NEWS: TAG Heuer to introduce in-house Calibre Heuer-02 Tourbillon

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Enjoyable article David; good work as always.

Did anyone else notice the new hybrid strap with leather in the full photograph?
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I like the leather WAY more than the rubber, it fits the sort of mean-ness of the overall design aesthetic. That watch is just pornographic, absolutely love it.

Are there any lume shots around @D.C?
 
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Looks fantastic, although I wish it was a little more Heuer-01 in its skeletonness.
 
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I like it as well, but prefer the look of the regular model over the phantom limited edition.
 
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I like the leather WAY more than the rubber, it fits the sort of mean-ness of the overall design aesthetic. That watch is just pornographic, absolutely love it.

Are there any lume shots around @D.C?
Nothing yet....
 
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Looks really good! What's your first impressions?
 
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Looking good David. Were you able to see the regular (non phantom) model, or the leather strap? Looking forward to reading your interview.
 
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Looking good David. Were you able to see the regular (non phantom) model, or the leather strap? Looking forward to reading your interview.

No, the Sydney boutique only had this one...will try and get my hands on one soon!
 
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Great review of the Heuer 02:

http://www.salonqp.com/updates/up_close/tag-heuer-calibre-02-tourbillon/

The calculation has evidently been made that there’s a clientele out there who may well buy into the sporty mythos of TAG Heuer, but long for something more outré, more complex and spectacular – the kind of thing you need “Hublotista” spending power to own.

Now you don’t. You can get it for £12k in a watch that is genuinely fascinating, and pulsing with character and wrist presence.
 
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Great review of the Heuer 02:

http://www.salonqp.com/updates/up_close/tag-heuer-calibre-02-tourbillon/

The calculation has evidently been made that there’s a clientele out there who may well buy into the sporty mythos of TAG Heuer, but long for something more outré, more complex and spectacular – the kind of thing you need “Hublotista” spending power to own.

Now you don’t. You can get it for £12k in a watch that is genuinely fascinating, and pulsing with character and wrist presence.
Some great shots in that review:
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Really positive hands-on review of the Heuer 02 at ABlogToWatch.com:

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/tag-heuer-carrera-heuer-02t-15000-tourbillon-chronograph-watch-hands/

So, the big surprise at BaselWorld 2016 came when we entered our meeting room inside the TAG booth and first saw – and immediately reached for – the watch tray on the table, holding two versions of the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T. First impressions: "WOW, do these look great in the metal!"


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Great review and pics; thanks for posting. That leather band looks fantastic. I should call TH to try to order one for my Heuer-01.
 
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Rose gold with black bezel is yummy...
Yes, if you want a gold, that's the one to get. Though my favorite is the standard Titanium.
 
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Kind of wish there was a bracelet option too, particularly on the gold ones, but not normal Carrera style, either something new and modern or something old school like the Carrera grains of rice style.
 
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Anyone know when the watches will be released ? Anyone have any idea how many black phantoms will be sent to the uk
 
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They're out in July.

Not sure on distribution per country, but usually the UK would be the second of third largest TAG Heuer market. Whether they've all been pre-sold is another question!