160th birthday celebrations are affairs which demand a little more pomp and splendour, hence the Montreal Edition is given an eye-catching dial inspired by its namesake Heuer Montreal ref. 110503W and the sophistication of the more sombre modern Carrera
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The 1964 TAG Heuer Carrera 2447S is a watch many consider emblematic of vintage Heuer. For its 160th anniversary celebration, it released a remake with the 160 Years Silver Dial Limited Edition; the momentous occasion is marked once again with another compelling follow up – the Carrera 160 Years Montreal Limited Edition.
Heavily inspired by the vintage Heuer Montreal chronograph in terms of design elements, the new TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Montreal Limited Edition may conjure a visual identity reminiscent of the 1972 Heuer Montreal but it borrows its physical form from a modern Carrera in terms of case shape and movement.
New TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Montreal Limited Edition
The 42mm vintage Heuer Montreal was oversized for the era and avant grade in shape. Emblematic of pure 70s appeal, barrel shaped (but not exactly tonneau) it was accompanied with equal graphic boldness with its judicious use of red, blue and yellow accents. A bi-compex chronograph, the original Heuer Montreal was driven by the manufacture Heuer Calibre 12 with a date window at six.

160th birthday celebrations are affairs which demand a little more ...