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The Carrera name is highly significant for both replica TAG Heuer and Porsche. Each brand features a product line named after the exhilarating yet dangerous Carrera Panamericana rally, which took place in Mexico in the early 1950s. This 3,000km race was discontinued in 1954 due to safety concerns but was brought back in 1988 and still runs today. The year 2024 marks the 70th anniversary of the Porsche 550 Spyder’s triumph at the 1954 Carrera Panamericana, where it achieved first and second places in the under 1500cc sports car category, as well as third and fourth overall in the race. In celebration of the 2024 Carrera Panamericana, the replica TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Porsche Panamericana watch will be launched, inspired by the victorious Porsche 550 Spyder. This limited edition will consist of only 255 pieces.
At first glance, the watch’s silver, black, and yellow color scheme strongly evokes the classic design of the Porsche 550. It features a 42mm stainless steel case (measuring 49.7mm from lug to lug and 15.1mm in thickness) topped with a domed sapphire “Glassbox” crystal, a style that gained popularity in the 1970s and has recently been reintroduced by replica TAG Heuer. This crystal elegantly extends to cover the 60-minute scale on the black flange. The case showcases a combination of brushed and polished finishes, with the side engraved with a “Spyder” logo in the original 1950s Porsche font. Branding is plentiful, including the split “Carrera Panamericana” text on the dial, the iconic Clone TAG Heuer shield at 12 o’clock, and the “Porsche” inscription on the flange, paying tribute to both brands in this special edition.
The dial showcases the essence of the replica TAG Heuer Carrera Panamericana-racing Porsche 550 Spyder. Its skeletonized design reflects the car’s wheels, while the dial’s shimmering surface mimics the vehicle’s bodywork. The black grain-finished details represent the asphalt, and the trio of yellow lacquered hands—located at the center, the 3 o’clock chronograph minute counter, and the 9 o’clock chronograph hour counter—echo the hue of the number 55 stickers found on the sides and front of the race car. The lume plots near the polished rhodium-plated indexes are also yellow. At the 6 o’clock mark, the tourbillon, the watch’s defining feature, is prominently positioned.
Inside the replica watch resides the in-house COSC-certified Caliber TH20-09 tourbillon movement, which provides a power reserve of 65 hours and operates at a frequency of 28,800 beats per hour. While some parts of the snail-brushed movement and the tourbillon mechanism can be seen from the front, a more detailed view is available through the sapphire crystal caseback. Similar to other replica TAG Heuer x Porsche models, this watch features a rotor that is inspired by a steering wheel. Each watch in the limited 255-piece series has its unique number engraved on the underside of the caseback. Why 255? Replica TAG Heuer explains that it references the number 55, which was displayed on the Porsche 550 Spyder during its triumphant performance in the 1954 Carrera Panamericana.
The replica TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Porsche Panamericana features a black perforated calfskin leather strap, which includes a yellow lining that is visible from both the sides and the top. It is secured with a brushed and polished stainless steel folding clasp that is equipped with double safety push-buttons.
