Basel 2008: TAG Heuer Grand Carrera 36 RS Caliper Concept Chronograph Watch
Apr 3, 2008
The TAG Heuer Grand Carrera 36RS Caliper Concept Chronograph watch carries on TAG Heuer's legacy of cutting-edge luxury sports watches. In fact, this exciting new TAG Heuer creation was fitted to the dashboard of famed GT-car designer Ken Okuyama's futuristic and extremely efficient K.O. 7 GT sports car. Mr. Okuyama, who also was behind the creation of the Ferrari Enzo, expressed his enthusiasm for the TAG Heuer partnership:
The interior of the K.O. 7 was inspired by the Grand Carrera, and we mounted the extraordinary Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS Caliper Concept Chronograph on its dashboard. TAG Heuer chronographs are constructed in rich lightweight materials of the finest quality. Like the K.O. 7, their powerful proportions catch your eye first, and then you discover the depth of refinement, the beautiful craftsmanship, and the attention to detail. Collaborating with TAG Heuer made it possible to demonstrate something in common between our two industries: an endless quest for quality, performances and design innovations driven by new technologies"
The TAG Heuer Caliper Chronograph features a 43mm titanium carbide-coated case, a tachymeter bezel, and a rubber strap. The dial is inspired by sports car instrumentation, and features distinctive rotating chronograph displays and a unique linear seconds indicator. Movement is the self-winding Caliber 36 RS, a COSC-certified chronometer. An extraordinarily rapid 36,000 vph balance frequency, allows the chronograph to record intervals with precision to within 1/10th second, and an innovative rotating scale allows a precise reading of the second intervals. Chronograph functions are controlled via a traditional column-wheel.
The watch is fitted with sleek chronograph buttons whose design resembles the pedals of a GT car. A patterned rubber strap completes the high-performance aesthetic of this exciting new TAG Heuer chronograph.