![]() This organic, rounded touch may be a visual far cry from the sharply angular Carrera designs of the past, but even this outer segment is tied back into the Carrera’s visual language with the addition of a crisp tachymeter scale. From here, the outer portion of the chapter ring slopes back downward, curving to meet the crystal at the case side. The inner portion of this chapter ring contains the cleanly printed chronograph seconds scale and features a dramatic bowl-like curve that stretches 90 degrees from the flat dial surface to the vertical upper edge of the scale. Given that the crystal is the visual centerpiece of this collection as a whole, it’s no surprise that TAG Heuer has radically redesigned the outer chapter ring here to better interact with the new “Glassbox” design philosophy. ![]() It’s a subtle change, but one that injects a sportier, more contemporary energy into the Carrera platform. Like several modern Carrera iterations, this model eschews the classic sunburst dial texture in favor of sharply grained radial brushing for its deep navy blue main dial surface. The core of the series is the blue dial variant of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph 39mm, which presents the most balanced and modern look of the trio. Naturally, TAG Heuer adds a sapphire display window to the casebacks of both the Carrera Chronograph 39mm and the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon 42mm, and rates both designs for a respectable 100 meters of water resistance.Įach model in the TAG Heuer Carrera “Glassbox” collection stakes out its own visual territory through its dial design. ![]() TAG Heuer mates this aggressive new concept to a classically Carrera-styled main case body, with the line’s signature inwardly-beveled angular lugs, broad polished case chamfers, and a set of robust pump pushers. Not only does this bold stylistic decision drastically alter the character of the core Carrera design with a more airy, futuristic bent, it also adds surprising functionality by allowing the dial to be read even at extreme angles. This tall, dramatically arched sapphire crystal extends from one edge of the case to the other, giving the series an unusual, truly bezel-less look in photos. As the name might suggest, the crystal is the heart of this new design concept. ![]() Although the new Carrera Chronograph 39mm is naturally significantly smaller than the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon 42mm, both designs offer a similar overall style in images. The new TAG Heuer Carrera “Glassbox” collection, including two variants of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph 39mm and the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon 42mm, combines dramatic new case design, newly updated in-house movements, and balanced new proportions to deliver a fresh new face for the series as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.Īlthough the stainless steel cases of the TAG Heuer Carrera “Glassbox” collection are instantly recognizable as Carreras, these new models offer one of the most dramatic visual shifts for the line in recent memory. As part of its Watches and Wonders 2023 novelties, TAG Heuer revamps the domed crystal design found on early Carrera models for a new generation, creating one of the most striking Carrera silhouettes to date in the process. Although there is a plethora of models that work to directly emulate the style of ‘60s and ‘70s “glassbox” crystals, brands generally either copy this element wholesale from a vintage model or create a wholly modern crystal design. There are few designs in modern watchmaking that aim to truly reimagine the warmth and feel of a vintage domed acrylic crystal for today’s audience. ![]()
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