TAG Heuer unveils a striking new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph, inspired by the classic DATO design. This timepiece comes in a stunning teal-green colourway and features the brand’s renowned tourbillon movement. Blending the popular glassbox design with a bold, modern look, the watch celebrates TAG Heuer’s heritage in racing while embracing a fresh, exciting future. This exceptional creation is sure to captivate watch lovers and collectors worldwide – TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Green Dato Dial Ref. CBS2211.FC6545.
To truly appreciate the TAG Heuer Carrera collection, we need to delve into its history. In the early 1960, the young Jack Heuer, freshly installed as the company’s CEO, met Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez and their sons, successful racing drivers. During the 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida, they told him about a race in their home country of Mexico called the Carrera Panamericana. It was a very fast and dangerous road race that was only run five times before it was cancelled. Jack Heuer was intrigued by the speed, emotion, and romance of the race, and decided that it would make a good name for one of his new lines of wristwatch chronographs. Thus, in 1963, the Heuer Carrera made its debut. The Carrera was designed for ultimate legibility and functionality – perfect for the fast-paced world of motorsports. Interestingly, the initial design didn’t include a date complication. However, just three years later, the Carrera took a fascinating turn. A date function was introduced prominently at the 12 o’clock position, marking the birth of the legendary “Dato” design. In 1968, the Carrera’s iconic “Dato” layout solidified, placing the date at 9 o’clock. The Carrera 45 Dato, a design marvel, became popular for its readability and modern style.
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Ref. CBS2211.FC6545
Careful not to tarnish the legacy of the legendary chrono, TAG Heuer has created a redesigned Carrera Chronograph that keeps the look and the promise of the original chronograph but adds all the ingredients to make it a modern and successful watch for today and the next decade.
A robust case
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph presents itself in a 39mm steel case with refined ergonomics. Slightly curved lugs with a polished front and brushed sides end in sharp angles that are naturally and effortlessly continued by the leather strap.
To add another classic touch, the Carrera Chronograph was fitted with a rather generous domed sapphire crystal. The inspiration comes from the Heuer Carrera models of the 1970s. The good look is complemented by the dial details, which will be explained later.
The mushroom pushers have undergone an extensive modern redesign. A new position and the more bodied construction ensure maximum efficiency also offering very nice tactile feedback. This new style is inherited from the 2023’s sixtieth-anniversary pieces.
A superb dial
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph is presented in a powerful design: the Green Dato model picks up firmly on the TAG Heuer Carrera’s history while embracing the modern collection language.
Teal green takes centre stage as the new signature colour for the Carrera. First seen in the 2021 limited edition, it returns boldly in 2024’s Dato (and Tourbillon) models. This hue isn’t random; it’s a nod to vintage racing car colours, a reminder of TAG Heuer‘s motorsport roots and a touch of golden-age nostalgia for the Carrera collection.
The dial has a complex shape with raised edges. The crystal mentioned earlier has been reshaped so that the curve flows seamlessly over the tachymeter scale that runs around the dial edge and into the case. The flange and indexes are also curved further contributing to the watch’s seamless aesthetic, coherence, and legibility.
The legibility is further enhanced by these details making the readout possible from “impossible” angles. The details create unprecedented depths making a dial that is supposed to be “heavy” with details streamlined and pleasant to look at. The hands and the hour indexes are in the same style, making the look cohesive and natural. The low light visibility is ok, but not spectacular. Nevertheless, it follows the style expected from a vintage watch: thin luminescent insert on the hands and punctiform addition on the indexes.
The chronograph function uses a central hand for seconds, a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock. The subdial features a circular pattern surrounded by a raised and tilted flange. The printed numerals and indexes ensure excellent legibility. The date at 9 o’clock has a good legibility. The black-on-white date scheme, although not so desirable due to the break in the overall green theme, makes the date to pop-out. The same scheme was used for the anniversary pieces.
A modern, well-designed movement
The one and only Carole Forestier, TAG Heuer’s Movements Director, has overseen the development of the movement. With a history of exceptional movements and extensive experience, Carole has elevated the TH20-07 calibre to the highest echelon. Part of the Heuer 02 family, the movement has a lot to offer. The next-generation movement now features an oscillating weight that allows bidirectional winding, whereas previous versions only charged the movement’s mainspring if the rotor moved counter-clockwise. The 80-hour power reserve is achieved using a 4 Hz escapement.
Calibre TH20-07 is visible through the sapphire crystal caseback and features elevated finishings, in keeping with TAG Heuer’s vision of creating technical yet elegant watches and movements. The skeletonized rotor weight stylizes the TAG Heuer logo and reveals the perfectly executed Genevan waves and polished screw heads. Although rather enclosed by the large bridges, the turret-like column wheel is revealed on the upper side of the movement.
Conclusion
The teal green, a mesmerizing mix of blue and green, reflects TAG Heuer‘s innovative spirit and rich history. This fresh, dynamic colour adds a new layer to the Carrera collection, attracting fans of both timeless design and modern aesthetics. It has the potential to become a signature feature of the Carrera for years to come. No wonder I enjoy this green chrono beast. The Ref. CBS2211.FC6545 is a fantastic modern interpretation of one of the most coveted Heuer Carreras of the 1960s, the Reference 3147 Dato.
The watch comes with a price tag of 6.450,00 € (Germany) and a complimentary travel pouch.
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Green Dato Dial Ref. CBS2211.FC6545 Technical Specifications
Ref. CBS2211.FC6545 – CHF 6’400.00 / 6.450,00 € (Germany) / £6,000.00 / $6,550.00 / HK$ 52.700,00 / ¥ 819.500,00 / A$9,500 / AED 25.600,00
Movement
- Calibre TH20-07 Automatic
Functions
- Hours, minutes, date, chronograph
Case
- 39 mm diameter
- Steel fine-brushed, polished case
- Glassbox domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment
- Steel crown at 3 o’clock
- Fine brushed, polished steel round push-button at 2 o’clock
- Fine brushed, polished steel round push-button at 4 o’clock
- Steel screw-down sapphire caseback
- Water resistance: 100 meters
- Dimensions
- Lug-to-lug: 46 mm
- Thickness: 13.86 mm
Dial
- Teal green circular brushed dial
- Teal green flange with 60-second/minute scale
- One counter:
- 3 o’clock: teal green “azuré” minute chronograph counter; rhodium plated polished hand Rhodium plated facetted, polished applied indexes
- Rhodium-plated facetted, polished hour and minute hands with white Super- LumiNova®
- Rhodium-plated polished central hand
- White TAG HEUER printed logo
- 9 o’clock angled date
- CARRERA SWISS printed
Bracelet
- Black alligator leather strap
- Fine brushed, polished steel folding clasp with double safety push-buttons; TAG Heuer shield
About TAG Heuer
TAG Heuer, founded in 1860 by Edouard Heuer in the Jura Mountains of Switzerland, is a luxury watch brand that is part of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (“LVMH”), the world’s leading luxury group. Based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, and with four production sites, TAG Heuer has 1,860 employees and is active in 139 countries. TAG Heuer products are available online at www.tagheuer.com for select countries and in 260 boutiques and 2,300 points of sale worldwide. The company is headed up by Frédéric Arnault, CEO of TAG Heuer. For 163 years, TAG Heuer has demonstrated pure avant-garde watchmaking spirit and a commitment to innovation with revolutionary technologies that have included the oscillating pinion for mechanical stopwatches in 1887, the Mikrograph in 1916, the first automatic-winding chronograph movement – Calibre 11 – in 1969, and the first luxury smartwatch in 2015. Today, the brand’s core collection consists of three iconic families designed by Jack Heuer – TAG Heuer Carrera, Monaco, and Autavia – and is rounded out with the contemporary TAG Heuer Link, Aquaracer, Formula 1, and Connected lines. Embodying TAG Heuer’s motto, “Don’t Crack Under Pressure,” are prominent partnerships and brand ambassadors that express the brand’s passion for action and high performance.