TAG Heuer launched Carrera Mikrograph Chronograph Limited Edition for SIHH 2011. It pays honour to its 150-year timekeeping heritage while pushing the envelope of traditional watchmaking. The Granddaddy of Mikrographs was originally released in 1916, and the TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrograph is the latest iteration of the lauded technology. It is limited to only 150 numbered pieces.

TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrograph Chronograph is equipped with the world’s first, fully integrated, COSC-certified mechanical chronograph with a column wheel system that displays 1/100th of a second by a sweeping central hand. This patented timepiece was entirely developed and manufactured at the brand’s La Chaux-de-fonds, Switzerland-based factory. Like the Calibre 360, the TAG Heuer Swiss Watches Carrera Mikrograph 1/100th Second Chronograph 1/100th features two different balance wheels, with separate escapements and transmission systems that engage the stopwatch performance without interference to the watch movement. However, the new Mikrograph 1/100th is a fully integrated COSC certified chronograph with a column wheel system. It comprises a balance wheel for the watch moving at 4 hertz, 28,800 vibrations per hour, with a 42-hour power reserve; for the stopwatch, the high frequency Swiss balance wheel oscillates at 50 hertz, 360,000 vibrations per hour, with a 90-minute power reserve, displaying this 1/100th of a second with the central chronograph hand. A transparent sapphire crystal case back allows a direct and stunning view of the two “hearts” beating at different speeds and facing each other at the bottom of the complex movement endowed with sophisticated Cote de Genève finishes.

The oversized, 43 mm dial is further enhanced by a variety of intricate details including: rose gold hour, minute and second hands, a deep blue central 1/100th of a second chronograph hand, cream-colored chronograph and power reserve hands, a monochrome vintage Heuer logo and minuterie on the cream flange. These artful touches are complemented by the Carrera Mikrograph’s deep-red rose gold polished case, crown and push buttons, the latter of which is the same shape as the original Mikrograph, underscoring TAG Heuer’s strong ties to its legacy. The piece is featured on a hand-sewn, chocolate brown alligator strap with rose gold pin buckle.

TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrograph Chronograph Limited Edition Specification
Movement: Automatic, 28,800 vph / 360,000 vph, in-house, COSC-certified chronometer, Swiss Made
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, 1/100th second “Mikrograph” chronograph
Power reserve: 42 hours
Case material: Rose gold
Bezel material: Rose gold
Case shape: Round
Bezel shape: Round
Case size: 43 mm
Dial: Chocolate brown and white
Numerals: Arabic
Hands: Gold
Strap: Dark brown leather
Crystal: Sapphire
Case back: Sapphire

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