TAG Heuer - Carrera Chronograph in Yellow Gold

TAG Heuer is unveiling today a Carrera Chronograph in Yellow Gold CBN2044 that takes inspiration from the JPS black-and-gold livery. Price CHF20,000

TAG Heuer is unveiling today a new interpretation of its iconic Carrera Chronograph that takes inspiration from the John Player Special black-and-gold livery which became legendary in Formula 1 in the 1970s and 80s.

  

Launched in 1970, the first Carrera in yellow gold was the Heuer reference 1158CHN, the favourite model of the then-CEO’s Jack Heuer, the man behind the development of the Carrera (you can read more about the history of TAG Heuer here).

The Heuer 1158CHN (on the left) and the new Carrera Chronograph 

The Carrera 1158CHN was gifted to legendary Ferrari Formula 1 drivers such as Ronnie Peterson, Niki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni during the partnership between Heuer and Ferrari. These rare Carrera models have become highly sought-after collector’s items and symbols of the golden age of racing. 

The new Carrera Chronograph in yellow gold ref. CBN2044.FC8313 comes in a classic 42 mm case made of solid 18K 3N yellow gold, with gold pushers and crown. Water resistance is guaranteed up to a pressure of 10 bars (100 metres / 330 feet).

Protected by a domed beveled sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment, the black sunray brushed dial offers the ideal contrast for the two “azuré” and gilded gold chronograph subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock. 

The indexes and hands are plated in 18K 3N yellow gold and polished, enhancing the dial’s legibility and elegance.

At 6 o’clock a discreet running second indicator and a date aperture complete the ensemble. 

The in-house chronograph movement, Calibre Heuer 02, and its black oscillating mass can be appreciated through the sapphire crystal case back. Equipped with vertical clutch and column wheel, this 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) movement provides outstanding timekeeping precision and performance along with a power reserve of 80 hours. 

Matched to a black large-scale alligator strap with a yellow gold pin buckle, the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph in Yellow Gold ref. CBN2044.FC8313 has a price of  CHF 20,000 / Euro 19,400 / US$ 20,500. tagheuer.com