Marking the sixtieth anniversary of the Carrera Chronograph, TAG Heuer unveiled its latest Carrera Chronograph. With a tribute to the classic period, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph traces its origins to Jack Heuer, essentially the most well-known chief of the storied model. Because the final member of the Heuer household to handle the producer, Jack merged HEUER with LEONIDAS in 1964 and his most well-known timepieces are the caliber 11, the primary automated chronograph motion, Monaco, and the enduring Carrera watches.
The visionary additionally created a partnership with Enzo Ferrari in 1971, cementing HEUER with Method 1. Jack additionally was recognized to offer gold timepieces to racing drivers and this watch builds upon that legacy and presents a delicate nod to Heuer’s storied previous.
Housed in a 18k 3N yellow gold case, this watch follows different new introductions all year long together with the Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing in February 2023, the Carrera Chronograph Glassbox in March 2023, the Carrera Skipper in July 2023, and the Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche in September 2023.
Within the line’s signature 39-mm diameter, the watch boasts contrasting black azuré subdials at three-and-nine-o’clock, under a domed sapphire crystal. The Carrera Chronograph is powered by the TH20-00 motion with a powerful 80-hour energy reserve and the spotlight of this piece is the modern golden case with its modern Glassbox design.
Accompanied by a sporty black perforated calfskin leather-based strap and secured with an 18K 3N yellow gold pin buckle, the watch will likely be obtainable beginning November 2023 and is priced at $21,500.
