TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer
- Category
- Calendar and Astronomy
- Case
- Steel
- Movement
- Self-winding mechanical Power reserve: 80 h, 28800 vph
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph Tide indicator
- Size
- ø 42 mm
- Thickness
- 14.4 mm
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Reference
- CBS2016.EB0430
- Price
- 8,300 CHF
Description
TAG Heuer marked a triumphant return to the world of sailing in 2023 with the release of a modern interpretation of the celebrated ‘Skipper’ regatta countdown timer of the 1960s, revisiting its maritime heritage and adding a modern twist in a special version of the new TAG Heuer Carrera glassbox design. That maritime legacy comes to the fore again this year with the return of another historic sailing model, inspired by the famous ‘Seafarer’ tide watch launched in 1949.
At the heart of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer lies the new in-house automatic Calibre TH20-04, which has been specifically developed to incorporate the tide indicator function. The tide indicator is simple to set using the special ‘TIDE’ button located at the nine o’clock position on the case. When pushed, the button causes the tide disc – which is divided into quadrants – to rotate. After checking the tide times at a given location, the disc moves so that the quadrants marked ‘high’ and ‘low’ correspond to the relevant known times. The disc will make one complete rotation in 29.53125 days, throughout which it will accurately display when the tide is at its lowest or highest.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer's glassbox design, with its curved dial flange and domed crystal, ensures exceptional legibility of the tide time indicator and subdials. This clarity is enhanced by distinctive colors, including 'Intrepid Teal,' a tribute to the 1967 America's Cup-winning yacht, which highlights the curved 18K 3N yellow gold-plated indexes and the triangular marker at 12 o'clock. The robust 42mm case, crafted from brushed and polished steel, beautifully contrasts with the opaline beige dial. The sapphire crystal case back reveals TAG Heuer's signature 'Victory Wreath' engraving. The watch is fitted with TAG Heuer's seven-row steel bracelet, a sophisticated re-interpretation of the 'beads of rice' design, and comes with an additional beige textile strap, reminiscent of traditional boat rigging.
Supplied by the brand to the GPHG for its entry.