The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche Rallye is an Ode to Its Motoring Heritage
The latest collaboration between the watchmaker and the sportscar delivers a limited-edition timepiece that wears its heritage well.
The Porsche 911 made its competitive debut in the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally. Despite being modelled on a road car not designed for professional racing, the 911 handled the race’s snowy conditions well enough to finish second in its class and fifth overall. Embedded in the car’s dashboard were specialised timekeeping instruments designed by Heuer, the predecessor of the brand now known as TAG Heuer.
Sixty years on, those dashboard clocks provide the inspiration for the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche Rallye watch. But they also highlight why TAG Heuer’s partnership with Porsche is a dream alignment. The two brands have enjoyed a long working relationship that now evolves on the wrist.
In keeping with its motoring heritage, the watch is built with technical performance front of mind. It’s powered by the in-house TH20-08 chronosprint movement that delivers a solid 80-hour power reserve. Uniquely, the calibre mimics the famous acceleration of the Porsche 911; during the first 15 seconds of each minute, the central seconds hand races forward at a faster pace, before slowing to complete the full revolution in the standard 60 seconds.
The 42-millimetre stainless-steel case houses a black dial with visual depth provided by the silver-framed subdials, while red accents amplify the sporty feel. A domed “glassbox” sapphire crystal encloses both the front and back of the watch, giving a nod to the look of the 1960s Heuer Carreras and exposing the movement on the flip side. In a final reference to the German carmaker, that view includes a rotor shaped like a Porsche steering wheel. The steel chronograph is available in an edition of just 911 pieces worldwide so those interested will need to get into pole position.
