TAG Heuer Drops a Golf-Centric Connected Watch With TaylorMade
Designed for the modern golfer, the 45mm smartwatch pairs a raw, un-DLC-coated titanium case with advanced on-course data analytics.
Summary
- TAG Heuer and TaylorMade launch the Connected Calibre E5 45mm smartwatch
- The 45mm raw titanium piece features an 18-hole engraved ceramic bezel
- It includes an automated “strokes gained” golf tracking system and retails for $2,550 USD
TAG Heuer has joined forces with leading golf equipment manufacturer TaylorMade Golf to launch the Connected Calibre E5 45mm x TaylorMade Edition, combining precision watchmaking with advanced performance tracking.
Crafted from grade 2 titanium, the case is brushed and sandblasted, presented without black DLC coating for the first time in the Calibre E5 line. Subtle references to the collaboration abound, from the TaylorMade logo engraved on the black steel and rubber crown to the matching logo stamped onto the Grade 2 titanium folding clasp. The watch is equipped with a sophisticated bi-material strap that merges blue leather with a black rubber base, accented by a distinctive white central line and silver stitching. Turning the 50-meter water-resistant watch over reveals a black sandblasted DLC titanium case back, which neatly houses an integrated heart rate sensor to tie bodily performance directly to the underlying design.
Beneath its golf-inspired hardware, the watch is driven by TAG Heuer OS and powered by a high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 5100+ chipset, all displayed on a brilliant 1.39-inch AMOLED touchscreen. The digital ecosystem utilizes advanced algorithms to automatically register every shot and position without requiring player interaction, subsequently translating that raw data through TaylorMade’s analysis into an actionable “strokes gained” metric.
Dedicated golf complications keep key tracking data, such as longest drive, best score, and total seasonal birdies, visible at a glance, while custom watch faces like “Momentum” and “Topography” dynamically reference the fluidity of a swing and the contours of a course. Supported by a battery that delivers up to 12 hours of continuous golf tracking and fast charging that yields a full day of autonomy in just 30 minutes, the watch is built to transition effortlessly from the fairway to everyday wear.
The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 TaylorMade Edition is available through the brand’s official webstore and boutiques, retailing at $2,550 USD. The watch also comes with an additional textile strap, packaged in dedicated TaylorMade x TAG Heuer presentation boxes.
