Tag Heuer Pays Tribute to 911 Carrera RS 2.7 With Two Timepieces
Just in time for the iconic model's 50th anniversary.
Global Partnership
In 2021, Porsche and TAG Heuer formed a global partnership that was designed to honor the shared history and values of both brands. Now, the pair of entities are once again joining creative forces and releasing a series of new, limited-edition timepieces that pay tribute to the iconic 911 Carrera RS 2.7, which just so happens to be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
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Two Pieces
This new collection consists of two TAG Heuer Carrera x Porsche Limited Edition timepieces, which showcase what makes both the 1972 sports car and the 1963 chronograph timepiece so desirable. The limited-edition watches are based on the 42-mm TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph with its tri-complex layout, which is powered by the brand's in-house manufactured Calibre Heuer 02 movement.
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Car-Like
The Sporty Blue Edition is limited to 500 pieces, each one individually numbered to reflect that fact. The finely polished steel case, rhodium-plated indexes, and hours and minutes hands recall the RS 2.7's chrome door handles, mirrors, and window frames. The dial is smooth white opaline, while the two sub-counters have an eye-catching snailed finish.
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More Limited
Meanwhile, the Sporty Red Edition is even more limited, with only 250 pieces, marked XXX/250. The refined case is made from 18K 5N rose gold, as are the crown, pushers, and screw-down sapphire case back. The shimmery white dial is framed with a Guards Red circular line and features rose-gold colored applied indexes, a permanent second indicator, and hour and minute hands.
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Crowning Glory
“The Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 was the first 911 to be christened ‘Carrera’ and the crowning glory of the Porsche range at this time,” said Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. “The anniversary of this sportscar icon is the perfect occasion for us to launch a joint watch with our close partner TAG Heuer, with whom we share the same philosophy and love for exclusive products that combine innovation and heritage.”
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Meaningful Relationship
“The name and spirit of the Carrera are incredibly meaningful and emblematic for both TAG Heuer and Porsche,” said Frédéric Arnault, CEO of TAG Heuer. “So, for the 50th anniversary of the very first Porsche 911 Carrera, the iconic RS 2.7, we wanted to create a tribute watch that would express the character and power of this groundbreaking sportscar within our signature TAG Heuer Carrera chronograph. The two timepieces we imagined together are sleek, assertive, memorable, they reflect their illustrious past but project something even more exciting, what Porsche and TAG Heuer can now achieve together.”
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Now Available
These two collectors’ timepieces are each sold in specially designed and co-branded packaging from TAG Heuer x Porsche with vibrant colored inserts. On sale now, these very special timepieces are sold exclusively in TAG Heuer boutiques, on www.tagheuer.com, and at select retail partners.
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