60 years later, it still amazes. This unique 42mm version of the TAG Heuer glass case celebrates the Carrera's 60th anniversary with aplomb. The deep blue dial with orange highlights adds to the appeal Our in-house tourbillon calibre TH20-09 automatic COSC movement.
Bold Blue
The signature blue round brushed dial features two tone-on-tone “sky blue” subdials and a stunning tourbillon at 6 o’clock. Perfect for the racetrack.
Unyielding Steel
The solid 42 mm polished stainless steel case is paired with a stainless steel screw-down sapphire case back, showcasing the watch’s unique Calibre TH20-09 movement.
Bright orange
The bright orange running second hand on the dial contrasts sharply with the blue calfskin strap, which is bold and dynamic.
A highly unique watchmaking technology, the tourbillon is a cage that continuously rotates around the escapement, designed to counteract the effects of gravity on the precision of a mechanical movement.
The blue, round, brushed dial features several details designed to enhance its appearance and readability. The dark blue subdials are surrounded by high-contrast silver rings, making the chronograph readings as clear and easy to read as possible. Likewise, the minute scale around the outer edge of the dial is accented with orange at each hour marker. Orange is also the color of the chronograph’s central seconds hand, whose simple triangular shape is inspired by the dashboard instruments of 1960s racing cars.
The flange and hour markers are subtly curved to match the edge of the crystal, enhancing the elegance of the watch.
The 42 mm stainless steel case houses the TH20-09 in-house movement, a proprietary movement that offers bidirectional winding for increased efficiency and accuracy. The watch is COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certified, beats at 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) and has a 65-hour power reserve. The transparent sapphire crystal caseback showcases the high level of finishing of the movement and its skeletonized rotor.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glass Tourbillon watch is presented on a blue calfskin strap and is water-resistant to 100 metres/330 feet. The suggested retail price for the CBS5010.FC6543 is CHF 23,500/EUR 23,000/USD 24,050.
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