Ayrton Senna unequalled talent and panache ensured he left a lasting mark on Formula 1, more than any driver before or since. “Magic Senna” is considered by his peers to be one of the greatest drivers the world has ever seen: three world championship titles (1988, 1990 and 1991), 65 pole positions, and 41 Grand Prix victories.
Throughout his career, Senna reinvented a whole new vocabulary of superlatives. Fastest, most agile, smartest… and records that he broke each time. His motivation to win, to push himself and his car to the limits, and his exceptional powers of concentration in the face of intense pressure have shaped his legend, and led TAG Heuer to ask him to be the face of the first #DontCrackUnderPressure campaign in 1991.
Today, to honor him again, TAG Heuer is proud to present two new models paying tribute to his Ambassador, this time reinterpreting the iconic TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph, and proudly displaying the famous Senna symbol and name on the dial, bezel and caseback:
TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre HEUER02 Chronograph Automatic is available with the iconic bracelet with S-shaped links, as adopted by Ayrton at the height of his achievements. It is both an iconic design and a standard bearer in terms of ergonomics and wearer comfort, lending the pieces a racing feel and evoking the exceptional skills of Senna.
TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 02 Tourbillon Chronograph Chronometer is available with a bi-material rubber / calfskin leather strap, and including a black matte tachymeter with SENNA inscription. The Heuer 02 Tourbillon movement was designed and developed entirely at TAG Heuer. This skeleton movement comprises 284 components, within a diameter of 31 mm (13 ¾’’’ [lignes]) and a thickness of 6.9 mm, and beats at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour), boasting a 65-hour power reserve.
In keeping Ayrton Senna sporty and classy spirit, the two new watches perfectly reflect the spirit of the man who still reflect, today more than ever, the state of mind behind TAG Heuer #dontcrackunderpressure.
TAG Heuer Carrera Senna Editions
Carrera Heuer 02 Chronograph Automatic
Reference CBG2013.BA0657
Movement Calibre HEUER 02 Automatic
Case Diameter 43 mm, steel alternate finishing case
Ceramic black alternate finishing tachymeter fixed bezel
Domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment
Polished black steel, rubber standard crown at 3 o’clock
Alternate finishing steel round push button at 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock
Steel alternate finishing lugs
Dial Black gold plated brushed dial
Black flange with 60-second / minute scale
Three counters:
– 3 o’clock: red, black circular brushed minute chronograph counter; red lacquered hand
– 6 o’clock: black “azurage”, permanent second indicator; rhodium plated polished hand
– 9 o’clock: black circular brushed hour chronograph counter with SENNA logo; red lacquered hand
Alternate finishing steel screwed sapphire case back with SENNA logo special printing
Rhodium-plated numerals with white SuperLuminova
Rhodium-plated alternate finishing hour and minute hands and indexes with white SuperLuminova
Red lacquered central hand
Polished rhodium-plated “TAG Heuer” logo
Date window at 4.30
Inscriptions “CARRERA HEUER 02 CHRONOGRAPH AUTOMATIC”
Water-resistance 100 metres
Bracelet Alternate finishing steel S-shaped bracelet, Alternate finishing steel folding clasp with double safety push-buttons; TAG Heuer shield
Limited Edition 175 watches
Carrera Heuer 02 Tourbillon Chronograph Chronometer
Reference CAR5A91.FT6162
Movement Calibre Heuer 02T COSC
Case Diameter 45 mm, black ceramic matte case
Ceramic black matte tachymeter fixed bezel with SENNA inscription
Dormed, bevelled sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
At 3 o’clock: Alternate finishing black PVD steel & rubber standard crown
At 2 and 4 o’clock: alternate finishing black PVD steel round push button
Alternate finishing black PVD steel screwed sapphire case back with SENNA logo special printing
Ceramic black matte lugs
Dial Black opaline dial
Black flange with 60-second / minute scale
3 counters:
– 3 o’clock: rhodium plated alternate finishing minute chronograph counter; rhodium plated polished hand
– 6 o’clock: black alternate finishing tourbillon
– 9 o’clock: rhodium plated alternate finishing hour chronograph counter with SENNA logo; red lacquered hand
Rhodium plated alternate finishing applied indexes with white SuperLuminova
Rhodium plated alternate finishing hour and minute hands white SuperLuminova
Rhodium plated polished central hand
Rhodium plated polished TAG Heuer applied logo
Water-resistance 100 metres
Bracelet Matte black calf skin rubber / leather strap
Sand blasted black titanium grade 2 folding clasp with double safety push-buttons, TAG Heuer shield
Limited Edition 175 watches
