Heuer Carrera Chronograph, Image: Auctionata
TAG Heuer Carrera – View offers on Chrono24
Jack Heuer had a clear vision for the Carrera, hence another reason for choosing a name that was easy to pronounce and internationally recognised and also the departure from chronographs that Heuer had produced in previous decades. The first two models of the new Carrera line were the 36mm Carrera 12 ref. 2447, which featured a three subsidiary dial layout for registering hours, minutes, and running seconds and the Carrera 45 ref. 3647, which only featured a 45 minute and running seconds sub dial. The Carrera 12 housed the revered Valjoux 72, which was also used in other notable watches from this time, one of them being the Rolex Daytona . The Heuer Carrera was a great success that spurred further variations.
TAG Heuer Carrera 1887 – View offers on Chrono24
During the 70s and 80s, the Carrera went through several design changes and at some point during the early 90s was even forgotten, so to speak, as the wording Carrera was absent from the dial. It wasn't until the late 90s when TAG Heuer realised the roots of the brand were still cherished by so many, and so they launched a classic series of watches. The first being the 1964 Carrera reissue, styled nearly identical to the original from 1964. Since then, the Carrera has once again become one of TAG Heuer's flagship models, with numerous variations being released. But one thing that is for sure with the Carrera, whether you are looking at a new or vintage model , its characteristics are unmistakable.
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