TAG Heuer Link Calibre 5 WBC2110.BA0603
About This Watch
The TAG Heuer Link Calibre 5 WBC2110.BA0603 distills the Link collection's elegant DNA into a clean three-hand configuration, creating one of TAG Heuer's most refined everyday watches. The S-shaped bracelet links — the collection's defining feature — provide a level of wrist comfort that rivals watches costing multiples of this price. Each link is individually finished and articulated, allowing the bracelet to drape over the wrist with a fluidity that flat-link designs cannot match. The blue sunray dial is beautifully executed, with a graduated finish that shifts hue from deep navy to electric blue as light plays across its surface. Applied hour markers with luminous fill provide excellent legibility in all conditions, while the date window at 3 o'clock adds everyday functionality. The Calibre 5 automatic movement — based on the proven ETA 2824-2 — delivers reliable timekeeping with 38 hours of power reserve, enough to survive a weekend off the wrist. At 41mm with a slim 11.5mm profile, the Link Calibre 5 sits comfortably under dress shirt cuffs while providing enough presence for casual wear. The polished bezel and case sides reflect light beautifully, adding a jewelry-like quality that enhances the watch's dressy character. The Link Calibre 5 is the watch for TAG Heuer enthusiasts who want to step away from the brand's motorsport-dominated collections and embrace a more versatile, elegant aesthetic without sacrificing Swiss automatic credibility.
In-Depth Review
The Link collection represents TAG Heuer's most successful attempt at blending sports watch DNA with dress watch sophistication, and the WBC2110.BA0603 exemplifies this philosophy without compromise. Introduced in 2017, this 41mm stainless steel piece carries forward the iconic integrated bracelet design that defined the original Link in 1987, now paired with a contemporary blue dial and the brand's reliable Calibre 5 movement. The automatic caliber delivers a practical 38-hour power reserve and beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour—competent rather than exceptional, but entirely appropriate for a watch at this price tier. The 100-meter water resistance provides genuine versatility, while the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures legibility in variable lighting conditions.
This watch targets the established professional who needs a timepiece capable of transitioning seamlessly from boardroom to weekend engagement. The dress watch designation feels earned; the blue dial and polished bezel read formal enough for business contexts, while the sports watch proportions and linked bracelet prevent it from feeling stuffy. It's a watch for someone skeptical of fashion watches but uninterested in the obsessive specifications that dominate the collector's market. The current market price hovering around $1,800—significantly below the $2,700 retail—reflects realistic secondary market positioning.
In the accessible luxury segment, the WBC2110 faces legitimate competition from Longines' Conquest collection and Omega's Aqua Terra, both of which offer superior finishing at comparable secondhand prices. Yet TAG Heuer's sports heritage and the Link's distinctive bracelet architecture justify consideration, particularly for buyers prioritizing wearability over watchmaking prestige.
Specifications
Movement
| Movement Type | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Caliber | Calibre 5 |
| Power Reserve | 38 hours |
| Frequency | 28,800 vph |
| Jewels | 25 |
Case
| Case Diameter | 41.0mm |
|---|---|
| Case Thickness | 11.5mm |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Crystal | Sapphire with anti-reflective coating |
| Bezel | Fixed, polished steel |
| Dial Color | Blue |
| Lug Width | 21mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 49.0mm |
Features
| Water Resistance | 100m / 328ft |
|---|---|
| Bracelet/Strap | Stainless steel S-link bracelet |
| Clasp | Folding clasp with double safety push-buttons |
| Weight | 160g |
| Complications |