![]() ![]() “The anniversary of this sports car icon is the perfect occasion for us to launch a joint watch with our close partner TAG Heuer, with whom we share the same philosophy and love for exclusive products that combine innovation and heritage.” The first Porsche 911 Carrera The Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 was the first 911 to be christened ‘Carrera’ and was the crowning glory of the Porsche range at this time,” says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. The two timepieces we imagined together are sleek, assertive, memorable they reflect their illustrious past while also projecting something even more exciting – what Porsche and TAG Heuer can now achieve together,” says Frédéric Arnault, CEO of TAG Heuer. So, for the 50th anniversary of the very first Porsche 911 Carrera, the iconic RS 2.7, we wanted to create a tribute watch that would express the character and power of this ground-breaking sports car within our own signature TAG Heuer Carrera chronograph. “The name and spirit of the Carrera are incredibly meaningful and emblematic for both TAG Heuer and Porsche. To mark the occasion, two distinctive TAG Heuer Carrera x Porsche Limited Editions are being introduced, showcasing the signature features that have made both the 1972 sports car and the 1963 chronograph timeless objects of desire. ![]() They are once again joining creative forces with the fourth instalment of their collaborative product design, releasing two new limited-edition timepieces in tribute to one of Porsche’s most iconic models and the first 911 to bear the Carrera name: the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. The more brash CAU2012 is classic Formula 1 and incorporates the bright colors and sporting style of the automotive racing world.In 2021, TAG Heuer and Porsche entered into a global partnership that celebrates their brands’ shared history and values. The more reserved color use on both models might make these the perfect watch for Monday to Friday at the office and weekends at the track. I really like the anthracite dials and ceramic bezels on the CAU2010 and CAU2011. While I eventually flipped my Formula 1 for a more classic automatic Aquaracer, I can see the new Calibre 16 versions being quite popular. I owned a Formula 1 Grande Date for some time and found the lugless design to be quite comfortable and the sporty race-inspired styling to be distinctive and rather cool. Though the styling of the Formula 1 line may be somewhat polarizing, the now 27 year old design has found a core fan base and endured as a distinctive presence within TAG Heuer’s offerings. The tri-compax layout allows for a maximum measure of 12 hours, with a 30 minute counter at twelve and a central chrono seconds hand. To the end user, these two movements are identical and either can be used by TAG Heuer to power a Calibre 16 watch, with the decision likely decided by movement availability. An automatic chronograph movement that uses either an ETA 7750 or a Sellita SW-500 as its base. Most notable because of its movement, the new mechanical Formula 1 line is powered by TAG Heuer’s Calibre 16. ![]() The three options allow for a wide range of tastes, with the more reserved CAU2010 at one end of the spectrum and the bold and sporty CAU2012 at the other. Buyers will be able to choose between two steel models with ceramic bezels and steel bracelets with ceramic center links (CAU2010 and the CAU2011 with red accents), or a titanium carbide coated steel model with a black and orange dial, ceramic bezel and rubber strap (CAU2012). As the flagship model for the Formula 1 lineup, the Caliber 16 Chronograph is fitted with a sapphire crystal, 200 meters worth of water resistance and either a rubber strap or a steel and ceramic bracelet, depending on the model. The Formula 1 Calibre 16 Auto measures 44mm wide, an increase of 2mm over its quartz siblings, which may not seem like a big change but we assume it will have a noticeable effect on wrist presence. ![]()
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