Comments on: 2013 Aquaracer 500m Ceramic Calibre 16

By: David Chalmers

David Chalmers — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:09:56 +0000

Yes, there a rubber finish on the Chrono pushers are around the crown- much less than the previous model.

I haven't heard any comments on problems with wear on the 500m model..does anyone have any feedback?

By: hadrian

hadrian — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:04:12 +0000

I've been holding back from buying the aquaracer 500 due to the rubber part in the bezel. Having read that the new aquaracer 500 has a ceramic bezel really turned on my desire to buy one but let down by the fact that there is still rubber parts, now on the crown and pushers. I really don't know why TH uses rubber parts. But the rubber parts of TH formula 1 kimi I have fell apart after 4 years. And I really don't think a watch like the new aquaracer 500 should last only 4 years, it's just not worth it. Some say that it's hard rubber and different than the rubber from those of F1's, but hey, rubber is still rubber, it will fall apart someday.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:37:37 +0000

From the Quality Section, 01 Water-Resistance:

The professional diving chronograph, the Aquaracer 500M, must also pass a special test to verify that its push-buttons are water-resistant and operational down to 500m. This procedure has required specific testing equipment to be created.

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:05:29 +0000

It is now also online on the Tag Heuer site and the writing is indeed aligned.

David, could you please find out whether the buttons of the chrono can actually be used underwater?

By: David Chalmers

David Chalmers — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:43:18 +0000

Further update: They are in stock at the Melbourne boutique, with more expected in the next two weeks.

Understand that this is a very Australia-centric answer, but should give you some comfort that if its not at your AD now, it will be very shortly