The Carrera Heuer-01, launched in 2015 with the aim to present an in-house chronograph at a disruptive price point. This reference, CAR2A90, utilizes the watch's signature case construction in black ceramic. The skeleton dial is designed around the Calibre Heuer-01, an evolution of the brand's Calibre 1887
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 | Mint Condition, Light Visible Wear Production: 2017 Contents: Fullset Genre: Sports Chronograph
Size: 45mm Thickness: approx. 16.5mm Lug Width: approx. 22mm
Case: Black ceramic case, mirrored finish, light signs of wear Bezel: Fixed black ceramic tachymeter scale bezel, light wear Dial: Black skeletonized dial, applied markers Hands: Black broad sword hands
Crown: Original and functional pull-down ceramic crown Crystal: Original sapphire crystal, light wear Bracelet: Original rubber strap, light wear Caseback: See through screw ceramic back, light wear Movement: Automatic Chronograph Caliber: Heuer 01