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A TAG Heuer Carrera watch with a grey dial, steel case, and black leather strap, photographed against a neutral background with a reflection visible below.
£1,700.00 GBP

TAG HEUER CARRERA CALIBRE 5 - THE SMART MONEY CARRERA

Silver dial, automatic movement, complete set with boxes and papers. The Carrera that makes sense.

Why This Watch Works This is peak Carrera design - clean silver dial, applied indices, no unnecessary complications. Just time, date, and Swiss automatic reliability. The 39mm case fits modern wrists without the hockey puck effect of newer releases. This generation Carrera will age better than any smartwatch TAG is pushing now.

The Movement Reality Calibre 5 (Sellita SW200) inside - the workhorse that powers half of Swiss watches under £5,000. Rock-solid reliable, any watchmaker can service it, parts available forever. 38-hour power reserve is standard but sufficient. This isn't about exotic mechanics - it's about daily reliability.

Current Market Context While TAG struggles with brand identity (smart watches? vintage reissues? F1 partnerships?), this classic Carrera represents their core competence - good-looking Swiss automatics at realistic prices. These hold value better than any modern TAG because they're not trying to be something they're not.

Complete Package Full set with inner/outer boxes, warranty papers, and manual. Having the complete presentation matters more with TAG than premium brands - it's the difference between "just a TAG" and "properly maintained luxury watch."

Condition Pre-owned but cherished.

The Bottom Line Not everyone needs a Rolex. This delivers genuine Swiss luxury, motorsport heritage, and worry-free daily wearing without the waitlist games or insurance anxiety.