The choice of a 41mm size for the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph.
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February 26, 2026

The choice of a 41mm size for the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph.

TAG HEUER | TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

On January 19, 2026, TAG Heuer unveiled the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph at the LVMH Watch Week in Milan, Italy. While retaining the revived glass box design from 2023, it now features a 41mm case size to appeal to a wider range of watch enthusiasts.

Text by Kosaku Waseda

Inheriting a Racing Heritage

The TAG Heuer Carrera was born in 1963, created by Jack Heuer, a member of the founding family, with the aim of timing motorsports. It is a masterpiece of a chronograph named after the legendary road race, the Carrera Panamericana México.
It established exceptional legibility and excellent balance required in the fast-paced world of racing, embodying precision, clarity, and a bold design spirit for over 60 years.
In 2023, to commemorate its 60th anniversary, the glass box design, characterized by a curved sapphire crystal and a flowing flange, was revived. The 41mm model announced this time is positioned as an addition to the collection, offering depth alongside the 39mm heritage model, based on the 2023 model.
Notably, it ensures high legibility that embodies the original vision of founder Jack Heuer. The three-dimensional sapphire crystal curves seamlessly along the dial and flange, capturing light from every angle.
The clean dial features tone-on-tone counters, achieving both depth and readability. The meticulously considered design results in a stoic yet elegant aesthetic, allowing for intuitive reading of the chronograph functions.
The new model is available in three color variations. The signature blue model features a circular satin-finished dial that emits a delicate sheen when catching the light, with azurage-finished tone-on-tone counters and rhodium-plated hands and indices ensuring excellent legibility.
The teal green model is distinguished by its deep hue, which becomes a new signature color for TAG Heuer. Its expression changes with the angle of light and the movement of the wrist, revealing subtle nuances of color.
The black dial model is a bold edition that strongly reflects the world of motorsports. Red accents are placed throughout, and the deep black dial creates a vivid contrast with the red chronograph hands and outer ring, evoking the energy of the racetrack.
The movement is the in-house "TH20-01," boasting a power reserve of approximately 80 hours. Equipped with a vertical clutch, column wheel, and bidirectional automatic winding mechanism, it ensures smooth and highly accurate chronograph functions. The transparent sapphire case back allows for appreciation of the movement, adorned with intricate geometric patterns.
On the back, on the right lug, a "crown of victory" is engraved as a tribute to triumph and the spirit of continuous challenge, connecting the owner to TAG Heuer's motorsports legacy.
All models come with TAG Heuer's proprietary seven-row stainless steel bracelet, a modern reinterpretation of the beads of rice design.
The new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph sublimates the spirit of innovation passed down over 60 years into a refined expression, proving that a true icon watch is constantly evolving.
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Case Diameter | 41 mm
Case Material | Stainless Steel
Movement | Automatic | Black Dial |
Water Resistance | 100m Water Resistant
Bracelet | Stainless Steel
Colors | Blue, Green, Black
Price | ¥1,149,500 (incl. tax)
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