The Low-Down

The imminent arrival of summer is not only announced by the increasing number of Instagram posts of sunny destinations —with their blue skies, golden sands, green foliage, flowers, and fresh drinks galore— but by the overall mood and atmosphere that complements it. Fortunately for us, watchmaking has never been the exception. Therefore, in the following weeks, you will see the unveiling of new jovial and cheerful timepieces that announce this happy season.

TAG Heuer does this through a new variant of the Carrera, the Green Special Edition, presented with an intense,dark green dial that looks fresh and lively. This new reference will be limited to only 500 examples and serves as a new vehicle of a more assured style that’s beginning to peak now.

The TAG Heuer Carrera Green Special Edition chronograph features shapes that evoke the aesthetics of the original Carrera, ref. 2447 launched in 1963. The round 39 mm case is reminiscent of the original 36 mm one, and features a slim, tapered bezel and elongated angled lugs that improve the watch’s proportions.

IMHO

For me, the “elegant”, 39mm version of the new Carrera is really attractive. It is not only a matter of versatility and restraint in the design, but it also recalls well the shades of the Carrera’s past, just like Jack Heuer defined them for the ref. 2447 in 1963. The new version of the Carrera in this deep green shade looks very different and is a welcome addition to the already colorful and diversified series.

I’m not going to tell you that, in general, green is the new blue, because I don’t think that’s the case —blue hasn’t gone anywhere, has it? But green watches are a new approach to style, one that is distinct at first glance but does not overwhelm over time. This is particularly essential in a watch with a classic name and lines like the Carrera.

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