Gentlemen, start your engine, there is a new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Dato in town. All details, live pictures and prices below.
TAG Heuer kicks off LVMH Watch Week in Miami with the release of the Carrera Chronograph Dato, inspired by the iconic Dato layout. This new watch combines the Glassbox design with a captivating teal green monochrome look.
In 2023, TAG Heuer introduced three notable timepieces in the Carrera collection: the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph in blue, featuring a date at 6 o’clock, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph in black, with a date at 12 o’clock and the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon in blue. And now, in 2024, TAG Heuer presents green monochrome variant, with a date at 9 o’clock, impeccably enhancing this series.
To fully grasp the rich history of the iconic Carrera collection and its legendary timepieces, one must embark on a journey through time. The Carrera collection, making its debut in 1963, was originally conceived without a date complication. However, the collection’s evolution took an interesting turn just three years later when a date function was introduced at the 12 o’clock position, giving birth to the first iteration of the Dato design. But the evolution didn’t stop there. In 1968, a significant transformation occurred as the date window relocated to the nine o’clock position. This pivotal moment marked the emergence of the iconic Dato layout, which has since become synonymous with TAG Heuer’s commitment to precision and style.
Close-up view of the watch
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Dato combines heritage and modernity. While retaining the iconic Dato vintage look, it has notable technical enhancements including improved ergonomics on the case, a gracefully curved flange, and a dial with circular brushed finishing.
The watch, crafted from steel, showcases rhodium-plated indexes and hands, complemented by a teal green azuré mono subdial at the three o’clock position.
The timepiece boasts a domed sapphire Glassbox crystal. It is called “Glassbox” for its domed, curved, crystal glass, paying homage to similarly domed hesalite crystal designs from the 1970s. Reengineered to have a curve that flows seamlessly over the flange, it runs along the edge of the dial, blending into the case. This innovative design offers an easy reading of the indications on the dial via the front glass.
Movement
The watch features an open caseback that showcases TAG Heuer’s in-house movement Heuer 02 listed as TH20-07, with 80-hour power reserve and the bidirectional automatic winding mechanism. Notable characteristics of the movement include a five-year extended warranty.
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Dato on the wrist
This watch is presented in a steel case with a diameter of 39 mm, a thickness of 13.86 mm, and lug-to-lug dimensions of 46 mm. To me, this size felt just right on the wrist – not too small and not too big. Overall, the proportions are great.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Dato comes on high-end black alligator leather strap adding a touch of luxury, with a stainless-steel folding clasp. The price of the watch is 6,400 CHF.
| Watch | TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Dato CBS2211.FC6545: Stainless steel fine brushed case, |
| Glass | Glassbox domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment |
| Dial | Teal green circular brushed dial Teal green flange with 60 second / minute scale One counter: 3 o’clock: teal green “azuré” minute chronograph counter; rhodium plated polished hand Rhodium plated facetted, polished applied indexes Rhodium plated facetted, polished hour and minute hands with white Super- LumiNova |
| Water-resistant | 100 meters |
Diameter | 39 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 46 mm |
| Height | 13.86 mm |
| Movement | Calibre TH20-07 Automatic Power reserve: 80 h Winding: Automatic |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph |
| Bracelet | Black alligator leather strap Fine brushed, polished steel folding clasp with double safety push-buttons; TAG Heuer shield |
| Price | 6,400 CHF |
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