This replica TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Senna (available in two editions, one in stainless steel and one PVD Coated) uses a 44mm case with a more rounded shape that differs from the usual angular case of the Carrera – as you can see here, with the TAG Heuer Carrera NISMO Calibre 16 or even with the Carrera Calibre 18 Telemeter). Here, no more straight and bevelled lugs but short and integrated ones instead. In fact, this Carrera uses the case of another watch from the actual collection, the Grand Carrera, meaning the modern and sport oriented range of watches. This could potentially means that the Grand Carrera collection could be merged with the normal Carrera collection in the future.
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The first edition TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Senna comes in satined stainless steel – combined with the bracelet (no other choice possible for the strap, due to the shaped and integrated end-links) – and with a grey and black dial. Several red accents enliven the dial, including red tips on the hands, on the indexes, on the crown and the red S signature (for Ayrton Senna) at 3.
The second edition comes in a full black theme. The same 44m case but in titanium (however without the integrated end-links) is here fully coated with titanium-carbide – including also the bezel, the crown, the pushers and the caseback. The dial is also fully dark but keeps the same red accents on the hands, indexes and Senna logos. This black edition of the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Senna will be delivered on a black rubber strap with a tyre-like texture.
This two TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Senna is based on the calibre 16, a well-known automatic integrated chronograph – as basically a Valjoux 7750 or one of its clones. This movement provides useful indications: a 30-minute counter at 12, a 12-hour counter at 6, a small second at 9 and a date at 3. It boasts 42 hours of power reserve.
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