The TAG Heuer Carrea is in many ways the classic TAG Heuer watch. It all started with the Heuer Carrea introduced in 1963 by Jack Heuer, and was discontinued by Heuer in the early 1980s. Initially ignored by TAG Heuer, the brand reintroduced the Carrera in 1996 as part of the re-edition series.
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The Carrera 3147 models were released in 1966, a decade of significant growth for the Heuer brand. This first execution model, featuring a luscious black dial and black sub-dials, is a special and highly sought after collectors item. This Carrera’s…
Continuing the rich legacy of the Heuer Carrera, this incredible CAR5A8Y.FC6377 reference incorporates the finesse of its predecessors into a reveloutionised modern design. Perhaps the most technical Carrera reference to date, this stunning creation …
Heuer’s most complex Carrera design comes in the form of the legendary Carrera 12 Dato. The intricate detail in the design of the dial caused the ‘Carrera’ lettering to be omitted from this model. However it was still referred to in its origina…
Continuing the rich legacy of the Heuer Carrera, this outstanding CAR2A5A reference incorporates the finesse of its predecessors into a reveloutionised modern design. This reference measures significantly larger on the wrist at 43mm, as opposed to th…
Continuing the rich legacy of the Heuer Carrera, this outstanding CAR201V reference incorporates the finesse of its predecessors into a reveloutionised modern design. This reference measures significantly larger on the wrist at 43mm, as opposed to th…
Fifty seven years since its creation in 1963, the Carrera has stood at the helm of the Heuer brand. Known for its revolutionary design, the famous chronograph introduced a slicker, more refined design in a landscape of complex chronographs. Simple, s…
Perhaps the finest example we have ever found. The dials of these rare versions of the Carrera are so clean and simple, causing this to be a very sought after watch. This version has had a comprehensive service by Tag Heuer; all lume spots are origin…
The Heuer Carrera remains one of the most iconic and revolutionary designs in watchmaking history. Released in the mid 1960s, Heuer's stripped back, dynamic chronograph is praised for its complicated yet starkly beautiful design. As a result, the ori…
Fifty seven years since its creation in 1963, the Carrera has stood at the helm of the Heuer brand. Known for its revolutionary design, the famous chronograph introduced a slicker, more refined design in a landscape of complex chronographs. Simple, s…
One of the very first Carreras produced, dated almost certainly to 1964. This example has the very distinctive 'Poly Back' which was quickly replaced with the more common notched steel back. These very early examples are seldom seen and this one rema…
Heuer’s most complex Carrera design comes in the form of the legendary Carrera 12 Dato. The intricate detail in the design of the dial caused the ‘Carrera’ lettering to be omitted from this model. However it was still referred to in its origina…
Unlike any other Carrera before it, the esteemed Drive Timer was released at Baselworld in 2014 to the interest of the Heuer faithful. In a daring move, TAG Heuer had abandoned their chronograph function in favour of an inner-rotating bezel - a featu…
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Geddy Lee singer and Bassist from legendary Canadian rock group RUSH, seen here signing his book “GEDDY LEES BIG BEAUTIFUL BOOK OF BASS”, on his wrist is a fabulous Heuer Carrera 2447N which we were very proud to source for him. Not his first Heuer as he is a big fan of the brand.
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