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The TAG Heuer Carrera Extreme Sport series returns with six dynamic timepieces
<figure id="attachment_105346" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-105346" style="width: 1600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-105346" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TH-liu-haoran-main-R1-FILEminimizer.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1999" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TH-liu-haoran-main-R1-FILEminimizer.jpg 1600w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TH-liu-haoran-main-R1-FILEminimizer-240x300.jpg 240w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TH-liu-haoran-main-R1-FILEminimizer-820x1024.jpg 820w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TH-liu-haoran-main-R1-FILEminimizer-768x960.jpg 768w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TH-liu-haoran-main-R1-FILEminimizer-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TH-liu-haoran-main-R1-FILEminimizer-1568x1959.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-105346" class="wp-caption-text">TAG Heuer brand ambassador Liu Haoran</figcaption></figure>
Back in the early 1960s, visionary watchmaker Jack Heuer learned about the notorious Carrera Panamericana road race, which took place in the 1950s and was (in)famous for the extreme conditions that the racers had to face. The dynamic yet elegant name of the event sparked Heuer’s imagination, and in 1963, the very first Heuer Carrera was born.
Since its debut, the Carrera watches quickly established a reputation among watch enthusiasts and motorsports fans alike. And throughout the decades to come, its legacy continued to grow as new milestones were reached, from the first automatic chronograph movement in 1969 to the gravity-defying TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrogirder and beyond.
A pivotal chapter in the Carrera’s journey came in 2016, when TAG Heuer launched the aptly-named TAG Heuer Carrera Extreme Sport series, which merges the brand’s racing heritage with cutting-edge materials and innovative designs. And now, in 2024, the collection returns with four TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport models and two iterations of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport.
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<h2>Extreme Savoir-Faire</h2>
The latest Carrera Extreme Sport timepieces are packed with innovative design elements that really stand out. The hollowed structure on the side of the cases, for one, emphasizes the dynamic nature of the watches, along with their connection with motorsports.
The definite highlight of this new release, however, are the dials. The new, highly-distinctive skeleton dials feature an intricate pattern with bold black lines to ensure readability. Then there’s the open-worked date disc that’s layered to look like the inside of a high-performance racing engine—once again hinting at TAG Heuer’s racing DNA.
The new, integrated rubber straps follow the same aesthetic concept by taking cues from the air intake systems of race cars. Add to this a host of ergonomic developments—including reductions in case diameter, lug-to-lug length and thickness—and you have a collection of watches that don’t just look good but also feel good on the wrist.
<h2>Extreme Variations</h2>
As touched on earlier, a total of six novelties have been introduced, including four TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport watches. Of these, arguably the most stunning variant is the one with blazing orange accents: From the orange outline on the flange, the orange lacquered central seconds hand, orange lacquered ring on the grade-5 titanium crown and integrated orange rubber strap, the color celebrates the heat and passion on the racetrack.
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The second TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport highlights the brand’s iconic blue, while the third appeals to those preferring monochromatic looks with a refined black layout. While all three of these watches are presented in cases made of grade-2 titanium, the final chronograph model adds in a touch of gold to the mix. To be exact, the fourth Chronograph Extreme Sport model combines grade-2 titanium with 18K 5N rose gold for a more luxurious take on the Extreme Sport formula.
All TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport models are powered by the Calibre TH20-00 movement, which boasts an impressive 80-hour power reserve and is backed by TAG Heuer’s five-year warranty.
Next, we come to the two TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport models featuring the advanced Calibre TH20-09 in-house movement. The first variant offers a black, monochromatic look, while the second presents a refined aesthetic with its bi-material construction combining a 18K 5N solid rose gold fine-brushed case with a black DLC-coated grade-2 titanium container. The titular tourbillons—rhodium-plated for the black version and gold-plated for the bi-material model—are positioned at 6 o’clock as the centerpiece of each watch.
Finally, as the proverbial cherry on top, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph and Tourbillon Extreme Sport are also available as watch faces for TAG Heuer Connected models, thereby spreading the Carrera’s extreme spirit and passion for motorsports to an even wider audience.
All that being said, the introduction of the new TAG Heuer Carrera Extreme Sport models is definitely an exciting development for the Carrera collection. For one, it solidifies the connection between one of TAG Heuer’s premier watch lineup with its historical namesake. More to the point, however, fans of the brand—along with watch afficionados in general and motorsport enthusiasts—now have six more solid options to celebrate their passion for speed and the finer things in life.

The avant-garde vision behind TAG Heuer’s Carrera Extreme Sport Series

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