This year, TAG Heuer celebrates its 160th year with a reintroduction of a Carrera 160 Years Silver Edition. The line holds the brand’s most notable and iconic timepieces and have carried its racing heritage and daring spirit through the decades.
The history of the Carrera goes back to 1962, when Jack Heuer heard of one of notorious road races in the world, the Carrera Panamericana. Carrera in Spanish means any and all of road, race, career and course, caught his attention: he knew immediately that this would be the perfect name for his new timepiece. The following year, the first Heuer Carrera chronographs left the factory—and of course the rest, is history.
Known for their pure and well-proportioned features, the Carreras made for speeding racers who need to be able to see the time at a glance during adrenaline-pumping races. The renowned monochrome silver-dial model of 1964, with its three azurage counters and starburst silver-coloured dial, is a prime choice to honour the 160th anniversary of the brand. Often referred to as “2447S”, the re-edition preserves the model’s vintage design but adds a modern movement.
The new stainless-steel chronograph features many of the same design highlights as its predecessor, such as an eternally elegant dial and a polished case and pushers. However, a few small details have changed. The shape is slightly different and the timepiece now measures 39 mm instead of the original 36 mm. The permanent second indicator is also at 6 o’clock instead of at 9 o’clock due to the difference in the construction of the Valjoux 72 from 1963 and today’s Heuer 02 movement. Another change from the original is the shape of the central hour and minute hands, which are now facetted and coated with beige SuperLuminova. The unmistakable Carrera name and HEUER shield are printed on the dial, which is protected by a domed sapphire crystal that gives the watch a retro appearance reminiscent of the original Heuer Carrera.
Inside, it is powered by the Heuer 02 movement—an upgrade from the Heuer 01. This sophisticated in-house innovation is entirely Swiss-made in TAG Heuer’s Chevenez manufacture. Comprised of 168 components, including a column wheel and a vertical clutch, it boasts of an impressive power reserve of 80 hours—a 30-hour increase from its predecessor. This movement is also thinner which allows for a sleeker case and a more comfortable wear. Additionally, it has a frequency of 4 Hz or 28,800 vibrations per hour.
Presented on a black alligator strap, this model is limited to 1860 pieces – a nod to the year that Heuer was founded—and “One of 1860” and “LIMITED EDITION” are engraved on the case-back. The redesigned oscillating weight, visible through the screwed-down sapphire crystal, is adorned with a lacquer-filled engraving that distinguishes the timepiece as an anniversary edition. This model is also presented on special packaging. It will be available worldwide to customers from June 2020.
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