The king of chronographs gets a makeover and shows that green really is the new black.
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TAG Heuer revealed their new Carrera with a stunning blue-green dial, just in time to usher in the summer months. The new chronograph is limited to just 500 pieces and tastefully combines the vintage designs of the first Heuer Carreras with modern appointments. As with all timepieces in the Carrera collection, this refined and sporty chronograph highlights the manufacture’s historic relationship with motor racing. With its elegantly uncluttered design, the Carrera Green Special Edition represents the next stage in evolution of the iconic watch introduced 60 years ago by Jack Heuer.
The latest offering in the Carrera collection shares many of the same design choices as the original ref. 2447 released in 1963. The Carrera?s lugs, a hallmark of the collection, are retained, as are the polished case and push buttons. Suffice to say, it has the same traditional aesthetics as the 1963 model but differs with regards to some of the finer details.

While similar in appearance, the stainless-steel case has been slightly enlarged from 36mm to a more contemporary, but still extremely wearable, 39mm. The dial has a tricompax structure featuring three snailed subdials for measuring elapsed time. The minute chronograph is located at the three o?clock position, with the hour chronograph and permanent ...