Carrera Chronograph

by TAG Heuer

mid-tier

Product Variations

Trend Summary

A nod to the Neo-Vintage Timepieces trend, this watch leverages its classic 1960s racing chronograph design for a modern audience.

Key Features

Classic chronograph layout
Design roots in 1960s motorsport
Modern in-house movement

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Product Specifications

Case Diameter

41mm

Case Material

Polished and Fine-Brushed Stainless Steel

Case Shape

Round

Water Resistance

10 ATM (100 meters)

Case Back

Exhibition Sapphire Crystal

Crystal

Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment

Bezel

Fixed Tachymeter Bezel in Polished Ceramic (Black or Blue)

Dial Color

Sunray Blue, Anthracite Grey, British Racing Green

Dial Features

"Azurage" subdials, Applied indices with polished and brushed finishes and Super-LumiNova®

Hands

Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with Super-LumiNova®, Colored-tipped central chronograph hand

Subdials

Three chronograph counters: 1/4 second, 30 minutes, and 12 hours

Movement Type

Automatic Chronograph (e.g., a well-regarded third-party movement)

Power Reserve

Approximately 60 hours

Functions

Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Chronograph, Date

Strap/Bracelet Material

Fine-brushed and polished steel bracelet or perforated leather strap

Differentiation Strategy

Uses a reliable third-party automatic chronograph movement for competitive pricing against in-house calibers.

Features a 41mm case size for a more classic and versatile wearing experience.

Taps into current trends with popular dial colors like sunray blue and British racing green.

Success Replication

Offers a high-quality automatic chronograph with a sporty yet elegant design, similar to the modern Carrera.

Retains sophisticated case finishing with both polished and brushed surfaces.

Includes premium, durable materials like a ceramic bezel and a domed sapphire crystal.

Ensures excellent legibility and a refined look with "Azurage" subdials and Super-LumiNova®.