TAG Heuer is a watch brand that is renowned for its partnerships with sports personalities such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Maria Sharapova. A watch repairs brand, Repairs By Post, claim that having sports ambassadors for the brand is a “statement (that) remains as true today as it did when the brand began in 1860 by Edouard Heuer in Switzerland”.
But what TAG watches are the best for sports? We are kicking this article of with the TAG Heuer Carrera HEUER-01, one of the latest editions for the brand.
TAG Heuer Carrera HEUER-01
There is something special about “The HEUER-01 TAG Heuer Carrera collection”. The 2017 version of this sports watch is all black, fully matt and made with ceramic, a material that we will discuss later on. The watch launched at the Geneva Watchmaking Exhibition in January 2017.
The brand have worked hard on this design, not only does it keep up with time, it was inspired by car racing, proving that the brand has a close link to sports.
TAG Heuer Service To Sports
On TAG’S official website they acknowledge the brands close connect to the world of sport. Timekeeping and sport work well together and in the past TAG Heuer has been a huge part of motor racing and marking infinitely small times.
The TAG watch brand like to think that the “masculine styling speaks to intrepid women; its collections that are waterproof to 500m perfectly meet the demands of yachting and surfing alike”, making it a great over all sports watch.
They do not limit their brand to certain sports and like to think that they have something for those who enjoy or play football and baseball, as well ‘extreme’ sports.
Ceramic Watch Design
Ceramic is the perfect material for sports watches and TAG say that it is “an ideal matter for watchmaking”. The ceramic that is used to make models such as the Carrera Heuer-01 provides unparalleled resistance to scratches. Those who have reviewed this watch say that you can feel the difference almost immediately as it has a light, soft feel. This is the type of watch you can wear on your wrist all day and all night, making it an excellent investment.
It also looks incredibly sleek as it is crafted with black matt ceramic, with the brand claiming its 2017 version is as “sporty and modern as ever”. TAG continue to push the boundaries of watch design as its micro blasted ceramic finishing gives it deep colour. Those who own a TAG watch will know that its elegance last through time.
TAG Watch Repair
Although TAG watches like this Carrera sport edition are designed for those on the move, you should be careful when and where you wear it. TAG Heuer watch repair expert, Repairs By Post, say that you should “keep away from extreme temperatures, a sharp change in temperature can cause condensation underneath the crystal”. On their website they have a whole list of things you should do to keep your TAG Heuer watch in its best condition.