The TAG Heuer Carrera ref. CV2113 is a highly-regarded re-edition from the early 2000s, praised for its faithful homage to the iconic Heuer Carrera 2447N of the 1960s. It successfully captures the spirit of the original, retaining the classic 39mm case with its signature faceted lugs and replicating the highly legible 'panda' dial. The classic 3-6-9 chronograph layout is powered by the automatic TAG Heuer Calibre 17, a reliable modular movement based on ETA architecture.
From its founding in 1860, Heuer established a reputation for precision built on foundational innovations. Edouard Heuer's 1887 patent for the oscillating pinion remains a critical component in modern chronographs, while the 1916 "Mikrograph," the first stopwatch capable of measuring 1/100th of a second, secured the brand's role as an official Olympic timekeeper. This early focus on accuracy naturally led to a deep-seated connection with motorsports, where the brand's dashboard timers became essential equipment for rally drivers, laying the groundwork for an identity forged on the racetrack.
The brand's ties with racing was immortalized in the 1960s with a trio of legendary chronographs: the Carrera, Autavia, and the avant-garde Monaco. The Monaco, with its distinctive square case, became an icon on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the film Le Mans and was one of the first watches to house the groundbreaking Calibre 11 automatic chronograph movement. After its acquisition by Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) in 1985, the brand solidified its legendary status through a decades-long partnership with Formula 1.
Overall Grade: 9 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Signs of Wear Production: 2004 Contents: Box and Paper Genre: Neo-Vintage Chronograph
Size: 39mm Thickness: 13.5mm Lug Width: 19mm
Case: Stainless steel round case, mirrored finish, light visible wear Bezel: Stainless steel, fixed dome bezel, mirrored finish, light visible wear Dial: Black dial, tri-compax layout, applied faceted indices, lumed Hands: Steel pencil hands, lumed
Crown: Stainless steel, signed with Heuer logo, push-pull, light visible wear Crystal: Dome sapphire crystal, light visible wear Bracelet: Black leather strap, light visible wear Caseback: Solid stainless steel screw-in caseback, light visible wear Movement: Automatic Chronograph Caliber: Calibre 17