IN-DEPTH: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 blue dial
The story in a second: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 blue dial is a familiar face, which has been sleekly refined. If you know TAG Heuer, you’ll know the Carrera chronograph, a wristwatch that has been trackside at motorsport events for decades, offering those behind the wheel a functional timing tool. While some of the design detail has been adjusted over the years to suit the evolving tastes of the gentleman driver, the DNA of the watch has remained the same since its birth in the 1960s. Last year, we were presented with an interpretation of the Carrera Calibre 16 that while maintaining an under the radar presence on the wrist, popped with colour under closer inspection and stole not only our attention but also the industry at large for its boldness. This year we have the same blue dial, the same layout of date with three sub-dials, and the same options for both steel bracelet or perforated rally-style leather strap. But while last year it was a party of colour and celebration, this year we are offered a more subtle approach that speaks to the more serious collector as well as the automotive enthusiast. The dial The dial…
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Editor’s note: With so much attention and speculation surrounding the all-steel variants of Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak 15400 and now 15500, it’s easy to forget that the Holy Trinity watchmaker also offers their most prized timepiece in two-tone steel and 18k Pink Gold. And while it’s easy to comprehend why the stainless steel variants are so highly revered, there’s something of an old-world charm about the way the two-tone iteration goes about its business — it’s antiquated … but in a good way. A couple of years ago, we were lucky enough to slide one of these mixed metal marvels onto our wrist, and these were our first thoughts. I’ve been saying for years that two-tone is making a comeback. And with the release of the Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Royal Oak, it looks like the market is finally catching up to my prediction. This watch is everything you would expect from the Genta-designed icon: classic and casual, and one of the best bracelets ever made, but this time with the added sparkle of 18k gold. The combination of silver grand tapisserie dial, solid pink gold bezel, crown and centre links, amid brushed and bevelled stainless steel, is compelling. It’s a watch…
Hublot’s Spirit of Big Bang collection is unquestionably one of the most varied and nuanced in the Swiss watchmaker’s catalogue. The quintessentially tonneau-shaped timepiece, which has only been around since 2014, has spawned quite a few different iterations, in a number of different sizes and materials, since its inception. In fact, as of right now, there are more than 30 different examples of the inimitable timepiece on offer. So, to save you the hassle, we thought we’d pick through extensive offerings and choose three of our favourite models that can cater for different occasions: Hublot Spirit Of Big Bang Moonphase Titanium 42mm – The daily spirit This particular example of the Hublot Spirit Of Big Bang would be ideal as a daily wearer. Why? Well, for a start, the mid-sized 42mm case ensures that it’s versatile enough to fit under things like a cuff, and the fact that it’s made from titanium also means that it’s lightweight, adding to its breadth of ability. Equally, because it comes fitted on Hublot’s signature natural rubber strap, comfortability is optimised. And, if we’re being honest, it’s just a hot watch. $24,300 Hublot Spirit Of Big Bang White Ceramic 45mm – The weekend…