So enjoyable. Nicholas really made this fun and interesting, and Ben always teasing out good extra details. Could watch this kind of discussion for hours.
Hodinkee is such a purist establishment. Tag Heuer gets so much hate from nearly every other watch channel or “influencer” because they’re not mentioned in rap songs or flashed by athletes and rockstars, they don’t appreciate 200% in a year, blah blah blah but for those of us that don’t care to ever sell a watch that we buy because we buy it after being fascinated by it, or those of us that don’t care to wear a watch because someone else wears it and it must make us cool, the effort and ingenuity that Tag has put into their watches especially lately, for the price they’re just irresistible. Awesome episode Ben, makes me hungry for one on the Monaco 🤷🏼♂️ just sayin lol
I mean, yes, but also these are Heuers not Tag Heuer (1985+ after Tag Aquisition). Very different, until recently. The 60th anneversary and the glassbox watches are amazing.
Love this video -- the passion and knowledge shines through. I thought I knew some of the history but learned so much. I'm lucky to own a 1970 1153 but now I'm coveting one of the precursor manual winds from the the 1960s (if only I had the brass razoos). More like this please Hodinkee
Take a look at the CS series Carreras from the 90s. They are very similar to the 60s manual wind watches. The CS3110 shown on this video is almost identical to the vintage 2447D.
Great Episode, really fascinating. Some trepidation about what a ‘Reimagining’ of the Carerra will look like though. I was hoping the 60th would be more of a clue of where it’s going rather than a full stop before it goes in a new direction.
The Carrera is not the only watch to use a tension ring, assuming that even is a tension ring. Tension rings sit on the edge of the crystal, not beneath it. Some watches with poly crystals have tension rings (GS Evertite comes to mind) that deform to get a better watertight seal. If it sits beneath the crystal, and it tells time, its a chapter ring. If it doesn’t, it’s a rehaut. Many Seikos use chapter rings to locate the crystal depth-wise, they contribute a bit to the structure of the crystal at depth but probably in insignificant amounts under normal use.
29:30 Those drivers were in a sense crazy. The F1 cars of that era weren’t far off from being a tub with an engine and fuel tank. Had to have been fearless or crazy to throw those around the track the way they did.
Dato 12 and Dato 9? Those are both Dato 45s, just the initial '66 model having the date at 12 and the follow-up with date at 9 - they were never called Dato 12 and 9. That would have caused confusion with the calendar watch, which was the 12 Dato.
Yes, released in 1996 and made until roughly 2004. The picture caption saying 2010s is wrong. It was known as the 1964 Carrera Re-Edition because, as mentioned in this video, TAG mistakenly thought that the Carrera was released in 1964.
@@tpcam78 Yessir, I got a crispy CS3111 from 98 and I did research this watch extensively then before purchasing 3 years ago, one of my better purchases.
@@edotedynice work 👍. I’ve got a CS3111 too. Bought it brand new a long time ago. Got a mint CS3110 two years ago. They are pretty much the only watches I wear now. Seeing a picture of a 2447SN in a early 2000s TAG advertisement is what got me hooked lol.
You guys are hypocrites you guys always think you know more about watches than the public do and you don’t do all your homework. You talk bad about TAG back in the days now all of a sudden trying to give us some shine. Nobody on this planet. I’m not a follower I’m a tag leaderTAG watches
There are no other videos on carreras like this one, unfortunately. I was forced to watch a hodinkee video. I'm disgusted by myself for this. Good video tho but still..... yuck
What a pleasant surprise on this Friday morning
This is hodinkee at its finest - more content like this please! pure passion for watch collecting! well done!
Ben is so effortlessly great - understated excellence
So enjoyable. Nicholas really made this fun and interesting, and Ben always teasing out good extra details. Could watch this kind of discussion for hours.
My favorite video series by Hodinkee
Classic Hodinkee is back!!!
I love seeing the evolution of the Carrera. The solid gold ones are amazing!
That was so fun, a real spokesperson for the brand
Back to classic Hodinkee love it. Glad i have a 90s CS3111 re-edition
Me too. Wearing it right now.
The Volvo watch is insane. This was a great way to learn about the Carrera history in one quick watch. Great video!
Yes!! Glad to see a video of the Carrera. Wearing my 2447N now 😊
Fantastic episode, and a beautiful watch with a full blooded history
Finally, Tag gets the video I've been waiting for.
Heuer
A return to form! I quite like Nicholas Biebuyck's phrase "anthropological collector" that he introduces towards the end -- very suggestive!
Wow, bravo. Brilliant conversation. Amazing pieces. Fascinating history. Love this.
Thanks for the video. Great history on the Carrera watches. New 39mm GlassBox Carreras are amazing.
Amazing. This is why I love watches and specifically Heuer. 110.573F stunning. Thank you Ben and Nicholas.
This might be the best Reference Points. One watch to rule them all!
Gotta say, I knew Heuer had history but not this much. This was awesome, Ben is refreshing.
Very nice video! I still have my Carrerea 1153 I got in 1973. It still works, and I love it❤
Fascinating conversation. Thanks for sharing & educating!
Incredible episode. So educational and inspiring
Hodinkee is such a purist establishment. Tag Heuer gets so much hate from nearly every other watch channel or “influencer” because they’re not mentioned in rap songs or flashed by athletes and rockstars, they don’t appreciate 200% in a year, blah blah blah but for those of us that don’t care to ever sell a watch that we buy because we buy it after being fascinated by it, or those of us that don’t care to wear a watch because someone else wears it and it must make us cool, the effort and ingenuity that Tag has put into their watches especially lately, for the price they’re just irresistible. Awesome episode Ben, makes me hungry for one on the Monaco 🤷🏼♂️ just sayin lol
I mean, yes, but also these are Heuers not Tag Heuer (1985+ after Tag Aquisition). Very different, until recently. The 60th anneversary and the glassbox watches are amazing.
Love this video -- the passion and knowledge shines through. I thought I knew some of the history but learned so much. I'm lucky to own a 1970 1153 but now I'm coveting one of the precursor manual winds from the the 1960s (if only I had the brass razoos). More like this please Hodinkee
Take a look at the CS series Carreras from the 90s. They are very similar to the 60s manual wind watches. The CS3110 shown on this video is almost identical to the vintage 2447D.
@@tpcam78 Thanks for the steer Tim -- much appreciated.
Just collected my 60th anniversary Panda today! Perfect timing!
Funny how I just gifted myself one for my 30th and this video comes out shortly after, cheers!
Please do more of these! I just started getting into watches and this video's a great history lesson.
I have a CS3111 that left the Factory the same day I was born :)
Crazy volume of information well presented, well done Nick. I always loved Heuer but never really felt anything for the Carrera - not any more!
Please do more of these 🙏😊
Great video, thank you!
Il più bel cronografo della storia!
Very interesting and pleasant video.
And at last someone from the swiss watch industry that debunks the myth of the "quartz crisis".
I bloody love it and I am going to buy it in next few days❤
So beautiful, I was looking at them like a kid in a candy store, but I am wondering what went wrong with Tag.
So exited for the skipper to come back this month.
Great Episode, really fascinating. Some trepidation about what a ‘Reimagining’ of the Carerra will look like though. I was hoping the 60th would be more of a clue of where it’s going rather than a full stop before it goes in a new direction.
Brilliant!
The Carrera is not the only watch to use a tension ring, assuming that even is a tension ring. Tension rings sit on the edge of the crystal, not beneath it. Some watches with poly crystals have tension rings (GS Evertite comes to mind) that deform to get a better watertight seal. If it sits beneath the crystal, and it tells time, its a chapter ring. If it doesn’t, it’s a rehaut. Many Seikos use chapter rings to locate the crystal depth-wise, they contribute a bit to the structure of the crystal at depth but probably in insignificant amounts under normal use.
HEAVENLY VIDEO
29:30 Those drivers were in a sense crazy. The F1 cars of that era weren’t far off from being a tub with an engine and fuel tank. Had to have been fearless or crazy to throw those around the track the way they did.
Amazing that you have to guess when these models were produced.
Totally new appreciation for the Carrera
Yes! My favorite chrono
Damn Ben is looking fresh!! 🔥🙌
Would you consider the 73473/73373 family as Carreras without the name as well? Cheers
You mean like the same as the late 90s reedition??
Exactly! 👌 And as for the so called early pre Carreras from the late fifties mentioned in the video.
Hey Hodinkee: how about a Rolex Bubble Back Reference Points next?! That'll be a blast from the past for sure!!
What would be your post-apocalypse-watch and what would be your backup on the other arm?
Do this for the autavias!
This is oh so good
oh shoot… i love and collect them and this video will make it more difficult to obtain them in the future 😅
Superb!
Brilliant video. Its sad to see how TAG is just busy selling junk nowdays and not using the vintage DNA of it's iconic references.
Dato 12 and Dato 9? Those are both Dato 45s, just the initial '66 model having the date at 12 and the follow-up with date at 9 - they were never called Dato 12 and 9. That would have caused confusion with the calendar watch, which was the 12 Dato.
I need a Datejust one!
36mm B&W please.
Lads, CS3110 is from the late 90s to early 2000s no?
Yes, released in 1996 and made until roughly 2004. The picture caption saying 2010s is wrong.
It was known as the 1964 Carrera Re-Edition because, as mentioned in this video, TAG mistakenly thought that the Carrera was released in 1964.
@@tpcam78 Yessir, I got a crispy CS3111 from 98 and I did research this watch extensively then before purchasing 3 years ago, one of my better purchases.
@@edotedynice work 👍. I’ve got a CS3111 too. Bought it brand new a long time ago. Got a mint CS3110 two years ago. They are pretty much the only watches I wear now. Seeing a picture of a 2447SN in a early 2000s TAG advertisement is what got me hooked lol.
ANYONE know what watch Ben is wearing?
Omega Speedmaster ST 375.0084
Looks like the Hodinkee Skipper
@@tpcam78 Yes, you're right. It's not his Omega. I can see the Heuer logo on the top. The omega has a subdial in that position👌
Steve McQueen Monaco is my classic watch , it never dates
Glad Ben got the message the H was in a pretty bad shape and that he was needed back.
Is that Ben's brother
Two Benjamins in the same room.
Looking forward to their WW release
Twinning.
I see like three different watches at best, and one guy altogether.
32:47 These ones are really bold and catcheye watches, I would love to have one of these...!
Why does Hodinkee hate Anold&Son?
Because they suck
Twins
Cool history, but Tag is just that bad of a brand
You Must be “Hype” watch collector. Grow up.
You guys are hypocrites you guys always think you know more about watches than the public do and you don’t do all your homework. You talk bad about TAG back in the days now all of a sudden trying to give us some shine. Nobody on this planet. I’m not a follower I’m a tag leaderTAG watches
There are no other videos on carreras like this one, unfortunately. I was forced to watch a hodinkee video. I'm disgusted by myself for this. Good video tho but still..... yuck
You go over £2.000000 or more on this table
Ben's "hmph.." is like a master saying "good enough answer" this is not an interview, just ben testing this dude 🫣