

Alas, I couldn’t make my budget stretch to the 190E, hence I had to settle for a BMW 3-series instead. It may have been over-engineered, but the 190E promised years of reliable service. Every element of the car felt hewn from granite. Every switch delivered a tactility second to none and the rotary heating controls exuded a charming simplicity. The steering wheel was large, imposing and felt luxurious to the touch. One of the more affordable cars to carry the three-pointed star on the tip of its bonnet, the 190E was wonderfully engineered.

I had my heart set on a brand-new Mercedes-Benz 190E. Angus Davies gets hands-on with this über-masculine, Swiss divers’ watch.īack in 1994, I recall my company car was due for replacement. However, its blend of peerless legibility, robust case construction and COSC-certified precision are equally valid on dry land. With a depth rating of 1000m and a helium valve, this watch is capable of extreme underwater use. The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 1000 Superdiver perpetuates the Swiss marque’s penchant for sub-aquatic timepieces. TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 1000 Superdiver
