Review TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 43MM Ceramic Watch Replica
At the beginning of 2017 TAG Heuer gave us a (slightly) smaller version of the popular 45mm Carrera Heuer-01 Skeleton dial, shaving a modest 2mm from the case diameter to give us the 43mm Carrera Heuer-01 collection, TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 43mm Ceramic watch replica (ref. CAR2090). The star of that range is the ceramic model, which combines the looks of the original 2015 Carrera Heuer-01 with the matte ceramic finish of the 2016 ceramic model.
While the bracelet itself is not new- it debuted earlier this year- the 43mm model has a new end-piece design that differ from the square and flat end pieces on the 45mm model. As you can see below, the end pieces are a more natural extension of the link and overall brings a more integrated and elegant look than that offered on other Carrera Heuer-01 bracelets.
The Dial
TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 43mm watch replica has the same “dial” as offered on the original Carrera Heuer-01 back in 2015, so there are no surprises here. If anything, we think that the skeleton dial works better on the black background of the ceramic case than the steel and titanium case of the original. And while the two 45mm ceramic watches have a stealth dial finish, devoid of any colour whatsoever, the 43mm brings a few splashes of red that pop beautifully on the midnight black case.
The Case
So given that the dial is familiar, it’s the case that is the real change here- and it both looks and feels fantastic. The new TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 watch replica uses a 43mm version of the now-familiar Carrera Heuer-01 design, with its 12-piece modular case. The case, lugs and bezel are made from matte ceramic, while the crown and chronograph pushers are steel coated in titanium carbide.
Movement
Under the sapphire caseback sits the Heuer-01 Calibre, which is the perfect fit for this watch, with its black and red colour scheme matching the dial and case to perfection. The inner box section and case back are also made from stainless steel to ensure water resistance.
The Bracelet
The new TAG Heuer Carrera watch replica is available with either a rubber strap, or the H-Link bracelet you see here- and while we’re big fans of the rubber strap, in this case the bracelet is the one to choose.While the bracelet itself is not new- it debuted earlier this year- the 43mm model has a new end-piece design that differ from the square and flat end pieces on the 45mm model. As you can see below, the end pieces are a more natural extension of the link and overall brings a more integrated and elegant look than that offered on other Carrera Heuer-01 bracelets.
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