====== TAG Heuer Carrera ======
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Sports watch by [[TAG Heuer]]

===== History =====
The now legendary **Carrera**, which was launched [[1964]] on the occasion of the //Carrera Panamericana// in Mexico, the then most dangerous road race in the world, is the first [[chronograph]] specifically developed for the time measurement of car racing and thus a true classic. In addition to the functionality and ease of handling also the elegant and timeless design of this watch with its large, perfectly legible silver dial was impressing. The above picture shows one of the first models, here in the version with [[Tricompax]] arrangement of the stop hand.

The Carrera became one of the most famous sports [[chronograph]]s in watch history. Even today it still remains topical and convincing due to its clear and at the same time friendly aesthetic. Its dial captivates with its harmonious balance.

Forty years after the introduction of the first Carrera TAG Heuer offers some variations which are faithful to the original design this watch, but present more powerful features. Most models are now equipped with [[automatic]] movements and have a [[domed]], scratch-resistant [[sapphire crystal]], hand-applied [[luminous]] indexes and a fluted [[crown]], which facilitates the winding.

On the occasion of the historic car rally //Ennstal Classic// through the Austrian Alps, a special limited edition of 50 pieces of Carrera was presented. This model appears particularly athletic in conjunction with the black dial and the red stop hand and with one [[totaliser]] dial marked in red. The additional date display at 6 h preserves the dial symmetry, for which the original classic from [[1964]] was already known.

===== Overview of the Carrera models =====
==== Basic Carrera ====
  * Carrera (original model) ([[1964]])
  * [[TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tachymeter|Carrera Chronograph Tachymeter]] ([[2005]]), [[automatic]] [[chronograph]]
  * [[TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 360 Limited Edition|Carrera Calibre 360 Limited Edition]], most accurate mechanical chronograph with 360,000 A/h ([[2006]])
  * [[TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Day-Date|Carrera Calibre 16 Day-Date]] ([[2008]]), with weekday and date
  * [[TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1 Limited Edition|Carrera Calibre 1 Limited Edition]], [[manual winding]], base calibre [[Unitas 6498]] ([[2008]])
  * [[TAG Heuer Carrera MP4-12C|Carrera MP4-12C]] ([[2011]]), limited edition, in cooperation with McLaren
  * [[TAG Heuer Calibre 16 Heritage Chronograph|Calibre 16 Heritage Chronograph]] ([[2011]])

==== Series "Grand Carrera" ====
  * [[TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 6 RS|Grand Carrera Calibre 6 RS]], RS = rotation system (2007)
  * [[TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 8 RS Grande-Date GMT|Grand Carrera Calibre 8 RS Grande-Date GMT]]
  * [[TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 17 RS Chronograph|Grand Carrera Calibre 17 RS Chronograph]]
  * [[TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 17 RS2 Limited Edition|Grand Carrera Calibre 17 RS2 Limited Edition]], Ti2 case ([[2008]])
  * [[TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS Caliper|Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS Caliper]], concept chronograph ([[2008]]), production model ([[2009]])
  * [[TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS2 Caliper Chronograph Ti2|Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS2 Caliper Chronograph Ti2]], production model with [[titanium carbide]] finish ([[2009]])

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==== Mikrograph ====
  *[[TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrograph 1/100th Second Chronograph|Carrera Mikrograph 1/100th Second Chronograph]] ([[2011]]), world's first mechanical chronograph, which displays the 1/100th second by means of a central hand


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