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TAG Heuer updates the sporty Carrera Chronograph with a welcome hit of colour

TAG Heuer updates the sporty Carrera Chronograph with a welcome hit of colour

Borna Bošnjak
  • New racing-inspired colourways for the 42mm TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
  • Black and blue sunburst dials are offset with bright orange and red accents
  • The watches are powered by the in-house column wheel chronograph calibre Heuer 02 

The lineage of the Carrera is a rich one – beginning in 1963, named after the fearsome Carrera Panamericana race. Its design has ebbed and flowed throughout the years, though always retaining that same trailblazing spirit of the original design in some way. The new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph in 42mm continues this tradition, incorporating some signature Carrera features with bright colours and subtle automotive inspiration.

42mm TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph blue dial

With rich sunburst brushing in black or blue, the new Carrera Chronograph differs from the collection by the coloured ring appearing just inside the angled chapter ring. Sectioned into thirds, it changes from yellow, to orange, and finally red, matched by the brick-red chrono hands. This design is taken from redlines on tachometer gauges in sports cars. The Carrera Chronograph initially appears to be a two-register layout, but much like the recent TAG x Porsche RS 2.7 collaboration, it sports a minimal running seconds indicator at 6 o’clock, with alternating orange and white dashes for the markers as well as a date window.

42mm TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph black dial

The case is sized at a modern 42mm, a departure from the original’s 36mm sizing, though the model retains the strut-like, faceted lugs and pump pushers found on many other Carrera models. The polished highlights of the case are reflected by the crown and chrono pushers, while the accompanying leather straps match the dial colours.

42mm TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph movement

The screw-down sapphire crystal caseback offers 100 metres of water resistance and a look at the Heuer 02 calibre. Equipped with a column wheel, the movement offers 80 hours of power reserve, beating at 28,800 vph.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph 42mm pricing and availability:

42mm TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph black dial

The new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph 42mm models are available from April 2023. Price: A$8,300

Brand TAG Heuer
Model Carrera Chronograph
Reference Number CBN201C.FC6542
CBN201D.FC6543
Case Dimensions 42mm
Case Material Stainless steel
Water Resistance 100 metres
Dial Black or blue sunray brushing
Crystal(s) Sapphire front and back
Strap Calfskin leather with steel double folding clasp
Movement Heuer 02 calibre, automatic, column wheel chronograph
Power Reserve 72 hours
Functions Chronograph, hours, minutes, seconds, date
Availability April 2023
Price A$8,300