For 2026, TAG Heuer has upsized its Carrera Chronograph “Glassbox” with a new 41 mm diameter model.
The Carrera Chronograph “Glassbox” 41 mm follows on the presumed success previously available Carrera Chronograph “Glassbox” 39 mm.
Available in three variations, with a black, blue, or green dial, the bezel-less “Glassbox” sapphire crystal design gives this Carrera a distinctive look compared to chronographs such as the Speedmaster and Daytona, differentiating it in a market where many options exist.
Underneath the box style domed sapphire, which is different from a beveled or standard domed crystal due to its boxy edges, is a sloped bezel with a tachymeter scale printed on it. On the dial is a sloped flange, with three stamped azurage (concentric circles) subdials with angled individual flanges. Unique to the 41 mm diameter references, is a circular brushed dial finish.
TAG Heuer’s in-house automatic chronograph movement, caliber TH20-01, which is a variation of the caliber TH20-00, that powers the 39 mm Carrera Chronograph, that is sized up to power the 41 mm Carrera Chronograph. Technically, both calibers run at 4Hz, have the same column-wheel actuated vertical clutch, and offer an 80-hour power reserve. It displays hours, minutes, small seconds, and a chronograph function (1/4 second, 30 minutes counter, 12 hours counter). The skeletonized oscillating weight and movement components are visible through a clear caseback.
The 2026 Carrera Chronograph “Glassbox” (Ref. CBS2114.BA0053 – black, CBS2113.BA0053 – blue, CBS2115.BA0053 – green) is rated to 100 meters of water-resistance. On the rear lug, the TAG Heuer Victory Wreath is engraved. Completing the package is a seven-row stainless steel integrated bracelet. Retail is $7,950.
Final Thoughts
The sweet spot for most men’s wrist, lies somewhere in the 38 mm to 42 mm range. Yes, 36 mm can work for small wrists, and 44 mm for large wrists, but generally speaking, for mechanical timepieces, that above mentioned range is the standard. That makes the combination of a 39 mm x 13.9 mm and now the 41 mm x 14.17 mm Carrera Chronograph “Glassbox” a smart marketing move because now two of TAG Heuer’s most popular design, fall within the popular size range. Whether you prefer the circular brushing on the dial, or a more common sunburst pattern that radiates outward from the center, is another story.
The chronograph pushers design resemble of a certain lines of Seikos, and while they’re not terrible, the new Split-Seconds Chronograph from TAG Heuer, has arguably more attractive pushers. Even though the Split-Seconds Chronograph is considerably more expensive, at $7,950 TAG Heuer is asking top dollar, so perhaps they might consider trickling those Split-Second pushers down to the standard Carrera in future iterations.
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Photos by TAG Heuer.
