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Tag Heuer Launched Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph Monaco Grand Prix Limited Edition Watch

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Written by Boris Djuricic on May 31, 2012 in Magazine, News & Events, TAG Heuer Carrera, TAG Heuer Watches - 2 Comments

In order to celebrate the partnership with the famous Monaco Grand Prix, Tag Heuer launched a stunning limited edition of Carrera timepieces. The Calibre 16 Chronograph Monaco Grand Prix watch is the best looking sport chronograph that the renowned Swiss watchmaker launched lately. Based on the legendary Jack Heuer’s model from 1964 that honored the trilling Carrera Panamericana road race from the 1950’s, the new timepiece perfectly represents the brand’s great expertise in making the high-quality driving chronographs.

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph Monaco Grand Prix Watch

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph Monaco Grand Prix Watch

Particularly created for drivers and motor-racing fans, the Carrera Collection seems like Tag’s favorite choice for the interesting limited series that celebrate the brand’s link with the world’s famous racing events. Besides, Calibre 16 Automatic Cronograph movement seems like the perfect mechanism for these timepieces. I have already reviewed the Carrera Heritage Calibre 16 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix Limited Edition. As one of the sponsors of the 2012 Festival of Speed (June 28 – July 1, 2012), Tag Heuer also created three beautiful limited series of the Carrera Goodwood FOS Speed Edition watches that I will also review. But first of all, let me introduce the new model that is dedicated to the prestigious and glamorous Formula 1 race in Monte Carlo.

TAG Heuer Monaco Grand Prix

TAG Heuer Monaco Grand Prix

The new Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph Monaco Grand Prix is the bold looking, ultra modern sport watch that combines black dial and bezel with a great looking, black rubber strap that replicates the F1 tire tread from 1964. Other distinctive features are Monaco Grand Prix red lettering on the bezel and on the tachymeter scale, as well as Monaco Grand Prix logo on a transparent sapphire crystal case-back. Besides, hands and a chronograph push-button are also marked with striking red.

The masculine, 43 mm case is crafted in nicely polished stainless steel. The black aluminum bezel rounds a wide-open, easy-to-read dial, which is the signature of the Carrera Collection. We are already familiar with the lay-out that comes with the Calibre 16. The 30-minute chrono counter is placed at the 6 o’clock position, the 12 hours counter is at the 6 o’clock, while the 60 seconds sub-dial takes the 9 o’clock position. A big-size, highly readable day-date aperture is at the 3 o’clock position, below the hand-applied Tag Heuer logo. Highly polished hour markers are also hand-applied and covered with luminescent markers, as well as minute and hour hands.

Inside the case, there is a Calibre 16 self-winding mechanism that oscillates at the frequency of the 28,000 vibrations per hours and provides the power reserve up to 42 hours. It has a solid decoration that is visible through the back-side of the watch.

Michael Ferry, Alain Prost, Romain Grosjean and Jean-Christophe Babin

Michael Ferry, Alain Prost, Romain Grosjean and Jean-Christophe Babin

Tag Heuer produced 3,000 numbered and engraved pieces of the Calibre 16 Chronograph Monaco Grand Prix. The renowned Swiss watchmaker has also released a new limited series of the iconic Monaco model, leaving a wonderful choice to all passionate drivers and the brand’s lovers.

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph Monaco Grand Prix Watch
TAG Heuer Monaco Grand Prix
Michael Ferry, Alain Prost, Romain Grosjean and Jean Cristophe Babin

CV2A1F.BA0796

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GenderMen
ShapeRound
Case MaterialStainless steel
Case Size43 mm
Case Thickness16.5 mm
CrystalSapphire
Bracelet/StrapStainless steel
DialBlack
MovementCalibre 16 mechanical
Shock-ProofingNo
BezelFixed
CalendarYes
ChronographYes
Moon Phase IndicatorNo
Dual Time/World TimeNo
AlarmNo
DisplayAnalog
Water-Resistance100 meters (330 feet)
Altimeter-Depth MeterNo
Power Reserve
AssemblySwiss
Style
PriceMedium level luxury
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GenderMen
ShapeRound
Case MaterialStainless steel
Case Size43 mm
Case Thickness16.5 mm
CrystalSapphire
Bracelet/StrapBlack rubber strap
DialBlack
MovementCalibre 16 mechanical
Shock-ProofingNo
BezelFixed
CalendarYes
ChronographYes
Moon Phase IndicatorNo
Dual Time/World TimeNo
AlarmNo
DisplayAnalog
Water-Resistance100 meters (330 feet)
Altimeter-Depth MeterNo
Power Reserve
AssemblySwiss
Style
PriceMedium level luxury
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Written by Boris Djuricic on May 31, 2012 in Magazine, News & Events, TAG Heuer Carrera, TAG Heuer Watches - 2 Comments

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  1. Leon August 21, 2012

    What can I say about this watch except that it´s wonderful. It has perfect design, nice shape, perfect mechanism and a good price. All this make this watch one of the best from all Tag Heuer´s collections.

  2. Fred Hester August 21, 2012

    I´m thrilled with the design of this watch’s strap. It looks extraordinary. I really mean it! Another good thing is the presentation on this site about this watch. You have really done a great job, and thank you for that. I hope that there will be many presentations like this one in the future.

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