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TAG Heuer
Connected Watch SBG8A11.BA0646— lug 22mm

TAG Heuer Connected Watch SBG8A11.BA0646: 22mm strap. Alligator, box calf, shell cordovan and rubber, cut and stitched in Milano. Choose your leather.

Connected E3 45 Stainless Steel - Ceramic / Bracelet

Artisanal Note

"This model requires a precise 22mm lug width to preserve the original sartorial balance."

Technical Specifications

TAG Heuer SBG8A11.BA0646
Lug Width
22 mm

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Reference

SBG8A11.BA0646

Movement

TAG Heuer caliber Calibre E3

The Heritage

The TAG Heuer Connected E3 45 features a 45mm ceramic case with integrated stainless steel bracelet, blending Swiss watchmaking heritage with 21st-century digital innovation. This luxury smartwatch maintains the sport DNA associated with Formula 1. The model reference is SBG8A11.BA0646.

FAQ

Can you fit a standard strap on the TAG Heuer Connected Watch SBG8A11.BA0646?

No, the bracelet is integrated into the case. The attachment is not the classic type you know: a standard strap won't fit. What I do in the atelier is build a bespoke strap directly onto the geometry of your case.

How does the bespoke strap work for this watch?

You come to <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>, by appointment. I take measurements directly from your case, analyse the integrated attachment down to the millimetre, and build a strap that marries the original TAG Heuer architecture without technical or aesthetic compromise.

Which leather do you recommend for the Connected Watch?

I prefer Barenia for this model. It carries the sporty-elegant character the Connected naturally has, it ages with a patina that deepens over years, and it speaks well with the ceramic and steel of the case without clashing.

How long does a well-made strap last?

A hand-built strap lasts years of daily wear, even intensive use. The leather evolves rather than wears: treat it with respect—occasional cleaning, no excess moisture—and it gradually changes colour and becomes increasingly personal.

Why does the Connected Watch challenge sporting conventions?

Because it fuses TAG Heuer's Swiss chronometric heritage with contemporary digital technology. It's a luxury smartwatch with a 45mm ceramic case and Formula 1 DNA, so it needs a strap that is equally bold in design and robust in use.