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TAG Heuer Carrera Plasma Tourbillon Nanograph
Let’s start with the starry show pony, the TAG Heuer Carrera Plasma. Unveiled by CEO Frédéric Arnault during the keynote, this sparkling take on the classic Carrera is all about the bling — except, here, the diamonds are of the lab-grown variety, a technology TAG Heuer is calling Diamant d’Avant-Garde, which represents a new frontier for the brand to innovate and experiment with.
TAG Heuer Carrera X Porsche Limited Edition
Of course, the above diamond-studded option isn’t the only Carrera on show. Also present is the latest evolution of the partnership between TAG Heuer and Porsche. This time round, the TAG Heuer Carrera X Porsche features a distinctive livery in black and Porsche’s racing Pantone, which adds vibrant touches to the dial, ceramic bezel, textile-inspired leather strap, crown and even the rotor and the column wheel, visible through the clear caseback. This black DLC steel-cased chronograph is limited to 500 pieces and is a sporty addition to the burgeoning TAG Heuer X Porsche lineup.
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph
This latest take on the refined Aquaracer 200 represents another first for the brand. The tagline for the Solargraph is “driven by light”, and they mean that in more ways than one. Firstly, it’s the first solar-powered watch TAG Heuer has produced, thanks to an innovative solar module that sits under the dial. On a full charge, the Solargraph has six months of power reserve. This technology has been made in partnership with La Joux-Perret, and is the first-ever Swiss implementation of Eco-Drive technology. Besides the impressive tech, there’s a stunning bezel that is made from carbon and Super-LumiNova for a light show of a different type.
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Orange Diver
Keeping things aquatic, this brightly dialed diver speaks to TAG Heuer’s past, a renewed take on the brand’s fan-favorite Orange Diver, which was presented to the world shortly after the original reference 844. In form, it’s a 43mm Aquaracer Professional 300, with a bright orange dial that adds an even greater sense of purpose, as it’s a color associated with marine safety and security. It’s certainly not a watch to go undetected.
TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf Special Edition
Finally, a new installment of one of the most iconic Monaco dial configurations: the Monaco Gulf Special Edition. The First Gulf Monaco dates back to 2007, and it honors the close relationship TAG Heuer and the Gulf brand share in the world of motorsports. Steve McQueen famously wore both a Monaco and a Gulf-branded racing suit in his Gulf-liveried Porsche in Le Mans. This time round, the Monaco has the familiar dial layout, but there’s also the impressive Heuer 02 caliber under the hood.
Tech Specs
TAG Heuer Carrera Plasma Tourbillon Nanograph
Function: Hours, minutes, chronograph
Case: 44mm; sandblasted black anodized aluminum case set with 48 lab-grown diamonds (4.2 carats in total)
Strap: Black calfskin with black lining
TAG Heuer Carrera X Porsche Limited Edition
Function: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph
Case: 44mm; black DLC-coated steel; water resistant to 100m
Strap: Textile-textured black calfskin strap with yellow stitching and racing yellow lining
Availability: Limited to 500 pieces
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph
Function: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case: 40mm; black DLC sandblasted case; water resistant to 200m
Strap: Rubber
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Orange Diver
Function: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case: 43mm; polished and fine-brushed steel; water resistant to 300m
Strap: Steel bracelet with safety clasp and fine extension
TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf Special edition
Function: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph
Case: 39mm; steel; water resistant to 100m
Strap: Blue calfskin with orange lining