I say it’s almost invisible due to the thickness of the crystal but it is certainly noticeable when the watch is viewed from an angle. From the outside in, we start with a barely perceptible black internal bezel ring. When we take a look at the dial, we’re faced with loads of beautiful detailing. I’m sure that part of the reason for its thickness is to provide a relatively beefy water resistance, but there’s still no doubt that it enhances the looks of the watch. I have a real “thing” for domed crystals and this application is no different. When looking at the watch head-on, it’s impossible not to take notice of the thick, almost liquid-esque, domed crystal. Further, TAG fitted the watch with perfectly simple pushers and a nicely sized Heuer crown. The lugs mimic the original 24 Carreras from the 1960’s and the design still works well today without looking dated. First off, TAG chose a 39mm case for the Carrera Telemeter and the size is perfect. So, there you have it and if you’re like me, you see some serious promise. Strap: Perforated black leather with folding “Heuer” logo buckle Movement: Automatic Chronograph, 2-registers with dateĭial: Opaline silver with anthracite registers and Telemeter scale Model Name: Carrera Calibre 18 Chronograph “Telemeter”Ĭrystal(s): Domed anti-reflective sapphire front with display back
Let’s take a closer look, but before we do, let’s list the basics. It’s not without fault, but it is a watch that tells us very clearly that despite the frequent concessions to pop culture by the brand, the purists are alive and well at TAG Heuer. What I mean to say is that I’ve seen so many different TAG Heuer retro pieces that I’ve become somewhat complacent and I withhold judgment until seeing them “in the metal.” Well, readers, I’ve seen and held the Carrera Telemeter and I can say that it is one gorgeous piece. When viewing the online pictures, I was intrigued, but I wasn’t truly convinced. The TAG Heuer Calibre 18 Chronographe “ Carrera Telemeter” was first shown a month or so prior to Basel and is on sale as you read this. As you’ll read, we’ve been rewarded, but like so many comeback stories, this one, literally, comes at a cost. So, as we neared to 2015 at Basel, or slightly before, we were left wondering whether the brand was brand was poised for redemption with a new release. Needless to say, the watch community was deeply disappointed. The reasons given were that it made no sense to have two automatic chronograph movements and also that TAG was going to focus the bulk of its resources on entry level watches. Soon after, though, and in shocking fashion, the brand decided to cancel the eagerly awaited CH80 altogether right before it was to enter stores. Soon after Basel, though, the first warning sign that something was amiss appeared when TAG decided, albeit in a good way, to make minor modifications to the pushers, dial, hands, and crown. The CH80’s wowed the crowd with their blend of clean, classic good looks coupled with a modern in-house movement and semi-reasonable pricing. After a long period of focus on the “avant garde”, the brand hit the show with the force of a minor neutron bomb with the introduction of its forthcoming CH80 chronographs. Lowballs politely ignored.Baselworld 2014 was an odd one for TAG Heuer. I have excellent references on this forum. sale, I'd let it go for $3,200 U.S., CONUS shipping, we split the 3% PayPal fees. This watch MSRPs at $5,800, but I'll be honest, no one on the planet would ever pay retail for a Tag. I am selling it because, as much as I like the watch, I am just not into the Motorsport look. There are some very slight swirls on the left side of the case, so slight they could not be captured in the photos. This does not appear to be a limited edition model, but its becoming more difficult to find on the secondary market. The chrono pushers are smooth and solid (much smoother than my Omega Speedmaster). And while vintage Heuer fans on the forums called for executions at Tag when they saw this model had a date window, it was done tastefully. It also has the two register chrono layout that has great symmetry. The dial is incredible, it has a warmth and looks different depending on lighting environments. It has a 39mm case, 100m water resistance, and all functions work as they should. An excellent write-up of the watch can be found here: This is a gorgeous chronograph that came out in 2015, for those who appreciate the vintage aesthetic of older Heuer chronographs but want something that's not fragile and that holds up like a modern watch. For sale is a Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 18 Automatic Chronograph CAR221A.FC6353.
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