TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph hands on – quirky watchmaking done right

LuxuryWatchesTAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph hands on – quirky watchmaking done rightIf you want a chronograph which goes against the grain while still looking classy, this is the one to pickWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

If you want a chronograph which goes against the grain while still looking classy, this is the one to pick

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(Image credit: Future / Sam Cross)

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph on a white background

(Image credit: Future / Sam Cross)

While I’ve always loved thebest watches, they’re rarely mould-breakers. TheAudemars Piguet Royal Oakmoving into mainstream consciousness is about as daring as most will get.

Me? I’ve always enjoyed something a bit more quirky. TheHamilton Venturaexcites me thoroughly. Give me a triangle where most would have a round dial any day.

Enter the newTAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph. This is the quirky watch for boring watch collectors – if you’re the kind of collector who spends an hour each morning deciding between your duo of blackRolex Submariners, this is going to feel like a whole new world.

It’s not just a watch for nerds, though. In fact, the design here is arguably the better bit. That green dial is simply stunning. Add in a lopsided subdial arrangement and this was always going to take my fancy.

(Image credit: Future / Sam Cross)

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph on a white background

(Image credit: Future / Sam Cross)

Seeing it in the flesh took it to another level, though. For starters, if you think that green is good in the press images, just wait until you see it first hand. The dial shines like a fine emerald, and really does morph in the changing light.

The asymmetrical dial has the potential to put some users off, but you really shouldn’t let it. On the wrist, I didn’t even notice it, with the whole dial feeling really well balanced.

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For me, this is one of the nicest chronograph implementations out there. Like most watch enthusiasts, I never use the chronograph function. I don’t have to time racing laps, so it’s really just a nice little quirk. That does make it a little silly to fill the dial with things we just aren’t using.

Here, though, there’s only a single subdial –Seiko Poguestyle, if that’s your bag. Think of it more like a nice dress watch with a subdial you probably won’t ever use. Oh, and a date window on the other side.

For me, at just £6,000, that’s a remarkable offering. Sure, it’s not ultra cheap, but it’s good for an in-house chronograph. Plus, it’s a lot more interesting than the majority of watches out there. And that’s worth its weight in gold.

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