GOLDEN CHARISMA
As its 60th anniversary year, rich in new products, draws to a close, the iconic watch from the La Chaux-de-Fonds-based brand closes the festivities with a yellow gold timepiece inspired by the famous reference 1158 CHN produced in the 1970s.
Conceived in 1963 by Jack Heuer, then at the helm of the eponymous watchmaking company, to accompany racing drivers, the Carrera watch has become as legendary as the champions who have worn it since its birth. Now in its sixties, it has marked this very special year with numerous editions and collaborations, ending with a Carrera Chronograph version that shines as brightly as a summer sun. It draws its inspirational roots from TAG Heuer‘s past, and is based on one old timepiece in particular: the famous reference 1158 CHN produced in the 1970s.
Like its heritage predecessor, this new model features 18-carat yellow gold for its 39mm-diameter, less-than-14mm-thick case, including screw-down crown and chronograph pushers. Water-resistant to a depth of 100m, the metal case houses the TH20-00 caliber, a 4hz automatic movement which, when fully wound via its openworked oscillating weight, delivers a formidable 80-hour power reserve. Protected by a sapphire crystal glassbox and covered with yellow gold plating enhanced by vertical brushing, the dial indicates hours and minutes in the center by two baton-shaped hands, and seconds by a counter at 6 o’clock that encompasses the date on a white background. To create contrast and facilitate rapid information gathering, all chronograph-related displays are clad in black: the azure minute totalizers (3 o’clock) and hour totalizers (12 o’clock), fed by the large lacquered second hand.
