Tag Heuer Releases Carrera Chronograph in 18-karat Gold

In the golden age of Formula 1 racing in the early ’70s, Jack Heuer, the fourth-generation leader of Tag Heuer, started gifting gold watches to race car drivers, in a move that created a strong link between the watch brand and motorsports. They were worn by famous drivers, including Ronnie Peterson and Niki Lauda.

Now, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Carrera, Tag Heuer has released the Carrera Chronograph in 18-karat yellow gold.

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The new Carrera Chronograph pays tribute to the ’70s with retro charm that reflects the heritage of the Swiss brand, and lines up with the resurgence of yellow gold in watches.

Produced in a 39mm case, with muscular lugs that bend downward to follow the profile of the wrist, crafted from 18-karat 3N yellow gold, its case is nearly identical to previous iterations of the current “Glassbox” generation of Carreras.

Key features include a Glassbox sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment, 100 meters of water resistance, pump pushers that activate the chronograph functions: start/stop at 2 o’clock, reset at 4 o’clock, and its hours/minutes hands in addition to the indexes are treated with Super-LumiNova that glows green in the dark. The watch is finished by a black perforated calfskin leather strap, secured with a 18-karat 3N yellow gold pin buckle, enhancing the timepiece’s connection to its racing-inspired heritage while adding an air of exclusivity and luxury.

This latest chronograph uses the TH20-00 automatic movement with 80 hours of power reserve. This new-generation movement features an oscillating weight offering bi-directional winding, where previous versions only charged the movement’s mainspring if the rotor moved in an anti-clockwise direction.

Pricing is set at $21,500 and the watch is available for purchase at Tag Heuer boutiques and on tagheuer.com.

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