May 12, 2013 | Baselworld, Hands-On, TAG Heuer
Last month at Baselworld, TAG Heuer introduced the Monaco HEUER Calibre 12 Chronograph Automobile Club de Monaco Black Edition. According to Calibre 11, it is based on an older 1970s Black Monaco (pictured below), which is said to be one of the rarest Heuer watches primarily because is not 100% clear if it ever officially existed.
February 27, 2013 | Baselworld, Horology, TAG Heuer
TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Pendulum introduced in 2010
Yesterday, we sat down with TAG Heuer SA Vice President Guy Sémon, to discuss the brand’s high tech watchmaking efforts. Specifically, we discussed the brand’s highly complicated dual architecture timepieces: the Mikrograph, the Mikrotimer, the Mikrogirder and the Mikrotourbillon S.
These cutting-edge ultra-high frequency timepieces act as a halo for the brand, they show off the technical prowess of TAG Heuer. But, Sémon was careful to mention that all of these efforts — although important for their image — are ultimately designed with the goal of being used in regular timepieces. With the idea that accuracy (or chronometry - the advancement of watchmaking) is what is most important. If you haven’t yet seen what a 5/10,000th of second chronograph hands looks like as it sweeps around the dial 20 times per second, then you should definitely watch this video of the Mikrogirder that was shot last year at Baselworld. The watch is mechanical, yet it operates at a speed that is almost unfathomable, and it sounds like an electronic motor.
February 22, 2013 | Baselworld, TAG Heuer
In celebration of 50 Years of Carrera, TAG Heuer has released a number of new Carrera models (with more expected at Baselworld 2013). One of the most interesting new Carreras so far, is the 1887 Titanium Racing Chronograph.
It comes in a 43 mm diameter sandblasted black titanium case (grade 2 titanium with black carbide treatment) with a ceramic bezel and tachymetre scale. Curved double anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The caseback is in smoked sapphire, offering a view of the caliber 1887 column-wheel equipped chronograph movement.
February 12, 2013 | Bvlgari, TAG Heuer
After over a decade at the helm of TAG Heuer, Jean-Christophe Babin is moving on to Bvlgari. Both TAG Heuer and Bvlgari are part of the world’s largest luxury group, LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy) which also owns Louis Vuitton, Zenith and Hublot.
January 27, 2013 | James Lamdin, TAG Heuer
Hot on the heels of last year’s winning Jack Heuer 80th Birthday Carrera comes this new special edition from TAG Heuer, announced just a few days ago. Like last year’s model, this limited edition Carrera celebrates a milestone - but in this case, not Mr. Heuer’s birthday — but it’s the birthday of the Carrera model itself, which is 50 years old as of 2013.
December 4, 2012 | Found, TAG Heuer, Vintage
When speaking of military watches, nothing is iconic as the Heuer 1550 sg Chronograph, issued to the German Bundeswehr (as well as other European and Scandinavian militaries) in the 1970s. The 1550 sg - or “Bundeswehr/Bund” as they are more commonly known, is a large piece, measuring in at nearly 43mm diameter - a monster for the time. Featuring a manual winding Valjoux 230 Flyback chronograph movement and a rotating bezel, the Bund was particularly popular with military aviators.
The example we have found here is an early piece featuring “3H” and “T” markings on the dial, as well as a Bundeswehr Serial stamp on the case back, confirming its military issue. It is in excellent shape overall and is available for purchase online through analog/shift.
This is a seriously cool bit of Heuer kit for the military watch enthusiast or vintage timepiece collector in general.
October 3, 2012 | Found, TAG Heuer, Vintage
Introduced in 1958, the Heuer Super Autavia was the first dashboard chronograph for motorized vehicles such as planes, boats and automobiles. The one we found (pictured) is a B Series Super Autavia Dashboard Chronograph, which would have been produced from 1959-1967. It has a 17-jewel manual wind column-wheel chronograph movement in immaculate condition. The hands, dial and bezel appear to be in original condition. And based on the video included with the listing, everything seems to be in very good working condition. If you've want it, the eBay "Buy It Now" price is $4,500, with an option to "Make an Offer."
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