Thursday, March 10, 2011

TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 8RS


From Tag Heuers Facebook page: "Matthew McConaughey’s character, Michael “Mick” Haller wears a TAG Heuer watch (Grand Carrera Chronometer with Grand Date, silver dial, brown alligator strap) throughout several scenes in the film. The watch can also be seen in the official movie poster."



Specifically, the watch worn by Mr. McConaughey, is TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 8RS. Inside is a TAG Heuer Calibre 8 RS C.O.S.C certified self-winding movment. The window at the 6 o-clock display a second time zone. At the 12 o’clock is a dual window "Grande-Date". 




This is a fairly large watch, with a 42.5mm case diameter. Water resistance is rated at 100 meters. The watch is available with either a black or silver dial, with either a steel bracelet or black and brown alligator straps. 

TAG Heuer's Grand Carrera series of watches, which includes several chronographs is one of the companies most stunning designs, incorporating old world design elements into a modern sports watch.


About TAG Heuer. TAG Heuer is a Swiss watch company founded by Edouard Heuer who founded a watchmaking company in 1860. TAG Heuer concentrates on chronographs with some less expensive models in each line lacking chronograph features. The lines include Formula One, Aquaracer, Link, Carrera, Monaco, and others.

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