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The High-Octane duet between Tag Heuer and Porsche continues for another lap in 2024 with the Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche 963
<figure id="attachment_103280" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-103280" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-103280" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/High-Quality-JPG-CARRERA_CBU2010.FT6267_PATRICK_LIFESTYLE_1_RGB_4x5-R1.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="800" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/High-Quality-JPG-CARRERA_CBU2010.FT6267_PATRICK_LIFESTYLE_1_RGB_4x5-R1.jpg 640w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/High-Quality-JPG-CARRERA_CBU2010.FT6267_PATRICK_LIFESTYLE_1_RGB_4x5-R1-240x300.jpg 240w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-103280" class="wp-caption-text">TAG Heuer ambassador Patrick Dempsey with the Porsche 963 and the collaborative watch</figcaption></figure>
Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer and German automobile manufacturer Porsche have a lot in common, partic ularly for being innovative brands that excel in applying cutting-edge technology while being firmly rooted in rich histories. In fact, these two histories have often intersected, starting with how the Carrera Panamericana race inspired Porsche to name its most pow erful engine variants “Carrera” following its victory in 1954 and Jack Heuer to bestow the same name to its new chronograph in 1963.
As the story goes, the two brands also have close ties to the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Porsche, in particular, is considered the most successful manufacturer in the history of the race, with 19 overall wins. And last year, the world saw the debut of what is considered the pinnacle of Porsche engineering: the Porsche 963.
In recognition of this marvel in engineering, as well as a shared passion that has intertwined so often in recent years, TAG Heuer has launched the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche 963.
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“In celebration of Porsche’s racing successes, we are extremely proud to have worked on such a timepiece with our partner. The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche 963 is an exceptional horological piece that represents all the values we stand for: design excellence, endurance and the surpassing of one’s limits. We particularly look forward to Porsche’s performance this year and wish all the best to the Porsche team on the racetracks,” said Julien Tornare, CEO of TAG Heuer.
This new limited-edition release builds upon a series of collaborative timepieces that began in 2021 with the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph and continued throughout the following years until 2023’s TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche. Much like its predecessors, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche 963 features the latest innovations in watchmaking while paying tribute to the various facets of its namesake racecar.
The color scheme of the watch, for one, consists of the iconic racing colors of Porsche motorsport: white, red and black. The 44mm stainless-steel case showcases the Porsche logo in 3D on the side. The bezel also bears the Porsche logo, coated with white Super-LumiNova that makes it pop out in the dark. Moving inwards, we come to the dial, which contains even more distinctive Porsche elements.
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The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche 963 has a “tubular” skeleton dial that is reminiscent of Porsche’s racing car chassis. The sub-dials (including the minute counter at 3 o’clock, permanent seconds indicator at 6 o’clock and the hour counter at 9 o’clock) feature four Super-LumiNova blocks inspired by the innovative LED light design found on another iconic car, namely the Porsche 911. Keen-eyed racing fans might also notice the red indexes at 4 o’clock, added to symbolize the countdown to the start of a race.
Even the straps of the watch contain various references to the car. First, there’s a “963” engraving on a fine brushed, polished steel central link. But the actual shape of the rubber strap is actually inspired by the NACA-style low-drag air inlets which is often featured on Porsche racecars.
Of course, there’s also plenty to be excited about what’s going on inside the watch. The in-house Calibre TH20-00 movement powering the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche 963 showcases a red column wheel to emphasize its vertical clutch (which prevents stuttering when the chronograph functions are engaged and also causes less wear over time, even when the chronograph is frequently used) and is rather similar to how the flywheel of a car’s is connected to the transmission.
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Quite appropriately, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche 963 is released as a 963-piece limited-edition. Each watch is individually numbered and presented in special packaging that includes a nifty travel pouch. It goes without saying that this is certainly a solid chapter in the exciting TAG Heuer x Porsche saga, and makes for the perfect wrist accessory on and off the racetrack.
TEXT Joezer Mandagi

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