Tag Heuer Popular Diving Spot Limited Edition Watches

I just found out about this series from Tag Heuer. It is the Popular Diving Spot series. The watches in this series are from the 2000 series (Exclusive, Classic or Aquaracer). From what I found (and very limited information), the series started in 2001 and it is an annual affair (every summer). Both men and women are available but not for all years.

All the watches are issued with 'Electric Blue' dial (to represent the sea?). For the women model (not all), the dial is made from mother of Pearl. The case back will be engraved with the map of location featured in that year. The location name will be rendered on the dial along with a icon of some sea creature (diver included) that is native to that location. Some models are quartz and some are mechanical (automatic). All watches are fitted with sapphire crystal as standard.

Most models will offer a water resistance rating of 20 ATM. The newer models will offer 30 ATM.

I believe this series is a Japanese market exclusive series, thus the limited information on the watches.

Well on with it. I will provide as much information as I can find.

2001: Blue Holes, Palau.

No information.

2002: Rangiroa, Tahiti. Diver.

Men model: WN111A.BA0332 - 3,000 pieces

Women model: WN131A.BA0333 - 1,500 pieces

Photograph: rakuten.jp

2003: Seychelles. Manta Ray.

Men model: CN111D.BA0337 Chronograph model - 3,000 pieces

Women model: WN131D.BA0333 - 2,000 pieces

Photograph: rakuten.jp

2004: Cayman Islands. Hammer Head Shark.

Men model: WN111M.BA0332 - 2,000 pieces

Women model: WN131M.BA0333 - 1,000 pieces

Photographs: rakuten.jp

2005: Maldives. Shark.

Men model: WAF211M.BA0806 - 1,000 pieces

Photograph: rakuten.jp

2006: The Fiji Islands. Turtle.

Men model: No part number. Aquaracer Automatic - 1,300 pieces.

2007: Bora Bora, Tahiti. Sea horse.

Men model: WAF211N.BA0806 - 900 pieces

Women model: WAF141N.BA0812 - 600 pieces

Photographs: loveshop

Photograph: ishida

2008: The Bahamas.

No information.

2009: Ile des Pins, New Caledonia. Manta Ray.

Men model: WAF211T.BA0806 - 800 pieces (will feature the Tag Heuer Calibre 5)

Women model: WAF141.BA0812 - 600 pieces

For more information:

http://www.tagheuer.co.jp/collection/aquaracer/aquaracer_ile_des_pins_diving_limited_edition_2009/

The men's model.

The women's model.

The case back.

Photographs: Tag Heuer (Japan).