The Gentleman Magazine Issue 16 | August 2019 | Page 10

NEW TAG HEUER CARRERA CALIBRE 16 SPEEDS
ONTO THE SCENE WITH AN UPDATED DESIGN
The TAG Heuer Carrera has always been a timepiece for
racing drivers as much as for watch aficionados who treasure
timepieces with heritage and innovative design. The new
stylistic enhancements to the legendary TAG Heuer Carrera
give it a more modern edge that not only improves the legibility
of the dial, but also makes it ideal for everyday style – from the
office to a casual weekend on the go. The revamped 41 mm
TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 combines performance with
a sporty, distinguished appearance for a timepiece that is as
functional and comfortable as it is fashionable.
Driving first-class design
Several newly designed features make this refreshed timepiece
stand out from its stylish predecessors. The dial – in sunray
black or sunray blue – has evolved to become even more
legible, ideal for drivers as they speed towards the finish line or
cruise down the open road. The counters on the chronograph’s
three subdials are larger and more pronounced. Instead of a
dot of SuperLuminova® at each index, the index markers are
now subtly filled with the luminescent material for optimal
visibility in any condition. A dash of colour enhances the
overall appearance of the timepiece – on the black dial, a red
accent graces the tips of the central seconds hand and subdial
hands, the start/stop pusher and the flange from 12 to 3 o’clock.
On the models with a blue dial, the accent is orange.
Further distinguishing the new models is the stainless-steel
case, which appears thinner and sleeker due to the shorter lugs
and a balance of brushed and polished finishes that give the
watch a more dynamic character.
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The new length and style of the lugs make the watch more
comfortable to wear – day after day, race after race.
The black or blue ceramic bezel also appears larger since it
no longer has a metal ring along the outer edge. This change
underscores the sporty look of this elegant timepiece.
A dynamic combination
The most eye-catching of the four new models is the piece
in blue with a light brown leather strap. Reintroducing this
colour in a TAG Heuer Carrera watch of this size, this modern
timepiece is presented on a perforated calfskin strap with
stitching and lining in the same orange colour as the accents on
the dial. Its counterpart also features the dial in sunray blue but
has a stainless-steel bracelet. The models with a sunray black
dial come with a stainless-steel bracelet or a perforated black
leather strap with red stitching.
Under the bonnet
Powering each of the new models is the automatic Calibre 16,
protected by a stamped caseback with the collection name
and a tyre-track pattern that serves as a nod to the collection’s
heritage of high speed and adventure. The crown has also been
given a slight upgrade with black lacquer around the centre
and the TAG Heuer shield.
The TAG Heuer Carrera collection was originally introduced in
1963. Its ties with the world of motor racing continue to drive
the line, which has become one of the brand’s most popular
and well known.
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