TAG Heuer rev up to pay tribute to the first Porsche Carrera (42mm case)

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TAG Heuer rev up to pay tribute to the first Porsche Carrera​


TAG Heuer rev up to pay tribute to the first Porsche Carrera

Oct 5, 2022

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TAG Heuer and Porsche have been on a high-octane roll since their partnership began last year, releasing collaborative models left, right and centre. The brand new TAG Heuer 911 Carrera R.S. 2.7 goes the only direction not yet explored – up. Celebrating the first 911 model to bear the iconic Carrera name, TAG Heuer created two new models based on the 42mm Carrera case, referencing famous touches found on the automobile in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

A revolutionary model in terms of aerodynamic advancements, the 911’s duck-tail spoiler and staggered wheel setup ensured better stability and cornering to go along with its title of fastest German production car. Sold in 27 different colour combinations, the Fuchs wheels that were colour-matched to the Carrera stripe down the length of the car inspired the design choices of TAG Heuer’s newest releases.

The Sporty Blue Edition is the first of the two, limited to 500 pieces and recalling the 2.7 RS’ Glasurblau colour. Its opaline white dial is full of blue accents, including the chronograph hands, sub-dial printing, and rehaut details. While the chronograph sub-dials get a circularly grained finish, the running seconds is tucked away at 6 o’clock, just above a stepped date window. This layout makes the Carrera a three-register chrono in disguise.

The rest of the Sporty Blue Edition gets the same blue-and-white treatment, with the signature Carrera stripe running the length of the NATO strap and case side and blue accents on the crown and top chronograph pusher. The case, as mentioned before, measures in at 42mm and is rendered in stainless steel, with both an H-link stainless-steel bracelet and the white NATO strap included.

The other model celebrates the Indischrot or Guards Red colour by pairing it with a 18K 5N rose-gold case and vibrant red alligator strap. The dial accents that were red in the Sporty Blue are now Sporty Red, with TAG Heuer noting the resemblance of the minute totaliser to Porsche’s iconic Fuchs wheels (not quite sure about that one).

Certainly bearing more than a passing resemblance is the oscillating weight of the Heuer 02 calibre, which has been fashioned and skeletonised to represent a modern, three-spoke Porsche steering wheel, all visible through the open caseback. On the rose-gold model, rather than colouring the side with Guards Red, TAG Heuer etches it deep into the case and creates a polished and grained contrast.

TAG Heuer Carrera x Porsche RS 2.7 pricing and availability:

The TAG Heuer Carrera x Porsche RS 2.7 becomes is now available in October, limited to 500 pieces in the Sporty Blue Edition and 250 pieces in Sporty Red Edition. Price: A$10,650 (Sporty Blue), A$34,100 (Sporty Red).


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Size 42 mm
Water resistance100 m
Case Steel Polished
Bezel Fixed Bezel Steel
Caseback Steel

Material Nato
Color White
Buckle Folding Clasp Double-Security - Steel

Caliber Calibre Heuer 02 Automatic
Movement Automatic Chronograph
In-house movement Yes
Power reserve (hours) 80
Balance Frequency 28800 (4Hz)
Functions Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Chronograph : 1/4 second, 30 minutes counter, 12 hours counter, Date

LIMITED EDITION

TAG HEUER CARRERA X PORSCHE RS 2.7Automatic Chronograph - Diameter 42 mmCBN2016.EB0275​

$7,750.00

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the mythical Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7, this TAG Heuer Carrera x Porsche RS 2.7 Limited Edition Chronograph pays homage to a mythical vehicle. The colour scheme and case honour this great classic, and the shared values of two great maisons.

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AN EMBLEMATIC DIAL​

Not only does the striking dial honor the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7, but the bold, signature design evokes the spirit of 1972, when the car was first launched.

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RESILIENT AND DRIVEN​

Equipped with our in-house Calibre Heuer 02 automatic, and offering 80 hours of power reserve, this chronograph is built to overcome.

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LEGENDARY LIVERY​

From the white and Sporty blue colour scheme to the Carrera branding on the case, strap and dial, this chronograph pays tribute to an iconic Porsche. For this special edition, the piece is presented with both the sporty fabric strap with the Porsche logo and Carrera markings, as well as an elegant steel bracelet with ergonomic H-shaped links for more formal occasions.

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LIMITED EDITION

TAG HEUER CARRERA X PORSCHE RS 2.7Automatic Chronograph - Diameter 42 mmCBN2045.FC8316​

$23,550.00


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PAYING TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND​

This 42mm 18K 5N rose gold chronograph is inspired by the iconic Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7, a polished tribute to a legendary racer.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – TAG HEUER CARRERA X PORSCHE RS 2.7​

Case: 42mm diameter - stainless steel or 18k pink gold case, polished and brushed - domed, bevelled sapphire crystal with double A/R treatment over dial - sapphire crystal caseback - 100m water-resistant

Dial: White opaline dial - applied markers and hands, with Super-LumiNova - Date at 6 o'clock - blue accents on dial and hands on steel model - red accents on dial and hands on gold model

Movement: calibre Heuer 02, in-house - automatic chronograph, integrated, column wheel and vertical clutch - 31mm diameter - 33 jewels - 28,800 vibrations/hours - 80-hour power reserve - hours, minutes, chronograph with 30-minute and 12-hour counters, small seconds, date

Bracelet: Steel model delivered with a H-link steel bracelet (steel folding clasp) and a white/blue textile NATO strap - gold model delivered with a red alligator strap (gold pin buckle) and a white/red textile NATO strap

References: CBN2016.EB0275 - steel
CBN2045.FC8316 - gold

Availability: Steel - 500 pieces limited
Gold - 250 pieces limited
Available now from the brand and selected retailers
Price: EUR 7,000 / USD 7,400 in steel
EUR 22,300 / USD 23,500 in gold
 
:wink: Thanks for posting this one up, Mike.:hat:
 
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