“The Rest of the Story”: TAG Heuer's move to the Calibre Heuer-02
TAG Heuer’s big news leading up to Baselworld was that the Calibre Heuer-02 will now occupy the 43mm Carrera chassis. This move suggests a roadmap that not only hints at the future of the Calibre Heuer-01, it also foreshadows the shelving of some of TAG H...
Wonderful post JTodd and most appreciated look at the 02 :) although I love the 01 (in my Grey Phantom) I like where Tag Heuer is going,
they are introducing new things to their repetoire and not sticking to a certain movement. Advancing horology is what watchmaking should be about and they are doing it in wonderful strides. I've been pleasantly surprised and pleased with the 01 and would ...
Very educational read Todd
thanks for the write up. I enjoyed reading it. I believe Tag Heuer is on the right track . Modern reworking and innovation is the way to go . Not lazy remarketing and tributes with no additional features This is definitely a brand to watch for ! Especiall...
Great detailed post!
Definitely the 3-6-9 layout is more relatable with a true Carrera. A good win. I am curious to find out the thickness of these 43mm ones, will it be the same as the Autavia Tribute which is very thick? I think the movement is too small for open caseback a...
Many thanks for this brilliant insight into Heuer future thought. For me, I have one dream watch...A three register Carrera version of this
without date. That would be my Tag Heuer modern dream watch. Msr Biver, please. I know vintage collectors would love this. Best Imran ...
+1 Yessss!
3-6-9. Panda. Solid caseback. Limited dial writing. Heuer-02 calibre. Not too chunky (not 43 x 15.6mm; but 42 x 13.6mm I can live with). Beads of rice bracelet. It would be a successful sell-out.
Maybe Msr Biver could make a Purists community watch for us? [nt]
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Boom! That would do it!!!
Seriously, Tell me now so I can put aside the funds or it’ll get used up. It would be an easy sell for me.
Here are possible "Concepts?"
Because I'm not sure about matching up the original thin bezel with the new Carrera case, it may require a thicker bezel: I tried to match all the elements up as close as possible to the current 43mm Carrera case: ...
Great early concepts already! that was quick work! thank you! :D
I have read that Mr. Biver sees little use for exact vintage duplications. I could meet Mr. Biver halfway, (of course I realize I am not a VIP to Tag Heuer). I wouldn't be bothered by a wider bezel. A more modern crystal is fine too. The trickiest part is...
Thanks! And WRT Panda...
Remember they used Panda dials on the Siffert and 85th Jack Heuer Autavia. Perhaps slate sundial would help keep it more unique?
Yes those two recent Tributes are in my mind
I was just thinking if Mr. Biver will tire of making the same panda tributes since Tag Heuer has already done it with the Autavia. I hope not. Definitely the black subdials is most ideal with Carrera heritage. Slate gray, I would need to see in the metal....
So cool! Tag Heuer knows how to play with red accents
look at this 2005 Carrera Ennstal. pic from ...
Unfortunately, that is the 'non-PuristS' edition...
as a true Purist never would accept the misalignment between function and hand colour... (central chrono seconds, 30min and 12 hours counter in red, but right permanent secionds not!) ;-) Magnus
There are no 'Best Movements'
Todd, Thanks for the 'rest of the story' about the Heuer 02 movement. I had no issue with the Heuer 01 and 1887 movements despite some InterWeb chatter about some 3rd party licenced technology. The watch industry is no different from other high technology...
Well said!
People forget that even the Seiko relied on the Heuer Oscillatinig pinion therefore it was merely technology coming full circle! I'm more intrigued that the Heuer 02 has half the components of the 1887/Heuer 01. I'll get to the bottom of this as I dig mor...