TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport Twin-Time

In the competitive landscape of modern watchmaking, TAG Heuer continues to carve out a distinct identity rooted in the high-octane world of motorsport. For 2025, the brand accelerates its momentum with two significant additions to the TAG Heuer Carrera Extreme Sport collection. These new timepieces are not merely updates but bold statements of intent, expanding the collection's technical capabilities and material expressions. The introduction of a sophisticated GMT chronograph and a commanding solid gold model demonstrates a dual focus on function-driven engineering and elevated contemporary luxury, further cementing the Carrera's legacy as a pillar of performance horology.

The very name "Carrera" evokes a sense of danger, speed, and ultimate precision. When Jack Heuer named the collection in the 1960s, he drew inspiration from the legendary Carrera Panamericana, a notoriously grueling open-road race across Mexico that tested the limits of both man and machine. This historical touchstone was not just a marketing angle; it was a foundational philosophy. The original Carrera watches were designed for clarity and legibility under the most demanding conditions, becoming essential tools for race car drivers. This spirit of purpose-built performance remains the driving force behind the collection's evolution decades later.



Building upon a fresh design vision introduced in 2024, the TAG Heuer Carrera Extreme Sport collection continues its forward trajectory. The 2025 releases represent a significant expansion, pushing the line into new territories of complexity and style. The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport Twin-Time answers the call for a dedicated traveler's watch, while the solid rose gold variant reinterprets the aggressive design codes of the collection through the opulent language of precious metals. Each watch, though distinct in its execution, shares a common lineage of audacious design and uncompromising performance.

For the global traveler or the motorsport professional managing international race schedules, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Twin Time emerges as an indispensable companion. This model marks the first integration of a GMT complication into the Extreme Sport line, a function that allows the wearer to track a second time zone with effortless clarity. The watch immediately establishes a powerful visual code, with a vibrant teal green designated as the signature color for the GMT function. This striking hue is thoughtfully applied across the timepiece, appearing on the integrated rubber strap, the central seconds hand, various dial accents, and even the openworked date disc, which features white Super-LumiNova® for exceptional legibility in low-light conditions.

At the core of this new complication is the Caliber TH20-02, an automatic chronograph GMT movement developed and manufactured in-house. This robust engine is an evolution of TAG Heuer’s respected chronograph architecture, featuring a sophisticated column wheel and vertical clutch system for smooth and precise chronograph operation. The movement is designed for modern life, offering bidirectional winding for efficiency and an impressive 80-hour power reserve, allowing the watch to be set down for a weekend and picked back up without needing to be rewound. A shield-shaped rotor, visible through the sapphire caseback, adds a signature TAG Heuer touch, and the entire caliber is backed by a five-year warranty.



A significant technical and aesthetic achievement is found in the watch's bezel. For the first time, TAG Heuer has engineered a two-tone, 24-hour scale bezel crafted from a single, solid block of ceramic. This process, which involves fusing two distinct colors—black and teal green—into one seamless component, is exceedingly difficult to master. The result is a sharp, clean transition between the colors that is not only visually striking but also enhances the watch's durability and scratch resistance, making it a perfect fusion of advanced design and robust functionality.

The 44mm case architecture is a study in athletic refinement. Constructed from lightweight and durable grade-2 titanium, it features fine brushed and sandblasted finishes that create a subtle, technical look. The flanks of the case have been hollowed out, a design choice that reduces weight and creates a more streamlined profile on the wrist, enhancing overall comfort without sacrificing presence. On the dial, the openworked design reveals glimpses of the intricate mechanics beneath, with subdials designed to evoke the dashboard instruments of a high-performance race car. The iconic TAG Heuer shield sits proudly at 12 o’clock, serving as a visual anchor for the complex yet legible display.

Turning the watch over reveals a circular brushed grade-2 titanium screwed sapphire caseback. This exhibition window offers an unobstructed view of the Caliber TH20-02 movement in action. As a final nod to its racing heritage, the caseback is engraved with a Victory Wreath, a subtle yet meaningful symbol of triumph and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines both motorsport and the TAG Heuer brand. This new GMT chronograph confidently joins the core collection, offering a highly practical complication within a design that is unmistakably rooted in the high-performance spirit of the Carrera Extreme Sport.



Simultaneously, TAG Heuer ventures into a more luxurious territory with the second major release: the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport in solid 18K 5N rose gold. This timepiece takes the raw, adrenaline-fueled design language of the collection and reinterprets it with an unapologetic sense of opulence. It challenges the traditional notion of a sports chronograph, demonstrating that high-performance engineering and precious materials can coexist in a powerful and cohesive design. This model is a statement piece, crafted for those who appreciate both cutting-edge mechanics and the substantial feel of solid gold.

The watch makes its most powerful statement through its case and bezel, both crafted from solid 18K 5N rose gold. The 44mm case is a masterclass in finishing, with a dynamic interplay of brushed and polished surfaces. This meticulous treatment of the gold allows it to catch the light from multiple angles, accentuating the strong, geometric lines of the Carrera case design. This contrast creates a remarkable visual depth, underlining the powerful silhouette while adding a layer of sophisticated detailing. The tachymeter scale, a classic feature of a racing chronograph, is engraved on the polished fixed bezel, reinforcing its motorsport credentials.

This luxurious approach extends to the intricate openworked dial. Key elements are unified by the warm hue of rose gold, including the hands, the rings around the sub-counters, the flange, and the skeletonized date disc at 6 o’clock. This creates a rich, harmonious composition that is both complex and easy to read. The TAG Heuer shield, also rendered in polished rose gold, is framed by the dial's transparency effect, which provides a tantalizing view of the movement ticking away beneath. The combination of the dark, skeletonized structure with the gleaming gold accents results in a dial that is both technically impressive and visually captivating.



Powering this precious metal chronograph is the Caliber TH20-00, another of TAG Heuer's high-performance in-house movements. Sharing its foundational architecture with the GMT version, this automatic chronograph caliber is equipped with a vertical clutch and column wheel for superior performance. It also boasts the same convenient bidirectional winding and a substantial 80-hour power reserve. Visible through a sapphire crystal on the caseback, the movement is adorned with the signature shield-shaped rotor. The caseback itself is made from black DLC grade-2 titanium, creating a striking contrast with the rose gold case and is also engraved with the symbolic Victory Wreath.

Completing the design of the rose gold model is a sleek, black integrated rubber strap. This choice grounds the watch in its sporting context, providing comfort and durability while allowing the precious metal case to be the undisputed focal point. The strap is secured with a black DLC grade-2 titanium folding clasp, featuring double safety push-buttons for a secure fit. By combining the inherent luxury of solid gold with the practical, performance-oriented elements of a rubber strap and DLC titanium hardware, this model successfully bridges the gap between the racetrack and the world of high-end watchmaking.

Both timepieces represent the brand's core philosophy, "Designed to Win." Founded in 1860, TAG Heuer has consistently demonstrated a commitment to avant-garde watchmaking, from inventing the oscillating Pinion in 1887 to developing the first automatic chronograph movement, the Calibre 11, in 1969. This legacy of innovation continues today, with the brand pushing the boundaries of what is possible in both mechanical engineering and material science. These new Carrera models are the latest chapter in that long and storied history.



The introduction of these two models expands the language of the Carrera Extreme Sport collection, showcasing its versatility. One model pushes the functional envelope with a useful complication for a life in motion, while the other explores the upper echelons of sport-luxury. Together, they illustrate how a single, powerful design concept can express different facets of TAG Heuer's extensive watchmaking expertise, seamlessly blending the adrenaline of the racetrack with the meticulous craftsmanship of modern horology.

These two new expressions of the TAG Heuer Carrera Extreme Sport are positioned as significant additions to the brand's 2025 offerings. The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport Twin-Time in titanium and ceramic is priced at $9,300.00. The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport in solid 18K 5N rose gold is available for $22,650.00. Both watches are available through TAG Heuer boutiques and authorized dealers, representing the latest evolution of a collection born from the unforgiving crucible of motorsport.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport Twin-Time

Case: 44mm grade-2 titanium fine brushed, sandblasted case with black PVD fine grained hollowed side. Ceramic black & teal green matte 24-hour scale fixed bezel. Beveled, domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment. Water resistance: 100 meters. Dimensions: Lug-to-lug: 22 mm, Thickness: 16.7 mm.

Movement: Caliber TH20-02 automatic chronograph GMT. 80-hour power reserve. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, GMT.

Dial: Skeleton dial with fine brushed & rhodium plated finishing and a grained black center. 3 counters: minute chronograph, permanent second indicator, hour chronograph. Rhodium plated hands and indexes with white Super-LumiNova®. Teal color central hand and a red lacquered GMT hand.

Strap: Teal green color integrated rubber strap with a grade-2 titanium fine brushed, sandblasted central link. Grade-2 titanium folding clasp with double safety push-buttons.

Price: $9,300.00

Reference Number: CBU2084.FT6297

Notes: The first time a GMT function has been brought into the TAG Heuer Carrera Extreme Sport line. Features a bezel crafted for the first time at TAG Heuer from a single block of dual-colored ceramic.



TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport

Case: 44mm 18K 5N rose gold fine brushed, polished case with fine grained hollowed side. 18K 5N rose gold circular brushed, polished tachymeter fixed bezel. Black DLC grade-5 titanium crown and pushers. Water resistance: 100 meters. Dimensions: Lug-to-lug: 22 mm.

Movement: Caliber TH20-00 automatic chronograph. 80-hour power reserve. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph.

Dial: Skeleton dial with fine brushed & NAC finishings and a grained black center. 3 counters: minute chronograph, permanent second indicator, hour chronograph. 18K 5N rose gold plated hands and indexes with white Super-LumiNova®.

Strap: Black integrated rubber strap. Black DLC grade-2 titanium folding clasp with double safety push-buttons.

Price: $22,650.00

Reference Number: CBU2051.FT6273

Notes: The most elevated form of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport, crafted with a solid 18-carat rose gold case and bezel.