One year after the launch of the Heuer-02T Manufacture Chrono Tourbillon at BaselWorld, at a highly competitive price of 14,900 CHF, TAG Heuer is unveiling a glamorous new deluxe version, with 68 baguette diamonds set into the bezel, and a grade 5 titanium or black ceramic case.
It was developed directly from the DNA of the CH-80 chronograph, used as a basis to interpret two of traditional watchmaking's most famous complications: the chronograph and the tourbillon. At 4 Hz, and 28,800 vibrations/hour, the main technical challenge was to house a single barrel, the chronograph functions, the automatic winding mechanism and the flying tourbillon within a diameter of 32 mm, whilst ensuring the counters were well spaced to give it a modern, balanced look. The TAG Heuer Calibre HEUER-02T is a Manufacture movement with automatic chronograph and COSC-certified tourbillon. It includes a black column wheel, a new skeleton weight and chronograph bridges and black skeleton bridges. The lightweight tourbillon, hand-crafted from titanium and carbon, is inspired by the Monaco V4's tourbillon, which has central sections made from titanium and a carbon top section. This tourbillon offers a power reserve in excess of 65 hours.
The movement is housed in a new generation case, which boasts a different kind of construction, created from 12 modular elements. This design opens up a huge range of possibilities, with an infinite combination of materials, colours, treatments and finishes.
The 2017 models are available with a titanium case, white gold bezel set with 68 baguette diamonds or with a black ceramic case and black ceramic bezel. They come with a choice of matte black alligator straps, sewn onto black rubber with matching stitching, black ceramic strap, or full-grain calfskin leather strap, equipped with a folding clasp with safety push-buttons.