TAG Heuer unveils the new Carrera Chronograph “Dato”

TAG Heuer unveils the new Carrera Chronograph “Dato” with teal green dial and date at 9 o'clock. ref. CBS2211.FC6545, has a retail price of CHF 6,400

A pillar in the production of TAG Heuer, the Carrera collection made its debut in 1963, initially without a date complication. Three years later, a discreet date function was added at 12 o’clock. This marked the introduction of the innovative Dato layout and the use of a digital date display on a rotating disc within a wrist chronograph. In 1968, a notable change occurred as the date window subtly moved to the 9 o’clock position.

Inspired by that design, TAG Heuer is now introducing a new chronograph, characterised by a teal green monochrome dial and featuring a date at 9 o’clock, that joins the “reverse panda” and blue tri-compax models launched in 2023 (check out our hands-on review of the Carrera Glassbox Chronographs).

Described as a harmonious blend of blue and green, teal green pays homage to motorsport history, particularly the vintage green shades of the racing cars during the thrilling era of national colour racing from the '20s to the '60s.

The new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph “Dato” comes in a  39 mm x  13.86 mm case crafted from stainless steel featuring the distinctive domed sapphire Glassbox crystal that flows seamlessly over the flange, running along the edge of the dial and blending into the case. 

The dial is enhanced by a circular brushed finishing and complemented by a teal green azuré mono subdial at the 3 o’clock position. The rhodium-plated indexes and hands are filled with white Super- LumiNova glowing in green in darker environments.

The watch features an open caseback that showcases TAG Heuer’s in-house movement Heuer 02 listed as TH20-07, operating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour).

The bidirectional automatic winding mechanism, equipped with a distinctive shield-shaped rotor – a symbol synonymous with TAG Heuer – builds up a power reserve of up to 80 hours.

Paired with a black alligator leather strap with a stainless-steel folding clasp, the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph “Dato”, ref. CBS2211.FC6545, has a retail price of CHF 6,400.

This launch is accompanied by the release of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon with green dial, a variation of the model introduced in 2023 with a blue dial.

The Glassbox crystal of this 42 mm x 14.33 mm model in stainless steel protects an elegant teal green circular brushed dial, on which the large tourbillon stands out at 6 o’clock.

Powering this statement timepiece is the Heuer 02 – TH20-09, a proprietary movement that offers bidirectional winding for improved efficiency and accuracy. Certified as a chronometer by COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres), it beats at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) with a 65-hour power reserve. The transparent sapphire crystal case back reveals the meticulous finishes of the movement and its openworked rotor.

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon with teal green dial, ref. CBS5011.FC6566, will be available from May 2024 with a retail price of CHF 23,500.

Both new models are water resistant to 100 metres / 330 feet. tagheuer.com

Suggested reading:
- The history of TAG Heuer