, this timepiece is very reminiscent of its El Primero counterpart. The Calibre 17 also has a chronograph module from Dubois Dépraz and is based on the ETA 2894 with a 42-hour power reserve. The Link Calibre 17 changes hands on Chrono24 for roughly 4,600 USD in mint condition.

The TAG Heuer Link Calibre 16 is easily recognized by its dial design with subdials at 6, 9, and 12 o'clock. The date display has shifted from 4:30 to 3 o'clock. This dial layout is characteristic of automatic chronographs powered by the Valjoux 7750. The TAG Heuer Calibre 16 is also based on this movement. Another feature of the Link Calibre 16 is its polished bezel with a tachymeter scale. Overall, the chronograph has a more sporty look than the other models in the collection. This watch demands an investment of approximately 2,500 USD in mint condition.

Special Limited Editions of the Tag Heuer Link

TAG Heuer launched several limited edition watch models together with Leonardo DiCaprio. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these watches will be donated to environmental causes. One variant is the chronograph ref. CAT2015.BA0952, which is limited to 2,000 pieces. The 43-mm watch features a blue dial and is powered by the Calibre 16. The autographed movement can be admired through the watch's sapphire crystal case back. Expect to spend around 4,000 USD on this model.

Professional golfer Tiger Woods was the face of the Link collection for many years. Every TAG Heuer Link Tiger Woods features burgundy accents, such as on the small seconds dial. Between 2002 and 2011, the watchmaker from La Chaux-de-Fonds launched six special editions together with the American golfer. The easiest to find is the Tiger Woods Link GMT with a small seconds and a date display at 6 o'clock. These timepieces are available with quartz or automatic movements. The latter (ref. WJF2115) costs around 1,500 USD pre-owned condition.

TAG Heuer regularly presents special editions dedicated to the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. In recent years, Senna models have been available mainly in the brand's Carrera and Formula 1 collections, but they were also part of the Link collection until 2004. You can recognize these watches by the Senna inscription on the dial. A well-preserved chronograph ref. CT5114 with the Calibre 16 generally changes hands for less than 1,100 USD.

FAQs

What's the difference between the TAG Heuer Link and the Carrera?

The TAG Heuer Link differs from the Carrera in several ways. For example, the more elegant Link includes men's and women's quartz and automatic watches. The decidedly sporty Carrera, however, is only available with automatic calibers and is aimed primarily at men. Timepieces in the Link collection also feature a unique bracelet design with S-shaped links not found in the Carrera collection. There are also historical differences. The first Carrera was introduced in 1963 as a motorsport chronograph, while the Link has been part of the TAG Heuer catalog since the 1980s, with more emphasis on stylish design.

How reliable are the TAG Heuer Link movements?

Whether you choose a quartz or automatic model, you get a high-quality, robust Swiss-made watch with reliable caliber technology. With the right care, a TAG Heuer Link will be a faithful companion for many years to come.