TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02 chronograph watch black dial steel bracelet 44 mm

Getting Started

The year 2020 marks the 160th anniversary of TAG Heuer and this year is already shaping up to be a great year, especially for the Carrera collection. Launched in 1963, the Carrera is one of the first emblematic lines designed by Jack Heuer. Heuer had been captivated by a Mexican road race known as the Carrera Panamerica. He naturally chose this evocative name, which means "race" or "career", to enhance his racing chronograph with its sleek and highly legible design. In fact, it is this same Carrera that lends its features to the famous TAG Heuer Connected, which has enjoyed tremendous success.

The Carrera Chronograph Sport under the microscope

This new chronograph marks above all Tag Heuer's move upmarket with the generalisation of its in-house caliber, the Heuer 02 chronograph movement equipped with a column-wheel and endowed with an 80-hour power reserve. The very balanced Tri-Compax arrangement of the black counters immediately announces the colour, but it is when turning the watch over that one immediately understands that a real change has taken place. With an in-house calibre, exceptional decoration: black openworked and engraved oscillating weight, sumptuous work on the bridges... TAG Heuer has left nothing to chance. This move upmarket is gradual and the value for money of this watch is excellent.

The look

The Carrera Sport Chronograph 44mm Calibre Heuer 02 Automatic is Featuring four variants. This black version is at once sober, chic and sporty. It is of course its highly legible black ceramic tachometric bezel that immediately catches the eye and reminds us of other wonders. Last but not least, it is equipped with a new H-shaped link bracelet with folding clasp that reinforces its sporty character. This bracelet is thinner than its predecessor and has shorter lugs, which promises a very ergonomic wearing experience despite its 44 mm diameter. The alternation of mirror-polished and brushed finishes is intended to give this new Carrera a slimmer appearance as well.

Verdict

This is not the first time that the Carrera has carried the in-house Heuer 02 movement. We all remember the tourbillon of 2016, which sent the Swiss watch industry into a state of panic, and the skeleton range released in 2018. This model is certainly less disruptive, but it finds its place within this large family thanks to its price positioning and its "classic" design. This black version is both sporty and elegant and we are delighted to be able to offer it to you on Lepage.fr and in stores!