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August 17, 2022
The pinnacle of the Carrera series, a powerful model equipped with a crimson tourbillon | TAG HEUER
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Japan Limited to 50 Pieces! "TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon Chronograph Japan Limited Edition"
Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer has released the "TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon Chronograph Japan Limited Edition" for its Japanese fans, with a limited production of just 50 pieces in Japan. This rare timepiece features a design primarily in black, accented with red that evokes Japan's color codes.
Text by Sayaka Ozaki
Perfectly Expressing TAG Heuer's DNA of Speed, Performance, and Elegance
Since its debut in 1963, the TAG Heuer Carrera has been an iconic collection that continues to inherit the DNA of sports elegance. Its name originates from the legendary road race "Carrera Panamericana Mexico," clearly linking it to the thrilling world of motor racing. It has produced numerous legendary watches, characterized by their elegant and sporty design and highly legible chronographs.
The "TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon Chronograph Japan Limited Edition," released exclusively for Japan, is an elegant timepiece featuring a chic, beautiful matte black base, accented with red that evokes Japan's color codes.
This special model features a red tourbillon carriage and a sapphire crystal case back adorned with the same red hue. The movement is the in-house Calibre Heuer 02T, born in 2016 as a high-precision chronograph, combining a tourbillon, chronograph, and COSC certification. This movement boasts an impressive power reserve of approximately 65 hours.
The 45mm case is crafted from grade 2 titanium with a black PVD coating, offering lightness and shock resistance, while the bezel and lugs are made of carbon for a striking design. Paired with a black alligator leather strap featuring a carbon-coated grade 2 titanium folding clasp, this piece is limited to 50 units in Japan, with a serial number engraved on the case back.
It comes in a special box that includes an original winding machine, coordinated with the red design elements of the watch itself. It is available at TAG Heuer boutiques and the official online boutique (https://www.tagheuer.com).
TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon Chronograph Japan Limited Edition
- Ref. | CAR5A8AD.FC6415
- Movement | Automatic (Calibre Heuer 02T, COSC-certified)
- Power Reserve | Approx. 65 hours
- Case Material | Grade 2 Titanium (Black PVD coating)
- Case Diameter | 45mm
- Strap Material | Black Alligator Leather
- Water Resistance | 100 meters
- Quantity | Limited to 50 pieces in Japan, includes original watch box
- Price | ¥2,667,500 (tax included)
Inquiries
LVMH Watch & Jewelry Japan TAG Heuer
Tel. 03-5635-7054
https://www.tagheuer.com