Heuer (later TAG Heuer) was founded in 1860 and took a little over a century to discover its horological niche: era-defining sports-focused steel-cased chronographs that have since become synonymous with the 1960s and 1970s excellent.
This fact alone has given TAG Heuer a significant reputational advantage in the vintage market (see the Crosthwaite & Gavin collection of 41 antique Heuer clocks sold at Phillips last year), but when Edouard Heuer opened his factory in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, it was still a long way off.
Despite this, before the First World War, the family-run firm was already providing wrist-worn timepieces. In 1916, it “split the horological atom” with the introduction of stopwatches that could measure to 1/100th of a second.
However, it would take Edouard’s great-grandson, Jack Heuer, joining the company in 1958 to add the intelligent design and provocative invention required to secure its longevity in the decades to come.
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TAG Heuer Isograph
This is the revised version of the Autavia Isograph, which was initially unveiled at Baselworld 2019. The new Tag Heuer Watch Autavia Isograph is a beautiful-looking sport watch that maintains the first-aviation gen’s and Motorsport design DNA.
When ultimately wound, the movement has a power reserve of about 38 hours and is COSC certified, meaning it is accurate to within -4 to +6 seconds each day. Depending on the strap, the watch costs between USD 3000 and USD 4000.
TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 02 GMT Chronograph
GMT and chronograph are two of the most useful complications in watchmaking. The Carrera Heuer 02 GMT chronograph combines the two, displaying TAG Heuer’s contemporary and adventurous side.
The sculpted black base contrasts nicely with the applied and polished lume filled markings and hands, making the watch very legible.
With the aid of the fixed bezel with 24-hour markings in black and blue, it is possible to monitor an additional time zone with the help of a brilliant red arrow-tipped hand. The chronograph functions are handled via the tri-register arrangement. Heuer’s manufacturing B02 movement, modified to include the GMT function, is beating within.
It has a frequency of 4 Hz and a power reserve of about 80 hours. The stainless-steel case is 45mm in diameter and water-resistant to 100 meters, keeping the bold and uncompromising motif going. On a rubber strap, the watch costs USD 5,950, and on a stainless-steel bracelet, it costs USD 6,150.
TAG Heuer Monaco 02
The TAG Heuer Monaco is one of the most well-known TAG Heuer timepieces. The watch has had the same square-shaped case since its beginnings. The stainless-steel casing of this newest version of Monaco is 39mm in diameter and has angular pushers, an excellent gripping crown, and is water-resistant to 100 meters.
The new bracelet on this watch is distinctive in that it flows easily from the lugs to the clasp, giving the watch a coherent and sporty appearance. The dial, like the casing, is instantly recognized thanks to attached hour indices, circular lume plots, and contrasting squared twin registers.
Another intriguing element is the floating second’s hand on the dial above the date at 6 o’clock. This is due to the watch’s modern TAG Heuer Heuer 02 movement, visible via the see-through case back. The watch is priced at USD 6,750 and comes with a brushed steel band with polished center links. A black leather strap is also available for the watch.
TAG Heuer Carrera 44mm
The TAG Heuer Carerra 44 is a more elegant and appealing athletic cousin of the Carerra Heuer 02 GMT chronograph, but without the GMT complexity. The watch’s casing is a significant yet manageable 44mm diameter and has a 100-meter water resistance rating. Two pump-style pushers and a gripping crown can be found on the right side of the case, while a fixed bezel with a tachymeter scale can be seen on the top.
The dial has a round brushed finish to match the athletic exteriors and has a tri-complex arrangement with attached hour indices and well-proportioned baton-style hands. Blue, green, black, and black and gold are among the four color combinations available.
The TAG Heuer Carrera 44mm is powered by the in-house Heuer 02 column wheel-based chronograph movement, which runs at 28800 VPH and has a 75-hour autonomy. Depending on the model, prices range from USD 5,750 to USD 6,550.
TAG Heuer Carrera 42mm
The TAG Heuer Carerra 42mm timepieces add to the Carrera collection’s beauty and finesse. This time, the case is 42mm in diameter and is dominated by polished surfaces, particularly the smooth bezel on top, which gives the watch a more refined appearance.
The dial, which is available in more traditional hues of black, blue, silver, and anthracite, retains the dressy motif. The layout is also on the cleaner side, with two recessed circular sub-registers for chronograph functions at 3 and 9 and a floating running seconds hand above the date window at 6.
Takeaway
Tag Heuer is a brand that is associated with elegance, innovation, Formula One racing, and sports in general. The second and third don’t rhyme, yet they’re both true. For driving watches and chronograph watches, Tag Heuer is the go-to designer and manufacturer. Formula One, sports, and the arts are all important to the organization.