According to TAG Heuer, the movements have a power reserve of 40 hours if the chronograph is left continuously running (as some people like to do). The movements operate at 4Hz (28,800bph) and have a maximum power reserve when fully wound of 50 hours. Around the bezel is a tachymeter scale which measures speed and is used in conjunction with the chronograph. So, regardless of whether you opt for a Carrera Calibre 1887 or a Carrera Calibre Heuer 01, you are getting a very good mechanical movement.Īs I said, the movements are produced in-house by TAG Heuer, and offer the time, date, and 12-hour chronograph. Ironically enough, the movements are only different cosmetically, each featuring the same architecture, performance, and of course functionality. Movements are so important to watches that the names of these two TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph models are differentiated by the movements contained within them. Nothing wrong with this movement, but enthusiasts tend to like in-house-made movements if they can choose, and thankfully, TAG Heuer produces some of the nicest and most affordable in-house movements around. The least expensive TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph watches produced today contain the Calibre 16 movement, which is essentially a Swiss ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph. We finally come to the movements in these two TAG Heuer watches which are technically different but very similar. While the TAG Heuer Carrera 1887 has light hints of the design’s stopwatch DNA, the Carrera Heuer 01 has for the most part totally forgone this, as the design elements take on a more futuristic theme which I think the collection adopts quite nicely. Part of the Carrera design DNA is the red ring around the chronograph start and stop pusher, which, again, is a nod to racing stopwatches from when Heuer used to produce them. So that also makes the brand unique for using a variety of different logos in their current collection. Other more vintage-style TAG Heuer watches often have the even more retro “Heuer” logo on them. Another interesting detail is that the Carrera 1887 sports the last generation TAG Heuer logo, while the Carrera Heuer 01 has the newest generation logo. In fact, if there were something that these watches do share that is identical, it might be the hands for the seconds and for the subdials. Read more about our sustainability impact on our Ecologi Profile page.As chronographs, the two watches are the same, each with 12-hour chronographs and even similar looking hands. Our tree counter can be seen at the bottom of the page. Our many 5 star Trust Pilot reviews are testament to our customer satisfaction.įor every watch purchased, we commit to planting 50 trees through Ecologi. We are experts in buying, selling and trading pre-owned luxury watches. Just serviced and then tested by TAG Heuer certified watch specialists Michlmayr & Co – this TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph is running within COSC spec. The sapphire crystal case back is a really nice touch too, showing off the famous Calibre 16 movement a treat. It features a black anodised steel fixed bezel with a tachymeter scale and silver accents. The 44mm polished steel case is water resistant to 200 metres. Powered by a Swiss automatic movement with a 42-hr power reserve, the black dial has three black chronograph sub-dials, Superluminova markers and a nice day/date window at 3 o’clock with no cyclops. Bought new direct from an AD in 2011, it has been carefully worn. This pre-owned TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph is a nice Full Set.
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