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New Post- 2020 TAG Heuer Carrera Elegant Chronograph 42mm

  1. imagwai

    imagwai Sep 17, 2020

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    The pushers look great to me. Functional, easy to use, not overly fussy and a good mix of classic and modern. Agree that the crown is too fat, though.
     
  2. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Sep 17, 2020

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    I suspect the pushers are what's giving the traditionalists here a feeling of 'comfort' with this watch.::stirthepot::
     
  3. SteveP

    SteveP Sep 17, 2020

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    I'm not keen on the mushroom pushers. AFAIK no vintage 'wrist' Heuers used mushroom pushers, so out of principle I don't like them. And I did notice the sticky-out crown. Something on that right-hand side is just asking to be knocked off on a door-way.
     
  4. Remo

    Remo Sep 17, 2020

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    Yes, if they labelled them 'heritage' they would have to use the 'Heuer' logo, right?
     
  5. Remo

    Remo Sep 17, 2020

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    In the reviews of the Heuer 02 movement the 80 hour power reserve was positively emphasized. So I reasoned, that this is something unusual for a chronograph in this price range.
     
  6. cwsbbb

    cwsbbb Sep 17, 2020

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    Like how the black has a date wheel same colour as the dial. Wish they all did.
     
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  7. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Sep 17, 2020

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    Well.... some might say.
     
  8. kappa_md

    kappa_md Sep 17, 2020

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    How about Carrera “Exclusive”, Carrera “Class”, Carrera “Formal”, Carrera “Deluxe”, Carrera “Style”

    Sorry I’m just joking :p Just trying to find a better word for “Elegant” to match a wording for this NEW 42mm Carrera. Carrera Sports is the right word for the 44mm. Any other ideas? Oxford’s list below ;) BA12A52B-67D5-4360-83BE-3D86DAE292F6.jpeg
     
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  9. Mr_Orange

    Mr_Orange Sep 17, 2020

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    Let's just go with "Carrera".
     
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  10. kappa_md

    kappa_md Sep 17, 2020

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    Nailed it :thumbsup:
     
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  11. kappa_md

    kappa_md Sep 17, 2020

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    The word “Elegant” was purposedly deleted in some articles I’ve read. Probably it should be just “Carrera” :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Sep 17, 2020

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    The TAG Heuer 42mm Decorous Carrera has a nice ring to it.
     
  13. abrod520

    abrod520 Sep 17, 2020

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    Hmm, "Carrera Gauche" actually rings quite true if you ask me
     
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  14. Remo

    Remo Sep 17, 2020

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    Maybe 'Carrera classic' or 'Carrera pure'...
     
  15. imagwai

    imagwai Sep 17, 2020

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    How about the Classic Carrera and the Grand Carrera :)
     
  16. kappa_md

    kappa_md Sep 17, 2020

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    I’ve missed out getting a Carrera Calibre 1887 41mm before since I opted for 2x 43mm, the sporty (ceramic bezel) and classy (dress watch) Calibre 1887. I’ve been wanting to get a 41mm Calibre 1887 in white dial but these new release seem to make me change my mind ;)
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  17. Albert-AMG

    Albert-AMG TAG Heuer Forums Moderator Staff Member Sep 17, 2020

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    Carrera Sport vs Carrera Elegant?
    There was a time when TAG Heuer put both names and adjectives to a single model :rolleyes:

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  18. kappa_md

    kappa_md Sep 17, 2020

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    ::rimshot::::rimshot::
     
  19. calibre11user

    calibre11user Sep 17, 2020

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    The Heuer 02 movement has the longest power reserve of any current automatic chronograph calibre, so it's logical to highlight that fact.

    Heuer 02: 80 hours
    Rolex 4130 (2016 Daytona): 72 hours
    Hublot Unico (current Big Bang): 72 hours (+flyback)
    Breitling B01 (2020 Chronomat): 70 hours
    Audemars Piguet 4401 (2019 Code 11.59 Chrono): 70 hours
    Jaeger-Lecoultre 751H (2018 Polaris): 65 hours
    Czapek & Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier SXH3 (2018 Faubourg de Cracovie): 65 hours
    Zenith El Primero 2 (2019 Chronomaster 2): 60 hours
    Omega 9900 (2017 Speedmaster Racing): 60 hours
    Bulgari BVL 318 (2019 Octo Finissimo Chrono GMT): 55 hours (+GMT, thinnest automatic chrono)
    Patek Philippe CH 28-520 C (2018 Aquanaut): 55 hours
    H Moser et Cie & Agenhor HMC 902 (2020 Streamliner Chrono): 54 hours (+flyback)
    Blancpain F385 (2014 Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe): 50 hours
    Breguet 584Q/2 (2016 Type XXI 3817): 48 hours
    ETA 7750/7753: 48 hours
    IWC 69355 (2020 Portugieser): 46 hours
     
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  20. Calibre11

    Calibre11 Editor of Calibre11.com Staff Member Sep 17, 2020

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    Maybe. The last Carrera Heritage series used the TAG Heuer logo
     
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