Coming in at 23,500 CHF, these are actually incredibly well-priced for a tourbillon chronograph, if still expensive pieces. The printed minutes/chrono-seconds index has been moved to the outer surface, replacing the tachymeter, creating more open space on the lower dial. This model utilizes the same large crystal and dial shape, though there are subtle changes to the layout itself. Coming in at 42mm, it utilizes the Caliber TH20-09, which features a tourbillon at the six position, and is chronometer certified. Priced at 6,300 CHF, the Carrera Chronograph 39mm will be available in April.īut wait, there’s more! Should the 39mm model be a bit too pedestrian for you, there is, of course, a larger version with a tourbillon. These new models finally meld the past and present together, giving enthusiasts details they want with unexpected modern updates. For years, there seemed to be a divide between vintage-inspired Carreras, which were largely limited editions, and the modern models, which were larger, and far more aggressive in style. The Carrera Chronograph 39mm is an exciting addition to the TAG line up. It’s weird, but in an “adds personality” kind of way. When not in motion, the chronograph seconds hand slightly obscures the date. It’s great to see them use the execution on a open model as it is a bit of a risk. They brought this back in 2020 on a couple of limited editions which were much more modern looking overall. Of course, there is a reason for this, as it refers to the Carrera 3147 Dato 12 from the 60s, which was an early implementation of the date on a Carrera. On the black and silver, however, the date is up at 12, which I absolutely love. On the blue dial you’ll find the date situated at 6. That detail I saved for last is the date placement. Even the applied metal markers curve slightly to match this element, which is a nice touch. It then crests and sweeps down creating a concave bowl or valley for the remainder of the dial. Starting from the outside, it curves up, creating a rounded convex surface that essentially points out and away from the dial, following closely to the curvature of the crystal. The tachymeter and printed index sit on a tall applied ring that curves in a unique way. A tachymeter scale encircles the dial, and sub-dials sit at 3, 6, and 9.Īt an angle, however, the depth and unexpected shape of the dial becomes apparent. There are applied markers for the hours with a printed index for the minutes/chronographs seconds around and between them. At a glance, from above both dials seem to stick closely to a classic Carrera layout. They differ not just in color, but also one significant detail which we’ll get to a in a moment. There are two versions, all blue, and black with silver sub-dials. The dial is where these watches get particularly interesting, however, and the mix of new and old is most clearly on display. The newest iteration of the calliber Heuer 02, it now features bi-directional winding in addition to an 80-hour power reserve, column-wheel actuation, 33 jewels, date, and a frequency of 28,800 bph. The view from the backside of the automatic caliber TH20-00 is, of course, a modern sight through and through. The inward turning, faceted lugs are, of course, quite prominent from above, keeping that signature Carrera style but the profile, pushers, and crown all are from the modern era of the line. Otherwise, the case design is a modernized take on the original. Additionally, the lug width is 22mm, which adds some perceived width and muscularity. Typically, wide dials make for larger wearing watches, so these likely wear larger than 39mm would indicate. Additionally, they created them to run edge to edge, creating what looks like a bezelless case. While it is said they are inspired by the domed Hesalite crystals of 70s Carreras, they bring a surprisingly modern, or even “futuristic” style to the new watches. As the title “glassbox” literally states, these Carrera’s have large domed sapphire crystals. I suspect, however, there is a reason for this.
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