TAG Heuer Autavia Automatic COSC WBE5116.EB0173

The TAG Heuer Autavia WBE5116.EB0173 is a modern reinterpretation of one of TAG Heuer’s most historically important collections, combining aviation and motorsport heritage into a robust everyday automatic watch. The name “Autavia” originates from AUTomobile + AVIAtion, reflecting its roots as a dashboard timer for cars and aircraft.

This reference features a distinctive blue smoked (fumé) dial, designed for maximum legibility in all conditions. The dial is clean and highly functional, with applied Arabic numerals and vintage-inspired Super-LumiNova® on the hands and markers, giving it strong readability while maintaining a slightly retro aesthetic.

Powering the watch is the TAG Heuer Calibre 5 COSC-certified automatic movement, meaning it meets official chronometer standards for accuracy, a significant step above standard Calibre 5 executions. It delivers reliable timekeeping with hours, minutes, seconds, and a date display at 6 o’clock, maintaining a balanced and symmetrical dial layout.

The watch is housed in a 42 mm stainless steel case with fine-brushed and polished finishing, giving it both durability and a premium feel on the wrist. A key design element is the bidirectional rotating bezel with a ceramic insert, reinforcing its tool-watch identity and adding versatility beyond a standard dress/sport watch.

A curved sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating enhances clarity and visibility, while the solid caseback ensures durability. The stainless steel bracelet is fitted with a folding clasp and double safety push-buttons, offering both comfort and security.

With 100 m water resistance, the Autavia is suitable for everyday wear, travel, and light water activity, positioned as a true “go-anywhere” watch rather than a dedicated diver.

This reference is now discontinued, which adds an extra layer of appeal for buyers looking for something less common than current-production TAG Heuer models.

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

• Reference: WBE5116.EB0173

• Collection: Autavia

• Movement: Automatic (Calibre 5 COSC)

• Certification: Chronometer (COSC)

• Power Reserve: ~38 hours

• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date (6 o’clock)

• Case Diameter: 42 mm

• Case Thickness: 13.4 mm

• Case Material: Stainless Steel (Fine-Brushed/Polished)

• Crystal: Sapphire (Double Anti-Reflective)

• Bezel: Bidirectional Rotating, Ceramic Insert

• Dial Color: Blue Smoked (Fumé)

• Bracelet: Stainless Steel (Folding Clasp + Safety Pushers)

• Water Resistance: 100 m / 10 bar

• Condition: Brand New

• Production Status: Discontinued