The rings of coloration, which encourage the title of the watch, seem like one thing close to Porsche’s Lava Orange (paint code M2A), although that particular coloration isn’t referenced by TAG Heuer. This coloration lands someplace between pink and orange and clearly works in somewhat dramatic trend towards the black backdrop of this watch. The dial itself is printed, as are every of the sub dials, together with the totalizers at 3 and 9 o’clock, and the operating seconds at 6 o’clock. The guidelines of the timing arms additionally get utility of the colour, and as you may anticipate, the timing seconds hand is rendered fully on this coloration.
The black DLC metal case measures a beneficiant 44mm in diameter, and receives a black ceramic bezel with etched tachymeter to border the dial. That bezel piece can also be emblazoned with the Porsche title that’s been infilled with the identical orange discovered on the dial. It’s a bit on the nostril, however doesn’t draw an excessive amount of consideration within the mixture of every part else happening.
Inside you’ll discover TAG Heuer’s Caliber 02 computerized chronograph motion that’s been given the identical coloration elements as the remainder of the watch. The oscillating weight is black with orange lettering calling out TAG Heuer and Porsche on both facet. Throughout the motion itself, the column wheel itself can also be orange, representing an fascinating departure from the norm.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing is a particular version, and is priced at $7,050 on an orange stitched black leather-based strap. TAG Heuer.