- Settore: Timepieces
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TAG Heuer S.A. designs, manufactures and markets high end watches, chronographs and fashion. Edouard Heuer founded Tag Heuer in St. Imier in Switzerland in 1860. Originally named the Uhrenmanufactur Heuer AG, or Heuer Watchmaking Inc., the company patented its chronograph in 1882 and the ...
A watch with a movement that has demonstrated outstanding accuracy by passing the tests of the COSC (the official Swiss Chronometer Control Office). Each movement is individually checked in five positions: crown left, crown right, crown up and dial up. Its accuracy must remain between -4 and +6 seconds over 24 hours, and the deviation may not vary by more than 5 seconds during the 15-day test period. Testing is done at 8°C, 23°C and 38°C. Only watches with movements that have passed this testing process are officially certified as chronometers. In general, the word "Chronometer" appears on the dial.
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Synthetic material that ensures water-resistance around the case back.
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The part which closes the case. It can be fixed with screws, but it can also screw into the case, or simply be pressed into place.
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The launch of the Carrera chronograph in 1964 was a tribute to the famous "Carrera Panamerica" car race of the 1950s.
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A measure of the weight of precious stones. One carat represents 0.205gr.
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A measure of gold content that is divided into 24 parts. Fine gold, which is almost 100% pure gold, contains 24 carats. The case of an 18-carat gold watch contains 750/1000 (18/24) of fine gold and 250/1000 of alloy. The carat is indicated in a hallmark on each case.
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The Camaro series, launched in 1968, takes it name from the famous Chevrolet sports car with an innovative design, introduced two years before. It was the official pace car of the famous Indianapolis 500 from 1967-69. With this link to a major sporting event, the Camaro marked TAG Heuer's arrival on the American market where it already had an excellent reputation for sports timing.
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A description of a watch movement that defines its size, shape and the arrangement of its bridges.
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A device that joins the two ends of the strap or bracelet. There are two types of buckle: a pin buckle which has a small metal tongue that engages with a hole in the strap; and the folding buckle, a hinged device that opens out to extend the bracelet and allow it to slip over the hand.
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The Calculator series, launched in 1972, is a highly innovative timing instrument that allows complex mathematical operations to be performed, using its push buttons.
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