GRAPHIC HARMONY
The simplest interplay of shapes and colors can sometimes create the strongest identity, and this limited edition strikes the perfect balance between watchmaking heritage, Japanese culture and contemporary design.
A handful of shapes, two colors and a carefully orchestrated composition. The new Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa immediately draws the eye with its graphic design. The large red chronograph counter standing out against the pristine white dial naturally evokes the Japanese flag, while the light-colored scale on the dark inner bezel flows into a deeply sloping white chapter ring carrying the printed hour track. Together, they echo the timing instruments that have shaped TAG Heuer’s motorsport identity since the 1960s, offering a distinctly contemporary interpretation of the brand’s heritage.
Limited to 150 pieces, this edition retains the Glassbox architecture introduced in 2023, pairing a box-shaped sapphire crystal seamlessly integrated into the 39mm case. Decorated with a Clous de Paris motif, the immaculate dial prioritizes legibility through a carefully layered display, where every indication occupies its natural place. Red accents on the hands, the 6 o’clock date display and the crown ring punctuate the composition without disrupting its visual balance.
Inside beats the manufacture TH20-10 column-wheel chronograph automatic calibre, visible through a screwed sapphire caseback engraved with the signatures of Team Ikuzawa and Bamford Watch Department. The absence of a small seconds display frees up space at 6 o’clock for the name of the Japanese collective, a layout inspired by historic Heuer chronographs. The seven-row stainless steel bracelet is accompanied by two additional options, a perforated white leather strap with red stitching and a white textile strap with red stripes, both extending the watch’s distinctive graphic language to the very last detail.
