Renowned Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has unveiled a groundbreaking new iteration of the Carrera Chronograph, encapsulated within an avant-garde sapphire crystal "glassbox" case made of 18K rose gold. The audacious Carrera Glassbox Chronograph Gold combines TAG's signature motorsports heritage with cutting-edge materials and a transparent case design.
Debuted at Watches & Wonders 2022, this concept chronograph provides a fascinating view into the inner workings of the Calibre Heuer 02 manufacture movement. The steep price tag nearing six figures cements it as a halo product meant to showcase TAG Heuer's mastery of watchmaking and material innovation.
A Striking Skeletonized Architecture
TAG Heuer is no stranger to experimenting with exotic case materials, having previously launched the Carrera Plasma tourbillon with a plasma-coated ceramic case. However, the new Glassbox Chronograph takes things further by having a case and bracelet entirely carved out of transparent sapphire crystal.
The 100m water resistant case measures 44mm in diameter, with the sapphire cut precisely to form the iconic TAG Heuer Carrera case shape. Angular lugs, pump pushers, and faceted crown create a futuristic look that still evokes motorsports. Rose gold inserts accentuate the chronograph pushers, crown, bezel, and case back.
With no solid metal hindering visibility, the skeletonized movement and colored chronograph levers are prominently on display under an expansive domed sapphire crystal. The trademark tri-compax layout has cutouts for the hour and minute hands, contrasting beautifully against the anthracite movement.
High-Tech Movement and Materials
Bringing the openworked Carrera Glassbox to life is TAG Heuer's in-house Calibre Heuer 02 manufacture chronograph movement. Considered one of the finest Swiss-made chronograph movements, the Calibre Heuer 02 is admired for its aesthetics, accuracy, and reliability.
The automatic Calibre Heuer 02 flaunts column wheel control, vertical clutch coupling, an 80-hour power reserve, and a modern frequency of 28,800 vph. Decorative touches include blackened skeletonized bridges, 18K rose gold chronograph levers, circular Côtes de Genève, and an 18K winding rotor with black DLC coating. A column wheel made of carbon composite is also visible at 9 o'clock.
In addition to the sapphire crystal and rose gold case, high-tech materials used in the watch include ceramic for the chronograph pushers and carbon composite for the oscillating weight. The blend of ultra-modern and luxury in the Carrera Glassbox exemplifies TAG Heuer's avant-garde approach to watchmaking.
A New Angle on a Motorsports Icon
The Carrera occupies an esteemed place in TAG Heuer's history and collections, having been introduced in 1963 as a stylish chronograph for discerning gentlemen drivers. Through the decades, the Carrera design has been reimagined with everything from vintage-inspired models to cutting-edge tourbillons.
With the Carrera Glassbox, TAG Heuer has conceived an entirely novel take on this motorsports mainstay. The radical transparent case provides unimpeded views of the Heuer 02 movement, inviting contemplation of the intricate mechanics powering this speed-inspired timepiece.
Despite its futuristic, skeletonized construction, the defining Carrera visual codes are still identifiable through the angular lugs, tri-compax layout, applied indexes, and printed minute track. A perforated black leather strap with rose gold folding clasp completes the upscale look.
A Collector's Item with Prohibitive Cost
As a demonstrator of TAG Heuer's mastery of watchmaking and materials, the Carrera Glassbox makes no compromises. The lavish construction from sapphire and 18K gold, hand-finished manufacture movement, and low production run of just 250 pieces predictably come at a steep price.
Retailing for USD $97,800, the Carrera Glassbox Chronograph Gold will be out of financial reach for all but the most devoted TAG Heuer collectors and aficionados of high horology. This astronomical pricing firmly establishes the Glassbox as a halo concept watch not meant for mass consumption.
For the lucky few able to afford this extravagant specimen, the Carrera Glassbox Gold represents the pinnacle of TAG Heuer's capabilities. With its blend of motorsports spirit and boundary-pushing design, the Glassbox crystallizes TAG Heuer's identity as a risk-taking maverick able to masterfully fuse watchmaking tradition with cutting-edge innovation.
Here was some details:
Case and Bracelet
The watch has a 39mm 18k yellow gold case with a polished finish. The case is topped with a sapphire crystal that is resistant to scratches and glare. The watch is also water-resistant to 100 meters.
The watch comes with a perforated black calfskin leather strap with a yellow gold pin buckle.
Dial
The dial of the watch is a gold-plated vertical brushed dial with black snailed subdials. The dial features polished, faceted hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova and polished, faceted indexes.
Movement
The watch is powered by the TAG Heuer TH20-00 automatic column-wheel chronograph movement. The movement has a power reserve of 80 hours.
Features
The watch features a chronograph function with a 30-minute counter and a seconds hand. The watch also features a tachymeter bezel for measuring speed.
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