

It resembles fabric with a tight weave, imbued with black and grey coloured tones. Recently, I had the opportunity to get hands-on with these watches and appraise their composition at close quarters.Īs previously mentioned, the surface of the dial is described as ‘carbon effect’ and it is magnificent. The TAG Heuer Carbon Aquaracer Calibre 5 features a carbon bezel and and carbon effect dial. In this instance, the attractive and faithful Aquaracer Calibre 5 provides the basis for this contemporary trio. More recently, TAG Heuer unveiled a triumvirate of carbon themed models. The TAG Heuer Monaco Bamford marked the beginning of a new collaboration between the avant-garde Swiss brand and Bamford Watch Department.

At Baselworld 2018, TAG Heuer unveiled a new timepiece housed in a carbon case, endowed with a chronograph. When it comes to TAG Heuer’s new products, it seems that 2018 is the year of ‘carbon’ themed watches. This detailed review of the TAG Heuer Carbon Aquaracer Calibre 5 includes live images, specification details and pricing. Angus Davies appraises the composition of each model at close quarters. Each version features a carbon bezel, a carbon effect dial and lightweight grade 5 titanium, black PVD case. Running on the same in-house Calibre Heuer 02 automatic chronograph movement with three totalizers, the white and red variant is housed in an 18K 5N rose gold case with an alligator leather strap and is limited to just 250 pieces.The TAG Heuer Carbon Aquaracer Calibre 5 is the latest ‘special carbon series’. Equipped with both a white Nato strap and a steel link bracelet, this edition is limited to 500 pieces. The 42mm polished steel case of the standard model surrounds a white dial with blue accents as a nod to the legendary colors of the classic 911s. The latest pair of limited-edition chronographs pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Carrera name while exhibiting the design language that’s made both companies so iconic over the years. Last year, TAG Heuer, a watch brand known for its own history in the racing scene, began a partnership with Porsche that’s already seen three releases thus far, with a fourth one now being introduced. Nicknamed after the brand’s racing success at the Carrera Panamericana rally events in the ‘50s, the Porsche 911 RS 2.7 brought the track to the street and was the fastest German production vehicle upon its release in 1972.
