Michael Stockton
Although it’s not breaking news, we recently received additional information on changes to the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16. Due to the popularity of this model, the changes are definitely more evolutionary than revolutionary as TAG would be foolish to toy with success. Still, I think the changes are for the better.
The new TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 will come with either a black (ref. CBM2110) or blue sunray dial and on perforated leather strap or stainless bracelet. While the case diameter remains at 41mm, TAG tells us that the lugs have been shortened to create an easier fit for a wider range of potential customers. I asked about the exact difference in length, but haven’t received that info as of yet.
From the pictures, the change isn’t obvious because the lugs keep their same carved shape on the insides of the lugs just like classic 60’s Carreras. But, if TAG tells us there’s a change, we’ll take their word. Take note of the new bezels. They appear larger now because they’re no longer inserts surrounded by a steel bezel. The entire bezel is ceramic and it fits neatly into the mid case. Water resistance remains as 100 meters.
The dial on the new TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 also boasts changes. The calibre is no longer mentioned on the dial and that creates a cleaner overall look in my opinion. The hour markers have been lengthened and receive SuperLuminova on the actual index whereas the prior model had adjoining lume. Notice the crisp surrounds on the 6:00 and 12:00 sub dials and it makes for a crisper, higher end design.
To make things a bit sports, TAG threw some color into the mix: red on the black dial and orange on the blue. This color shows up on the end of the central chronograph hand, the tips of the 6/12 sub register hands and around the edge of the dial from 12:00 to 3:00. The same colors make their way in the form of a ring that divides the start/stop pusher at 2pm. The main crown also gets a bit of detailing with a black ring and black resin cap.
