TAG Heuer's long-standing Carrera chronograph series now appears in a diamond-set black dial version, placing racing heritage and jewelry details within a single case. The deep black main dial is paired with two silver chronograph subdials, creating strong light-and-dark contrast; the diamond tension ring around the dial's edge and the diamond-set hour markers stand out clearly against the black background. The overall design does not depart from Carrera's consistent emphasis on legibility—instead, it lets functional zones and decorative details echo each other, presenting a stylistic choice positioned between a tool watch and a jewelry watch.
Key Facts
- 83 round-cut diamonds set on the dial's tension ring and hour markers, totaling approximately 0.56 carats
- 39mm steel case paired with a steel seven-link bracelet
- Domed Glassbox sapphire crystal continuing Carrera's classic silhouette
- Equipped with the in-house TH20-00 automatic movement, offering 80 hours of power reserve
- Date display at 6 o'clock, with 100m water resistance
Contrast Design Between Black Dial and Diamond Light
The visual core of this timepiece lies in the light-and-dark contrast between the black main dial and the diamonds. The tension ring around the dial's edge is set with 72 diamonds, with another 11 diamonds set at the hour markers, totaling 83 round-cut diamonds at approximately 0.56 carats. The dark background makes each diamond's brilliance easier to see, giving the watch a layered appearance that shifts with light as the wrist turns.
The domed Glassbox sapphire crystal is one of the Carrera series' signature elements, and here it continues with a sculptural curve covering the entire dial. Besides maintaining the series' consistent recognizability, this crystal design also keeps the dial's information legible from various angles, while making the diamonds surrounding the dial more visually prominent—achieving a balance between function and decoration within the same case.
Chronograph Function and Movement Specifications
The dial features twin silver chronograph subdials at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, finished with an 'Azuré' circular-grain pattern, creating a clear visual distinction from the black dial surface for easy reading of chronograph data. The hour and minute hands use a rhodium-plated faceted design coated with white Super-LumiNova luminescent material, maintaining a degree of legibility in low-light conditions; a date display window at 6 o'clock also addresses everyday practical needs.
