Initial Thoughts
Ask a dyed-in-the-wool Heuer collector about their favorite Carrera models and the 2447S will surely be among them. Racing chronographs of the ‘60s tend to be quite busy from a visual standpoint, because they often feature a tachymeter scale and an overabundance of Arabic numerals. The uncomplicated aesthetic of the 2447S sets it apart from its contemporaries. It's clean. It's uncluttered. It's a chronograph for someone who might not typically like chronographs. There’s also a certain elegance to a monochromatic design, devoid as it is of any color accents or superfluous text. TAG Heuer has elected to simply use the Heuer logo like the Heuers of yore used to wear. As a spiritual successor, the Silver Limited Edition echoes all the right chords that were originally struck by the 2447S.
In short, the 2447S might be the next-to-ultimate Carerra (the ultimate being the 2456S, of course). To see such an icon in the Heuer world return will excite many, and perhaps stoke the skepticism of purists.
From a technical perspective, the Caliber 02 presents its own set of opportunities and challenges. Since the permanent second indicator had to be repositioned to accommodate the Caliber Heuer 02, with its column wheel and a vertical coupling-clutch, a 1:1 re-creation wasn’t possible. A number of small details had to be adapted, so which ones could also be improved? Part of what made the 2447S such a hit with collectors, besides being an early execution, is a sense of balance. The registers are placed perfectly on the dial, the text is minimal, and there's only one color applied to the silver dial.
These elements are present on the Silver Limited Edition.
Upsizing the case can throw off the proportions of a watch because there’s a domino effect on every aspect of the design. An additional three millimeters changes the placement of the registers, which in turn changes the spacing of the text, and so forth. But from the looks of the hi-res press materials, TAG Heuer has pulled it off. Fauxtina is universally divisive, and I'm sure the reaction to its use on this watch will follow the same split as many others.
It's a risky business to reach back into the past and revive something that's so passionately loved by such a robust community. But if the success of the recent series of Monaco re-editions is an indicator, the wider watch world will thoroughly embrace the TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Silver Limited Edition replica watch, just as Jack Heuer embraced the outrageous race that was the Carrera Panamericana. This is one we hope to go hands-on with as soon as we can.
Upsizing the case can throw off the proportions of a watch because there’s a domino effect on every aspect of the design. An additional three millimeters changes the placement of the registers, which in turn changes the spacing of the text, and so forth. But from the looks of the hi-res press materials, TAG Heuer has pulled it off. Fauxtina is universally divisive, and I'm sure the reaction to its use on this watch will follow the same split as many others.
It's a risky business to reach back into the past and revive something that's so passionately loved by such a robust community. But if the success of the recent series of Monaco re-editions is an indicator, the wider watch world will thoroughly embrace the TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Silver Limited Edition replica watch, just as Jack Heuer embraced the outrageous race that was the Carrera Panamericana. This is one we hope to go hands-on with as soon as we can.
The Basics
Brand: Heuer
Model: TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Silver Limited Edition
Reference Number: CBK221B.FC6479
Diameter: 39mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Dial Color: Silver
Indexes: Baton-style
Lume: Hands and plots
Water Resistance: 100m
Strap/Bracelet: Black Alligator Strap
The Movement
Caliber: Calibre Heuer 02
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph
Diameter: 31mm
Thickness: 6.95mm
Power Reserve: 80 hours
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)
Jewels: 33
Pricing & Availability
Price: $6,450
Availability: Authorized TAG Heuer dealers
Limited Edition: Yes, 1,860 pieces
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