£3,850.00
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The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche represents an authentic alliance between two icons of design, quality and innovation. This sporty chronograph showcases a design full of references to both luxury brands, upholding their excellence without diluting the essence of either. Featuring proud red Porsche highlights and the manufacture TH20-00 movement, this special edition embodies the shared passion for precision and performance that defines both marques.
The 44mm case houses TAG Heuer’s exceptional in-house automatic chronograph movement, delivering an impressive 80-hour power reserve alongside professional timing capabilities. The distinctive asphalt-effect dial, created especially for this collaboration, perfectly expresses a passion for the road, while Arabic numerals echo the dashboard aesthetics of fine Porsche automobiles. This modern interpretation honours both brands’ motorsport heritage and their ongoing partnership in Formula E racing.
Condition: Good condition
Includes: Original box and papers
Warranty: Valid until 2028
Shipping: Free UK delivery
The partnership between TAG Heuer and Porsche extends far beyond this special edition timepiece, representing a natural alliance between two brands synonymous with precision, performance, and motorsport excellence. The collaboration traces back to the 1980s when both companies jointly developed the TAG Porsche engine that powered McLaren to three consecutive Formula 1 world championships with Niki Lauda in 1984 and Alain Prost in 1985 and 1986.
This modern partnership has flourished through their cooperation in prestigious motorsport events including the Porsche Carrera Cup, Supercup, and Endurance World Championship. Since 2019, both brands have been united in Formula E racing, where Porsche operates its own team with TAG Heuer as the official timekeeping partner. The motto “Porsche and TAG Heuer: Two histories – one passion” perfectly encapsulates this authentic collaboration between automotive and horological excellence.
This partnership represents far more than simple co-branding, embodying an authentic alliance between two brands sharing genuine motorsport heritage. The collaboration traces back to the 1980s TAG Porsche Formula 1 engine partnership and continues today through Formula E racing cooperation. Every design element serves a purpose: the asphalt-effect dial evokes road surfaces, the Arabic numerals mirror Porsche dashboards, and the red accents celebrate the automotive brand’s racing legacy.
The watch showcases thoughtful integration rather than superficial branding. The ceramic bezel features a prominent Porsche inscription alongside the functional tachymeter scale, while the leather strap’s innovative stitching directly references Porsche interior craftsmanship. Even the movement’s rotor adopts Porsche steering wheel styling, creating cohesion between automotive and horological design that honours both brands’ commitment to functional excellence.
The TH20-00 represents TAG Heuer’s refined approach to in-house chronograph manufacturing, based on the proven Heuer 02 calibre with specific optimisations for reliability and cost-effective production. The movement achieves an exceptional 80-hour power reserve from a single barrel while maintaining chronograph precision through column wheel and vertical clutch construction. At 233 components, it demonstrates efficient engineering without compromising functionality.
Key improvements include a reinforced chronograph bridge preventing deformation during switching operations, optimised gear meshing eliminating unwanted noise, and a protected semi-jumping date mechanism that prevents damage during automatic advancement. The 4Hz frequency ensures smooth chronograph hand movement while the automatic winding system, inspired by Porsche steering wheel design, maintains consistent power delivery throughout the extensive reserve period.
The asphalt-textured dial represents one of this collaboration’s most distinctive achievements, created exclusively for the Porsche partnership to evoke the road surfaces where both brands’ products excel. This isn’t merely aesthetic decoration but a meaningful connection to automotive heritage, suggesting the tarmac of famous racing circuits where Porsche vehicles have achieved legendary victories and where TAG Heuer has served as official timekeeper.
The textured surface interacts with light to create depth and visual interest while maintaining excellent legibility of the chronograph functions. Combined with dashboard-inspired Arabic numerals and strategic red highlighting, the dial creates an immediately recognisable automotive aesthetic. This design approach transforms the watch face into a celebration of driving passion, making every glance a reminder of the open road and racing heritage shared by both brands.
The impressive 80-hour power reserve transforms this chronograph from a weekend sports watch into a reliable daily companion, maintaining accuracy and chronograph readiness even after extended periods off the wrist. Achieved through efficient barrel design and optimised gear ratios, this extended reserve eliminates the frustration of constantly resetting the time and date after brief periods of non-wear.
For chronograph enthusiasts, this extended reserve proves particularly valuable since the timing functions remain instantly available without requiring manual winding or movement to restart the mechanism. The automatic winding system, featuring the distinctive Porsche-inspired rotor design, efficiently maintains power levels during normal wear while the robust construction ensures consistent performance throughout the reserve period, making this collaboration piece both a statement timepiece and practical daily tool.
The Carrera name itself honours the dangerous Carrera Panamericana road race, chosen by Jack Heuer in 1963 for a chronograph enabling racing drivers to read time instantly during competition. This Porsche collaboration extends that racing DNA through contemporary motorsport partnerships, particularly the shared Formula E involvement where precision timing proves crucial for electric racing success.
Functional elements reinforce the racing connection: the tachymeter bezel enables speed calculations essential for track use, the chronograph provides professional lap timing capabilities, and the 44mm case offers optimal visibility under racing conditions. The partnership celebrates both brands’ competition achievements, from Porsche’s legendary 911 victories in the Monte Carlo Rally to TAG Heuer’s role as Formula 1 official timekeeper, creating a timepiece that honours racing history while embracing electric motorsport’s future.
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