We need to go back in time to Jack Heuer, the visionary who brought us the TAG Heuer Chronograph. He had a radical idea: giving gold watches to racing drivers. This simple yet audacious gesture forever transformed the world of luxury watch marketing and became the cornerstone of TAG Heuer’s relationship with motorsports. These watches were not only rewards, but they also became companions for drivers like Ronnie Peterson or Niki Lauda in their pursuit of success.
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TAG Heuer’s latest Carrera Chronograph edition 39mm pays homage to the vintage era with its retro charm and timeless aesthetics. This 18K 3N golden case represents a fitting, splendid end to the 60th Anniversary saga. Yet, the pinnacle of the Carrera’s 60th-anniversary celebration lies within the exquisite golden-cased TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph, featuring the groundbreaking Glassbox design.
When viewed in cross-section, the watch’s silhouette is fluid thanks to the seamlessly curved edges of the dome sapphire crystal, yet also angular due to the case’s taut flanks and muscular, avant-garde lugs. This innovation gives new life to the 2023 Carrera Collection, elevating it’s visual elegance and turning it into an exceptional centrepiece.
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The spirit of the original 1960s Heuer Carrera designs finds resonance in the new model’s luxuriously balanced 18K 3N yellow gold-plated dial. For improved legibility, TAG Heuer opted for contrasting black “azuré” subdials at three and nine o’clock, reminiscent of the iconic reverse panda configuration. The black lacquered hand, which is brushed vertically, creates an eye-catching contrast with the gold dial. This allows for optimal legibility. TAG Heuer’s in-house chronograph movement Heuer 02, listed as TH20-00, provides an impressive 80-hour power reserve to this Jack Heuer-approved Carrera.
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