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Best watches that drew inspiration from automobiles this year

- by Digvijay

TAG HEUER CARRERA CHRONOSPRINT x PORSCHE RALLYE AUTOMATIC

Ref. CBS2015.EB0381 is a tribute to both the watchmaker's racing heritage and the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 911. It incorporates several subtle and direct design cues inspired by the iconic sports car, particularly its historic 1965 Monte Carlo Rally performance. The dial features a red arc from 0 to 8.4 seconds, which visually highlights the historic 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of the 1965 Porsche 911 '147' during the Monte Carlo Rally—the central seconds hand accelerates during this duration before progressively slowing. The 'Rallye' in the watch's name is emphasised by markings on the dial that mirror the colours and style of the iconic race car, specifically bold red, black, and beige. A small seconds counter at 6 o'clock features red details between 50 and 55, inspired by vintage Porsche dashboards. This highlights 50 km/h as the urban recommended speed, a nod to the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally. The watch is powered by the in-house Calibre Heuer 02 (TH20-08) Chronosprint movement, equipped with a Porsche steering wheel-shaped oscillating mass, that delivers 80 hours of power reserve. It is a limited edition of 911 pieces.

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