Few chronographs hold a place in motorsport history quite like the TAG Heuer Carrera. First conceived by Jack Heuer in 1963 to meet the high-speed legibility demands of racing drivers in the Carrera Panamericana, the collection has continuously evolved.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Sport 42mm (Ref. CDB2112.BA0054) represents a refined iteration of the modern Sport chassis, bringing tighter case proportions and an expressive colourway to the legendary line.
Re-engineered with a 42mm diameter and a streamlined 14.2mm thickness, the stainless steel case trims the lug-to-lug span down to 48.6mm, ensuring a far more ergonomic, tailored stance on the wrist without sacrificing its athletic presence.
* Case Dimensions: 42.0mm Diameter x 14.2mm Depth (48.6mm Lug-to-Lug)
* Case & Bezel: 316L Stainless Steel w/ Teal Green Ceramic Tachymeter Bezel
* Movement: In-House Calibre TH20-00 Automatic Chronograph (80-Hour Power Reserve)
* Dial: Teal Green Sunray-Brushed w/ Silver Azuré Sub-Dials & Arabic Numerals
* Water Resistance: 100 Metres / 10 ATM w/ Screw-Down Exhibition Back
In-House Calibre TH20-00 Architecture
Visible through the screw-down sapphire caseback—engraved with TAG Heuer’s signature Victory Wreath motif—beats the manufacture Calibre TH20-00. An evolution of the acclaimed Heuer 02, this in-house integrated chronograph movement features a column wheel and vertical clutch system, ensuring instantaneous, stutter-free start/stop pusher engagement.
Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) with a bi-directional winding rotor, the TH20-00 delivers a massive 80-hour power reserve. Beautifully finished with Côtes de Genève striping, a rhodium-plated column wheel, and circular graining, it offers top-tier Swiss mechanical pedigree.
Teal Sunray Aesthetics & Easy-Link Ergonomics
The visual centerpiece of this reference is its deep teal green sunray-brushed dial, framed by a matching fixed ceramic tachymeter bezel with steel outer structure.
A classic tri-compax layout features contrasting silver azuré chronograph registers at 3 and 9 o’clock, paired with a discreet running-seconds display and colour-matched date window at 6 o’clock.
Taking cues from classic dashboard instruments, applied Arabic numerals indicate double-digit minute intervals, while rhodium-plated hands filled with Super-LumiNova ensure split-second legibility at speed.
Paired with a tapered H-shaped steel bracelet equipped with a tool-less easy-link micro-adjustment system, this 100-metre water-resistant chronograph effortlessly bridges pit-lane performance with luxury daily wear.
