Let’s begin, shall we? TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02 GMT 45mm Review However, today, we’re looking at a different series the Carrera Calibre Heuer 02 GMT 45mm. The Caliber Heuer 02, which is based on the CH80 from the late 1960’s is found in several watches such as the recently re-introduced Autavia. Let’s get you acquainted with a new era in the evolution of TAG Heuer’s tradecraft. Those who have been following TAG Heuer the past few years have seen big changes happening.Īt first, there was the introduction of the Heuer 01, then the Heuer 02T and now the 02 GMT Twin Time. In the next few decades, the Carrera would grow out to become one of the icons of the watchmaking world.TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02 GMT 45mm Review A then new type of tension ring became of vital importance to the design: it allowed him to print scales on the ring that secured the plastic crystal to the case, making it possible to leave the dial as clean as possible. When creating the Carrera, he does sought to create a chronograph that was easy on the eyes and easily readable. When wrist chronographs began to become more and more popular, Jack noted that many of them had very busy dials that were at times hard to read. While this race was cancelled off in 1955 due to the high number of accidents, the name nevertheless stuck with Jack Heuer and he registered the Heuer Carrera name for later use.Īs stated in his autobiography 'The Times of my Life', Jack Heuer was a great admirer of modern design. It was designed by Jack Heuer himself, who got the inspiration for the name in 1962 when talking to the parents of Mexican racing drivers known as 'the Rodriquez Brothers', who mentioned to him the grueling Carrera Panamericana Mexico race.

The Carrera was originally launched in 1963.

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