This year is the 55th anniversary of the TAG Heuer Carrera which we’ve been celebrating with a multi-part series highlighting the model’s unique history. At Baselworld 2018, TAG Heuer introduced multiple new models to commemorate the occasion, from the ultra-modern, skeletonized Tête de Vipère to the vintage-inspired Calibre 16 Chronograph in two different colors.
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In the official WatchTime Baselworld 2018 wrapup, I described the blue-dialed Calibre 16 Chronograph on a steel bracelet as one of the most tempting introductions of the entire show. There was something about how the almost-azure dial and orange-red highlights contrasted that really stood out for me. Overall, it’s an inspired vintage take that doesn’t feel overly antiquated or bland. TAG Heuer did end up going with always-controversial, faux-aged lume for the hour and minute hands and indices but it doesn’t dominate the watch’s look and, in my opinion, effectively complements the blue model’s appeal.
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Along with the blue dial, TAG Heuer also released a sporty black and red model on a motorsport-inspired, perforated, black leather strap with red stitching that is reminiscent of the Monza re-issue from 2016.
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Both watches are made from polished steel and are 41 mm in diameter. There’s the small seconds at 9 o’clock with a polished and rhodium plated hand, the minute counter at 12 o’clock with a lacquered red hand, and the hour counter at 6 o’clock with a lacquered red hand. All three subdials feature a snailed finish. The date window is located at 3 o’clock and the ceramic bezel that frames the dial features a tachymeter scale. Both models are water resistant to 100 m.
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The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph is priced at $4,350 for the strap version and $4,500 on the bracelet.