What makes an iconic watch iconic? Could it be the fact that when you look hard into the face of a timepiece, you can see the story behind its design? The hallmarks that make it what it is? Possibly so. TAG Heuer’s Carrera is deserving of the title, iconic. And when you look closely at these designs (even the most classic iterations), you begin to see what makes them so unique. On the three-handed models, their clean, legible dials strip away any unnecessary details, keeping timekeeping to the essentials. On the chronographs, the stopwatch timings are polished and ready to record elapsed time around the race track. And even the story of that first initial design is interesting. The 1/5th second scale, created from a steel tension ring, is similar to the original 1960s design. It sits inside the crystal, giving the Carrera its profound sense of utilitarianism. Even the simpler three-handed models have a design that can be picked out from across the room like this elegant TAG Heuer Carrera referenced WAR215D.
A Great Everyday Wearer
The TAG Heuer Carrera watch ref. WAR215D is widely praised as a great everyday wearer. Its elegant design is classic enough to pair with an office suit, thanks to its two-tone design, or with something more casual at the weekend, and due to its slim case depth, it will slide effortlessly under the cuff of a shirt should you need it to. The watch case measures 39mm in diameter and is crafted from stainless steel. While some may find its design a little conservative, others see the timeless style of the three-handed Carrera perfect for wearing every day of the week. 
Though the watch is not a chronograph, the core design of the Carrera was inspired by Jack Heuer’s fascination with the deadly Carrera Panamericana race in Mexico, which claimed the lives of several racers before the event came to a close. The dials of these chronographs echoed the dashboards of racing cars themselves, while the cases (like today) were strong and the strap tough enough for any challenge, on the track or off.
The silver dial of the TAG Heuer Carrera ref WAR215D still bears some sporty, racing-ready elements. Take, for example, the 60-minute scale around the dial's periphery and the luminescent material on the hands, designed to take you through the night. However, the rest of the design is resolutely classic, with thin baton-style hour markers that honour the original Carrera design and the proud TAG Heuer lettering stamped to the display just underneath the 12 o’clock location.
A sapphire crystal glass front protects all the details on the dial of the TAG Heuer Carrera watch. With anti-reflective properties, the glass seals to the case to uphold a water resistance of 100 meters. The crown is engraved with the TAG Heuer logo as a symbol of Swiss authenticity, while on the other side of the case, there is a chance to observe the Calibre 5 at work. 
The Calibre 5 is a self-winding engine based on an ETA movement and offers hours, minutes, seconds, and date functions, as well as a performance of 28,800 vibrations per hour. It also provides a power reserve once fully wound of 42 hours. To finish its classic look, this TAG Heuer Carrera watch features a luxurious gold and stainless steel H-link bracelet to match the finish of the case and the gold bezel. A true classic for any TAG collector.
If the TAG Heuer Carrera watch reference WAR215D has caught your eye, contact our sales team at Charles Martin Watch Company today on 01889 560002 or email us at sales@charlesmartinwatchcompany.com for more information.
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