TAG Heuer Carrera MP4-12C automatic flyback chronograph

A couple of days ago at Geneve, TAG Heuer opened an exhibition named as “Mastering speed”. This exhibition showcased 10 cars that have made an indelible mark in international motorsport, as well as iconic TAG Heuer timepieces and chronographs directly inspired by motor racing. TAG Heuer is the first watch brand to partner with racing drivers and a F1 team and to create luxurious chronographs with a precision of 1/10th, 1/100th, 1/1’000th and 1/10’000th of a second.

To mark the occasion, TAG Heuer released three new watches. One of them is the TAG Heuer Carrera MP4-12C automatic flyback chronograph, which will be officially revealed at the upcoming trade show in Basel. This interesting timepiece is designed together with McLaren sports car maker. The watch is produced in a limited edition and it is meant to go with the new McLaren MP4-12C super car, one of the fastest production vehicles in the world.

The watch comes in a 43mm wide sand-blasted titanium case, in instantly recognizable Carrera style. It complements the car in the orange, black and white color scheme.

The dial is made of carbon fiber with a smoked sapphire crystal glass, enhanced by orange stripes in the hands and large Arabic hour markers. The complete typeface is the same as the one used in the McLaren’s oversized tachometer scale. The orange details used all over the watch, also mimic the contrast stitching inside the car’s cabin. The crown is also inscribed by McLaren’s logo.

The dial is partially skeletonized in the middle. There are also a big date indicator and chronograph subdial situated at the centre of the dial.

This watch utilizes Dubois-Depraz caliber 4900 automatic movement, based on the ETA 2894 chronograph ebauche. The watch offers hours, minutes, annual calendar, big date, and flyback chronograph functions, together with the 44-hour power reserve. The movement is fully visible through the transparent case-back.

The watch is completed with black leather strap with distinctive orange stitching. It will be limited to 1000 pieces and priced at $13,000 or €10,000.