Tag Heuer Link quartz watch is sported on the wrist of one of the major characters in “The Departed”, 2006 crime drama movie, directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Matt Damon, Leonardo Di Caprio, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg and Alec Baldwin.
Agent Colin, played by Matt Damon, wears the brand’s Link quartz watch during the entire movie. The timepiece stands out due to its rare elegance. It seems to be the best choice for Agent Colin, appreciated as a complex and fascinating character.
TAG Heuer’s iconic Link watch is equally suitable for everyday business life as well as variety of sports activities, defining modern style and success values. The architecture of the watch differs from any other sports watch, reflecting the power and beauty of steel through contrasts play and elegant lines. The timepiece goes on a distinctively designed link bracelet, composed of S-shaped links. The brand managed to develop the bracelet that is standard-setting for fluidity, comfort and ergonomics.
The case of the TAG Heuer Link quartz watch is crafted from a block of solid steel. The watch’s scratch resistant sapphire crystal is slightly curved. The watch is powered by a quartz movement. It is 200-meter water-resistant. As the models of the timepiece has been developed from different materials, according to the model, the bezel of the timepiece is fixed or unidirectional produced from steel or gold. There is also a model with the diamond-set bezel.
The dial of the watch features facetted, hand-fitted hour markers that are stainless steel, gold plated or diamond, depending on the model. The hour markers and hands are covered by luminescent substance to provide perfect legibility in any light conditions.
The TAG Heuer Link quartz watch is secured to the wrist with either steel or a combination of steel and 20 microns plated gold bracelet.
The first timepieces that served as the base for the TAG Heuer Link series were initially introduced in 1987 under the name ‘S/el’ standing for ‘sport and elegance’. In 1999 the series received its Link name. The brand’s benchmark design was given a new start in the period of 2003-2004. The newly developed prestigious edition inherited unique characteristics of its two predecessors, the S/el and the first Link generation.
Nowadays every timekeeping creation from the TAG Heuer Link series denotes Strength and Elegance, Power and Beauty, sporting Prowess and Prestige.