The new generation TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands

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The new generation TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands

The new generation
TAG Heuer Carrera
Three Hands
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A new generation of a timeless sporty and elegant three-hand watch
La Cote des Montres - October 7th, 2021

 
TAG Heuer revisits one of its most iconic collections, the TAG Heuer Carrera, and presents the new generation of a timeless sporty and elegant three-hand watch.

 
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland – 7th October 2021: As a symbol of TAG Heuer’s sporty spirit, the TAG Heuer Carrera collection’s purest and most elegant watch model has been updated: the TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands. The result is a new collection of 13 pieces whose design reinterprets in a modern style the innate elegance of this timepiece reimagined in four versions: the TAG Heuer Carrera Day Date 41 mm, the TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time 41 mm. The TAG Heuer Carrera Date 39 mm and the TAG Heuer Carrera Date 29 mm, all expressing the brand’s undying obsession with readability, since 1963.

 

A heritage
of sportsmanship
and elegance
 

 
 

The TAG Heuer Carrera collection has always been the ultimate showcase for the brand’s fascinating motor racing heritage, and is best known for its timeless, sporty and elegant chronographs. Since their introduction more than 60 years ago by visionary Jack Heuer, these timepieces, with their smooth, clean lines and perfect proportions, have become instantly recognisable and elevated to the ranks of horological icon.

 
Favouring pure and modern design, Jack Heuer’s aim at the time was to create a Heuer Carrera chronograph that was both uncluttered and perfectly harmonious – ideal characteristics for drivers who need to be able to tell the time at a glance in the heat of the action.

 
In 1962, Jack Heuer, CEO of the watchmaker at the time, heard about the famous Carrera Panamericana car race, one of the most dangerous in the world. The Spanish word Carrera, which means road, race, career or course, immediately caught his attention. It would be the perfect name for a new timepiece.

 

The obsession
with readability
 

 
 

“Legend has it that TAG Heuer’s obsession with readability started in 1958 when Jack Heuer dropped from first to third in a Swiss rally he was competing in because he was unable to read the dashboard timer correctly. After that, Jack decided to focus on and improve this specific pain point, and he embraced his love of modern design to create an incredibly legible watch.” explains Nicholas Biebuyck Heritage Director at TAG Heuer. “This is the reason why the Carrera launched in 1963 looks already radically different from any other watches the company had produced before. You can see in the Carrera a focus on the typography and the desire to explore the purest form possible. Its design language is so clear and minimal that there are only three lines of text on the watch dial: Carrera – Heuer – Swiss Made - removing any risk of getting confused or distracted by superfluous decorations.”

 
In the early 2000’s, the TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands version was introduced and since that time, this line has been the embodiment of TAG Heuer’s unwavering quest for perfect readability and clarity, particularly with regards to telling time.

If the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph is the sharpest and most legible way of recording time, the Carrera Three Hands is the sharpest and most legible way of telling time and as such, is the natural successor of the dashboard timers which had been produced by Heuer since the 1930’s.

 
In 2021, the new TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands collection abides by the same master time philosophy and revisits this rich heritage with a touch of modernity and the same passion for creating timepieces with a striking design that ensures perfect readability for drivers, as well as for all owners of this legendary watch. A commitment that has fuelled the company for nearly 100 years.

 
Frédéric Arnault, TAG Heuer’s CEO, said “Since its first introduction more than two decades ago, the TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands has become a centrepiece of our offering, and we are delighted to introduce a new line that ties the watch firmly to its illustrious roots, while projecting bold modernity and refinement. With 4 variations and 13 new timepieces, our clients and collectors will undoubtedly find the TAG Heuer Carrera that uniquely matches their lifestyle while enjoying its signature understated design and unrivalled legibility, features which have made it the lasting success it is.”


TAG Heuer Carrera
Three Hands
 

The new generation 
 

The new-generation TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands collection is presented in a wide range of sizes to fit all uses and tastes. The line consists of 13 references within four sub-collections – from a 29 mm to a 41 mm diameter – all of which incorporate and echo the stylistic codes of the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 02 chronographs launched last year. The result is a refined and modern look inspired by the pure style that first made the TAG Heuer Carrera iconic.

 
All references will be offered in a stainless-steel case – twelve on a steel bracelet and one on a leather strap – with the choice of black, blue, white or silver dials which feature the new Carrera logo. The steel bracelets are equipped with the brand-new H-shaped links, an innovative design which is even more ergonomic and comfortable on the wrist.



TAG Heuer
Carrera
Date 39 mm
and TAG Heuer Carrera
Day Date 41 mm
 

 
 


The TAG Heuer Carrera in the sizes 39 mm and 41 mm have a Calibre 5 automatic movement and are equipped with a new case with refined lugs. The watches have the new H-shaped bracelet for the steel version and a brown alligator leather strap for the leather version.


The dial readability is always a central asset, especially with the bolder hands and refined index integration. The Carrera Date 39 mm is fitted with a date at 6 o’clock, and for the Day Date 41 mm, a thinner date frame has been designed.

 


TAG Heuer
Carrera
Twin-Time Date 41 mm
 

 
 

The TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time is equipped with the Caliber 7 automatic movement.

The Twin-Time version has the new H-shaped bracelet. The dial offers bolder hour and minute hands, and a refined Twin-Time hand tip.
 
The elegant and sporty design is highlighted by a new, refined flange in bicolour, silver and blue, to indicate day and night.


TAG Heuer
Carrera
Date 29 mm
 

 
 

The TAG Heuer Carrera Date 29 mm, Calibre 9 automatic, has a new case with refined lugs and a new H-shaped bracelet.

 
For better readability, the dial integrates bolder hands and a new refined index, which reflects the light and is inspired by the Carrera’s origins. The 29mm size line also integrates a date at 6’o clock new refined version with diamond indexes.

 
The introduction of the TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands collection marks a new chapter in TAG Heuer’s Carrera history. Pure design, readability, refinement… The new generation of the Carrera Three Hands is a new interpretation of an iconic watch and a worthy representative of the readability obsession of Jack Heuer. An obsessive quest which is deeply anchored in the brand’s DNA.

TAG Heuer
Carrera
Day Date 41 mm

Technical description


References :WBN2010.BA0640
WBN2013.BA0640
WBN2012.BA0640
WBN2011.FC6484
Movement :TAG Heuer Calibre 5
Swiss-made
Automatic caliber
Rapid date correction
Rubies :26
Balance frequency : 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve : 38 hours
Display :Hours – minutes – seconds
Date window
Oscillating mass : Côtes de Genève, engraved “TAG Heuer – Calibre 5 – Swiss Made”
Case : Steel-polished, fine-brushed case
Diameter :41 mm
Glass :Domed, bevelled sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown : Steel standard at 3 o’clock
Caseback : Steel screw-down sapphire
Water resistance :100 metres
Availability :August 2021 (ex La Chaux-de-Fonds)
 
 
WBN2010.BA0640
Dial :Black sunray-snailed dial
Rhodium-plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated central hand
Rhodium-plated TAG HEUER applied logo
3 o’clock date
CARRERA AUTOMATIC printed
Bracelet :Steel H-shaped bracelet
Buckle : Steel folding clasp with double safety push buttons
TAG HEUER applied logo
Public price: € 2,750
 
 
WBN2013.BA0640
Dial :Black sunray-snailed dial
5N rose-gold-plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
5N rose-gold-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
5N rose-gold-plated central hand
5N rose-gold-plated TAG HEUER applied logo
3 o’clock date
CARRERA AUTOMATIC printed
Bracelet :Steel H-shaped bracelet
Buckle : Steel folding clasp with double safety push buttons
TAG HEUER applied logo
Public price :€ 2,950
 
 
 
WBN2012.BA0640
Dial : Blue sunray-brushed dial
Rhodium-plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated central hand
Rhodium-plated TAG HEUER applied logo
3 o’clock date
CARRERA AUTOMATIC printed
Bracelet :Steel H-shaped bracelet
Buckle : Steel folding clasp with double safety push buttons
TAG HEUER applied logo
Public price :€ 2,750
 
 
 
WBN2011.FC6484
Dial : Silver sunray-brushed dia
Rhodium-plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated central hand
Rhodium-plated TAG HEUER applied logo
3 o’clock date
CARRERA AUTOMATIC printed
Bracelet :Brown alligator leather strap
Buckle : Steel folding clasp with double safety push buttons
TAG HEUER applied logo
Public price :€ 2,750
 

TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time Date 41 mm

Technical description

 
Reference : WBN201A.BA0640
Movement :TAG Heuer Calibre 7
Swiss-made
Automatic caliber
Rapid date correction
Rubies :25
Balance frequency : 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve : About 50 hours
Display :Hours – minutes – seconds
Date window
Oscillating mass : Rose gold coloured: Côtes de Genève, engraved “TAG Heuer – Calibre 7 – Swiss Made”
Case : Steel fine-brushed, polished case
Diameter :41 mm
Glass : Bevelled, domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown : Steel standard at 3 o’clock
Caseback : Steel screw-down sapphire
Water resistance :100 metres
Availability :August 2021 (ex La Chaux-de-Fonds)
Dial :Blue sunray-brushed dial
Rhodium-plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated central hand
Rhodium-plated Twin-Time hand with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated TAG HEUER applied logo
3 o’clock date
CARRERA TWIN-TIME AUTOMATIC printed
Bracelet :Steel H-shaped bracelet
Buckle : Steel folding clasp with double safety push buttons
TAG HEUER applied logo
Dial :Black sunray-snailed dial
5N rose-gold-plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
5N rose-gold-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
5N rose-gold-plated central hand
5N rose-gold-plated TAG HEUER applied logo
3 o’clock date
CARRERA AUTOMATIC printed
Bracelet :Steel H-shaped bracelet
Buckle : Steel folding clasp with double safety push buttons
TAG HEUER applied logo
Public price: € 3,000
 
 

TAG Heuer
Carrera
Date 39 mm

Technical description


References :WBN2110.BA0639
WBN2113.BA0639
WBN2112.BA0639
WBN2111.BA0639
Movement :TAG Heuer Calibre 5
Swiss-made
Automatic caliber
Rapid date correction
Rubies :25
Balance frequency : 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve : 38 hours
Display :Hours – minutes – seconds
Date window
Oscillating mass : Côtes de Genève, engraved “TAG Heuer – Calibre 5 – Swiss Made”
Case : Steel-polished, fine-brushed case
Diameter :39 mm
Glass :Domed, bevelled sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown : Steel standard at 3 o’clock
Caseback : Steel screw-down sapphire
Water resistance :100 metres
Availability :August 2021 (ex La Chaux-de-Fonds)
Bracelet :Steel H-shaped bracelet
Buckle : Steel folding clasp with double safety push buttons
TAG HEUER applied logo
 
 
 
WBN2110.BA0639
Dial :Black sunray-snailed dial
Rhodium-plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated central hand
Rhodium-plated TAG HEUER applied logo
6 o’clock date
CARRERA AUTOMATIC printed
Public price: € 2,550
 
WBN2113.BA0639
Dial :Black sunray-snailed dial
5N rose-gold-plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
5N rose-gold-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
5N rose-gold-plated central hand
5N rose-gold-plated TAG HEUER applied logo
6 o’clock date
CARRERA AUTOMATIC printed
Public price :€ 2,750
 
 
WBN2112.BA0639
Dial : Blue sunray-brushed dial
Rhodium-plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated central hand
Rhodium-plated TAG HEUER applied logo
6 o’clock date
CARRERA AUTOMATIC printed
Public price :€ 2,550
 
WBN2111.BA0639
Dial :Silver sunray-brushed dial
Rhodium-plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated central hand
Rhodium-plated TAG HEUER applied logo
6 o’clock date
CARRERA AUTOMATIC printed
Public price :€ 2,550
 

TAG Heuer
Carrera
Date 29 mm

Technical description


References :WBN2410.BA0621
WBN2411.BA0621
WBN2412.BA0621
WBN2413.BA0621
Movement :TAG Heuer Calibre 9
Swiss-made
Automatic caliber
Rapid date correction
Rubies :18
Balance frequency : 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve : About 40 hours
Display :Hours – minutes – seconds
Date window
Oscillating mass : Rose gold coloured: Côtes de Genève decoration, engraved “TAG Heuer – Calibre 9 – Swiss Made”
Case : Steel-polished case
Diameter :39 mm
Glass :Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown : Polished steel at 3 o’clock
Caseback : Polished sapphire, steel screwed sapphire
Water resistance :100 metres
Availability :August 2021 (ex La Chaux-de-Fonds)
Bracelet :Alternate steel H-shaped bracelet
Buckle : Polished steel folding clasp with double safety push buttons
TAG Heuer shield
 
 
WBN2410.BA0621
Dial : White mother-of-pearl dial
Rhodium-plated, polished, facetted applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated, polished, facetted hour and minute hands
Rhodium-plated, polished central hand
Silver polished TAG HEUER applied logo
6 o’clock applied date
CARRERA AUTOMATIC printed
Public price: € 2,200
 
WBN2411.BA0621
Dial : Blue sunray-brushed dial
Rhodium-plated, polished, facetted applied indexes
Rhodium-plated, polished, facetted hour and minute hands,
Rhodium-plated, polished central hand
Silver polished TAG HEUER applied logo
6 o’clock applied date
CARRERA AUTOMATIC printed
Public price :€ 2,200
 
WBN2412.BA0621
Dial : Mother-of-pearl dial
Rhodium-plated, polished, facetted applied indexes
11 diamonds, diameter 1.30 mm (0.088 cts)
Rhodium-plated, polished, facetted hour and minute hands
Rhodium-plated, polished central hand with white Super-LumiNova®
Silver polished TAG HEUER applied logo
6 o’clock applied date
CARRERA AUTOMATIC printed
Public price :€ 3,100
 
 
WBN2413.BA0621
Dial :Blue sunray-brushed dia
Rhodium-plated, polished, facetted applied indexes
11 diamonds, diameter 1.30 mm (0.088 cts)
Rhodium-plated, polished, facetted hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated, polished central hand
Silver polished TAG HEUER applied logo
6 o’clock date
CARRERA AUTOMATIC printed
Public price :€ 3,100
 
 
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