![]() ![]() The new for 2014 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Automatic watches come with two movement options. TAG Heuer has experimented with the Formula 1 collection making it more mainstream, more masculine, and more “racing.” Each of those steps has had its share of good ideas, but I don’t think that Formula 1 right now is as attractive an offering as, say, a Carrera or a Monaco. Perhaps I am simply being nostalgic that I want the Formula 1 range to be available to the widest possible demographic and be a fantastic daily sport watch for everyone. While the Formula 1 collection is still technically entry-level for the brand, and there are quartz versions available, I think the consumer is left wit a lot of confusing choices. If you wanted to get into something more high-end and mechanical you had the Link, Aquaracer, Monaco, and of course, Carrera families to do so. I do however feel that TAG Heuer had a great thing going with an more accessibly-priced entry level range that focused on quartz offerings at a price of under $1,000. You won’t hear me complain often that a watch is mechanical, and in theory I appreciate these automatic watches. For 2014 TAG Heuer seems to have begun to figure out how to get the Formula 1’s groove back, but these pieces are all mechanical. After that, TAG Heuer took what I believe was a step backwards in regard to both design and quality, while kicking up the price and also including an automatic version. A few years ago, they grew up to be the daily quartz beater watch we all wanted. Early on, they had cool colorful plastic bezels and really neat dial designs. The TAG Heuer Formula 1 was for a long time a great looking entry-level quartz watch for the brand. The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Automatic collection for 2014 is pretty good in regard to design and personality, but the question is… should this be the direction TAG Heuer takes its Formula 1 watch collection? Over the last few years, TAG Heuer has really gone all over the place in regard to trying to figure out what to do with its Formula 1 range. This time, the Formula 1 gets a totally unique automatic mechanical range to supplement the Formula 1 quartz watch offerings. The applied rhodium-plated indices have been faceted and polished to echo the finish of the case and to add a nice dimensionality to the dial.For 2014, TAG Heuer has once again released a brand new version of its iconic Formula 1. Presented in either black or blue, the dial of the 41mm Carrera Calibre 16 serves as a great backdrop to the contrasting white chronograph counters. Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 41mm Version The Carrera Calibre 16 is available in two sizes – 41mm and 44mm, each differing slightly but offering the same timeless sports watch look. Any of these options deliver a handsome look that will appeal to guys seeking a decidedly masculine wristwatch. The watch also comes with a choice of a versatile black, blue, or brown leather strap, a durable rubber band, and an angular metal bracelet that complements the sharp lugs. The date indicator at 3 is placed adjacently to the 9 o’clock sub-dial, giving the dial a balanced look.Ĭarrera Calibre 16 Chronograph Steel CV201AP It sports the vertical chronograph layout typical of Valjoux 7750 timepieces – hours at 6, running seconds at 9, and minutes at 12. The angular cuts on the case give it a very masculine and modern look but one that is solidly connected to the Carrera watches of the past.ĭespite having three chronograph registers and a date window, the dial is very easy to read. Staying true to its racing heritage, the Carrera Calibre 16 comes with stopwatch-style chronograph pushers and a tachymeter bezel made of ceramic. This is all the more evident in the Carrera Calibre 16 collection.Ĭarrera Calibre 16 Chronograph Steel CBK2112 In its almost 60 years of existence, the brand has been able to seamlessly mix in contemporary fashion with its heritage design. The TAG Heuer Carrera is iconic for its truly universal men’s watch design that reflects its motorsports ties in a subtle and masterful way. Here’s a closer look at the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16:Ĭarrera Calibre 16 Chronograph Steel CV201AR Today, the Carrera Calibre 16 collection offers a wide range of styles, all loved by collectors for their mix of sporty, handsome design, affordability, and timeless looks. On the Carrera’s 55th anniversary in 2018, TAG Heuer introduced the Carrera Calibre 16 – a range of designs that pay homage to vintage chronographs while bearing the sports watch DNA that the collection has been famous for. The brand has many timepieces inspired by this history, and the Carrera is undisputedly the most popular of them. There is no denying the deep connection between TAG Heuer and the world of motorsports. ![]()
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