Before we dive into the replica watch itself, let’s first talk about the replica Heuer 02 movement. This is TAG Heuer’s latest in-house chronograph movement, operating at a frequency of 4 Hz, featuring a column wheel and vertical clutch chronograph system, with an impressive power reserve of 80 hours. It serves as a solid foundation for the brand to create more variations, and one such example is the Carrera Chronograph GMT, which introduces a dual-time zone display.
The Replica TAG Heuer Carrera GMT Chronograph uses a modified version of the Heuer 02 chronograph movement, retaining the same chronograph layout as the original Heuer 02. The replica watch has a reverse-pyramid layout with sub-dials at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock displaying running seconds, 30-minute, and 12-hour counters, respectively. The date window is positioned at 4:30, paying homage to the original design of the 1963 Carrera.
The added GMT function is indicated by a red central hand with a 24-hour scale on the bezel. This hand sits between the hour and minute hands, smoothly tracking across the hourly markers to more clearly align with the second-time zone markers. The red color pops against the darker dial, making it easy to read at a glance. The second time zone is adjusted via the crown at the 3 o’clock position. With the addition of the GMT function, the power reserve drops slightly to 75 hours, but it’s still quite generous.
As a successor to the Heuer 02 tourbillon and chronograph models, the Carrera GMT Chronograph continues the legacy of the Heuer 02’s design, notably with its skeletonized aesthetic. The sub-dials for the seconds and chronograph counters only feature scale rings, offering a clearer view of the movement below, and even the date scale is skeletonized, with a white background beneath the window to ensure legibility.
The replica Carrera GMT Chronograph has a 45mm case made of stainless steel, paired with a two-tone ceramic bezel. The 24-hour markings for the second time zone are placed on the bezel, with the day portion in blue and the night portion in black, divided at 6 and 18 o’clock. Because of the added GMT function, the tachymeter scale is removed from the design, but this shouldn’t be a major concern for most wearers.
For those who appreciate a bold, sporty aesthetic, the Heuer 02 offers an excellent option. The main drawback is its size—the 45mm case is quite large and the watch is relatively thick, so those with smaller wrists may find it less comfortable.
For replica lovers, this model is a great choice as it faithfully maintains the original design and functionality, while also incorporating the desirable GMT complication for added versatility.