
However, you'll also find a few versions with a blue or anthracite sunburst dial. A majority of the dials come in classic black or white. Most of these watches are made of stainless steel, though TAG Heuer also produces some titanium versions with black PVD coating. Since its debut in 2004, this collection has expanded to contain a wide variety of models, ranging from classically elegant timepieces to decidedly sporty watches.Ĭarrera Calibre 16 is water resistant to 100 m (10 bar, 328 ft) and available in three sizes: 41, 43, or 44 mm. The wide-open dial is anthracite gray with hand-applied indexes outlined in black luminescence and three counters- chronograph minute at 12, chronograph hour at 6, running second at 9.įire red touches on the hands and pushbutton dynamize the design, which is classic racing chronograph and cutting-edge Swiss avant-garde.The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 is a chronograph that continues the tradition of the famous Carrera from the 1960s. The black rubber strap is embossed with a unique tire design inspired by the F1 tires of 1963. The words are lettered in red on its bezel and tachymetre scale, and the race’s logo is engraved on the sapphire caseback, along with the edition number (x/4,000).

The new addition to the CARRERA legend is standard issue for Vodafone McLaren Mercedes drivers and pays tribute to the most grueling and dangerous race in contemporary racing- the MONACO GRAND PRIX. Since then, Alain Prost, David Coulthard, Kimi Räikkönen, Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button have all worn this legendary watch. In 1970, every member of the 'scuderia' - Jackie Ickx, Clay Regazzoni, Mario Andretti, Carlos Reutemann and Jody Scheckter- wore a solid gold Carrera engraved with his name and blood type. It is named after grueling “Carrera Panamericana Mexico Road Race”. The iconic CARRERA -the first sports chronograph designed for professional drivers and sports-car enthusiasts- was created by Jack Heuer in 1963. CARRERA CALIBRE 16 CHRONOGRAPH DAY-DATE – 43MM GRAND PRIX DE Monaco LIMITED EDITION
