New self-winding chronograph, which features a flying tourbillon, retains the same COSC-certified Heuer 02T calibre, but now sports an azure hue and a grade 2 titanium strap for this limited edition of 250 pieces.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 02T was first showcased at Baselworld in 2016, where it enthused the audience with its COSC-certified self-winding chronograph movement with a flying tourbillon. A symbol of technology and an example of total control of industrial processes and manufacturing costs, the Carrera Heuer 02T movement features a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and an ultra-light carbon and titanium tourbillon cage. But one of the main challenges for the La Chaux-de-Fonds watchmakers was to house the chronograph functions, the self-winding mechanism and the flying tourbillon in a calibre with a diameter of 31 mm.
It is the same movement that pulses in this limited edition, but this time, the watch impresses in blue, from the bridges of the tourbillon cage to the rubber that protects the crown and push buttons. For the first time, the Carrera Heuer 02T has thus shed its slim-line body and now has a full dial with a blue sunray design creating the most beautiful effect. Even the ceramic tachymetric bezel is finished in this cerulean blue with hypnotising reflections. The oscillating mass has been given a PVD coating so as not to be out of place in this azure composition.
Fitted with a 45 mm grade 2 titanium case, this chronograph has another surprise in store. Previously sporting alligator straps sewn on black rubber, or even just soft rubber, it dares to make the switch to this new model with a grade 2 titanium strap. That is a first! In addition to its lightness, this material gives this Carrera Heuer 02T timepiece a sporty yet elegant look. This exceptional watch is priced at CHF20,500 Swiss francs.
Technical Specifications:
Carrera Calibre HEUER02T COSC
Reference CAR5A8C.BF0707
MOVEMENT
Calibre HEUER02T COSC
CASE
45mm diameter
Titanium grade 5 polished, fine brushed case
Ceramic blue polished tachymeter fixed bezel; domed, beveled sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Blue rubber, titanium grade 5 standard crown at 3 o’clock
Titanium grade 5 round push button at 2 o’clock
Titanium grade 5 round push button at 4 o’clock
Titanium grade 5 screwed sapphire case back with special engraving, limited numbered xxx/250
Water resistance: 100 meters
DIAL
Blue sunray brushed dial
3 counters:
– 3 o’clock : rhodium plated polished, “azurage” minute chronograph counter ; rhodium plated polished hand
– 6 o’clock : blue tourbillon
– 9 o’clock : rhodium plated polished, “azurage” hour chronograph counter ; rhodium plated polished hand
Rhodium plated polished applied indexes with white superluminova®
Rhodium plated polished hour and minute hands with white superluminova®
Rhodium plated, blue central hand
Rhodium plated, blue TAG HEUER applied logo
Carrera Heuer 02 T Chronograph Chronometer printed
STRAP
Titanium grade 5 H-shape bracelet
Alternate finish titanium grade 5 folding clasp with double safety push-buttons; TAG Heuer shield
For more information please visit https://www.tagheuer.com