Have you ever heard of the "Carrera Panamericana Mexico"? It is a legendary automobile race that was held for only a few years in the 1950s with the generous support of the Mexican government. The "Carrera Panamericana Mexico" was said to be the toughest race in the world, covering a total of 3,113 km over five days, including winding mountain roads over 3,000 m above sea level.
The year was 1962.TAG HeuerCEO Jack Heuer was about to release a chronograph, one of his own creations. What kind of name should he give to a model that is almost like his own child? Jack was trying to figure out what kind of name to give to a model that was almost like his own child, when he came across the "Carrera Panamericana Mexico. As soon as Jack learned of its existence, he gave his child the name "Carrera. (Incidentally, there is another product bearing the Carrera name. The answer is Porsche. (Incidentally, there is another product bearing the Carrera name: the 911 Carrera.)
The model presented here is a re-edition of the Carrera, which was introduced to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the company's founding.
The base retains the design elements of the original, but now features the Caliber Heuer 02, an in-house movement that boasts a power reserve of approximately 80 hours. With the update of the movement, the perpetual seconds hand was slid from the 9 o'clock position to the 6 o'clock position, and the case diameter was increased by 3 mm to 39 mm. The center hour and minute hands were beveled and coated with beige "Super-LumiNova®. The retro look of the "CARRERA" and "HEUER" shield logos is also a highlight.
The caseback engraved with "ONE OF 1860" and "LIMITED EDITION" and the screw-in sapphire crystal peeking through the anniversary edition The model with its special cosmetic finish - lacquered engraving - is called the "TAG Heuer Carrera 160th Anniversary Silver Dial Limited Edition". 1,860 pieces will be sold to commemorate the year of the company's founding.
A new updated version of the silver dial Carrera from 1964. Accented with an alligator strap.
The movement can be seen through the screwed sapphire crystal caseback.
TAG Heuer CARRERA 160th Anniversary Silver Dial Limited Edition
Automatic chronograph / Case diameter 39mm / Limited edition of 1,860 / Water resistant to 100m / ¥695,000+tax
