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Throughout the entire series of the early Carrera there was always a yin yang element at play when it came to the dial configurations. For the first series there was a black “noir” variant complimented by a matte eggshell white. Later the which would become silvered and the black would be maintained to result in the 2447 S and 2447 N for the three register watches, and the 3647 S and 3647 N for the two registered variants.

This pairing would continue thought the 3147 S and 3147 N Dato Carrera until the late 1960s when the panda and reverse panda models would arrive. The single dial colours would remain in the catalogue but it would be the bi-colour versions that would go on to become the made admired and sought after models from the entire Carrera line-up of the 1960s.

Bearing unmistakable resemblance to the Rolex Daytona models from the same era, it is not just the dial design that these two iconic chronographs share. The suppliers for a host of the components are shared, from the Valjoux movement, to the coveted Gay Freres bracelet, and of course the Singer for the dial itself, it is no wonder that for many serious collectors of sports chronographs from the golden age that these two icons are must have models.

When TAG Heuer decided to pay homage to their greatest Carrera of the past for the first chapter of their 60th anniversary celebrations, it was the 2447 SN that had to be the inspiration for the birthday limited edition. It is easy to see why the Carrera has achieved the status is have when holding a watch like the example shown here: it’s clean design, absolute utilitarian legibility and immense comfort on the wrist, it is easy to see why so many drivers chose the watch named after one of the greatest road races in history.