Shop Pre-Owned TAG Heuer Carrera Watches With Bezel
Are you looking to buy a TAG Heuer Carrera? Bezel has just the suitable model for you. This legendary timepiece has captivated luxury watch aficionados since 1963 and remains one of the most iconic sports watches, especially for motorsports enthusiasts and professional drivers.
With a strong motorsport heritage, this timepiece collection has numerous coveted vinTAGe models and a good number of remarkable modern remakes in many designs and material options. The TAG Heuer Carrera is a high-performance sports watch loved for its refined silhouette, distinctive design, and instant legibility, which gives it functional appeal.Legacy of the TAG Heuer Carrera
TAG Heuer’s connection to the car racing world goes all the way back to the 1950s, a period when motorsports enjoyed worldwide fame. To join in on the automobile racing craze, Heuer created the Autavia chronograph in 1962 as its first motorsport-themed timepiece.
A year later, the TAG Heuer Carrera made its debut, becoming one of several TAG Heuer Watches with a strong motorsports heritage. It was designed by Jack Heuer, the founder’s great-grandson, who had just taken over the reins at the time. Eager to make a mark by creating a new watch model and inspired by a conversation with the parents of two young Mexican drivers while attending the Sebring race in Florida about the notorious Carrera Panamericana, Jack Heuer decided to name his next watch after the race.
The grueling nature of the race it was named after inspired Heuer to create a timepiece with robust construction, reliable movement, and easy legibility. Although the Carrera Panamericana was banned at the time the timepiece was launched due to multiple serious accidents, it didn’t dampen the legacy of the timepiece, which soon became one of the most loved watches by professional drivers and motorsports enthusiasts.
Over the years, the Carrera has evolved significantly while staying true to its original code. The watchmaker has released several variants of this timepiece over the years. Many of them, especially the modern vinTAGe-inspired models, have incorporated modern elements and cutting-edge technology, keeping the collection fresh, alive, and highly in-demand.
TAG Heuer continues to affirm Carrera and the company’s relationship with the world of motorsports by forging a relationship with various car racing teams and events. In 1991, the watchmaker became an official partner of the Carrera Panamericana, which was revived in 1988.Features of the TAG Heuer Carrera
Legible Dials
The design of the Carrera is deeply inspired by motorsports, with the dials heavily inspired by the dashboard of racing cars. The Chronograph dials of this timepiece were designed to be clearer and more legible than any other chronograph from TAG Heuer (or any other watchmaker, for that matter). The clear design of the chronograph made the Carrera extremely easy to read for wearers.Dial Flange
One of the most notable features of the Carrera is its dial flange. This was an innovation in early Carrera models and remained a signature feature of the collection even in modern models. The dial flange rises from the periphery at a 45-degree angle and houses the minute scale (instead of having the scale on the main dial like other watches). This function-focused design further improved the legibility of the dial and subdials and gave them a recessed appearance, imparting depth and a three-dimensional appeal. Beyond aesthetics, this flange also served as an inner tension ring pressing firmly against the Plexiglas crystal of the dial to increase the sturdiness and water resistance of the timepiece.Complications
The earliest models of the Carrera were chronographs that had real-life use in the car racing world. These watches had a three-register dial. The collection grew over time, and TAG Heuer soon introduced models with two subdials instead of two. Building on the success of the Chronograph models, Heuer created different variations of the Carrera, many of which featured different complications such as a tachymeter for calculating distance, a date function, a GMT function, a tourbillon, and a sailing complication.Innovative Strap
The different Carrera models have an innovative strap design with a clasp that opens at the push of a button and snaps shut effectively. The clasp also has an impressive clamping mechanism that makes it possible to seamlessly adjust the length of the strap on your own using a step-less adjustment system.How much does a TAG Heuer Carrera cost?
Given the size of the Carrera collection and the variety of models available, the price for the various vinTAGe and modern models of this timepiece varies significantly. Carrera models are made from a wide range of materials, including stainless steel, gold, and titanium. They also feature a wide range of complications, all of which will influence their pricing both in the secondary and pre-owned market.Retail Cost
New Carrera watches cost as low as $3,300 for the cheapest models. These are mainly the simple simple models with a date function. Chronographs and chronograph sports models are in the mid-range, and their pricing varies from about $6400 to about $12,300. On the high end of the spectrum, you have the tourbillon watches, with their pricing ranging from $24,000 to $38,000.Secondary Market price
Prices of the TAG Heuer Carrera in the secondary market largely depend on the watch's age, material, condition, and type of complication. You can find the cheapest models on Bezel for as low as $750, while the most expensive models are priced at about $12,000.Selling your TAG Heuer Carrera with Bezel
Looking to sell your TAG Heuer Carrera timepiece? Get full value for it by getting it listed on Bezel. With our robust online marketplace for quality pre-owned luxury watches, you can get your Carrera in front of a large audience of watch enthusiasts and motivated buyers who will offer good value for it. Our experts will help authenticate and value your watch before it is listed on our marketplace. We’ll also handle the entire sales process from start to finish at the lowest seller fees you will ever find.Your One-Stop Shop for all Your Luxury Watch Needs
In addition to our collection of Carrera timepieces, Bezel has an extensive inventory of highly sought-after timepieces from the biggest watchmakers in the industry. You can find just what you need on our modern and intuitive platform by searching directly for the watch model or using the filter options to narrow down your options.
We also offer a concierge service that assigns you to dedicated advisors who can help you source for any timepiece you’re looking for from our network of trusted sellers. Our expert advisers can also guide you on pricing, styling, and any other thing you need to know about the luxury watch market.
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