The TAG Heuer Carrera Dato Limited Edition for HODINKEE marks the second collaboration between the two brands following the 2017 HODINKEE and TAG Heuer Limited Edition Skipper. Drawing inspiration from Jack Heuer’s groundbreaking 1960s single sub-dial chronograph with date (the second-generation Carrera Dato ref. 3147N), this new collaboration revives this all-time classic. The Limited Edition Dato has a jet black dial, high contrast, white sub-register, and polished hour markers for a sober, vintage quality. While looking much like the classic 60s aesthetic, the TAG Heuer Carrera Dato has several updates that make it modern in every way, such as its 80 hours of power reserve, vertical clutch, and column wheel.
Featuring the single sub-register at 3:00 and date window at 9:00, this layout is uncommon and demanded a re-engineering of the Caliber 02 movement by TAG Heuer to create this signature “cyclops” look that was a distinctive characteristic of the original piece. The vintage-inspired 39mm glass box case further adds to the classic look. This limited edition chronograph will feature only 250 pieces, which adds to its immense exclusivity in the market. Those within the TAG Heuer collecting community will likely cause this timepiece to sell out almost instantly.
While on the subject of Tag Heuer collabs, check out the Tag Heuer and Porsche Carrera Chronograph Special Edition.
