If Heuer in the 1960s was all about monochrome colours, then the 1970s saw an explosion of vibrant colours on dials and hands. And to mark the 160th anniversary of TAG Heuer, we’ve been given a Carrera representing both design periods- back in January we saw the monochrome Silver dial CBK221B and today we have its colourful cousin, the Montreal-inspired… Read More
POSTED 25 Jun 2020
TAG Heuer
TAG Heuer was created in 1986 when the Techniques d’Avant Garde (TAG) acquired Heuer SA and changed the brand’s name to TAG Heuer. The new ownership set about revitalising the Heuer range, adding major new models, such as the Formula 1 and the S/el sports series.
TAG Heuer was briefly listed on the stock exchange, before being acquired by LVMH in 1999, where the brand joins Hublot, Zenith and Bulgari as the group’s key watchmaking brands. Techniques d’Avant Garde no longer has any involvement in the company, despite its name remaining.
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The 2020 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Fragment by Fujiwara represents the most audacious stretch of the Formula 1 series’ DNA since its launch way back in 1986. The watch looks like a re-edition of the 1970s Autavia, but it’s not- in fact, it doesn’t have any model name on the dial. Being a Formula 1, you might expect the watch… Read More
POSTED 18 Jun 2020
From the Vault: The Unreleased Second-Generation TAG Heuer Grand Carrera
In our first “From the Vault” article last month, we brought you the story of an unknown blue dial version of the vintage 1960s Heuer Carrera. Today, we fast forward to modern times to tell the story of a watch that was almost released on two occasions- the second-generation of the TAG Heuer Grand Carrera. The Grand Carrera series was… Read More
POSTED 07 Jun 2020
Up Close- TAG Heuer Monaco 18k Gold Chronometer (Ref. CW5140)
Everyone knows that sports watches are supposed to be made from steel. It’s not just a question of aesthetics, but also practicality- stainless steel is harder than most precious metals (including 18K Gold), meaning that your steel sports watch is less likely to be nicked and damaged than its gold equivalent. And yet, there is something special about the TAG… Read More
POSTED 31 May 2020
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Following the launch late last year of the revised Monaco with the Heuer 02 movement, we now have the first special edition of the 2020 Monaco series, with this new model launched to mark the partnership between TAG Heuer and the Automobile Club de Monaco for sponsorship of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique. The new sponsorship agreement sees TAG… Read More
POSTED 08 May 2020
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POSTED 02 May 2020
Up Close- TAG Heuer x The Hour Glass Monaco PVD Calibre 11 (Ref. CAW211U)
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POSTED 26 Apr 2020
Up Close- 2020 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Calibre 16 Green Dial (Ref. CAZ2016)
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POSTED 19 Apr 2020
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POSTED 12 Apr 2020
First Look: 2020 TAG Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 7 GMT (Ref. WAY201T)
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POSTED 05 Apr 2020
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