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TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

7 Important TAG Heuer Chronographs, From 1887 to 2016

Few watch brands are better known for chronographs than TAG Heuer. The first ones appeared in the company’s catalog in 1882; they were followed by a parade of technically innovative chronographs that continues to this day. Here are seven highlights from TAG Heuer's distinguished history of chronograph watches.

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Apr 9, 2019 by Gisbert Brunner

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Connected to the World: Introducing the G-Shock MTG-B1000-1A

The G-SHOCK MTG collection, in which the “MT” stands for “Metal Twisted,” continues to expand and to win over new fans worldwide. “Metal Twisted” refers to the original model’s unique case construction, with a stainless steel covering melded to the G-SHOCK brand’s advanced “core guard structure” of stainless steel,resin and a substance called “Alpha Gel.” Following up...

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Jun 10, 2019 by WatchTime

10 Things to Know About TAG Heuer

Here are ten things you should know about TAG Heuer, including the brands deep connections with sports timing and automobile racing, and more recently, a series of groundbreaking developments in the field of ultra-fast mechanical chronographs.

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Mar 8, 2019 by WatchTime

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

TAG Heuer Product Director Guy Bove Discusses the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon Nanograph

During LVMH’s Geneva Days showcase earlier this month, TAG Heuer launched the Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon Nanograph which features the distinction of being the world’s first production timepiece to utilize a hairspring constructed of carbon. This announcement is notable for a number of reasons. For TAG Heuer, it’s the result of four years of development and...

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Jan 31, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

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LENVINO Watch Co. Returns with a Flying Tourbillon Wristwatch for Only $499

Lenvino Watch Co., launched in Hong Kong in January 2017, is described by its founders as “a group of watch addicts with the passion and constancy of traditional watch craftsmanship” who aim to “awaken people’s minds about the core function of a watch.” In December 2017, the microbrand launched its first Kickstarter campaign to fund...

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Jun 5, 2019 by WatchTime

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TAG Heuer Launches the Carrera “Tête de Vipère” Chronograph Tourbillon Chronometer

TAG Heuer launches the TAG Heuer Carrera “Tête de Vipère” Chronograph Tourbillon Chronometer at Baselworld 2018 - a limited edition with a rare stamp of excellence celebrates the chronograph’s 55th anniversary.

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Nov 5, 2018 by WatchTime

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An Extra Dose of Adrenalin: The TAG Heuer Carrera from 2000 to Today

Gate to success: in 2011, TAG Heuer became the official timekeeper of the Grand Prix in Monaco, the most glamorous event in the Formula One racing calendar. An Extra Dose of Adrenalin: The TAG Heuer Carrera from 2000 to Today The chronograph was given its own manufacture caliber in the new millennium. Now under...

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Oct 8, 2018 by WatchTime

AUCTION PREVIEW:

13 Highlights from Christie’s Current “Falling for Time” Online Watch Sale

Christie’s ongoing series of online watch sales is one of my favorite parts of the auction world. Their watch team is able to consistently curate a terrific balance of vintage and contemporary models at a diverse range of price points; basically, there’s something for everyone. The current “Falling for Time” sale is their largest one...

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Sep 18, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

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The 90’s: The TAG Heuer Carrera 1964 Re-Edition of 1996

After an eleven-year hiatus, the Heuer Carrera chronograph returned in 1996 as a high-fidelity re-edition original Carrera from 1963/64. Only the name “Carrera” was missing on the dial because of a conflict between brands. The reproduction encased hand-wound Lemania Caliber 1873. The first Heuer Carrera chronographs were still equipped with Valjoux Caliber 72. Back...

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Sep 11, 2018 by WatchTime

NEWS:

Fever Pitch: TAG Heuer Releases a Manchester United-Inspired Carrera

In recent years, TAG Heuer has ramped up its support of soccer leagues around the world. We’ve seen the LVMH brand enter into relationships and become the Official Timekeeper for soccer associations such as LaLiga in Spain, the German Bundesliga, the English Premier League as a whole, the Chinese Football Association Super League, League 1 (French),...

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Jul 31, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

Blackout: 17 Black-on-Black Watches

Black-on-black watches, read our review of 17 "all-black" watches, including the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver, the Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute Blacksteel and the Ulysse Nardin Blacksea.

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Jun 7, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

WATCHES AND CARS

Need for Speed: 15 Watches Inspired by Auto Racing

Including classic models like the Rolex Daytona, TAG Heuer Carrera, and IWC Ingenieur, we take a look at 15 watches with designs influenced by motorsports.

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May 31, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

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The 80’s: A Legendary Caliber, the Lemania Carrera Chronograph

Heuer Carrera 5100 Lemania Chronograph: Piaget and the movement manufacturer Nouvelle Lémania acquired Heuer in 1983. The Carrera was now equipped with the new co-owner’s automatic Caliber Lémania 5100. Two distinguishing features are the orange, readily legible, centrally axial, aircraft-shaped minute-hand and the 24-hour display at “12 o’clock.” A Legendary Caliber: the Lemania Carrera...

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May 21, 2018 by WatchTime

BASELWORLD 2018 REVISITED:

The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph

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. In...

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Apr 18, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

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The 70s: Another Golden Era for the Heuer Carrera

Heuer Carrera automatic chronograph in 18 karat yellow gold (front and back). Jack Heuer gave this watch in 1972 to the legendary Formula One driver Ronnie Peterson, hence the engraving on the back of the case. The timepiece encases Caliber 12, which succeeded the trailblazing Caliber 11. The dial too had a new design. Peterson’s...

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Mar 17, 2018 by WatchTime

NEWS

TAG Heuer Kicks Off Aston Martin Partnership with New Carrera and Formula 1 Special Editions

TAG Heuer announced its partnership with British luxury carmaker Aston Martin during last week's Geneva International Motor Show, and, as we expected, the announcement of the first special-edition timepieces springing from the partnership were not far behind. Here's what you need to know about the special Aston Martin editions of the TAG Heuer Carrera 01 and TAG Heuer Formula 1.

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Mar 13, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

AUCTION PREVIEW

Highlights from Christie’s “Time for Spring” Online Watch Auction

There’s something special about viewing the lots of a watch auction in person. Being able to sit with a number of timepieces that you never expected to see in the flesh — and often in immaculate condition — is a rare treat that any horological enthusiast should seek out. Earlier today, we got to sit...

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Mar 9, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

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TAG Heuer Celebrates 55 Years of the Heuer Carrera

How Jack Heuer Launched his First Motorsport Chronograph in 1963 Its name alone conjures visions of racecars and rallies: the Heuer Carrera is more intimately associated with auto racing than any other wristwatch. Now this iconic chronograph celebrates its 55th birthday. We tell its story – and the tales of the heroes and triumphs, emotions...

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Feb 5, 2018 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: TAG Heuer Autavia Heuer-02

Of all the marketing campaigns brands use to attract attention to their watches, one of the more interesting came last year, as TAG Heuer let its fans vote on which Autavia model the company would revive next. This was TAG’s “Autavia Cup,” a competition between sixteen vintage Autavia references, drawing about 55,000 fans’ votes, and...

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Sep 17, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

WATCH REVIEW

Borrrowed Time: Three Days in L.A. with the TAG Heuer Connected Watch Modular 45

Another major TAG Heuer sports sponsorship announcement, another whirlwind press trip to attend said announcement, and — best of all — another opportunity to wrist-test one of the brand's newest models — in this case, version 2.0 of the original TAG Heuer Connected Watch, dubbed the Connected Modular 45. And boy, is it modular.

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Jun 9, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

3 New TAG Heuer Limited Editions Pay Tribute to Racing Legend Ayrton Senna

Thirty years ago, Brazilian Formula 1 racing driver Ayrton Senna won his first Monaco Grand Prix. He would go on to become one of the greatest drivers the world had ever seen, winning 41 Grand Prix victories and three world championship titles before his death in 1994. To commemorate this racing milestone, TAG Heuer — a brand long associated with motorsports — launches three new limited-edition watches devoted to Senna.

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May 30, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11

TAG Heuer has garnered attention from vintage-watch aficionados by producing an array of historical re-creations. Among these is the TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11, a revival of the classic timepiece worn by Steve McQueen. We compare the modern version to its historical predecessor.

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Jan 29, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

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