![]() This is not a real concern, but something worth mentioning. It is possible that the buckle is too heavy for the small 39mm case. It is very comfortable, but usually off center. It always ends up tilting to one side as the buckle gravitates toward the inside of my wrist. The other small issue I have with the Carrera is that it rarely sits centred on my wrist. This is not critical, but it is somewhat disappointing. I could not leave it sitting for more than a day, and keep it ticking, without manually winding it a lot to top up the power reserve. I had a Monaco with a Calibre 6 movement - I must assume this is the same movement as the Carrera, albeit in non-chronometer form. It seems that I have to wear it for days before it gets fully wound and attains maximum power reserve. While the power reserve seems OK, it does not seem to wind efficiently. I have one issue with the performance, however. To me, the COSC certification elevates the Carrera above other TAG Heuer models.Īfter 2 weeks on my wrist, the Carrera is gaining about 4 seconds per day, which is right in the COSC zone. Unlike the watch snobs, I really like to see the “chronometer” designation on a timepiece and the Carrera Calibre 6 is sold with proper COSC paperwork. Nevertheless, to meet COSC standards, a movement must meet some finishing and quality standards in addition to operating within an accuracy of -4 seconds to +6 seconds per day. Rolex, for example, recently announced new internal standards for accuracy that are way tighter than COSC and Omega also announced a new internal certification. To many watch snobs, COSC certification has little value because top watchmakers such as Patek-Philippe have their own internal standards which are much more stringent than COSC. Now, if you are not familiar with COSC and the chronometer designation, take a few minutes to look it up. This Carrera is powered by the Calibre 6 movement which is an ETA movement in chronometer form. And this puts it in pole position for me. It looks cool with t-shirts because of its sportiness, but it is totally 100% suited for business attire and dress shirts. But if you are wearing blue, brown, beige or certain shades of grey, the Carrera is in the zone. It would not match black suits, for example. The blue, red and silver colour scheme is definitely not something I would wear every day. Strap and folding clasp of the TAG Heuer Carrera (39 mm) Calibre 6 Now that I think about it, I think all TAG models with the vintage Heuer logo are the more upscale pieces - think of the 300 SLR and the retro Monaco chronograph. And the Carrera wraps everything in a beautifully made package with a fairly high-end feel. The rally strap just screams 1960’s racing watches and the buckle, once again, displays that nostalgic Heuer logo. The lugs are pretty long, too, which adds to the larger feel.Ĭheck out the strap and deployment buckle. But when you strap it on, bam! Hel-lo! It is a stunner… an absolute stunner on the wrist. On paper, the Carrera would seem to be unimpressive on the wrist. That’s what is often so misleading about size and technical specs. Then, the slightly domed crystal and applied indices really jump out and add depth and dimension to the overall feel. First of all, it wears larger than 39mm and sits pretty high on the wrist. You need to try one on to appreciate its beauty. But let me point out that photos do not do justice to this timepiece. You can look at my photos and form your own impression of the Carrera’s looks. The Carrera Calibre 6 just oozes vintage motor racing style while saluting that fantastic Heuer legacy. Heuer had a cool history with a long association with motor racing and TAG Heuer later became a huge presence in F1. It reminds me of classic Formula 1, my passion for racing and Ferrari, and (TAG) Heuer’s fantastic history in motor racing. Seeing the same Heuer logo on a timepiece stirs up all kinds of feelings inside me. On the nose of the Ferrari is a Heuer logo as the brand was then sponsoring Ferrari’s F1 squad. On my wall, I have a painting of Gilles Villeneuve’s Ferrari with a prancing horse in the background. This piece is branded with the old-school Heuer logo and I want to discuss just how important this is to the coolness of this watch. My only concern was the size, although my last blog explains why size is no longer a concern for me. The TAG Heuer Carrera (39 mm) Calibre 6 COSC was launched last year and it immediately shot to the top of my wish list. ![]() What is it about Heuer? It’s cool, I can tell you that. ![]()
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