With the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing, TAG Heuer and Porsche launch their sixth watch in the two years since the two companies became official partners.
The new orange-tinged entry echoes recent partnership launches with its use of the excellent in-house Calibre Heuer 02, a chronograph movement that boasts a column wheel, a vertical clutch and an impressive power reserve of eighty hours.
As its name implies, a vibrant racing orange highlights the new watch’s livery and can be seen on the Porsche logo on the bezel and on the crown in several dial details, including the chronograph counters and the seconds hand. The orange nicely contrasts with the 44mm black DLC case and the black dial.
TAG Heuer continues to utilize the same customized rotor here as is found on the earlier Porsche partnership designs. Visible through the sapphire back, the oscillating weight pays homage to the Porsche steering wheel and is labeled with the Porsche and TAG Heuer names.
As an added treat, TAG Heuer has even customized the column wheel by coloring it the same racing orange seen elsewhere on the watch. It’s a nice touch that perfectly ties together the racing and timing aspects of both TAG Heuer and Porsche.
TAG Heuer wraps up the theme with a carbon-like black calfskin strap with orange accents. The stitching on the strap is a nod to Porsche seat upholstery.
TAG Heuer offers the new Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing at TAG Heuer boutiques and via e-commerce as well as at retail partners.
Price: $7,050.
Specifications: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing
(Ref. CBN2A1M.FC6526)
Movement: Caliber Heuer 02 Automatic, powering hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph.
Dial: Black vertical brushed, inspired by speed marks, orange outline, black flange with white markings. Three orange-outlined counters: at 3 o’clock: black “azuré” minute chronograph counter; black gold plated, orange tip, polished hand; at 6 o’clock: black grained, matte permanent seconds indicator; black gold plated, orange tip, polished hand; at 9 o’clock: black “azuré” hour chronograph counter; black gold plated, orange tip, polished hand.
Case: 44mm black DLC steel, black ceramic tachymeter fixed bezel, Porsche lettering, beveled, domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment, black DLC and orange lacquered steel crown, black DLC steel screw-down sapphire case back with special engraving. Water resistance: 100 meters.
Bracelet/strap: Soft touch, textured black calfskin leather strap with orange lining, black DLC steel folding clasp with double safety push buttons.
Price: $7,050.
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