Then I put to use my knowledge of industrial design and refined it so it would be both sporty and elegant. “So the dial needed to be uncluttered and easy to read by drivers at a glance at high speed. He found a new tension ring that attached to the crystal, and bought exclusive rights to it along with an exclusive case. In a time when being on the ball looking for new suppliers and technology was the way to win, Jack Heuer was ahead of the game. Translated into English, it means, “race.” It was to be a racing chronograph before pencil was ever put to paper. After hearing about it in 1962 at the 12 Hours of Sebring, another endurance race held in Florida.īefore a watch was even envisioned, he decided on that name, “ Carrera“. The only Jack Heuer re-editions are Carreras. In 1963, Jack Heuer became fascinated by a dangerous race run on the public roads of Mexico, the Carrera Pan-America. For one, it was Jack Heuer‘s favorite watch. And while it is a beautiful watch, with historical significance, the Carrera is the true gem in the range. Many feel that the Monaco is the flagship of modern TAG Heuer. Then this driver will only measure that anticipation with a TAG Heuer Carrera on my wrist. Anything before or after is just waiting.” If that is true? And I believe it is. Michael Delaney once said, “Racing is life.

This review is in no way sponsored by TAG Heuer, or any entity. TAG Heuer is his thing, so I enjoy hearing about the stories behind each of his watches.ĭisclaimer: Paul HS purchased this watch on the secondary market, and was not externally incentivized in any way to make this review. This review was written by guest author Paul HS, who is an avid fan of motorsport and watches. Note: This is first in a series of many guest reviews that will be featured on the Beans & Bezels website.

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