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March 30, 2015
TAG Heuer | Dedicated to Jack Heuer, the Creator of the "Carrera"
A Rugged, Classic New Tribute Model
A Tribute to Jack Heuer, Father of the Carrera
Jack Heuer, Honorary Chairman of TAG Heuer, forged close ties with the world of motorsports and made significant contributions to establishing the brand's image today. The special limited edition "Carrera 1887ChronographJack Heuer Memorial Model," commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Carrera's birth, is an homage to him.
Text by SHIBUYA Yasuhito
The Carrera and Motorsports
As the head of TAG Heuer from the late 1960s to the 1970s,Ferrarihe built close relationships with the motorsports world, including Ferrari, and is the father of the "Carrera" model. The special limited edition "Carrera 1887 Chronograph Jack Heuer Memorial Model," commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Carrera's birth, is dedicated to him. The case is made of black titanium carbide steel.
Carrera Calibre 1887 Jack Heuer Chronograph |
Carrera 1887 Chronograph Jack Heuer 50th Anniversary Model
Case | Diameter 45mm, Black Titanium Carbide Steel
Movement | Carrera 1887 Chronograph Automatic
Power Reserve | Approx. 50 hours
Strap | Leather
Price | ¥745,500 (estimated)
Release Date | Scheduled for October release
LVMH Watch & Jewelry Japan TAG Heuer Division
Tel. 03-3613-3951
http://www.tagheuer.co.jp