Just six months after the release of the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01, the backbone of a new collection of contemporary manufacture chronographs, comes the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T, a COSC-certified automatic chronograph combined with a titanium and carbon flying tourbillon.

A symbol of the accessible luxury so dear to TAG Heuer, this watch symbolises technology, exemplary quality, performance, manufacture expertise, and the perfect mastery of industrial processes and manufacturing costs which have made it the only COSC automatic chronograph with Tourbillon produced by the Swiss watch industry for under 15,000 CHF. The Black Phantom version priced at 19,900 CHF,is part of a limited edition of 250 numbered pieces.

It was developed directly from the DNA of the CH-80 chronograph, used as a basis to interpret two of traditional watchmaking’s most famous complications: the chronograph(one of TAG Heuer’s key strengths), and the aesthetically pleasing tourbillon.

At 4 Hz, and 28,800 vibrations/hour, the main technical challenge was to house a single barrel, the chronograph functions, the automatic winding mechanism and the flying tourbillon within a diameter of 32 mm, whilst ensuring the counters were well spaced to createa modern, balanced look.

An industrial framework was developed to optimise assembly in TAG Heuer’s Chevenez workshops. It houses a lightweight tourbillon hand-crafted by 4 watchmakers, inspired by the Monaco V4’s tourbillon, which has central sections made from titanium and a carbon top section. This tourbillon offers a power reserve in excess of 65 hours.

All the fitting, assembly and adjustment work is performed by hand. The main components are manufactured in the workshops of the TAG Heuer Manufacture. At the heart ofthe tourbillon, the balance spring is produced by the brand’s Swiss partner, Atokalpa.

Each watch must undergo a protocol involving a total of 21 days of testing. Each movement is certified by the independent testing body, Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC), which guarantees that the chronometer meets the highest accuracy standards when worn.

The movement is housed in the latest generation case. Made from grade 5 titanium, lightweight and more shock-resistant, it uses a different form of construction with 12 modular components. This design opens up a huge range of possibilities, with an infinite combination of materials, colours, treatments and finishes. This assembly is complemented by a black alligator strap sewn onto rubber, ensuring it boasts TAG Heuer’s signature refined, yet sporty look. Waterproof to 100 metres.

Finally, the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T symbolises the continued investment and creativity of the TAG Heuer brand, which has been, and continues to be, at the forefront the Swiss Avant-Garde since 1860. More than a slogan, the avant-garde is our spirit, our culture and our philosophy!

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CAR5A8Y.FC6377	:	Non-limited edition
CAR5A8Z.FC6377	:	Black Phantom Limited edition 250 numbered pieces
Case	:	Made from grade 5 titanium, with 12 modular components (lugs, case middle, bezel, case back, crown and its moulding, push-buttons, gasket between the middle and the bezel and sapphire crystals)
Diameter	:	45 mm
Bezel	:	Black titanium bearing the tachymeter scale
Crown	:	Steel overmoulded with rubber
Movement	:	TAG Heuer Calibre HEUER-02T Manufacture movement
Bridges	:	Black skeleton
Chronograph	:	Automatic combined with a COSC-certified Tourbillon
Column wheel	:	Black, new skeleton weight and chronograph bridges
Tourbillon cage	:	Carbon and titanium
Power reserve	:	In excess of 65 hours
Dial	:	Black skeleton with 2 counters:
Counters	:	Chronograph minute counter at 3 o'clock Chronograph hour counter at 9 o'clock
Indexes	:	Polished and satin-finished baton
Hands	:	Polished and satin-finished with SuperLuminova™ details
Water-resistance	:	100 metres
Strap	:	Matte black alligator sewn onto black rubber with matching stitching
Buckle	:	Deployant with safety push-buttons